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Family Eldercare Inc

EIN 74-2286387 · Austin, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE PROVIDE SERVICES THAT PROMOTE DIGNITY AND STABILITY FOR OLDER ADULTS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES.

Income
$15.6 million
Spending
$16.2 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 71%
Employees
182
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$207,196, ceo

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: 48 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • 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

    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 (3)
  1. $7.0 million spent. RAPID REHOUSING IS A HOUSING FIRST INTERVENTION DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE QUICKLY EXIT HOMELESSNESS, RETURN TO HOUSING IN THE COMMUNITY, AND NOT BECOME HOMELESS AGAIN IN THE NEAR-TERM. THE CORE COMPONENTS OF RAPID REHOUSING ARE: 1. HOUSING IDENTIFICATION AND PLACEMENT. 2. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.3. CASE MANAGEMENT. SERVICES CAN BE EXTENDED UP TO 24 MONTHS.
  2. $3.2 million spent. GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP PROTECTIONS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO LACK THE MENTAL CAPACITY TO MAKE DECISIONS OR CARE FOR THEMSELVES. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO ENSURE VULNERABLE, INCAPACITATED SENIORS RECEIVE ADEQUATE CARE AND HOUSING, AND REMAIN FREE FROM ABUSE, NEGLECT AND EXPLOITATION. OUR STAFF ATTORNEYS AND CASE MANAGERS WORK IN COORDINATION WITH TRAVIS AND WILLIAMSON COUNTY PROBATE COURTS AND PRO BONO ATTORNEYS.
  3. $3.2 million spent. PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROVIDES INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO CLIENTS TRANSITIONING OUT OF HOMELESSNESS AND ENROLLED IN SERVICES USING TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE MODELS. THE SERVICES SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS TO ACHIEVE LONG-TERM HOUSING STABILITY BY INCREASING CONNECTIONS TO HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES, PROVIDE ADVOCACY, CRISIS INTERVENTION, GOAL PLANNING, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT. THESE SERVICES ARE OFTEN MANDATORY AND ON A PERMANENT BASIS.

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 January 1984.

    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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