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Julia C Hester House Inc

EIN 74-1714283 · Houston, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood74 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE AGENCY PROVIDES SOCIAL SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF HOUSTON TEXAS' HISTORIC FIFTH WARD.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$863,323
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
25.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
6
Volunteers
369

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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 25.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 75% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 483% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% 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

Good: 74 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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.

  • 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

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. $354,170 spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD: THE OVERALL GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO FOSTER A POSTIVE, HEALTHY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR THE CHILDREN OF THE FIFTH WARD COMMUNITY AND TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUAL FAMILIES. BASED ON HEAD START PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND TEXAS EARLY LEARNING STANDARDS, THE PROGRAM ENCOURAGES EACH CHILD TO EXPLORE THE ENVIRONMENT IN A POSITIVE WAY WITH STRONG EMPHASIS ON EARLY LITERACY AND STRONG FAMILY SUPPORT. HESTER HOUSE'S STAFF AND FAMILIES MEET TOGETHER TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS OF RESPECT AND QUALITY.
  2. $172,897 spent. FAMILY AND SOCIAL SERVICE: THROUGH SUPPORTIVE AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, THE FAMILY AND SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM ADDRESSES IMMEDIATE CLIENT NEEDS WHILE ASSESSING ROOT CAUSES IMPACTED THE CLIENT'S ABILITY TO MAINTAIN AND/OR ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENY. THE ELIMINATION OF THESE OBSTACLES ALLOWS FAMILES TO ACHIEVE PERSONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE WHICH ULTIMATELY ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE FIFTH WARD AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
  3. $198,708 spent. SENIOR SERVICES: THE SENIOR SERVICE PROGRAM EMPOWERS SENIORS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND WITH DIGNITY. CRITICAL SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY ARE PROVIDED IN A COMMUNITY-BASED ENVIRONMENT PROMOTING HEALTH AND NUTRITION, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, RECREATION, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. THE PROGRAM SEEKS TO DECREASE LONELINESS AND ISOLATION, IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN HEALTH CONDITIONS, AND PROVIDE LINKAGE TO CRITICAL RESOURCES TO HELP SUSTAIN AT-RISK SENIORS WITHIN THEIR HOMES. ULTIMATELY, THE IMPACT WILL RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN LIFESTYLE CHANGES, WHICH SUPPORT HESTER HOUSE'S MISSION OF PROMOTION QUALITY OF LIVING IN THE FIFTH WARD COMMUNITY.

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 February 1994.

    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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