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The Mens Center Incorporated

EIN 74-1326185 · Houston, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak23 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MEN'S CENTER, INCORPORATED, DBA RECENTER, PROVIDES SERVICES AND PROGRAMS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE PREDOMINATELY HOMELESS RECOVER FROM ALCOHOLISM AND/OR DRUG ADDICTION TO LEAD MORE PRODUCTIVE LIVES.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
54%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 43%
Employees
91
Volunteers
3
Highest pay
$71,847, ceo & exec dir

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

Weak: 23 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 69% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 47% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 40% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    54% 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 4 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 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. $1.5 million spent. RECENTER HELPS PREDOMINATELY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS RECOVER FROM ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ADDICTION TO LEAD MORE PRODUCTIVE LIVES. RECENTER PROVIDES ONSITE HOUSING AND MEALS FOR MEN AND WOMEN RECOVERING FROM ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ADDICTION, OFFERING AN AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVE FOR THOSE WISHING TO RE-ENTER SOCIETY AS PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS. RECENTER SUPPORTS THOSE IN RECOVERY THROUGH ONGOING PROGRAMS AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES SUCH AS CASE MANAGMENT, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HELATH REFERRALS, COLLABORATIONS, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AND HOSTING FORTY 12-STEP MEETINGS EACH WEEK. RECENTER ASSISTS IN CREATING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES BY ESTABLISHING PRODUCTIVE HABITS AND ROUTINES, INCLUDING OBTAINING GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT,VOLUNTEERING IN THE COMMUNITY, AND PAYING MONTHLY RENT.

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 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 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 August 1982.

    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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