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Merced Housing Texas

EIN 74-2740889 · San Antonio, TX

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MERCED HOUSING TEXAS MISSION IS TO CREATE AND STRENGTHEN HEALTHY COMMUNITIES BYPROVIDING QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HOUSING WITH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS,FAMILIES, AND OLDER ADULTS LIVING IN LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. MERCED OFFERS THREE COREPROGRAMS: MULTIFAMILY AFFORDABLE HOUSING, CRITICAL HOME REPAIRS, AND RESIDENTSSERVICES. MERCED SERVES INDIVIDUALS WHO MAKE AT/BELOW 80% AREA MEDIAN INCOME (AMI).MOST INDIVIDUALS WE ASSIST HAVE INCOMES BETWEEN 30-60% AMI

Income
$13.6 million
Spending
$14.0 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
-24.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 71%
Employees
24
Volunteers
210
Highest pay
$247,089, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 40 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 76% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 June 30, 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 (3)
  1. $10.4 million spent. Multifamily Affordable Housing: Merced offers 1,619 quality, affordable homes within multifamily apartment communities owned or developed by Merced located in San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Conroe, Somerset, Karnes City, Goliad, and Fort Worth, Texas. Merced serves individuals who make at/below 80% Area Median Income (AMI) which is considered low-income. Most individuals we assist have incomes between 30-60% AMI which is classified as extremely-low-income to very-low-income.
  2. $1.5 million spent. Owner Occupied Repair Program: Since 2002, Merced has provided critical health and safety repairs for homeowners living on low incomes whose homes have deteriorated to where the home is no longer a safe or healthy living environment. To date, Merced has helped over 805 older adult homeowners or homeowners living with disabilities safely age in place through health, safety, and ADA-accessible related home repairs. The age of homes repaired by OORP ranges from pre-1950s (21%) and 1960-1980s (50%). Many older homes have electrical and plumbing concerns, poor/no insulation, foundation issues, and lead-based paint. Annually, Merced serves 30-40 households in historically underserved, under-resourced areas. OORP provides minimally 5 critical home repairs/house. Costs to repair range from $5,700 (plumbing) to $14,000 (electrical). The average repair costs range from $15,000 to $25,000/house. From initial home assessment to construction completion, the average time is 4-6 months.
  3. $868,181 spent. Resident/Supportive Services: Merced recognizes that many factors affect a persons budget and housing stability. Our Resident Services team helps residents living in Merceds affordable housing communities to address basic needs as well as personal pursuits of good health, education, and financial stability. Through the Resident Services program, Merced provides educational resources and activities focused to support housing stability and prevent unplanned moves or eviction. The Social Determinants of Health inform our key areas of focus and intentionality to provide safety, security, and stability for residents. These key areas are financial stability, community engagement, health/wellness, enrichment/education, and food security. The overall goals and objectives for Resident Services are greater housing and financial stability; better physical health; and improved mental, financial, and social wellness. Last year, Merced Resident Services connected thousands of vital local community resources to residents. We have found that residents request or participate in services on average 9 times/year

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.

    Not 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 June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. 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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