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Crisis Center of West Texas

EIN 75-1767204 · Odessa, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CRISIS CENTER OF WEST TEXAS' MISSION IS TO RESPOND, SHELTER, AND EDUCATE TO END DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN WEST TEXAS.

Income
$2.7 million
Spending
$2.4 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
11.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 61%
Employees
49
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$122,804, executive dir.

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

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.9 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 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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

    10 of 10 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 August 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 (2)
  1. $1.6 million spent. VICTIM SERVICES - CRISIS CENTER OF WEST TEXAS OPERATES A TOLL-FREE EMERGENCY HOTLINE THAT IS AVAILABLE 24/7 AND IS ANSWERED BY TRAINED CRISIS LINE ADVOCATES. THE TRAINED SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE ADVOCATE TEAM IS ON CALL 24/7 TO RESPOND TO THE HOSPITAL FOR ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT. ADVOCATES PROVIDE ACCOMPANIMENT FOR SURVIVORS TO MEDICAL, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND LEGAL SERVICES. COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY ARE ALL PROVIDED TO BOTH RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL CLIENTS.CRISIS CENTER OF WEST TEXAS OPERATES A 61-BED SHELTER CALLED LOUISE WOOD ANGEL HOUSE IN ODESSA, TEXAS. SHELTER - LOUISE WOOD ANGEL HOUSE SHELTER PROVIDES A SAFE, HOME-LIKE, TRAUMA INFORMED ENVIRONMENT FOR ADULT SURVIVORS AND THEIR MINOR CHILDREN WHO ARE FLEEING FAMILY VIOLENCE. THE SHELTER IS HOME TO APPROXIMATELY 500 SURVIVORS PER YEAR WITH AN AVERAGE STAY OF 24 DAYS. DURING THE STAY, ON-SITE CASE MANAGERS WORK WITH RESIDENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN TO ESTABLISH A SAFETY PLAN TO ADDRESS IMMEDIATE SAFETY CONCERNS AND A GOAL PLAN TO WORK TOWARD A LIFE FREE FROM VIOLENCE.A SURVIVOR-CENTERED APPROACH IS CRITICAL TO THE WORK INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE SHELTER. EMPOWERING SURVIVORS, THEIR CHILDREN, AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS HELP BREAK THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE. AT CCWTX, THIS INCLUDES: SERVICES THAT ARE ALWAYS FREE, SO CLIENTS CAN ALWAYS AFFORD ACCESS TO A PET-FRIENDLY SHELTER, WHERE EVEN FOUR-LEGGED FAMILY MEMBERS ARE SAFE, IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ACCESS TO COUNSELING AND ADVOCACY SERVICES, YOUTH-DRIVEN EDUCATION PROGRAMMING LIKE THE TEEN LEADERSHIP COUNCIL, WONDER GIRLS CAMP, AND THE ANNUAL STEM + ARTS SUMMER CAMP.
  2. $304,905 spent. THE PREVENTION EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS TEAM PROVIDES EDUCATION ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO OVER 10,000 STUDENTS AND ADULTS ANNUALLY THROUGHOUT THE NINE COUNTY SERVICE AREA. PROGRAMS INCLUDE PRIMARY PREVENTION EDUCATION, DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE AWARENESS, SAFE DATING/TEEN VIOLENCE AWARENESS TO HELP END CYCLES OF ABUSE. CERTIFIED PARTNER TRAINING IS PROVIDED TO CIVIC CLUBS AND BUSINESSES AS WELL AS TRAINING FOR PROFESSIONALS. CCWTX PROVIDES IN-PERSON AND ASYNCHRONOUS EDUCATION ON THE TOPICS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS, TEEN DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS, AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EDUCATION THROUGHOUT OUR NINE COUNTY SERVICE AREA TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE OF DYNAMICS OF ABUSE, COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND VICTIMS' RIGHTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 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 August 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 January 1982.

    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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