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Hill Country Family Services Inc

EIN 74-2425029 · Boerne, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HILL COUNTRY FAMILY SERVICES OPERATES AT THE INTERSECTION OF URGENT NEED AND LASTING CHANGE. WE FOSTER MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WELLNESS, STABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE IN CRISIS.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
5.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
19
Volunteers
256
Highest pay
$124,400, 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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

    10 of 10 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. $601,496 spent. FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAMHILL COUNTRY FAMILY SERVICES (HCFS) PROVIDES SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD EACH CALENDAR MONTH TO SUPPORT EACH CLIENT HOUSEHOLD IN CRISIS WITH THE APPROPRIATE NUMBER OF GROCERIES BASED ON THE NUMBER OF ADULTS AND CHILDREN IN THE HOME AND THEIR AGES. ALL FOODS PROVIDED ARE IN LINE WITH USDA STANDARDS FOR NUTRITION TO ENSURE EVERY PERSON HAS ACCESS TO THE RIGHT NUMBER OF FRUITS, GRAINS, VEGETABLES, DAIRY, AND PROTEIN ITEMS. HCFS ALSO PROVIDES ADULT DIAPERS, TOILETRIES, HOUSEHOLD CLEANING SUPPLIES, AND DIAPERS AND BABY FORMULA TO FAMILIES WITH SMALL CHILDREN. THANKSGIVING MEALS ARE PROVIDED FOR 250 FAMILIES IN NEED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CHRISTIAN MEN OF BOERNE AND THE GVTC FOUNDATION. IN 2024, HCFS DISTRIBUTED FOOD, FEEDING 267 INDIVIDUALS (UNDUPLICATED).
  2. $330,822 spent. THRIFT SHOP AND WAREHOUSE PROGRAMHILL COUNTRY FAMILY SERVICES' RANDOM HANGERS THRIFT SHOP AND WAREHOUSE SERVE TWO PURPOSES: 1) TO PROVIDE CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO FAMILIES IN NEED, AND 2) TO CONDUCT RETAIL SALES TO FUND CLIENT PROGRAMS, TO INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, FOOD, CLOTHING, AND EMERGENCY FINANCIAL AS SISTANCE. IN 2024, RETAIL OPERATIONS RAISED $352,385 IN SALES TO SUPPORT CLIENT OPERATIONS.
  3. $70,174 spent. FINANCIAL AND MATERIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMHILL COUNTRY FAMILY SERVICES (HCFS) PROVIDES EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO KENDALL COUNTY RESIDENTS. CLIENTS GO THROUGH AN EXTENSIVE INTAKE PROCESS WITH AN EVALUATION OF FAMILY FINANCES, TO INCLUDE ALL HOUSEHOLD INCOME AND EXPENSES TO DETERMINE MONTHLY NEEDS AND SPENDING. BASED ON THE EVALUATION, HCFS STAFF APPROVE FINANCIAL SUPPORT WHICH CAN INCLUDE ASSISTANCE WITH RENT, UTILITIES, OR MEDICAL EXPENSES. IN 2024, HILL COUNTRY FAMILY SERVICES PROVIDED $61,653 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. HCFS ALSO SUPPORTS CLIENTS WITH SPECIAL SERVICES SEASONALLY WHICH MAY INCLUDE PROVIDING HEATERS, FANS, BACK TO SCHOOL TOILETRIES AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND CHRISTMAS GIFTS TO 613 CHILDREN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BLUE SANTA CHRISTMAS PROGRAM AND THE KENDALL COUNTY SHERIFF'S FOUNDATION.

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 May 1987.

    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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