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Charitable Consortium Inc

EIN 75-2963717 · Palestine, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceGood73 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE EMERGENCY FOOD, CLOTHING, AND TEMPORARY SHELTER TO DISPLACED FAMILIES; PROVIDE UTILITY, RENT ASSISTANCE AND JOB COACHING FOR THE PREVENTION OF HOMELESSNESS.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 58%
Employees
16
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$39,766, executive di

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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 68% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $869,620 spent. RE-SALE STORE - DONATED ITEMS ARE PROVIDED TO CUSTOMERS AND/OR CLIENTS AT LITTLE OR NO COST. THOSE SEEKING ASSISTANCE MAY OBTAIN VOUCHERS FOR GOODS BASED ON ASSESSED NEEDS BY STAFF. OTHERS ARE ASSISTED BY THE AVAILABILITY OF LOW COST GOODS THAT THEY MIGHT NOT OTHERWISE BE ABLE TO AFFORD. THE PROGRAM EMPLOYS ON AVERAGE THE EQUIVALENT OF 6 FULLTIME PEOPLE.
  2. $131,330 spent. NEXT STEPS PROGRAM - IN ADDITION TO VOUCHERS PROVIDED TO THE RE-SALE STORE, VOUCHERS ARE OFFERED TO HELP WITH NEEDS INCLUDING MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND DOCTOR VISITS, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, BABY FOOD AND DIAPERS, SHOWER FACILITIES, LAUNDRY FACILITIES, DAYTIME SLEEPING AREA, WIFI AND COMPUTER ACCESS, MEALS, AND EMERGENCY SHELTER. APPROXIMATELY 599 IN NEED WERE HELPED WITH THIS PROGRAM THIS YEAR.
  3. $119,858 spent. T.H.R.I.V.E. - THIS IS A STRUCTURED 12-24 MONTH TRANSITIONAL HOUSING MENTORSHIP PROGRAM WITH 6 MENTORS AND 3 MENTEES DURING 2024. CLIENTS ARE EVALUATED AND INDIVIDUAL GOALS ARE DEVELOPED. INTENSIVE JOB THERAPY IS PROVIDED AT THE RE-SALE SHOP STORE TO MOVE THE CLIENTS TOWARDS MARKETABLE EMPLOYMENT.

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 April 2002.

    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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