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Foundation for Depelchin Childrens Center

EIN 74-1157363 · Houston, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO DEPELCHIN CHILDREN'S CENTER, A 501(C)(3) ENTITY, WHOSE MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN BY ENHANCING THEIR MENTAL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING.

Income
$5.7 million
Spending
$6.0 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
44.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$483,328, president/ceo

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: 79 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 44.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% 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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 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 (1)
  1. $5.8 million spent. THE FOUNDATION FOR DEPELCHIN CHILDREN'S CENTER'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO OWN, OVERSEE AND MANAGE TRUST FUNDS AND CERTAIN OTHER PROPERTIES THAT MAY BE USED TO BENEFIT DEPELCHIN CHILDREN'S CENTER AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES. DEPELCHIN CHILDREN'S CENTER PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING SERVICES IN CALENDAR YEAR 2024: 1. FOSTER CARE - 131,761 DAYS OF CARE FOR 701 ABUSED AND/OR NEGLECTED CHILDREN2. PREVENTION/EARLY INTERVENTION, COUNSELING AND PARENT EDUCATION - 6,261 INDIVIDUALS SERVED3. TAGS - SERVED 35 YOUNG ADULTS4. RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES - 1,700 DAYS OF CARE FOR 16 CHILDREN(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)5. POST ADOPTION SERVICES - 54 INDIVIDUALS SUPPORTED (PRIVATE POST ADOPTION ONLY)6. ADOPTION - 78 CHILDREN PLACED FOR ADOPTION

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 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 November 6, 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 December 2024.

    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 January 1944.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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