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Presbyterian Childrens Homes and Services

EIN 75-0818172 · Austin, 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

PRESBYTERIAN CHILDREN'S HOMES AND SERVICES PROVIDES A VARIETY OF CHRIST-CENTERED CARE AND SUPPORT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN NEED.

Income
$28.3 million
Spending
$25.9 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
33.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 45%
Employees
362
Volunteers
411
Highest pay
$306,028, president

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 33.6 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 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 33 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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 (5)
  1. $10.3 million spent. FOSTER CARE: PCHAS PROVIDES BOTH FOSTER CARE SERVICES AND FOSTER CARE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN TEXAS AND MISSOURI. THE FOSTER CARE PROGRAM IN TEXAS IS STRUCTURED TO PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC SERVICES THAT HELP CHILDREN WHO EXPERIENCE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DIFFICULTIES, DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, LEARNING AND BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES. THE PROGRAM IS NOT APPROPRIATE FOR CHILDREN WHOSE NEEDS ARE SO INTENSE THEY REQUIRE REGULAR 24-HOUR AWAKE SUPERVISION. THE FOSTER CARE CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM IN MISSOURI SUPPORTS CASE MANAGERS AS THEY BUILD A NURTURING PROFESSIONAL TEAM TO EMBRACE THE FAMILY, WORK THROUGH EMOTIONAL ISSUES AND HELP CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES CREATE THE MOST APPROPRIATE PLAN FOR A PERMANENT HOME.
  2. $6.8 million spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES: PCHAS PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO THE VARIOUS COMMUNITIES IN TEXAS, LOUISIANA AND MISSOURI. CHILD AND FAMILY PROGRAMS HELP CLIENTS ADDRESS ISSUES BEFORE A CRISIS RESULTS IN OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN. OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE MENTORING, FAMILY FOCUSED THERAPY, CRISIS CARE PROGRAMS AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
  3. $2.1 million spent. SINGLE PARENT FAMILY PROGRAM: PROVIDES SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO SINGLE PARENTS WHO ARE FACING HOMELESSNESS DUE TO POVERTY, ABUSE, DIVORCE, INCARCERATION, ABANDONMENT, VIOLENCE, OR ANOTHER CRISIS. FAMILIES IN THIS PROGRAM LIVE IN TRANSITIONAL RESIDENTIAL HOMES IN TEXAS AND MISSSOURI.
  4. $1.4 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES: PCHAS PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT AND TRANSITIONAL LIVING SERVICES IN MISSOURI. RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES PROVIDE FAMILY FOCUSED THERAPY AND INTENTSIVE TREATMENT TO CLIENTS. TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAMS ARE LICENSED BY THE STATE OF MISSOURI TO PROVIDE HOUSING, EDUCATIONAL, EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER SERVICES TO CHILDREN AS THEY TRANSITION TO YOUNG ADULTS.
  5. $295,781 spent. ADVANCED AND STUDENT EDUCATION PROGRAM: PROVIDES SUPPORT TO AND FUNDING FOR FORMER CLIENTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION, VOCATIONAL, TECHNICAL, OR JOB TRAINING BEYOND A HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION.

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 November 6, 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 September 1946.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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