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Trueworks Houston

EIN 88-3948484 · Houston, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak8 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO SEE WELL-FORMED PEOPLE CREATE WELL-FORMED VENTURES AND TRANSFORM THEIR CITY.

Income
$343,719
Spending
$482,296
Spent on programs
61%
Reserves
-0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 72%
Employees
5
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$68,261, treasurer &

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 8 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 143% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 40% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    61% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 37 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 10 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

    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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 June 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 (2)
  1. $295,106 spent. TRUEWORKS HOUSTON'S (TRUEWORKS) MISSION IS SIMPLE, YET PROFOUND, HELPING ENTREPRENEURS AND BUSINESS LEADERS REIMAGINE THEIR ROLE IN GOD'S REDEMPTIVE STORY SO THEY CAN RE-ENCHANT AND IMPACT THE WORLD FOR GOOD. THEIR PROGRAMS ARE ALIGNED AROUND THE THREE STRATEGIC PILLARS TEACHES, VENTURES, AND GATHERS, EQUIPPING LEADERS WITH THE TOOLS AND MINDSET NEEDED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR WORKPLACE. THIS IN TURN IMPACTS A MYRIAD OF SECTORS ACROSS THE HOUSTON AREA AND CONTRIBUTES TO THE CITY'S FLOURISHING. - THEY OFFER DIFFERENT FORMATS TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, FROM A SERIES OF WEEKLY MEETINGS FOR SEVERAL MONTHS TO WEEKEND INTENSIVES. THEY ARE THE CONNECTIVE TISSUE OF THE FAITH-DRIVEN ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM. ... SEE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AT SCH O
  2. PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS-CONTINUED -> H-TOWN FELLOWS- DURING THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR, H-TOWN FELLOWS HOSTED TWO COHORTS WITH 25 INDIVIDUALS. THEY MET WEEKLY FOR 9 MONTHS TO CULTIVATE A FAITH-FORMED VIEW OF THEIR DAILY WORK. DURING THESE, THEY: - COMPLETED A CULTURAL RENEWAL PROJECT- PROPOSALS OF HOW THE PRINCIPLES OF CHRISTIANITY CAN POSITIVELY CHANGE THE INDUSTRIES AND WORKPLACES WHERE OUR FELLOWS WORK. - SAW PRESENTATIONS THAT INCLUDED A FINANCE PROFESSIONAL USING HIS EXPERIENCE IN ENERGY FINANCE TO CREATE A MICROFINANCE FUND TO INVEST IN SMALL BUSINESSES THROUGH THE CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLE OF TITHING. - WORKED ON ANOTHER PROJECT THAT INCLUDED REFINING THE STRATEGY OF A NEWSLETTER DELIVERED TO FOOD-INSECURE POPULATIONS TO INCORPORATE MORE RESOURCES AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT. - AFTER COMPLETING THE PROGRAM IN MAY, THEY NOW HAVE OVER 150 ALUMNI OF THIS PROGRAM. -> REDEMPTIVE LABS- TRUEWORKS COMPLETED IT'S 3RD AND 4TH REDEMPTIVE LABS, A WEEKEND INTENSIVE FOR EARLY-STAGE FOUNDERS OF FOR-PROFITS AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. IN MARCH 2025, THEY HOSTED A TOTAL OF 9 VENTURES, CONNECTING THEM TO MENTORS WHO GAVE ADVICE AND COACHING. AT THE END OF THE FY2024-2025, 96% OF THOSE VENTURES WERE STILL OPERATING, WITHOUT PROVIDING ANY DIRECT CAPITAL. -> PINNACLE LEADERSHIP- THEY FACILITATED TWO PINNACLE LEADERSHIP SERIES, A 6-WEEK VERSION OF THE H-TOWN FELLOWS PROGRAM FOCUSED ON ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP TEAMS. THEY ENGAGED WITH ONE OF THOSE ORGANIZATIONS, A LARGE CHRISTIAN MISSION DEDICATED TO SERVING THE HOMELESS FOR A "THEORY OF CHANGE" PROJECT. THIS PROJECT WAS INFLUENTIAL TO ITS UPDATING OF MARKETING LANGUAGE AND STRATEGY TOWARDS ITS DONOR AUDIENCE, AS WELL AS PROVIDING A STRATEGIC BASIS FOR ITS PROGRAMMING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 June 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 March 2023.

    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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