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Faith Mission & Help Center Inc

EIN 74-2389934 · Brenham, TX

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

What it says it does

FOR THE SUPPORT OF RELIGIOUS BENEVOLENCES AND TO ASSIST THOSE IN NEED WITHOUT REGARD TO DENOMINATION OR RACE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

Reserves
0 of 35
Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
5 of 20
It owes 66% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15
Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15
Income rose 25% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15
85% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

Independent board
25 of 25
11 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
10 of 10
Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)

$2.0 million spent. 150,000+ POUNDS OF DONATED CLOTHING IS (1) PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THOSE IN NEED, (2) SOLD IN OUR THRIFT STORES, (3) OR SHIPPED TO FOREIGN MISSIONS, 100+ HOUSEHOLD SETS OF FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES ARE FURNISHED TO FAMILIES WITH EMERGENCY NEEDS. 50+ FAMILIES AND/OR INDIVIDUALS ARE PROVIDED WITH BUDGET COUNSELING 35+ ON-THE-JOB WORK/TRAINING PROGRAM INCLUDES DAILY TRAINING CLASSES AND PERSONAL MENTORING 5,500+ HOMELESS SHELTER NIGHTS INCLUDING ALL RELATED SERVICES. 275+ RECEIVE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR RENT OR UTILITIES. 350+ VOUCHERS FOR CLOTHING, FURNITURE AND/OR HOUSEHOLD GOODS ARE PROVIDED. 100,000+ POUNDS OF FOOD DISTRIBUTED TO WASHINGTON COUNTY FAMILIES 25,000+ HOT MEALS ARE PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE THROUGH FM'S CANNERY KITCHEN RESTAURANT 600+ HOT MEALS ARE PROVIDED AT SPECIAL EVENTS (THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS) TO SHUT-INS 600+ PATIENTS RECEIVE MEDICATIONS AT NO COST THROUGH THE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AT A VALUE OF MORE THAN 1 MILLION DOLLARS. 60+ FAMILIES RECEIVE EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE. 20+ PATIENTS RECEIVE PROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH T-A&M VIA REMOTE TELEHEALTH TECHNOLOGY 1100+ FAMILIES EACH MONTH RECEIVE CONCENTRATED NUTRITION EDUCATION AND INFANT CARE TRAINING THROUGH THE FM WOMEN, INFANT AND CHILDREN PROGRAM. 4,000+ TUTORING, COUNSELING AND MENTORING HOURS ARE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. 3,000+ HOURS OF CLINICAL TRAINING FOR STUDENTS FROM TEXAS COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1986.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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