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Lubbock Rape Crisis Center Inc

EIN 75-1516328 · Lubbock, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE LUBBOCK COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREA WITH FREE, CONFIDENTIAL CRISIS ADVOCACY, ASSISTANCE, AND SUPPORT, AND TO PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE REALITIES OF SEXUAL VICTIMIZATION AND STRIVE TOWARD ITS ELIMINATION THROUGH OUTREACH, ACTIVISM, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 77%
Employees
24
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$98,079, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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 October 31, 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 (1)
  1. $1.5 million spent. THE LUBBOCK RAPE CRISIS CENTER DBA VOICE OF HOPE ADVOCATES TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN LUBBOCK COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS. ADVOCACY IS PROVIDED FOR BOTH LAW ENFORCEMENT AND/OR JUDICIAL ACCOMPANIMENT. STAFF OR VOLUNTEERS ACCOMPANY VICTIMS TO THE POLICE STATIONS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE VICTIM AND THE DETECTIVES INVESTIGATING THE CASES. VOH PROVIDES SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE TRIAL TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSUALT AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. VOH PROVIDES A 24-HOUR SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS HOTLINE, MEDICAL ACCOMPANIMENT, AND COUNSELING TO VICTIMS IN THE LUBBOCK COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS. ALL SERVICES ARE FREE TO THE VICTIM AND ARE SUPPORTED THROUGH STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 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 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 October 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 February 1977.

    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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