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Methodist Childrens Home

EIN 74-1109750 · Waco, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOME EQUIPS CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES TO FLOURISH BY OFFERING HOPE THROUGH CHRISTIAN-CENTERED RELATIONSHIPS, SERVICES, AND SUPPORT.

Income
$70.4 million
Spending
$38.9 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 63%
Employees
390
Volunteers
370
Highest pay
$343,306, president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 45% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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)
  1. $15.0 million spent. RESIDENTIAL GROUP CARE - YOUTH GENERALLY AGES 11-18 ARE PROVIDED WITH CARE THAT ENABLES THEM TO EXPERIENCE LIFE TO THE FULLEST. BY BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH CARING AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBERS, RESIDENTS GROW PHYSICALLY, SPIRITUALLY, INTELLECTUALLY AND EMOTIONALLY. THE WACO CAMPUS SERVES CHILDREN FROM ALL ACROSS TEXAS AND NEW MEXICO AND SITS ON 130 ACRES IN A PARK-LIKE SETTING FEATURING HOMES, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES, A CHARTER SCHOOL AND GYM AND PROVIDES A CARING, EDUCATION-FOCUSED COMMUNITY DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN IN CARE. EIGHT TO 10 YOUTH LIVE IN A HOME AND EXPERIENCE A FAMILY-LIKE ENVIRONMENT SERVED BY HOME PARENTS AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL STAFF WHO BUILD POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUTH AS THEY OFFER LOVE, COMPASSION AND SUPPORT. THE BOYS RANCH PROVIDES CARE FOR YOUTH IN SIMILAR WAYS ON A 400-ACRE RURAL RANCH SETTING NORTHEAST OF WACO WITH HOMES, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES, AND RECREATIONAL/AGRICULTURAL FACILITIES. RECREATION AND SPORTS PROGRAMS ENABLE YOUTH TO PARTICIPATE IN GROUP ACTIVITIES. RESIDENTS MAY PARTICIPATE IN FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA (FFA) AND SPORTS ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS OTHER PROGRAMS TO DEVELOP DISCIPLINE, A STRONG WORK ETHIC AND SELF-CONFIDENCE.
  2. $9.8 million spent. FAMILY OUTREACH PROGRAMS - MCH FAMILY OUTREACH OFFERS HOPE TO THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES EACH YEAR IN 14 LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT TEXAS AND NEW MEXICO THROUGH FAMILY SUPPORT, FOSTER CARE AND FOSTER-TO-ADOPT (IN SOME LOCATIONS) AND OTHER FAMILY SERVICES. SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO HELP MEET THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES WITH ONE OR MORE CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 0 TO 17. WHETHER IT IS ILLNESS, CONFLICT, SCHOOL DIFFICULTIES OR PARENTING CHALLENGES, FAMILIES FACING DIFFICULT SITUATIONS CAN TURN TO THE PROFESSIONAL, CARING STAFF AT MCH FAMILY OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES. EACH MCH FAMILY OUTREACH OFFICE PROVIDES RESOURCE INFORMATION, PARENTING SUPPORT AND EDUCATION, AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
  3. $2.3 million spent. TRANSITION SERVICES - YOUNG ADULT AGES 18-25 ARE ASSISTED WITH PREPARATION FOR COLLEGE, VOCATIONAL SCHOOL, OR EMPLOYMENT IN ORDER TO MAKE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION INTO INDEPENDENT LIVING. STAFF WORK WITH YOUTH DURING THEIR JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEARS OF HIGH SCHOOL TO PREPARE FOR THIS PROGRAM. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED ANNUALLY TO MCH GRADUATES AND ALUMNI TO PURSUE EDUCATION AT FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES, COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND TRADE SCHOOLS.
  4. $379,222 spent. EMERGENCY SERVICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1942.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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