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Mary Lee Foundation

EIN 74-1479633 · Austin, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SERVE ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS SO THAT THEY MAY DEVELOP A SENSE OF DIGNITY, A FEELING OF SELF-WORTH, AND THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO SOCIALLY INTEGRATE WITH AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH THEY LIVE.

Income
$6.2 million
Spending
$7.2 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
10.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 79%
Employees
137
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$117,751, director of nursing

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: 63 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 53% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 11 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    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 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 (3)
  1. $5.4 million spent. THE INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITY FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL ANDDEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PROGRAM IS LONG-TERM CARE FOR ADULTS. TWO OFTHE PROGRAMS ARE HOUSED IN 6-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEXES WHICH ALLOWS FORRESIDENTS TO BE IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT, WHILE STILLHAVING 24-HOUR SUPERVISION AND STAFF ASSISTANCE. ADDITIONALLY, THEREARE SEVEN GROUP HOMES OPERATED IN THE AUSTIN AREA FOR RESIDENTS. ALLPROGRAMS INCLUDE: CASE MANAGEMENT, NURSING, STAFF ASSISTANCE ANDSUPERVISION, BOOKKEEPING, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS CLASSES,TRANSPORTATION, ASSISTANCE WITH MEAL PREPARATION, TAKING MEDICATIONS,AND HYGIENE. APPROXIMATELY 117 RESIDENTS WERE SERVED DURING THIS FISCALYEAR.
  2. $532,739 spent. MARY LEE FOUNDATION REHABILITATION CENTER OFFERS A FULL RANGE OF PROGRESSIVE NEUROLOGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC AND SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICES. THEOUTPATIENT CENTER ASSISTS PATIENTS WITH SPECIFIC MEDICAL DIAGNOSES,COMMUNITY RE-ENTRY THROUGH AFFORDABLE HOUSING, ASSESSMENT OF MOBILITYDEVICES, ADAPTIVE AIDS, HOME MODIFICATIONS, AND RETURN TO WORK.OCCUPATIONAL, SPEECH-LANGUAGE, AND PHYSICAL THERAPISTS ARE TRAINED TOWORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH EACH INDIVIDUAL TO DEVELOP A COURSE OF TREATMENTTHAT IS PERSONALIZED FOR THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS AND THERAPY GOALS.APPROXIMATELY 82 CLIENTS WERE SERVED IN THIS FISCAL YEAR.
  3. $109,047 spent. THE COMMUNITY HOUSING PROGRAM OFFERS 40 AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS TOAUSTIN'S SENIORS, VETERANS, ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, INDIVIDUALS ANDFAMILIES WITH VERY LOW INCOME, AND ADULTS EXPERIENCING NEARHOMELESSNESS. MANY OF THE APARTMENTS PROVIDED IN THIS PROGRAM ACCEPTRENTAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH AGENCIES SUCH AS HOUSING AUTHORITIES, SECTION8, VASH, AND VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAM VOUCHERS SPECIFIC TO THECIRCUMSTANCES OF THE INDIVIDUAL. ADDITIONALLY, PRIVATE PAYMENT ISACCEPTED AT AN AFFORDABLE RATE. THIS GIVES US THE OPPORTUNITY TOPROVIDE DIVERSE RESIDENTS WITH HOUSING OPTIONS THAT ALLOW THEM TO TAKEBACK THEIR INDEPENDENCE. APPROXIMATELY 54 CLIENTS WERE SERVED IN THISFISCAL YEAR.

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 December 1964.

    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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