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A Faithful Presence

EIN 81-2401614 · Austin, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

A FAITHFUL PRESENCE AFP IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES HOLISTIC SPIRITUAL CARE, COMMUNITY BUILDING, AND TRAUMA-INFORMED ADVOCACY FOR OUR FORMERLY HOMELESS NEIGHBORS WHILE TRAINING OTHER COMMUNITIES TO DO THE SAME.

Income
$99,319
Spending
$140,298
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
18.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
2
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$69,600, 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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 41% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 4 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.

  • 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. $45,297 spent. AFP OFFERS HOLISTIC SPIRITUAL CARE TO BRING BOTH HEALING AND HOPE TO FORMERLY HOMELESS NEIGHBORS THROUGH ECUMENICAL SERVICES, PRAYER SCRIPTURE OPPORTUNITIES, AND CHAPLAIN SERVICES. IN DAY-TO-DAY CHAPLAINCY, WE PROVIDE SPIRITUAL DIRECTION, ONE-ON-ONE PASTORAL CARE, AND RESPOND TO MOMENTS OF CRISES WITH CALM AND CONSISTENCY, CREATING TRUST AND ADVOCATING FOR OUR NEIGHBORS OVERALL WELL-BEING.
  2. $46,525 spent. THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY BUILDING PROGRAMS SUCH AS RETREATS, WEEKLY SMALL GROUPS, AND ONGOING SHARED MEALS, AFP IS ABLE TO PROVIDE PLACES OF SAFETY, BELONGING, AND CONNECTION FOR THOSE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED LONG-TERM ISOLATION AND MARGINALIZATION. THESE ENVIRONMENTS AND EXPERIENCES OF RELATIONAL CONNECTION AND FELT SAFETY CREATE SUPPORTIVE FRIENDSHIPS AMONG OUR TEAM, OUR NEIGHBORS, AND OUR WIDER NETWORK.
  3. $23,048 spent. TRAUMA-INFORMED ADVOCACY IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF A FAITHFUL PRESENCE. IN THE CONSTEXT OF TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS, WE COME ALONGSIDE OUR NEIGHBORS WHO ARE RECOVERING FROM DECADES OF HARDSHIP AND ARE CURRENTLY NAVIGATING THEIR OWN AND THEIR NEIGHBORS ILLNESSES, GRIEFS, DISABILITIES, AND THE END-OF-LIFE. WE HELP FOLKS NAVIGATE THESE CHALLENGES AND ACCESS RESOURCES BY OFFERING IN-DEPTH AND CUSTOMIZED SUPPORT SO THEY CAN ACHIEVE GREATER LEVELS OF STABILITY, EMPOWERMENT, AND FULFILLMENT.

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? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 August 2016.

    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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