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Presbyterian Home for Children

EIN 75-0800666 · Amarillo, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AMARILLO CHILDREN'S HOME PROVIDES SAFE, NURTURING, 24-HOUR CARE TO CHILDREN FROM BACKGROUNDS OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT. OUR MISSION IS TO RESTORE THE IDENTITY OF CHILDREN SO THEY CAN REALIZE THEIR GREAT VALUE AND BE A BLESSING TO OTHERS.

Income
$4.1 million
Spending
$3.8 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
26.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 37%
Employees
68
Volunteers
90
Highest pay
$126,018, executive di

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 26.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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 (2)
  1. $2.6 million spent. OPERATING SUCCESSFULLY FOR 100 YEARS, OUR VISION IS TO INSPIRE AND FACILITATE GENERATIONAL CHANGE THROUGH CHILDREN. OUR PRIMARY PROGRAM PROVIDES CARE FOR CHILDREN AGES 5 TO 18 WHO ARE NO LONGER BEING CARED FOR BY THEIR NATURAL PARENTS. MOST ARE PLACED THROUGH THE STATE CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES AGENCY AND SOME THROUGH THE JUVENILE JUSTICE PROBATION SYSTEM. SERVICES INCLUDE PROVIDING A HOME, FOOD, CLOTHING, TRANSPORTATION, ACADEMIC SUPPORT, COUNSELING, EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, A SUMMER VACATION, MISSION TRIPS AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES. MOST IMPORTANTLY, SKILLED AND DEDICATED HOUSE PARENTS PROVIDE PARENTAL GUIDANCE, INDIVIDUALIZED CARE AND HEALTHY MODELING OF FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS IN A FAMILY-STYLE, FAITH-BASED ENVIRONMENT. APPROXIMATELY 30-35 CHILDREN LIVE AT AMARILLO CHILDREN'S HOME. OPERATING SUCCESSFULLY FOR 100 YEARS, OUR VISION IS TO INSPIRE AND FACILITATE GENERATIONAL CHANGE THROUGH CHILDREN. OUR PRIMARY PROGRAM PROVIDES CARE FOR CHILDREN AGES 5 TO 18 WHO ARE NO LONGER BEING CARED FOR BY THEIR NATURAL PARENTS. MOST ARE PLACED THROUGH THE STATE CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES AGENCY AND SOME THROUGH THE JUVENILE JUSTICE PROBATION SYSTEM. SERVICES INCLUDE PROVIDING A HOME, FOOD, CLOTHING, TRANSPORTATION, ACADEMIC SUPPORT, COUNSELING, EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, A SUMMER VACATION, MISSION TRIPS AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES. MOST IMPORTANTLY, SKILLED AND DEDICATED HOUSE PARENTS PROVIDE PARENTAL GUIDANCE, INDIVIDUALIZED CARE AND HEALTHY MODELING OF FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS IN A FAMILY-STYLE, FAITH-BASED ENVIRONMENT. APPROXIMATELY 30-35 CHILDREN LIVE AT AMARILLO CHILDREN'S HOME.
  2. $330,264 spent. THE TRANSITIONAL LIVING CONCEPT (TLC) PROGRAM IS FOR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS AS WELL AS COLLEGE AGE STUDENTS, GIVING THEM FREEDOM TO EXERCISE INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT WITH A SAFETY-NET. THE TLC PROGRAM CREATED A CUSTOM CURRICULUM THAT ALLOWS TEENS TO LEARN AND PRACTICE CRITICAL LIFE SKILLS, INCLUDING GOAL SETTING, COLLEGE PREPARATION, JOB ATTAINMENT, MONEY MANAGEMENT, HOUSING, NUTRITION, TRANSPORTATION, AND MORE. THE GOAL IS TO HELP YOUNG ADULTS MAKE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION FROM A STRUCTURED-CARE ENVIRONMENT TO INDEPENDENT LIVING. ONCE THEY ARE INDEPENDENT OF THE HOME, TLC AFTERCARE SPECIALISTS KEEP IN CONTACT WITH THEM TO COACH AND MONITOR PROGRESS ON A REGULAR BASIS. THE PROGRAM CURRENTLY SERVES ABOUT 12 YOUTH.

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? 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 June 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 May 1925.

    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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