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El Paso Human Services Inc

EIN 74-2322589 · El Paso, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EL PASO HUMAN SERVICES, INC. (EPHSI), A PRIVATE NON-PROFIT MULTI-PURPOSE ORGANIZATION, HAS BEEN PROVIDING SOCIAL SERVICES IN EL PASO COUNTY SINCE 1984. EPHSI HAS EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN DEVELOPING, IMPLEMENTING AND EXECUTING FEDERAL, STATE AND CITY/COUNTY FUNDED CONTRACTS AND HAS WORKED FOR THE LAST 40 YEARS IN COLLABORATION WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL AGENCIES IN ORDER TO BETTER SERVE OUR CLIENTS IN THIS REGION. THE MAJORITY OF PROGRAMS FOCUS ON SERVICE DELIVERY SPECIFICALLY FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS WHO ARE VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, HAVE ISSUES WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND ARE HOMELESS OR AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. OUR FEDERALLY FUNDED NUTRITION PROGRAM SERVES OVER A MILLION MEALS EACH YEAR TO CHILDREN IN CHILD CARE. THE CYD PROGRAM DESIGNED TO LOWER RISK FACTORS FOR JUVENILE DELINQUENCY BY OFFERING PROGRAMS IN THE NORTHEAST COMMUNITY PROVIDES EARLY INTERVENTION TO PROBLEM BEHAVIOR AND SERVES OVER 900 CHILDREN/ YOUTH EACH YEAR. IN 2008 WE OPENED A DAY TRANS

Income
$9.6 million
Spending
$9.8 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
50
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$122,593, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 48% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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

    5 of 5 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 September 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 (14)
  1. $196,114 spent. THE WINCHESTER HOUSE, AN INITIATIVE OF EL PASO HUMAN SERVICES, INC. (EPHSI), PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR HOMELESS YOUNG MEN, AGES 18 TO 24, IN THE EL PASO AREA. INDIVIDUALS IN THE PROGRAM ARE OFFERED SHELTER, ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD STAMP QUALIFICATION, CASE MANAGEMENT, HOUSING NAVIGATION SERVICES, EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION SERVICES, MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUPPORT, EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE AND LIFE SKILL PROGRAMS. THE WINCHESTER HOUSE OPERATED AS A TRANSITIONAL LIVING CENTER FOR 5 YEARS BEFORE CONVERTING INTO AN EMERGENCY SHELTER IN 2017. EPHSI DELIVERED EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES AS A "PARTICIPATING ENTITY" WITH PROJECT VIDA AS A "LEAD AGENCY" UNDER A TDHCA GRANT FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2015 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2017. AS A "SUB-GRANTEE", EPHSI SERVED A MINIMUM OF 15 INDIVIDUALS IN THE SHELTER. EPHSI PARTICIPATED IN THE EL PASO HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (HMIS), COMPLETED WITH REPORTING, DOCUMENTATION AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES UNDER THE CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS. EPHSI HAS OBTAINED AN ONGOING AWARD FROM TDHCA TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY SHELTER SINCE NOVEMBER 1, 2017 TO THE PRESENT. THE TARGET POPULATION FOR THIS GRANT IS HOMELESS MALE YOUTH, AGES 16-24, AND INCLUDED YOUTH AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE AND UNACCOMPANIED YOUTH. EPHSI HAS BEEN OFFERING EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR THE LAST 7 YEARS TO INCLUDE A RANGE OF CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, FROM HOUSING LOCATION AND PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE, EMPLOYMENT, AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING AND NOW SERVES UP TO 80 INDIVIDUALS EACH YEAR.
  2. $863,756 spent. THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP) WAS CREATED IN 1968 IN RESPONSE TO THE NEED TO PROVIDE GOOD NUTRITION TO THE CHILDREN OF WORKING PARENTS. FUNDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, THE PROGRAM HELPS DAYCARE PROVIDERS IN HOMES OR CENTERS IMPROVE HEALTH AND EATING HABITS OF MILLIONS OF SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN OUR COUNTRY BY OFFSETTING THEIR EXPENSES FOR FOOD. DAYCARE PROVIDERS RECEIVE A MONTHLY REIMBURSEMENT CHECK FOR THE MEALS AND SNACKS SERVED THAT MEET BASIC NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.
  3. $6.5 million spent. CHILD CARE CENTER PROGRAM: PROVIDES MEALS TO LOW INCOME CHILDREN IN DAYCARE CENTERS.
  4. $33,110 spent. TREATMENT AND PSYCHOLOGICAL
  5. $409,582 spent. COMMUNITY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
  6. $52,222 spent. PREPARATION FOR ADULT LIVING
  7. $206,111 spent. PRIDE MEAL CENTER
  8. $155,740 spent. CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM
  9. $241,451 spent. HHSP
  10. $39,218 spent. SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM
  11. $411,718 spent. ARPA
  12. $130,387 spent. EMERGENCY SOLUTION GRANT
  13. $97,004 spent. CDBG CITY OF EL PASO
  14. $128,540 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 January 1985.

    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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