Matthews Light
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our mission is to empower the homeless through compassion, connection, and community, driving lasting change. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive support that addresses the immediate needs of individuals experiencing homelessness while also fostering their long-term well-being and self-sufficiency. We aim to create a supportive environment where individuals can regain their dignity, rebuild their lives, and reintegrate into society as valued members.
- Income
- $89,208
- Spending
- $85,080
- Reserves
- 5.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 93%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 (2)
- $11,493 spent. Matthews Light provides monthly street outreach in the Greater Houston area, distributing food, hygiene products, clothing, shoes, and blankets to individuals experiencing homelessness. These outreach events also offer opportunities for connection, prayer, and referrals to services. In 2025, we served over 5,000 individuals through 12 outreach events.
- $53,400 spent. Matthews Light received donations of in-Kind Contributions totaling $53,400 for the Outreach Program. Between clothing, bedding, food, and hygiene, all products were used the entire year of 2025. (Note: Although the in kind services are revenue and expenses, because they are non-cash, these revenue/expenses are not reflected in the 990 .
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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