Yurise Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
OUR GOAL IS TO CULTIVATE A THRIVING ASIAN COMMUNITY IN GREATER HOUSTON THROUGH HOLISTIC SUPPORT, PROACTIVE ADVOCACY, AND MEANINGFUL PARTNERSHIPS. WE BRIDGE GAPS TO FACILITATE CONNECTION AND EMPOWER TRANSFORMATION, AMPLIFYING COMMUNITY VOICES, INCREASING AWARENESS, AND ADVANCING OVERALL WELL-BEING. OUR VISION WE ENVISION BECOMING A TRUSTED ADVISOR AND RESOURCE CENTER THAT PROVIDES EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT THROUGH ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, AND PARTNERSHIP.
- Income
- $78,775
- Spending
- $86,884
- Spent on programs
- 92%
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- investment income, 72%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 49% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1592% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Independent board
18 of 253 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 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 (4)
- $18,006 spent. IN 2025, WE COMPLETED NEARLY 20+ EVENTS/PROGRAMS IN FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:1. COMMUNITY SERVICES 2. SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICES 3. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 1. COMMUNITY SERVICES A. FBI ELDER JUSTICE INITIATIVE PRESENTATION - FRAUD AWARENESS PRESENTATION B. CULTURAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS C. UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM D. HOUSTON FOOD BANK / SENIOR BOX PROGRAM E. SENIOR HELP DESK F. STAP PROGRAM1. SPECIALIZED TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (STAP): AFTER BECOMING A CERTIFIED VENDOR FOR THE TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES STAP PROGRAM ON OCTOBER 11, 2022, WE BEGAN ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS WITH VISUAL AND HEARING IMPAIRMENTS IN APPLYING FOR FREE ELECTRONIC AIDS SUCH AS PHONES, MOBILE PHONES, AND TABLETS. IN 2024, WE SUPPORTED 20 CUSTOMERS THROUGH THE APPLICATION PROCESS, HELPING THEM ACCESS ESSENTIAL COMMUNICATION TOOLS. THESE ASSISTIVE DEVICES SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED COMMUNICATION BARRIERS, HELPING RECIPIENTS COMBAT LONELINESS, ENHANCE THEIR SENSE OF SECURITY, AND MAINTAIN MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY2.UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: IN COLLABORATION WITH BAKERRIPLEY, WE HELPED FACILITATE A UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO SUPPORT LOCAL LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. OVER A THREE-MONTH PERIOD, OUR TEAM ASSISTED AND REVIEWED OVER 100 APPLICATIONS IN FIVE DIERENT LANGUAGES, ENSURING THAT LANGUAGE BARRIERS DID NOT PREVENT FAMILIES FROM RECEIVING MUCH-NEEDED SUPPORT. THIS EORT HELPED EASE THE FINANCIAL BURDEN FOR MANY HOUSEHOLDS AND ENSURED THEY COULD CONTINUE TO ACCESS ESSENTIAL UTILITIES.3. HOUSTON FOOD BANK / SENIOR BOX PROGRAM: WE PARTNERED WITH THE HOUSTON FOOD BANK TO DELIVER BI-MONTHLY SENIOR FOOD BOXES TO LOW-INCOME SENIORS IN OUR COMMUNITY. DURING DISTRIBUTION, OUR TEAM PROVIDED TRANSLATION SERVICES AND HANDS-ON ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING CARRYING HEAVY BOXES FOR ELDERLY PARTICIPANTS. THIS PROGRAM NOT ONLY ADDRESSED FOOD INSECURITY BUT ALSO BROUGHT A SENSE OF CARE AND DIGNITY TO THE SENIORS WE SERVED.4.MEAL ON WHEEL: WE PARTNERED WITH THE INTERFAITH MINISTRY TO PROVIDE FREE ENROLLMENTS ON MEAL ON WHEEL SERVICES TO ASIANS IN THE CHINATOWN AREA. WE EXPECT TO CONTINUE THE SERVICE BY EXPANDING THE FUNCTION TO INCLUDE ASIAN FOOD TO SENIORS IN THE CHINATOWN AREA.
- $29,060 spent. 2. SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICES A. INFORMATION & RESOURCE HUB B. SPECIAL NEEDS FUNDRAISING EVENT C. COMMUNITY OUTREACH & PARTNERSHIPS D. EASTER EGG HUNT SPONSORSHIP E. ART TO HEART PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP F. UPWARD CHOIR PROGRAM G. TRANSITION SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS 1. OUR SPECIAL NEEDS PARENT SUPPORT SERVICES IS GUIDED BY A MISSION TO LISTEN, RESPECT, AND EMBRACE DIVERSITY WHILE FOSTERING MUTUAL SUPPORT, JOYFUL LIVING, AND INDIVIDUAL GROWTH. WE PROVIDE A COLLABORATIVE PLATFORM FOR SPECIALNEEDS FAMILIES TO NAVIGATE CHALLENGES, SHARE RESOURCES, AND COLLECTIVELY IMPROVE THEIR WELLBEING.2. SPECIAL NEEDS COMMITTEE: OUR DEDICATED COMMITTEE FOCUSES ON DESIGNING COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, COORDINATING RESOURCE DISCUSSIONS, AND PLANNING FOR THE LONGTERM NEEDS OF SPECIALNEEDS FAMILIES. WE MEET MONTHLY AND ORGANIZE REGULAR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR EVENTSAMPLIFIED THROUGH OUR WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND INPERSON GATHERINGSTO BUILD A STRONG, SUPPORTIVE NETWORK.3. SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCE NEWSLETTER: FOLLOWING OUR SPECIAL NEEDS INAUGURATION AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DEDICATED COMMITTEE, WE STRENGTHENED OUR DIGITAL PRESENCE BY RELAUNCHING THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE WITH A STREAMLINED, MOBILEFRIENDLY DESIGN AND CENTRALIZING ALL ESSENTIAL MATERIALSTRANSITIONPLANNING GUIDES, SERVICE DIRECTORIES, FUNDING RESOURCES, AND OUR UPTODATE EVENTS CALENDAR. AT THE SAME TIME, WE PRODUCED OUR FIRST BIANNUAL SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCE ENEWSLETTER, WHICH BRINGS TOGETHER EVENT HIGHLIGHTS, COMMUNITY NEWS, AND STEPBYSTEP TRANSITION TOOLS INTO A SINGLE, EASYTONAVIGATE EMAIL.4. SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, AND SITE VISITS: TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS THROUGH THE CRITICAL TRANSITION PHASEFROM SCHOOL TO ADULT SERVICES AND EMPLOYMENTWE ORGANIZED A SERIES OF EXPERT-LED EVENTS AND FACILITY TOURS. ON 01/25/2025: YURISE FOUNDATION SPONSORED FAMILY TO FAMILY NETWORK FOR SPECIAL NEEDS. OUR SUPER STAR ANN SPOKE AT ONE OF SESSIONS. ON 04/16/2025 YURISE FOUNDATION HOSTED SPECIAL NEEDS CONFERENCE WITH MORE THAN 150 FAMILIES ATTENDED. THE TOPICS WERE COMPREHENSIVE WITH MANY OUTSTANDING SPEAKERS. MAYOR DISABILITY OFFICE DIRECTOR STEPHANIE MADE A KEY NOTE; SUE BUREK TALKED ABOUT TRANSITION TO SSI AND SSDI; NORINE GILL PRESENTED TEXAS WAIVER PROGRAM AND HOW TO APPLY; THEN TWC VOCATION MANAGEMENT OFFICER CHERYL TALKED ABOUT VARIOUS VR PROGRAMS. DURING LUNCH AND ROUNDTABLES SESSIONS, BEIGE, DR. ANN AND BIN YU LED SESSIONS ON FINANCIAL PLANNING, COUNSELING, AND JOB TRAININGS.5. FAMILY GATHERINGS & SUPPORT GROUP: EACH MONTH, WE HOST A FAMILY SUPPORT GATHERINGCOMPLETE WITH FOOD, SNACKS, AND CASUAL ACTIVITIESTO FOSTER PEERTOPEER SHARING OF TIPS, RESOURCES, AND ENCOURAGEMENT. FROM OUTDOOR BARBECUES TO GROUP CAMPING TRIPS, THESE EVENTS BUILD A CLOSEKNIT COMMUNITY WHERE CAREGIVERS CAN CONNECT, UNWIND, AND RECHARGE. ON 08/14: YURISE FOUNDATION AND TEXAS TWC VR PROGRAM OFFICE HELD A PARENTS LUNCHEON FOR SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILIES. 6. SPECIAL NEEDS FUNDRAISING CONCERT: ON 11/01, SPECIAL NEEDS FUNDRAISING CONCERT, THE FIRST SHOW WIZARD OF OZ WAS LAUNCHED. OVER 400 AUDIENCES ATTENDED. THE YURISE UPWARD CHOIR DELIVERED IT WITH HIGH NOTES.7. ART TO HEART PROGRAM: WE SPONSOR A SAFE, WELCOMING ART AND CRAFTS PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SPARK CREATIVITY AND COMMUNITY AMONG INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THROUGH GUIDED PROJECTS AND OPEN STUDIO TIME, PARTICIPANTS SHARE THEIR LOVE OF ART, CELEBRATE EACH OTHER'S WORK, AND FORGE LASTING FRIENDSHIPS.8. UPWARD CHOIR PROGRAM: ON 08/05: YURISE SPECIAL NEEDS CHOIR IS INVITED BY COMMISSIONER LESLEY BRONES TO PERFORM AT TEXAS HARRIS COUNTY PCT4 TOWN-HALL MEETING. ON 10/19/1025: YURISE FOUNDATION BROUGHT ITS CHOIR MEMBERS TO LAS VEGAS TO WATCH WIZARD OF OZ SHOW AT SPHERE. THE CHOIR WILL PERFORM THE SHOW IN HOUSTON ON NOV 1ST, THIS TRIP IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR THEM TO SEE THE BEST AND IT IS PERFECT REHEARSAL FOR THEM. EVERYONE HAD A WONDERFUL TIME.9. EASTER EGG HUNT SPONSORSHIP: EACH SPRING, WE PARTNER WITH WEST BAPTIST CHURCH TO SPONSOR A SPECIALNEEDSFRIENDLY EASTER EGG HUNT. BY ADAPTING ACTIVITIES FOR DIVERSE ABILITIES AND OERING SENSORYINCLUSIVE STATIONS, WE ENSURE EVERY CHILD CAN PARTICIPATEAND WE DEEPEN OUR TIES WITH FAMILIES AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO SUPPORT.
- $6,000 spent. 3. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM A. HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS & SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOLARSHIPS IN APRIL 2024, WE FORMED A SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF FIVE MEMBERSJANET QIAN, VIKKI LEONG, ANGIE WANG, REBECCA XU, AND BIN YUWITH THE GOAL OF INVESTING IN AND UPLIFTING THE FUTURE OF ASIAN COMMUNITIES IN THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA. OVER THE COURSE OF FOUR TO FIVE MONTHS, THE COMMITTEE MET BIWEEKLY TO DESIGN THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, DEVELOP SELECTION CRITERIA, COORDINATE OUTREACH EORTS, REVIEW APPLICATIONS, AND PLAN THE AWARDS CEREMONIES. THE REMAINING THREE RECEIVED $2000 EACH IN 2025
- $26,537 spent. PROGRAM RELATED FACILITY EQUIPMENT & DECORATION EXPENSES, EVENT SPENDING, BUSINESS MISSION TO CHINA, CHARITABLE DONATION TO OTHER ORGANIZATION, AND COMMUNITY HEALTH EVENT EXPENSES.
Source: Form 990 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? Worth knowing.
The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Worth knowing.
Recognized by the IRS in July 2026. It is too new to have a track record.
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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