Avenue Community Development Coporation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of Avenue Community Development Corporation ("Avenue") is to invest in people, homes and communities to advance opportunity for all Houstonians. Continued on Schedule O. Avenue's vision is for all Houstonians to have the opportunity to live in quality homes in healthy, vibrant, and inclusive neighborhoods to ensure Houston's future as a world class city.
- Income
- $7.2 million
- Spending
- $8.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 82%
- Reserves
- 1.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 43%
- Employees
- 41
- Volunteers
- 332
- Highest pay
- $172,096, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 30 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 62% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 21% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 52% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1582% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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)
- $6.2 million spent. Affordable Housing: Expenditures relating to the purchase, development, and maintenance of affordable multifamily housing and single-family housing for people living with low to moderate incomes. This activity includes the rental and operation of Avenue's rental portfolio. Avenue Center, the organization's headquarters, also rents space to other nonprofits serving this vulnerable population.
- $504,325 spent. Family Asset-Building and Other Programs: Promotes homeownership and financial stability through education and counseling. Services include homebuyer education classes, pre- and post-purchase counseling, foreclosure intervention, and matched savings opportunities. During 2025, Avenue provided homebuyer education to 734 households, supported 86 new homeowners, assisted 103 households in preserving their homes, and helped 3 clients access matched savings.
- $449,176 spent. Community Initiatives: Fosters resident engagement, leadership, and collaboration to strengthen neighborhoods. Activities include life-skills training, civic engagement, volunteerism, and advocacy for community improvements. By working with residents, government agencies, community organizations, and businesses, Avenue helps increase public safety, beautify neighborhoods, promote health and wellness, improve educational outcomes, and support local arts and culture.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 1993.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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