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Houstons Amazing Place Inc

EIN 76-0604478 · Houston, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Amazing Place empowers families facing the challenges of dementia and Alzheimer's and advances brain health for all. The Organization serves adults with mild cognitive impairment and mild to moderate dementia, caregiving families and friends, and those interested in brain health.

Income
$8.3 million
Spending
$4.8 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
-13.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 76%
Employees
45
Volunteers
392
Highest pay
$187,678, executive director

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: 65 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 43% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 46% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% 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

    19 of 20 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. $2.2 million spent. Day Program: A state-licensed adult day center, Amazing Place operates a state-of-the-art wellness center for those with mild to moderate dementia. Research has shown that individuals with dementia benefit from a structured environment, stimulation, and socialization. We offer cognitive stimulation, creative and cultural arts, civic service, fitness, compensatory cognitive interventions, and spirituality. Our stimulating program adapts to the interests and individual strengths of the participants. We are open from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. We customize care plans for our participants and meet routinely to review their status. The program includes health services, family services, and culinary services.
  2. $612,892 spent. Amazing Place received a collaborative grant from the Administration for Community Living to launch three new and expanded initiatives. First, the Faith Care Connection program was expanded into the West Houston/Katy community, working alongside churches to serve older adults living alone and at risk or with dementia. The Faith Care Connection team trains clergy, staff, and lay leaders about becoming dementia-friendly congregations. Our Star C program utilizes experienced volunteers as trained consultants to offer in-home interventions to caregivers, using an evidence-based intervention to manage difficult behaviors. See Schedule OThe third initiative is Amazing Place's first Spanish program, Cuidando con Respeto (caring with respect), provided to family caregivers caring for loved ones with dementia. In January 2024 we also added Cognitive Stimulation Therapy under our ACL grant to serve adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in this small group, evidence-based program which is held twice per week for one hour over a 7 week period.
  3. $541,286 spent. Family Caregiver Support & Brain Health: To truly help families, we must connect with everyone impacted by dementia. This includes caregiving family members and friends whom we support through a vast array of programs/services aimed at educating them about dementia and helping them provide the care and support needed for their loved ones, as well as take care of themselves. This also includes providing the community with the latest in brain health strategies, offered through our education classes and presentations designed to elevate the importance of lifestyle interventions in reducing the risk of dementia. We offer all of these programs at our Drexel location and throughout Houston at various churches, offices, community centers, and more.

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 1999.

    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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