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Interfaith Welcome Coalition

EIN 84-1743323 · San Antonio, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

INTERFAITH BRINGS TOGETHER RESOURCES, MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN ORDER TO: 1) PROVIDE BASIC SUPPORT TO PEOPLE ON THEIR JOURNEY; 2) ADVOCATE THROUGH EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON IMMIGRATIONS ISSUES; AND 3) COLLABORATE WITH AND SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ALSO WORK WITH AT-RISK IMMIGRANTS.

Income
$417,491
Spending
$558,913
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
8.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
14
Volunteers
0

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: 63 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.4 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 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 47% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (1)
  1. $546,344 spent. IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSES, INTERFAITH SEEKS TO MEET THE CHANGING NEEDS OF ASYLUM SEEKERS, REFUGEES, AND AT-RISK IMMIGRANTS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE COMMUNITY. THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY INTERFAITH ARE DESCRIBED IN DETAIL BELOW:1. BUS STATION AND AIRPORT MINISTRY:WE ARE PRESENT AT THE GREYHOUND BUS STATION AND SAN ANTONIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO WELCOME MIGRANTS WHO ARE RELEASED FROM DETENTION CENTERS AND PORTS OF ENTRY. OUR VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE A WARM WELCOME TO THE MIGRANTS AND VALUABLE EXPLANATIONS ON THE U.S. BUS OR AIRPORT TRAVEL PROCESS. THE INFORMATION OUR VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE INCLUDES A FULL LIST OF THEIR RIGHTS, ICE CHECK-IN INFORMATION, AND COURT DATE DETAILS. THE TRAFFICKING HOTLINE PHONE NUMBER IS ALSO PROVIDED AND FAMILIES ARE WARNED OF THE DANGERS OF TRAFFICKERS ON THEIR JOURNEY.2. BACKPACK MINISTRY:OUR BACKPACK MINISTRY ASSEMBLES BACKPACKS TO DISTRIBUTE TO MIGRANTS AT THE GREYHOUND BUS STATION AND SAN ANTONIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BEFORE THEY TRAVEL TO THEIR FAMILY OR SPONSOR. THE BACKPACKS ARE FILLED WITH ESSENTIALS WHICH PROVIDE FOR THE INDIVIDUAL'S BASIC HUMAN NEEDS AND COMFORT DURING THEIR TRAVELS, SUCH AS: TOILETRIES, SNACKS, A WATER BOTTLE, A SMALL FLEECE BLANKET, COLORING BOOK, CRAYONS, SMALL TOYS, A PEN AND MEMO PAD, AND AN ENGLISH/SPANISH DICTIONARY. DUE TO SECURITY RESTRICTIONS, BACKPACKS DISTRIBUTED AT SAN ANTONIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT INCLUDE FEWER SUPPLIES.3. ACCOMPANIMENT:VOLUNTEERS ACCOMPANY INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO ICE CHECK-IN OR IMMIGRATION COURT APPEARANCES. VOLUNTEERS SIT OR STAND QUIETLY WITH THE ASYLUM SEEKER AND PROVIDE SUPPORT AND THE VISUAL MESSAGE THAT THIS PERSON IS OF VALUE AND HAS U.S. CITIZENS STANDING INSOLIDARITY. 4. TRAVEL BENEVOLENCE:INTERFAITH PROVIDES A BUS OR PLANE TICKET AND FLUIDS AND MEALS TO ASYLUM AND IMMIGRANT FAMILIES SO THEY MAY CONTINUE THEIR JOURNEY FROM SAN ANTONIO TO THEIR FAMILY OR SPONSOR IN OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY.5. OVERNIGHT HOSPITALITY:THE MIGRANT OVERNIGHT SHELTER (THE "MOS") IS ORGANIZED BY A COLLABORATION OF THE INTERFAITH WELCOME COALITION, TRAVIS PARK CHURCH, CATHOLIC CHARITIES AND THE CITY OF SAN ANTONIO TO PROVIDE SHELTER AT TRAVIS PARK CHURCH WHILE FAMILIES ARE AWAITING THEIR FLIGHTOR BUS TO THEIR FINAL DESTINATION WITH THEIR FAMILY OR SPONSOR IN ANOTHER PART OF THE COUNTRY. INTERFAITH VOLUNTEERS WELCOME THE FAMILIES AT THE MOS AND PROVIDE A QUIET SPACE WHERE THEY CAN REST BEFORE EMBARKING ON THE FINAL PHASE OF THEIR LONG JOURNEY.

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 2024.

    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 January 2020.

    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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