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Ifs Empowerment Center

EIN 82-4142186 · Dallas, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong91 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

This Corporation is organized and will be operated exclusively to carry out the purposes of Interfaith Family Services, a Texas nonprofit corporation ("Interfaith Family Services"), which: (1) is exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Code; (2) is not a private foundation within the meaning of Section 509(a) of the Code; (3) is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and religious purposes; (4) establishes, renovates, operates, manages, maintains, improves, and supervises one or more nonprofit housing projects for the impoverished; (5) provides support and relief to the impoverished by providing short-term housing without regard to their ability to pay; (6) assists and enables the impoverished to improve their spiritual, directional, and financial circumstances; and (7) does any other act or thing incidental to or connected with the foregoing purposes or in advancement thereof, but not for the pecuniary profit or financial gain of the directors or

Income
$171,114
Spending
$103,231
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$154,401, president & ceo

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

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 40% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs.

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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $97,739 spent. THE FAMILY EMPOWERMENT CONSTRUCTION WAS COMPLETE ON JUNE 13, 2019. THE ADULT BUILDING OPENED JULY 2019 AND THE MOODY CHILD CARE AND YOUTH SERVICES BUILDING OPENED OCTOBER 2019 FOR SERVICES. THE SERVICES THAT ARE BEING OFFERED ARE THROUGH THE RELATED ORGANIZATION, INTERFAITH FAMILY SERVICES. THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER HOLDS A PREMISE LEASE WITH HOPE CENTER AND A PREMISE LEASE WITH INTERFAITH FAMILY SERVICES FOR USE OF THE FACILITIES.

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 2019.

    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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