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One Accord for Kids

EIN 83-3387362 · Midland, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE EMPOWER AND TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF CHILDREN FACING ADVERSITY AND THEIR FAMILIES IN WEST TEXAS THROUGH COMMUNITY-DRIVEN RESOURCES, SUPPORT, AND ADVOCACY. WE ENVISION A WEST TEXAS WHERE EVERY CHILD FINDS STABILITY AND A SENSE OF BELONGING WITHIN FAMILIES EMBRACED BY A COMMUNITY RICH IN CARE, RESILIENCE, AND A COLLECTIVE DEDICATION TO THEIR WELL-BEING. OUR PURPOSE IS A LOVING, LOCAL FAMILY FOR EVERY CHILD IN WEST TEXAS.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
8.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
6
Highest pay
$187,200, executive di

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: 89 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 84% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $221,510 spent. FOSTER CARE CAPACITY BUILDING MADE UP OF FOSTER FRIENDLY WORKPLACE, FOSTER/ADOPT WEST TEXAS KIDS, AND HEART GALLERY OPERATED THE HEART GALLERY OF WEST TEXAS TO INCREASE ADOPTION OPPORTUNITIES FOR WAITING CHILDREN FEATURING CHILDREN THROUGH COMMUNITY EXHIBITS AND DIGITAL PLATFORMS. MANAGED AND DEVELOPED FOSTERWESTTEXASKIDS.ORG AND ADOPTWESTTEXASKIDS.ORG WEBSITES TO RECRUIT, EDUCATE, AND CONNECT POTENTIAL FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE PARENTS WITH CHILD PLACING AGENCIES. PROGRAM INCLUDES TARGETED MARKETING CAMPAIGNS FOR FOSTER/ADOPT PARENT RECRUITMENT, DEVELOPMENT OF RECRUITMENT WEBSITES, CREATION OF COMPELLING CHILD NARRATIVES AND PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY, AND COORDINATION WITH CHILD PLACING AGENCIES TO FACILITATE MATCHES BETWEEN WAITING CHILDREN AND POTENTIAL FOREVER FAMILIES. PROGRAM FOCUSES ON BOTH LEGAL AND RELATIONAL PERMANENCY OUTCOMES. FOSTER CARE CAPACITY BUILDING MADE UP OF FOSTER FRIENDLY WORKPLACE, FOSTER/ADOPT WEST TEXAS KIDS, AND HEART GALLERY OPERATED THE HEART GALLERY OF WEST TEXAS TO INCREASE ADOPTION OPPORTUNITIES FOR WAITING CHILDREN FEATURING CHILDREN THROUGH COMMUNITY EXHIBITS AND DIGITAL PLATFORMS. MANAGED AND DEVELOPED FOSTERWESTTEXASKIDS.ORG AND ADOPTWESTTEXASKIDS.ORG WEBSITES TO RECRUIT, EDUCATE, AND CONNECT POTENTIAL FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE PARENTS WITH CHILD PLACING AGENCIES. PROGRAM INCLUDES TARGETED MARKETING CAMPAIGNS FOR FOSTER/ADOPT PARENT RECRUITMENT, DEVELOPMENT OF RECRUITMENT WEBSITES, CREATION OF COMPELLING CHILD NARRATIVES AND PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY, AND COORDINATION WITH CHILD PLACING AGENCIES TO FACILITATE MATCHES BETWEEN WAITING CHILDREN AND POTENTIAL FOREVER FAMILIES. PROGRAM FOCUSES ON BOTH LEGAL AND RELATIONAL PERMANENCY OUTCOMES.
  2. $594 spent. EDUCATION AND TRAINING - COORDINATE AND RESOURCE THE NETWORK OF FOSTER CARE STAKEHOLDERS, (INCLUDING MEDICAL, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AND EDUCATION) TO ADDRESS NEEDS AND IMPLEMENT BEST PRACTICES.
  3. $269,692 spent. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND COLLECTIVE IMPACT MADE UP OF COMMUNITY DRIVEN FOSTER CARE AND WTT COLLECTIVE IMPACT. LED WEST TEXAS TOGETHER, A COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVE UNITING REGIONAL PARTNERS TO TRANSFORM CHILD WELFARE SERVICES ACROSS 30 COUNTIES IN WEST TEXAS. PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS INCLUDED IMPLEMENTING TRAUMA-INFORMED TRAINING, ESTABLISHING HEALTHCARE ACCESS PARTNERSHIPS, AND INITIATING PLANNING FOR SPECIALIZED SERVICES. PROGRAM SERVES AS BACKBONE ORGANIZATION COORDINATING MULTIPLE STAKEHOLDERS INCLUDING CHILD PLACING AGENCIES, CASA ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO DEVELOP COMMUNITY-BASED CARE MODELS, SUPPORT FAMILY PRESERVATION, AND ENHANCE CROSS-SYSTEM COLLABORATION IN HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND JUSTICE SECTORS. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND COLLECTIVE IMPACT MADE UP OF COMMUNITY DRIVEN FOSTER CARE AND WTT COLLECTIVE IMPACT. LED WEST TEXAS TOGETHER, A COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVE UNITING REGIONAL PARTNERS TO TRANSFORM CHILD WELFARE SERVICES ACROSS 30 COUNTIES IN WEST TEXAS. PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS INCLUDED IMPLEMENTING TRAUMA-INFORMED TRAINING, ESTABLISHING HEALTHCARE ACCESS PARTNERSHIPS, AND INITIATING PLANNING FOR SPECIALIZED SERVICES. PROGRAM SERVES AS BACKBONE ORGANIZATION COORDINATING MULTIPLE STAKEHOLDERS INCLUDING CHILD PLACING AGENCIES, CASA ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO DEVELOP COMMUNITY-BASED CARE MODELS, SUPPORT FAMILY PRESERVATION, AND ENHANCE CROSS-SYSTEM COLLABORATION IN HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND JUSTICE SECTORS.
  4. $340,029 spent. DIRECT ASSISTANCE AND CRISIS RESPONSE MADE UP OF THE ATTIC, FHWTX, FOSTER FRIENDLY WORKPLACE, GENERAL, PB GIVING TREE PROVIDED DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN CRISIS THROUGHOUT WEST TEXAS THROUGH THE ATTIC RESOURCE CENTER, PERMIAN BASIN GIVING TREE PROGRAM AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE INITIATIVES. THE ATTIC RESOURCE CENTER PROVIDES YEAR ROUND ESSENTIALS INCLUDING BEDS, CAR SEATS, CLOTHING, AND SUPPLIES TO CHILDREN ENTERING OR AT RISK OF ENTERING FOSTER CARE AND OPERATES AS A RAPID-RESPONSE HUB FOR CASEWORKERS AND CAREGIVERS ACROSS WEST TEXAS. PERMIAN BASIN GIVING TREE SERVES CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH A HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, DISTRIBUTING TOYS AND GIFTS AND CLOTHING.
  5. DIRECT ASSISTANCE AND CRISIS RESPONSE MADE UP OF THE ATTIC, FHWTX, FOSTER FRIENDLY WORKPLACE, GENERAL, PB GIVING TREE PROVIDED DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN CRISIS THROUGHOUT WEST TEXAS THROUGH THE ATTIC RESOURCE CENTER, PERMIAN BASIN GIVING TREE PROGRAM AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE INITIATIVES. THE ATTIC RESOURCE CENTER PROVIDES YEAR ROUND ESSENTIALS INCLUDING BEDS, CAR SEATS, CLOTHING, AND SUPPLIES TO CHILDREN ENTERING OR AT RISK OF ENTERING FOSTER CARE AND OPERATES AS A RAPID-RESPONSE HUB FOR CASEWORKERS AND CAREGIVERS ACROSS WEST TEXAS. PERMIAN BASIN GIVING TREE SERVES CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH A HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, DISTRIBUTING TOYS AND GIFTS AND CLOTHING.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2019.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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