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Center for Pursuit

EIN 74-1272417 · Houston, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CENTER FOR PURSUIT PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL, VOCATIONAL, AND DAY SERVICES THAT PROMOTE INDIVIDUAL CHOICE, PERSONAL GROWTH, AND INDEPENDENCE FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AUTISM AND SIMILAR CONDITIONS.

Income
$9.9 million
Spending
$13.2 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
7.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 82%
Employees
303
Volunteers
110
Highest pay
$233,623, 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

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 52% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 16 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 (5)
  1. $5.6 million spent. HOME & COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES SERVES APPROXIMATELY 100 ADULTS BY OFFERING INDEPENDENT, BUT CLOSELY SUPERVISED GROUP HOME LIVING AND SUPPORTED HOST HOME HOUSING PLUS RELATED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ENABLE CLIENTS TO LIVE AND WORK AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE.
  2. $2.7 million spent. WILLOW RIVER FARMS IS A SEPARATE RESIDENTIAL AND DAY HABILITATION FACILITY SERVING APPROXIMATELY 50 ADULTS BY OFFERING HOUSING, FACILITIES, SERVICES AND PROGRAMS THAT ENABLE CLIENTS TO LIVE AND WORK AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE BASED ON THEIR INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES.
  3. $890,732 spent. ADULT DAY PROGRAMS SERVE APPROXIMATELY 250 ADULTS BY ASSESSING AND PROVIDING COUNSELING/GUIDANCE, RESULTING IN GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING TOWARD INDEPENDENCE IS INCLUDED.
  4. $855,582 spent. HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDING COUNSELING AND BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED BY LICENSED CLINICIANS TO TEENS AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AUTISM AND SIMILAR CONDITIONS. DENTAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, TEENS AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND NURSING CARE ARE ALSO PROVIDED.
  5. $681,708 spent. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES HELPS INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD) BUILD CAREERS THAT MATCH THEIR SKILLS AND PASSIONS BY PROVIDING PERSONALIZED CAREER PLANNING, JOB TRAINING, AND ONGOING COACHING TO HELP INDIVIDUALS SUCCEED IN COMPETITIVE, COMMUNITY-BASED EMPLOYMENT.

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 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 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 August 1953.

    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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