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Shared Housing Center Inc

EIN 75-2137522 · Dallas, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE OFFER HOUSING SOLUTIONS WITH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, FOCUSING ON ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE, VOCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
9.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 76%
Employees
13
Volunteers
325
Highest pay
$70,000, executive

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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 65% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    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 (4)
  1. $171,426 spent. THE GREEN HAUS ON THE SANTA FE TRAIL IS OUR NEWEST HOUSING SOLUTION - LOCATED ON 1 ACRE OF LAND IN OLD EAST DALLAS. DESIGNED AS MIXED, EMERGENCY (90 DAY) TRANSITIONAL (12 MONTHS) AND SEMI-PERMANENT (18-24 MONTHS) HOUSING, THIS COMMUNITY OFFERS A TOTAL OF 24 HOUSING UNITS TO HOMELESS WOMEN AND CHILDREN, AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. WE OFFER CASE MANAGEMENT AND HOUSING STABILITY PLANNING. THROUGH OUR PARTNERS, WE OFFER FINANCIAL/BUDGET CLASSES, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, AND EMPLOYMENT-RELATED OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING RESUMES, ONLINE APPLICATIONS, AND CAREER PLANNING. WE ALSO OFFER CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. CLIENTS HAVE ACCESS TO THE FOOD PANTRY AND ESSENTIALS, INCLUDING TOILETRIES AND HYGIENE ITEMS.WE ASSISTED 22 FAMILIES (22 ADULTS AND 59 CHILDREN).
  2. $987,463 spent. RAPID REHOUSING PROVIDES RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFIED HOMELESS FAMILIES IN SCATTERED-SITE APARTMENTS. RENTAL ASSISTANCE CAN BE FOR 6, 9 OR UP TO 12 MONTHS, DEPENDING ON FUNDING SOURCES. IN 2024 WE HAD DALLAS COUNTY AND HUD FUNDS. ONCE SELECTED, WE PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT AND WRAP-AROUND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. THE WRAP-AROUND SERVICES INCLUDE FINANCIAL MONEY MANAGEMENT CLASSES, EMPLOYMENT-RELATED ACTIVITIES, BASIC ESSENTIALS, TRANSPORTATION (BUS PASSES) AND CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES. CLIENTS HAVE ACCESS TO THE FOOD PANTRY AND ESSENTIALS, INCLUDING TOILETRIES AND HYGIENE ITEMS. LAST YEAR WE ASSISTED 112 FAMILIES WITH THIS HOUSING SOLUTION.
  3. $156,216 spent. PREVENTION ASSISTANCE PROVIDES SHORT-TERM AND TEMPORARY RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFIED HOMELESS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE LIVING IN APARTMENTS BUT HAVE EXPERIENCED EITHER A DECREASE IN THEIR INCOME DUE TO LOSS OF WORK HOURS, COVID-RELATED CIRCUMSTANCES OR SOME OTHER TYPE OF CRISIS. MUST SHOW THAT THE NEED IS INDEED TEMPORARY AND THAT THEIR MAIN SOURCE OF INCOME WILL RETURN. (1 TO 3 MONTHS OF ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED). WE ASSISTED 98 FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS.
  4. $105,243 spent. HOMESHARE FACILITATES ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS IN DALLAS COUNTY WHO HAVE MORE HOUSING THAN THEY NEED WITH PEOPLE AND/OR FAMILIES IN NEED OF HOUSING. SERVICES INCLUDE CAREFUL SCREENING, CRIMINAL BACKGROUND AND REFERENCE CHECKS, HOME VISITS, ASSISTANCE WITH THE HOUSEMATCH TRIAL PERIOD AND ONGOING ASSISTANCE TO ASSURE THE SUCCESS OF THE MATCH, REMATCH ASSISTANCE IF NEEDED, AND INFORMATION AND REFERRAL TO OTHER SERVICES WHEN APPROPRIATE. IN 2024, THIS PROGRAM FACILIATED NEW HOMESHARE ARRANGEMENTS, ASSISTING 62 HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS.

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 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 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 March 1987.

    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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