Urban Catalyst Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Urban Catalyst exists to be a stimulus for peace and reconciliation among peiople of different ethnic, cutural and socioeconomic backgrounds in Houston and arounnd the world. Through education, literacy and community development initiaitives, we strive to encourage meaningful relationships, enhance cultural understanding and provide opportunities for personal, academic and economic advancement for all peoples
- Income
- $199,199
- Spending
- $187,932
- Reserves
- 2.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $66,000, executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $79,400 spent. Church Plant Assistance - We help establish churches that will be Catalysts for peace and recnociliation among people of various ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds. in 2023 Urban Catalyst provided Coaching, training support and resources to two church plants in Houston, TX - Refuge Church and The House Church Collective
- $33,960 spent. Refugee relief program - we provide hands on relief for refugees from several countries both in the United States and overseas We partner with churches and non-profits to distribute food and supplies as well as provide educational and economic opportunities In 2023 Urban Catalyst served refugees and IDPs in the US, Jordan, and Ukraine
- $41,490 spent. Cultural Awareness Training - we provide cultural awareness training to those interested in learning more about how to Love and serve immigrants and refugees, promoting peace and reconciliation. in 2023 helped we trained over 200 People to participae in peacemaking.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2023.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2012.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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