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Family Abuse Center

EIN 74-2080943 · Waco, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FAMILY ABUSE CENTER EXISTS TO ELIMINATE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN CENTRAL TEXAS BY SHELTERING VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND BY PREVENTING ABUSE FROM OCCURRING THROUGH INTERVENTION AND EDUCATION.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$2.4 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
7.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 76%
Employees
54
Volunteers
287
Highest pay
$81,007, executive director

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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 (4)
  1. $485,394 spent. EMERGENCY SHELTER AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES: FAMILY ABUSE CENTER PROVIDES A 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE AND A 64 BED EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR VICTIMS FLEEING DOMISTIC VIOLENCE. SERVICES INCLUDE RESIDENTIAL CASE MANAGEMENT,INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING,LEGAL ADVOCACY, HELP WITH TRANSPORTATION AND MEDICATIONS, COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND VARIOUS OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. FAMILY ABUSE CENTER SERVED 424 VICTIMS IN THE EMERGENCY SHELTER AND 3016 VICTIMS ON THE 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE. FAMILY ABUSE CENTER SERVES MCLENNAN, BOSQUE, FALLS, ELLIS, NAVARRO, HILL, FREESTONE AND LIMESTONE COUNTIES IN TEXAS.
  2. $658,573 spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION: FAMILY ABUSE CENTER PROVIDES PARENTS OF 82 FAMILIES IN MCLENNAN COUNTY WITH EARLY DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION,RESOURCES AND SUPPORT. THE HOPES PROGRAM PROVIDES A PARENTS AS TEACHER'S(PAT)EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITING MODEL FOR CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN WHO ARE 5 YEARS OLD AND YOUNGER.
  3. $429,809 spent. NON-RESIDENTIAL: FAMILY ABUSE CENTER PROVIDES NON-RESIDENTAL COUNSELING,CASE MANAGEMENT,LEGAL ADVOCACY,HELP WITH APPLYING FOR CRIME VICTIM'S COMPENSATION,EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER SERVICES. FAMILY ABUSE CENTER PROVIDED LEGAL ADVOCACY FOR 325 CLIENTS AND 402 RECEIVED NON-RESIDENTUAL SERVICES.
  4. $457,768 spent. PERMANENT HOUSING:FAMILY ABUSE CENTER PROVIDES A PERMANENT HOUSING PROGRAM FOR 13 INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES FLEEING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE PROVIDED WITH VARIOUS SUPPORTIVE SERVICES,INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING,FINANCIAL MENTORING AND COMPUTER CLASSES.RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAM:FAMILY ABUSE CENTER PROVIDES HOUSING FOR 27 FAMILIES FLEEING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FOR A PERIOD OF 6-12 MONTHS. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE PROVIDED WITH VARIOUS SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDING JOB SKILLS TRAINING,INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING,FINANCIAL MENTORING & COMPUTER CLASSES.RENTAL HOUSING:FAMILY ABUSE CENTER OWNS 1 RENTAL HOUSES THAT ARE LEASED TO CLIENTS EXITING FROM THE EMERGENCY SHELTER OR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM WHO STILL REQUIRE SOME RENTAL ASSITANCE BECAUSE OF INCOME OR DISABILTY. THEY CONTINUE TO RECEIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND OTHER NON-RESIDENTIAL SERVICES. THE LEASES ARE RENEWABLE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS AS LONG AS THE RENTOR QUALIFIES FOR THE HOUSING CRITERIA.TRANSITIONAL HOUSING: FAMILY ABUSE CENTER PROVIDES A 12 MONTH TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM FOR 26 FAMILIES FLEEING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE PROVIDED WITH VARIOUS SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDING JOB SKILLS TRAINING,INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUSELING,FINANCIAL MENTORING AND COMPUTER CLASSES.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1980.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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