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Other Ones Foundation Inc

EIN 82-1690537 · Austin, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE OTHER ONES FOUNDATION CREATES SUSTAINABLE PATHWAYS TO STABLE HOUSING AND INDEPENDENCE BY PROVIDING RELIABLE SHELTER, DEVELOPING WORKFORCE SKILLS AND OPPORTUNITIES, AND OFFERING A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT TO OUR NEIGHBORS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN AUSTIN, TX.

Income
$13.7 million
Spending
$10.8 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 80%
Employees
141
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$163,789, executive director (until 4/1/25)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 8 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 September 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 (4)
  1. $6.0 million spent. ESPERANZA COMMUNITY SHELTER: AN EMERGENCY SHELTER TO ASSIST COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH TRANSITIONING OUT OF HOMELESSNESS.
  2. $1.4 million spent. WORKFORCE FIRST: A TRANSITIONAL WORK PROGRAM THAT OFFERS PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD A SENSE OF PURPOSE, HOPE AND BEING A PART OF COMMUNITY. WHILE BEING OF SERVICE TO THEIR COMMUNITY, EARNING A DIGNIFIED WAGE AND ENGAGING IN SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS NEEDED TO REENTER THE WORKFORCE.
  3. $402,470 spent. MAGNOLIA SERVICES: A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE PROJECT THAT EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THE REVENUE GENERATED IS REINVESTED INTO VITAL HOMELESS SERVICE PROGRAMS, CREATING A CYCLE OF SUPPORT AND EMPOWERMENT.
  4. $241,482 spent. GOING HOME: PROVIDES A VITAL SERVICE TO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS BY RECONNECTING THEM WITH LOVED ONES OR SUPPORT NETWORKS IN OTHER LOCATIONS. USING DIVERSION AND RAPID EXIT, THIS PROGRAM HELPS INDIVIDUALS TRANSITION TO STABLE HOUSING AND LONG-TERM SUPPORT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 September 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 May 2018.

    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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