Nehemiah Center Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Center's mission is to create a haven where children are motivated, inspired, and equipped to realize their God-given potential.
- Income
- $1.7 million
- Spending
- $1.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 74%
- Reserves
- 3.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 91%
- Employees
- 26
- Volunteers
- 219
- Highest pay
- $132,125, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 9% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 17% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1574% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 2517 of 17 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 June 30, 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 (5)
- $422,484 spent. The Academic Enrichment Program (AEP) after-school programs operated for over 13 years, serving children from neighboring schools through homework assistance, reading and math remediation, academic and cultural enrichment, and social services, including mental health care and free medical and dental assistance. In addition, a special reading tutorial program is provided for academically challenged students, meeting twice weekly with extended hours. AEP Summer is an extension of the AEP that operates in June. Children required to attend summer school are transported to the Center after classes for cultural activities, swimming and water safety, and team sports.
- $383,793 spent. The Pre-Kindergarten Program provides an academically and emotionally enriching environment for children ages 3-5, with instruction for basic school readiness. The program follows a daily schedule that includes storytime, group time, snack break, center time, outside play, nap time, and enrichment activities such as yoga and music. The ten-month program begins in August and operates five days a week from 8 am to 3 pm. Extended care is offered until 6 pm each afternoon. The Mommy & Me Program reaches out to toddlers and their mothers. Children participate in activities stimulating vital developmental areas: physical, cognitive, social-emotional, communication, and self-help skills. In addition, caregivers learn activities that they can continue outside these sessions. This program is free of charge.
- $274,814 spent. The College Prep Program prepares middle and high school students for higher education and assists parents in navigating the educational system. Students receive weekly tutoring in algebra, English, grammar, writing, and reading. College-bound students are exposed to college life through campus visits and tours and are prepared for academic entrance exams through weekly PSAT, SAT, and ACT prep classes. Career assessment tools provide students and parents with vital information to make well-informed decisions.
- $199,169 spent. Family Services - The Center offers Family Services for adults in three distinct areas: Parental Involvement Program, Effective Parenting Program, and Mental Health Education & Referral Services. The Center also offers adult education services, including English as a second language, computer literacy, financial literacy, entrepreneurial workshops, and microfinance for women in business. Nehemiah Ministries identifies and mentors ministry partners to share the Nehemiah Center Model, which offers a range of programs and services for children, youth, and adults. Womanade is a fund that helps families facing financial difficulties. The fund assists families in need with utility, medical, grocery, and other bills. Our Christmas Angel also flows through this program.
- $92,057 spent. "Discovery Middle School at Nehemiah Center partnered with Southwest Charter Schools to operate Discovery Middle School Nehemiah (DMSN). DMSN offers a personal, intimate education to children living in poverty. DMSN focuses on preparing middle school students to thrive in a college-preparatory high school. It also helps low-income adolescents of color understand why mental and physically healthy lifestyle decisions are important and gives students daily practice in making them. In addition, parents are an important element in this process and must commit to lifestyle adjustments to better support academic achievement. Family education mirrors and supports the curriculum. The school prepares at-risk students for peak performance in high school by a hyper-focus on physical and social-emotional wellness, strengthening math and language skills, and expanding their experiential worlds using Houston as a classroom."
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1994.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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