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The Inclusive Communities Project

EIN 75-2352462 · Dallas, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROMOTE FAIR AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES, FREE FROM THE VESTIGES OF SEGREGATION AND DISCRIMINATION.

Income
$380,137
Spending
$563,116
Spent on programs
53%
Reserves
6.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
5
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$153,282, executive dir.

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: 56 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 48% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 41% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    53% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $131,455 spent. Mobility Assistance Program ("MAP") The Project expands fair and affordable housing for low-income families by administering a housing mobility program that serves participants in HUD's Voucher Program. MAP provides families with a wide range of services. Services include housing search assistance and counseling to provide clients with information and support to help them escape generational poverty through access to high-quality housing in areas with good schools, community resources, and employment opportunities.
  2. $71,034 spent. Voices For Opportunity The Project promotes education and empowerment through its Voices For Opportunity (VFO) program. The VFO program provides training to low-income families participating in HUD's voucher program. The training is offered to strengthen members' self-advocacy skills and establish a regional network of voucher participants living in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. This program fosters opportunities for the participants to impact programs and policies that affect them and nurtures fellowship and community among people with similar experiences.
  3. $63,039 spent. Fair Housing Advocacy and Education The Project advocates for fair and affordable housing by contributing to policy discussions at every level of government. The Project engages in administrative advocacy and litigation to further its mission where necessary. The Project's advocacy work also includes educating low-income families about their rights under the Fair Housing Act and related civil rights laws. Education incorporates training and coalition building to address the harms of discrimination, segregation, and neighborhood inequity.
  4. $30,198 spent. Affordable Housing Expansion and Advocacy - The Project works directly with housing developers and property owners to create and expand the supply of affordable housing through various projects and initiatives. The projects and initiatives are designed to address barriers to affordable housing for families using HUDs rental vouchers to move to areas with good schools, community resources, and employment opportunities.

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 November 6, 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 October 1991.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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