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Dallas Service Forum

EIN 75-1780919 · Dallas, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THIS ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO CREATE GREATER INTEREST AMONG WOMEN IN CIVIC, EDUCATIONAL AND PHILANTHROPIC ENDEAVORS IN THE NORTH TEXAS COMMUNITY THROUGH VOLUNTEER WORK FOCUSED ON CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND THE ELDERLY.

Income
$233,432
Spending
$228,127
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
12.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 65%
Employees
0
Volunteers
120

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

Financial health

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.1 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 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 (4)
  1. $50,730 spent. THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF DALLAS IS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES A TEMPORARY HOME-AWAY-FROM-HOME FOR FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN ARE RECEIVING TREATMENT FOR A SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY AT A DALLAS AREA HOSPITAL. IN AN EFFORT TO LESSON THE BURDEN, REDUCE STRESS, KEEP THE FAMILY INTACT, AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THESE FAMILITS, THE RMHD PROVIDES AFFORABLE HOUSING IN A CARING HOME-LIKE ATMOSPHERE.
  2. $16,711 spent. HOPE'S DOOR NEW BEGINNING CENTER IS A FULL-SERVICE SHELTER AND COUNSELING CENTER THAT OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO HELP BREAK THE CYCLE OF DOMESTIC ABUSE. IT PROVIDES DIRECT INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION SERVICES FREE OF CHARGE TO FAMILIES AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN COLLIN COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INCLUDE EMERGENCY SHELTER, 24 -HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS. DSF VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE WEEKLY DINNER FOR THE FAMILIES IN COUNSELING AND SUPPORT SPECIAL PROJECTS AS THEY ARISE.
  3. $125,417 spent. THE EBBY HOUSE OF JULIETTE FOWLER COMMUNITIES IS MORE THAN A SHELTER. IT IS A HOME FOR YOUNG WOMEN WHO HAVE SUFFERED ABUSE OR NEGLECT OR WHO HAVE BEEN IN FOSTER CARE. THESE WOMEN NEED ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE BEFORE THEY ARE READY TO LAUNCH INTO SUCCESSFUL ADULTHOOD. THIS STRENGTH-BASED PROGRAM MENTORS UP TO 12 YOUNG WOMEN AT A TIME FOR UP TO 24 MONTHS TO INSTILL LIFE SKILLS, PROVIDE HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, CAREER GUIDANCE, JOB TRAINING, AND SKILLS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY. THE HOUSE IS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND A FULL-TIME LIVE-IN HOUSE MANAGER.
  4. THE EBBY HOUSE OF JULIETTE FOWLER COMMUNITIES IS MORE THAN A SHELTER. IT IS A HOME FOR YOUNG WOMEN WHO HAVE SUFFERED ABUSE OR NEGLECT OR WHO HAVE BEEN IN FOSTER CARE. THESE WOMEN NEED ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE BEFORE THEY ARE READY TO LAUNCH INTO SUCCESSFUL ADULTHOOD. THIS STRENGTH-BASED PROGRAM MENTORS UP TO 12 YOUNG WOMEN AT A TIME FOR UP TO 24 MONTHS TO INSTILL LIFE SKILLS, PROVIDE HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, CAREER GUIDANCE, JOB TRAINING, AND SKILLS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY. THE HOUSE IS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND A FULL-TIME LIVE-IN HOUSE MANAGER.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 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? 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2026.

    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 August 1982.

    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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