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Open Door Mission

EIN 76-0146890 · Houston, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Open Door Mission is a faith and evidence-based recovery and rehabilitation facility and program dedicated to transforming the lives of the most severely addicted, destitute, homeless, and disabled men in Houston, Texas, and surrounding communities.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$3.1 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
44
Volunteers
3,490
Highest pay
$116,877, president & 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: 50 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 28% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

    29 of 29 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. $2.5 million spent. The DoorWay Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program employs a multi-level treatment approach to drug and alcohol recovery. It's an intensive, 7 to 13-month, Christ-centered program to help men overcome drug and alcohol addictions. When men enter the program, they participate in a comprehensive curriculum that includes evidence-based programming, self-discovery, life skills development, spiritual renewal, Bible study, and employment training. They also actively participate in mentoring, counseling, and 12-step work. See Schedule OLicensed Chemical Dependency Counselors (LCDCs) create treatment plans for the clients during their stay at the Mission. Clients receive substance abuse education, life skills training, and individual counseling and participate in 12-step programs. The Jack Mayfield House provides transitional living accommodations for up to 6 months to men who have graduated from the DoorWay Drug/Alcohol Recovery Program and are employed. These men have access to food, shelter, clothing, and social services for this time. In addition, these men continue to participate in recovery groups and counseling, and have the opportunity to help other men in the recovery program. Individuals make a monthly rent payment to live there.
  2. $81,684 spent. EDUCATION - Open Door Mission requires all men in the DoorWay Program to complete at least 5-10 hours of academic education each week of computer-based instruction to become computer literate and ready for additional educational, technical, or employment. Early in their stay, educational assessments are provided to clients to identify their educational grade equivalency level. Then, a customized academic curriculum, with emphasis on their weaknesses, is created to improve their performance. The computerized program is self-paced and available to clients for daily preparation for regular progress evaluations. See Schedule O. Computer literacy is required to function in our computer-based society. The training includes typing and functional use of Microsoft Office software (Office, Word, and Excel), most commonly used in job placement opportunities. Mission volunteers provide additional support as tutors for clients who need one-on-one instruction to achieve academic progress. The Mission's Education and Technology Center is an officially recommended provider of GED programming by the University of Houston and Houston Community College. The GED program is also available free of charge to community students. Additionally, we are members of the Houston Center for Literacy, which provides training in the latest methods in adult education.
  3. $52,213 spent. Open Door Mission's Respite and Recuperative Care Center could house up to 28 homeless men who had been released from Ben Taub and LBJ hospitals and needed extended convalescence following illnesses, surgery, or accidents, and had nowhere to go except back to the streets of Houston. RRCC took referrals from Harris Health hospitals and clinics. This program ceased operations in May 2024.

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 October 1985.

    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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