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Under His Construction

EIN 46-4534487 · Albuquerque, NM

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceWeak44 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Our mission is to provide housing, education and career development opportunities to the underserved.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
-2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
21
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$72,438, vice president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 63% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    3 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (5)
  1. $574,342 spent. UHCs mens programs are On One Accord. On One Accord includes career development in automotive, household goods moving, landscaping and remodel. Our participants are trained in career development, education, trade skills and work ethics. Our goal is to assist men and their families in developing a positive future, even when they come from a difficult past or have current issues. We strive to reduce the recidivism rate, build confidence, and construct a stronger, more stable community.
  2. $447,146 spent. Peer Support: We receive funding by employing certified peer support workers (CPSW) who help the participants in the program at Under His Construction. The CPSWs share their own experiences dealing with substance abuse and mental health to provide guidance to the participants in recovery. The CPSWs help the participants develop goals, facilitate groups, advocate for the participants,and assist in steps needed to reintegrate into society.
  3. $290,532 spent. Thirft Store: We partner with two estate sale corporations that donate items as well as public sector donations to be re-sold to support our mission. We also provide career development for the men and women participating in the program. We work with those afflicted with addiction, who society deems to be lost causes, by offering a second chance to at-risk men and women who would otherwise be lost to drugs, institutions, or death, with the end goal of a successful reintegration back to society.
  4. $188,672 spent. UHCs womens programs consitst of Work of Art and Riverwalk Boarding Kennel. Work of Art is a floral program, photography program, and wedding planning. Riverwalk provides career development opportunities in pet sitting, proper pet care, pet welfare, pet grooming, computer skills and customer service skills. Our participants are trained in daily career development skills and work ethics.
  5. $35,286 spent. As part of our mission to provide transitional housing, participants we collect some rent for our graduate houses, as participants begin to work. We also collect some rent at our Automotive location to help fund career development opportunities.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. 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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