Sa Heals
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
A NON-PROFIT WITH A MISSION TO HELP RESTORE HEALTH, WHOLENESS, AND OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH AND NEIGHBORHOODS IN SAN ANTONIO.
- Income
- $430,098
- Spending
- $411,832
- Spent on programs
- 64%
- Reserves
- 4.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 64%
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 100
- Highest pay
- $30,000, board of directors
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
Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 8% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 66% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1564% 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: 46 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 254 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (4)
- $83,266 spent. THE GOODHOOD IS A COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON IMPROVING CONDITIONS IN UNDER-RESOURCED NEIGHBORHOODS ON SAN ANTONIO'S EASTSIDE. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES PROGRAMS AND EVENTS THAT STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY CONNECTION AND OFFER PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT TO RESIDENTS. THE GOODHOOD ALSO ENGAGES YOUTH AND FAMILIES WHO ARE SYSTEMICALLY EXCLUDED FROM NETWORKS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND CAPITAL NEEDED TO PURSUE EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC STABILITY. CORE PROGRAMS INCLUDE AFFORDABLE CHRISTMAS, THE ICE RINK PARTNERSHIP, INCREDIBLE EASTER, WE LIVE HERE, AND GOSPEL BRUNCH. THESE INITIATIVES SERVE THOUSANDS OF RESIDENTS ANNUALLY AND ADAPT EACH YEAR TO MEET EMERGING COMMUNITY NEEDS.
- $76,985 spent. SLOW BOOGIES OPERATES A MOBILE CRAFT-SODA AND DESSERT TRAILER THAT PROVIDES PAID WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED YOUTH AGES 14-24 ON SAN ANTONIO'S EASTSIDE. THE PROGRAM HIRES YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE SYSTEMICALLY EXLCUDED FROM NETWORKS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND CAPITAL NEEDED TO PURSUE EDUCATION AND ENTER THE WORKFORCE. THROUGH HANDS-ON EMPLOYMENT, YOUTH GAIN FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS IN CUSTOMER SERVICE, FOOD SAFETY, OPERATIONS, COMMUNICATION, AND FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. THE GOAL IS TO CREATE DIGNIFIED ENTRY-LEVEL JOBS THAT BUILD CONFIDENCE, WORK READINESS, AND LONG-TERM STABILITY.
- $41,349 spent. AGAPE EASTSIDE IS A PARTNERSHIP WITH AGAPE CHRISTIAN CHURCH ON SAN ANTONIO'S EAST SIDE THAT SUPPORTS FAITH-BASED COMMUNITY OUTREACH. THE COLLABORATION STRENGTHENS RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONS WITH SHARED GOALS AND PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR ACTIVITIES THAT BENEFIT YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND THE BROADER NEIGHBORHOOD.
- $61,433 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SUPPORT TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH OTHER OUTREACH PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE IMMERSIONS, PHOTO CLUB AND ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. IMMERSIONS ARE 4 HOUR SESSIONS WHICH GIVE PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN SAN ANTONIO THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THE EASTSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD. PHOTO CLUB IS A PARTNERSHIP WITH A LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHING 6TH GRADE STUDENTS ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE CONTEXT OF STORYTELLING AS IT RELATES TO THEIR COMMUNITY. SUPPORTING COMMUNITY NEEDS RANGES FROM PROVIDING A WARM MEAL TO BUSS PASSES AND HYGIENE KITS TO TEMPORARY HOUSING AND SHOWERS.
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
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 2024.
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 September 2015.
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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