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House of Neighborly Service

EIN 74-1153442 · San Antonio, TX

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

What it says it does

To provide opportunities which encourage, educate, and empower the families of our Westside community.

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

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

Reserves
28 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover 11.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20
It owes 13% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15
Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15
Income fell 7% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15
71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

Independent board
25 of 25
10 of 10 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.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15
Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)

$827,462 spent. EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS, INCLUDES KIDS PLACE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER; RESPITE CARE CHILD-CENTERED PLAY THERAPY, MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATIONS, DEVELOPMENTAL AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE EVALUATIONS. THE GOAL IS TO REDUCE CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, AND TO PREPARE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOR SUCCESFUL ENTRY INTO SCHOOL.(200 FAMILIES AND CHILDREN SERVED ANNUALLY)
$262,613 spent. SENIOR HEALTH PROGRAM INCLUDES A NUTRUTIOUS LUNCH FOR SENIORS 5 DAYS A WEEK. ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDED 3 DAYS DURING THE WEEK WHICH INCLUDES SOCIALIZATION, ARTS & CRAFTS, DIABETES, AEROBIC EXERCISE, AND HEALTH SCREENING. CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO CONNECT OLDER ADULTS TO RESOURCES THEY MAY NEED TO AGE IN PLACE GRACEFULLY. THE GOALS IS TO IMPROVE BOTH THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OF OLDER ADULTS. (286 SENIOR SERVED ANNUALLY).
$161,701 spent. FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM WHICH INCLUDES A FOOD PANTRY TWICE A MONTH WITH EMERGNCY FOOD BOXES PROVIDED ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS. THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE FOOD TO INDIVIDUALS OR HOUSEHOLDS IN NEED OF FOOD. (3,600 FOOD BOXES DISTRIBUTED).
$5,274 spent. COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDES BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLIES THANKSGIVING DINNER, AND CHRISTMAS PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN NEED, BUILDING HOPE TOGETHER. THE GOAL IS TO PARTNER WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP MEET THE ONGOING NEEDS OF THE WESTSIDE COMMUNITY.
COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDES BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLIES 5274. 0. 7515.

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

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.
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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1971.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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