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Pro-Vision Inc

EIN 76-0336711 · Houston, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak25 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE HOPE AND PURPOSE IN YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH ACCESS TO ACADEMIC, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-21.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 85%
Employees
11
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$243,104, ceo and founder, board member

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

Weak: 25 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 45% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 52% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 13 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

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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. $869,433 spent. THE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IS ANCHORED BY THE MANHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND S.H.E. (STRONG, HEALTHY AND EMPOWERED) AND PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE INITIATIVES FOR THE FAMILIES OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE PARTICIPATING IN THESE PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAM DEVELOPS THE CHARACTER AND INTEGRITY OF EACH MEMBER BY COMBINING CLOSE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS WITH EXPOSURE TO SITUATIONS THAT REINFORCE MORAL AND ETHICAL THINKING. THEY ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN CAMPS, JOB ENTERPRISE EMPLOYMENT, AND LEADERSHIP POSITIONS TO HELP DEVELOP DISCIPLINE, SELF-ESTEEM, AND CONFIDENCE TO BECOME OUTSTANDING CITIZENS WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY AND ROLE MODELS WITHIN THEIR AREA OF INFLUENCE.
  2. $543,942 spent. THE PRO-VISION/MCNAIR URBAN FARM SERVES AS A HEALTHY RESOURCE BY MAKING ORGANIC PRODUCE ACCESSIBLE TO THE SUNNYSIDE COMMUNITY AND INTRODUCING AND TEACHING MODERN AGRICULTURE TECHNIQUES TO ITS PARTICIPANTS THROUGH ITS AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS. IT EMPHASIZES ON DISCUSSION OF HEALTH AND PROPER NUTRITION, WELCOMING FRESH VEGETABLES AND RECIPES INTO THE HOME KITCHEN, SUSTAINABLE LAND USE PRACTICES AND AGRICULTURAL SKILLS. THE GOAL OF THE COMMERCIAL SALES IS TO GENERATE FUNDS WHICH CAN BE USED TO SUPPORT THE REMAINING PROGRAM SERVICES AND LOWER THE NEED FOR OUTSIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT.
  3. $318,319 spent. THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM ENCOMPASSES VARIOUS INITIATIVES TO ENGAGE AND CONNECT WITH RESIDENTS OF THE IMMEDIATE COMMUNITY THAT PRO-VISION SEEKS TO SERVE. THIS INCLUDES SUPPORTING COMMUNITY-ORIENTED EVENTS ATTENDANCE AND REPRESENTATION AT COMMUNITY TOWN HALLS, AND MEETING WITH LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS TO ENSURE THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY ARE BEING SERVED BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
  4. $367,334 spent. THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM HAS BEEN A LONG-TERM GOAL OF THE ORGANIZATION TO ASSIST RESIDENTS IN SECURING COMFORTABLE HOUSING AT A COST THEY CAN AFFORD AS A WAY TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY. THE HOUSING INITIATIVE WILL TRANSFORM UNDERUSED, INDUSTRIAL, AND INNER-CITY PROPERTIES, IN A ONCE DESOLATE AND FORGOTTEN NEIGHBORHOOD, INTO A LARGE AND THRIVING AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMUNITY. THIS ACTIVITY OF THE MODEL NOT ONLY ASSUME THAT IMPROVED HOUSING STOCK WILL ENHANCE THE PHYSICAL SPACE OF A NEIGHBORHOOD, BUT IT WILL ALSO ENHANCE COMMUNITY MEMBERS' WELL-BEING AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ACCUMULATED 64 ACRES IN THE COMMUNITY WITH THE GOAL TO SECURE ADDITIONAL ACREAGE WHICH WILL ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS IN A MIXED INCOME COMMUNITY.

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 2025.

    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 June 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 October 21, 2026.

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