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Fowler Christian Apartments Inc

EIN 75-1609256 · Dallas, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE THE DIGNITY OF CHOICE, BUILD COMMUNITY AND CREATE BENEFICIAL CONNECTIONS FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND ELDERS.

Income
$4.1 million
Spending
$4.0 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
-13.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 71%
Employees
0
Volunteers
496
Highest pay
$129,148, director of operations

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

Weak: 45 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 146% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 48% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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. $3.3 million spent. FOWLER CHRISTIAN APARTMENTS HAS FULL TIME DEDICATED SERVICE COORDINATORS TO ASSIST RESIDENTS WITH RESOURCES, BENEFITS, AND MOST ANYTHING THEY NEED HELP NAVIGATING. WE BRING MEDICAL AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO THE PROPERTY FOR OUR RESIDENTS; CONVIVENCE, INCLUDING A PODIATRIST, PSYCHOLOGIST, VISITING PHYSICIANS, AND OPHTHALMOLOGIST. FOWLER PROVIDES A NUTRITION PROGRAM THROUGH THE NORTH TEXAS FOOD BANK AND WE HAVE OUR VERY OWN CHARITABLE PROGRAM CALLED FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS, WHICH SUBSIDIZES 20 RESIDENTS WITH ONE HOT MEAL FOR A FULL YEAR. FOWLER ALSO HAS A FOOD PANTRY TO ASSIST RESIDENTS EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY, AND WE PARTNER WITH OUR LOCAL WHOLE FOODS FOR TWICE A WEEK FOOD DONATIONS FOR OUR RESIDENTS. OUR COUNTRY STORE HAS MOST ANYTHING OUR RESIDENTS MIGHT NEED TO HELP TIDE THEM OVER UNTIL THEY CAN GO SHOPPING. WE ALSO HAVE AN AFFORDABLE CAFETERIA IN OUR COMMUNITY. RESIDENTS CAN GET A HOT BREAKFAST OR LUNCH FIVE DAYS A WEEK. WE OFFER TRANSPORTATION FOR A NOMINAL FEE WITHIN A 10 MILE RADIUS TO OUR COMMUNITY. FOWLER HOSTS MONTHLY EDUCATIONAL EVENTS FOR OUR RESIDENTS, FEATURING ITEMS OF INTEREST TO HELP ENSURE THEY HAVE USEFUL INFORMATION THAT WILL SUPPORT THEIR NEEDS. WE HOST HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEER GROUPS EACH YEAR THAT WILL ENGAGE IN RESIDENT ACTIVITIES, HELP BEAUTIFY OUR GROUNDS, AND SUPPORT OUR EFFORTS IN CREATING AN OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY. FOWLER HAS NUMEROUS WAYS FOR OUR RESIDENTS TO BE ENGAGED THROUGH ONSITE VOLUNTEER POSITIONS, WHICH WILL EARN THEM A FREE MEAL FOR VOLUNTEER HOURS. WE HOST REGULAR AND MONTHLY ACTIVITIES FOR OUR RESIDENTS TO ENJOY INCLUDING, BINGO, ART CLASSES, ICE CREAM SOCIALS, TAI CHI, WATER AEROBIC, AND NUMEROUS CLUBS. OUR RESIDENTS GET TO TAKE WEEKLY OUTINGS TO PLACES LIKE THE DALLAS ARBORETUM, MUSEUMS, LOCAL RESTAURANTS, AND GROCERY STORES. OUR RESIDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO A FULL TIME PASTOR, CHAPEL, BIBLE STUDY, AND SUPPORT GROUPS.IN 2004, WE ADDED A LICENSED ASSISTED LIVING UNIT WITHIN OUR HUD COMMUNITY. WE HAVE 24 APARTMENTS THAT PROVIDE MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, HOUSEKEEPING, THREE MEALS A DAY, LAUNDRY SERVICES, 24 HOUR CARE AND SUPPORT, AND A FULL TIME LIFE ENRICHMENT COORDINATOR TO FILL THEIR DAYS WITH FUN ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS. IN 2014, WE ADDED THE FIRST SERVICE ENRICHED HOUSING PROGRAM IN TEXAS. WE HAVE 24 APARTMENTS FOR RESIDENTS THAT NEED FULL ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES, ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, AND SUPPORT THROUGH SERVICE COORDINATOR TO ALIGN ALL THE SERVICES THEY NEED TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for churches. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1951.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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