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Hill Country Crisis Council Inc

EIN 74-2416819 · Kerrville, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HILL COUNTRY CRISIS COUNCIL PROVIDES SAFETY, ADVOCACY, JUSTICE, AND RESTORATIVE SUPPORT FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND CHILD ABUSE ACROSS THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES AND EMERGENCY SHELTER, A CHILDREN'S ADOVACY CENTER, A NON-RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT PROGRAM, AND COMPREHENSIVE OUTREACH AND PREVENTION SERVICES.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
8.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 57%
Employees
32
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$94,882, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 58% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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.

  • 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 August 31, 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 (5)
  1. $2.3 million spent. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED 3,535 NIGHTS OF SAFETY TO 51 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FLEEING VIOLENCE. CRISIS ADVOCATES DELIVERED 2,497 ADDITIONAL SERVICES, INCLUDING EMERGENCY INTERVENTION, SAFETY PLANNING, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, LIFE-SKILLS EDUCATION, AND ONGOING ADVOCACY. THESE SERVICES ENSURED IMMEDIATE SAFETY, STABILIZATION, AND ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL RESOURCES FOR SURVIVORS IN CRISIS.
  2. THE ORGANIZATION DELIVERED 2,151 TRAUMA-INFORMED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING SESSIONS TO 392 CLIENTS, SUPPORTING EMOTIONAL RECOVERY AND LONG-TERM WELL- BEING. STAFF ALSO PROVIDED 3,633 DIRECT ADVOCACY SERVICES AND COORDINATED NEARLY 2,000 CASE DISCUSSIONS, ASSISTING SURVIVORS WITH SAFETY PLANNING, HOUSING, EDUCATION, LEGAL PROCESSES, AND CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES.
  3. THE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER SUPPORTED CHILD VICTIMS OF ABUSE THROUGH MULTIDISCIPLINARY COORDINATION, ADVOCACY, AND FORENSIC SUPPORT. LEGAL ADVOCACY EFFORTS CONTRIBUTED TO 26 CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS, STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY SAFETY AND HELPING FAMILIES NAVIGATE THE JUSTICE PROCESS. SERVICES FOCUSED ON ENSURING SAFETY, REDUCING TRAUMA, AND SUPPORTING HEALING FOR CHILDREN WHO EXPERIENCED OR WITNESSED ABUSE.
  4. THE ORGANIZATION REACHED OVER 3,300 ADULTS AND 55 CHILDREN THROUGH COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS, PREVENTION PROGRAMS, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION EFFORTS ADDRESSING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND CHILD ABUSE. THESE INITIATIVES INCREASED AWARENESS, IMPROVED COMMUNITY RESPONSE, AND STRENGTHENED LOCAL PREVENTION STRATEGIES.
  5. THE ORGANIZATION REACHED OVER 3,300 ADULTS AND 55 CHILDREN THROUGH COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS, PREVENTION PROGRAMS, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION EFFORTS ADDRESSING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND CHILD ABUSE. THESE INITIATIVES INCREASED AWARENESS, IMPROVED COMMUNITY RESPONSE, AND STRENGTHENED LOCAL PREVENTION STRATEGIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 November 6, 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 August 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 November 4, 2026.

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