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Community Enrichment Center Inc

EIN 75-2231694 · Fort Worth, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of the CEC is to transform lives by restoring hope. Since 1988 the CEC has been a partner in change to our Tarrant low-income neighbors. The CEC works directly with families and individuals providing food and basic necessities through our food pantry. The CEC owns 36 houses a 207-unit apartment community 51 condominiums and 16 townhomes which allow us to provide safe and affordable housing to families.

Income
$9.7 million
Spending
$10.1 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
36
Volunteers
2,776
Highest pay
$130,734, ceo

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

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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 (3)
  1. $6.5 million spent. The Community Enrichment Center provided direct food assistance to low-income households facing food insecurity across its service area. The program distributed nutritious food at no cost reducing hunger and alleviating financial hardship for families seniors and individuals in need. In 2024 the food pantry served 37,394 households distributing more than 2,889,396 pounds of food - equivalent to more than 5.6 million in economic relief provided directly to Texas communities.
  2. $1.9 million spent. The Community Enrichment Center addressed housing instability and affordability through two complementary programs serving low-income individuals and families. The Housing Plus transitional program provided structured support - including case management financial coaching and wraparound services - to families working toward long-term housing stability. In 2024 21 families successfully completed the program and transitioned to permanent stable housing. Separately the organizations Affordable Housing program provided below-market-rate housing to 450 individuals generating an estimated 65,000 per month in collective savings for residents who would otherwise face unaffordable housing costs.
  3. $594,816 spent. The Community Enrichment Center provided employment readiness and financial coaching to individuals facing economic barriers. In 2024 130 individuals received one-on-one employment and financial coaching services. Of those served 34 individuals earned career certifications in the trades medical and transportation sectors - equipping them with the skills necessary to obtain living-wage employment and achieve long-term financial independence.

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 December 1994.

    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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