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Housing and Community Services Inc

EIN 74-2685268 · San Antonio, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EMPOWERING FAMILIES BY PROVIDING SAFE, HIGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HOUSING WITH SUPPORT SERVICES.

Income
$34.0 million
Spending
$16.8 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
53 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 50%
Employees
285
Volunteers
17
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

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 53.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 50% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 33% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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. $14.0 million spent. TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE NON-PROFIT AND FOR-PROFIT OWNERSHIP OF 4,831 UNITS OF LOW-INCOME HOUSING, PROVIDED AND SUPERVISED SOCIAL SERVICES AND RESIDENT ACTIVITIES, AND ENGAGED IN FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES FOR HOUSING ACQUSITION AND REHABILITATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES AND RESIDENT ACTIVITIES. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINED U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) PROPERTY BASED SECTION 8 HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENT (HAP) RENTAL ASSISTANCE CONTRACTS. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINED COMPLIANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (TDHCA), HUD, AND CITY AND COUNTY AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS.THE ORGANIZATION HAS A VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPRISED OF COMMUNITY AND RESIDENT PARTICIPANTS. THE FULL BOARD MEETS REGULARLY TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND OVERSIGHT IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ORGANIZATION MISSION.THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED TO DIRECTLY OWN AND OPERATE RENAISSANCE VILLAGE APARTMENTS, A LOW-INCOME HOUSING APARTMENT COMPLEX WITH 67 UNITS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CONTINUED TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT AND MANAGEMENT OF SEVEN LOW-INCOME APARTMENT COMPLEXES AND TO SERVE AS THE SOLE MEMBER FOR THE DISREGARDED ENTITIES (FOR INCOME TAX PURPOSES) THAT OWNED AND OPERATED THESE LOW-INCOME APARTMENT COMPLEXES (100% OF THE UNITS ARE SECTION 8):HCS 308, LLC DBA SHERWOOD APARTMENTS, 56 UNITSHCS 312, LLC DBA ROBINHOOD APARTMENTS, 69 UNITSHCS 313, LLC DBA NORTH STAR VILLAGE APARTMENTS, 56 UNITSHCS 314, LLC DBA FOX RUN APARTMENTS, 150 UNITSHCS 401, LLC DBA LANTANA SQUARE APARTMENTS, 44 UNITSHCS 501, LLC DBA FRIO APARTMENTS, 63 UNITSHCS 502, LLC DBA VILLAGE CIRCLE APARTMENTS, 50 UNITSTHE ORGANIZATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SERVED AS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR 15 ASSOCIATED HOUSING BOARDS THAT OPERATE LOW-INCOME PROPERTIES. ALL BOARD MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS ASSOCIATE BOARDS SERVED WITHOUT COMPENSATION OTHER THAN REIMBURSEMENT BY THE ORGANIZATION OF EXPENSES INCURRED DIRECTLY RELATED TO BOARDS ACTIVITIES (PRIMARILY TRAVEL EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH BOARD MEETINGS).THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDED OVERSIGHT FOR RESIDENT SERVICES AND/OR COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER PROGRAMS AT MOST OF ITS LOW-INCOME HOUSING PROPERTIES. A QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM WAS FOLLOWED TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH COMPANY GUIDELINES AND WITH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HUD REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORKS CENTERS.TAX CREDIT ENTITIES:THE ORGANIZATION FORMED VARIOUS ENTITIES OTHER THAN THE SINGLE MEMBER LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES LISTED ABOVE TO ACQUIRE, DEVELOP, CONSTRUCT, REHABILITATE, AND OPERATE LOW-INCOME MULTIFAMILY PROJECTS IN SOUTH AND CENTRAL TEXAS USING LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS AWARDED BY THE TDHCA. THE ORGANIZATION FORMED SINGLE MEMBER LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES AND LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS, INCLUDING: 810/910 NORTH FRIO STREET GP, LLC, GENERAL PARTNER810/910 NORTH FRIO STREET, LPDBA VISTA VERDE APARTMENTS192 UNITS WITH 190 UNITS AS HUD SECTION 8CAMBRIAN EAST RIVERSIDE GP, LLC, GENERAL PARTNERCAMBRIAN EAST RIVERSIDE LPDBA CAMBRIAN EAST RIVERSIDE65 UNITSEASTERLING CULEBRA APARTMENTS GP, LLC, GENERAL PARTNEREASTERLING CULEBRA APARTMENTS, LTD.DBA STARLING APARTMENTS90 UNITSGUILD PARK GP, LLC, GENERAL PARTNERGUILD PARK, LPDBA GUILD PARK APARTMENTS114 UNITSHCS MONTABELLA POINTE, LLC, GENERAL PARTNERMONTABELLA POINTE, LTD.DBA MONTABELLA POINTE APARTMENTS144 UNITSKINGSVILLE LULAC MANOR GP, LLC, GENERAL PARTNERKINGSVILLE LULAC MANOR, LPDBA KINGSVILLE LULAC MANOR APARTMENTS88 UNITS WITH 100% AS HUD SECTION 8PHCS RIO MANOR GP, LLC, GENERAL PARTNERPHCS RIO MANOR, LPDBA RIO MANOR APARTMENTS60 UNITS WITH 27 UNITS AS HUD SECTION 8PHCS VILLAGE AT ROOSEVELT GP, LLC, GENERAL PARTNERPHCS VILLAGE AT ROOSEVELT, LPDBA VILLAGE AT ROOSEVELT APARTMENTS57 UNITSPV COUNTRY CLUB VILLAGE GP, LLC, GENERAL PARTNERPV COUNTRY CLUB VILLAGE, LPDBA COUNTRY CLUB VILLAGE APARTMENTS270 UNITS WITH 82 UNITS AS HUD SECTION 8VILLAGE AT NOGALITOS GP, LLC GENERAL PARTNERVILLAGE AT NOGALITOS, LPDBA VILLAGE AT NOGALITOS APARTMENTS78 UNITSWEST DURANGO GP, LLC, GENERAL PARTNERWEST DURANGO, LPDBA WEST DURANGO PLAZA APARTMENTS82 UNITS WITH 100% AS HUD SECTION 8THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED AS THE 99.99% LIMITED PARTNER IN OM/OV, LP, WHICH OWNS AND OPERATES THE OAK MANOR APARTMENTS. ACQUSITION AND REHABILITATION WAS FINANCED WITH TAX CREDIT EXCHANGE PROGRAM FUNDING AWARDED BY THE TDHCA. OM/OV GP, LLC, AS GENERAL PARTNER FOR OM/OV, LP DBA OAK MANOR APARTMENTS, 229 UNITS WITH 220 UNITS AS HUD SECTION 8.

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 October 2002.

    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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