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Agape Houston House Inc

EIN 74-2630744 · San Antonio, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION, THE ORGANIZATION MISSION IS TO (1) MAKE ADEQUATE HOUSING AVAILABLE TO POOR AND UNDERPRIVILEGED RESIDENTS AND TO FOSTER THE CREATION AND PRESERVATION OF HOUSING FOR LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME RESIDENTS (FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS) AND (2) TO ESTABLISH, PROVIDE, MAKE AVAILABLE, AND ADMINISTER SELF-IMPROVEMENT AND WELLNESS CENTERS AND/OR SUCH SERVICES FOR THE RESIDENTS OF LOW-INCOME HOUSING COMMUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION IS AN ASSOCIATE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. (HCS). HCS QUALIFIES AS A STATEWIDE COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (CHDO) UNDER THE CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS. HCS QUALIFIES AS A STATEWIDE CHDO BY VIRTUE OF RESERVING ONE-THIRD (1/3) OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ORGANIZATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR LOW-INCOME REPRESENTATIVES.

Income
$660,071
Spending
$576,072
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
-43.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
0
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$352,294, executive director

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: 47 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 83% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs.

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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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 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 (1)
  1. $534,650 spent. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED ITS PRIMARY ACTIVITY OF OWNING AND OPERATING THE HOUSTON HOUSE APARTMENTS, A 50-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX LOCATED IN VICTORIA, TEXAS UNDER THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING PRESERVATION AND RESIDENT HOMEOWNERSHIP ACT (LIHPRHA)OF 1990 FOR THE BENEFIT OF FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS NEEDING LOW-INCOME HOUSING.THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED TO PRESERVE THE PROJECT AS LOW-INCOME HOUSING BY MAINTAINING PROPERTY OPERATIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD). THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINED A HUD PROPERTY BASED SECTION 8 HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENT (HAP) RENTAL ASSISTANCE CONTRACT FOR ALL 50 UNITS. THE HAP RENT ASSISTED UNITS WERE MADE AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH INCOMES OF LESS THAN 30% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME.IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION OPERATIONS WERE MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF A LAND USE RESTRICTION AGREEMENT (LURA) EXECUTED BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (TDHCA), WHICH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL DECEMBER 22, 2044.THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED TO RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING TAX EXEMPTIONS:INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE 501(C)(3) INCOME TAX EXEMPTION.VICTORIA COUNTY, TEXAS, APPRAISAL DISTRICT 100% PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION.STATE OF TEXAS FRANCHISE TAX EXEMPTION.STATE OF TEXAS SALES TAX EXEMPTION.THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, AND SERVICES FOR THE YOUTH AND ADULT RESIDENTS.IN LATE 2013 THE ORGANIZATION BEGAN A REHABILITATION PROJECT TO PRESERVE THE HOUSTON HOUSE APARTMENTS (PROPERTY) AS QUALITY LOW- INCOME HOUSING. IN DECEMBER 2014, THE ORGANIZATION CLOSED ON A $2,300,000 NON- RECOURSE HOME FIRST LIEN MORTGAGE PAYABLE TO THE TDHCA. PROCEEDS OF THE LOAN WERE USED IN 2015 AND 2016 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION NEEDED TO REHABILITATE THE PROPERTY. THROUGH 2016 HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. (HCS) ADVANCED $415,000 FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH OBTAINING THE LOAN AND PROVIDING CONSTRUCTION ADVANCE FUNDING. IN ADDITION TO THE TDHCA LOAN FOR THE REHABILITATION PROJECT, HUD APPROVED A SUBORDINATE SURPLUS CASH NOTE PAYABLE TO HCS IN THE AMOUNT OF $357,053. FINALLY, WITH THE CLOSING OF THE TDHCA LOAN, HUDSON HOUSING CAPITAL, LLC PROVIDED A $46,000 GRANT SOLELY FOR THE REHABILITATION PROJECT. THE REHABILITATION PROJECT WAS COMPLETED DURING 2016.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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