Trotter House Lindale
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 35% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Trotter House Lindale (THL)is a pregnancy and family resource center offering specialized programs and services to assit women and their families who find themselves and their families facing an unplanned or difficult life situation. The organization advances its exempt purpose by offering no-cost pregnancy testing, promotional material and parenting education. THL operates programs that strengthen family stability, promote maternal and child well-being and support to vulnerable parents. THL volunteers and staff met with clients regularly to assess needs, provide encouragement, and connect them with commuity resources.
- Income
- $216,770
- Spending
- $115,672
- Spent on programs
- 35%
- Reserves
- 18.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 12
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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 18.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 47% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 145% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1535% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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
Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 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
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or 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 (3)
- $17,437 spent. Trotter House Lindale (THL) volunteers (12) held 671 weekly appointments with 75 unique clients. The objective of these appointments was to assess the needs of the clients and to provide education, information and practical supplies for their parenting success. Line 4a Expenses Itemization #1
- $3,930 spent. Trotter House Lindale (THL) volunteers (12) assigned 747 Life Skills videos which were discussed with 75 clients. The objective of these online classes was to educate clients on how fo have a healthy pregnancy, labor and delivery, as well as, parenting information for their newborn babies. Videos were assigned on a weekly basis, reviewed with clients and their participation and feedback were assessed online. Line 4b Expenses Itemization #1
- $18,986 spent. Trotter House Lindales (THL) certified sonographers carried out 30 ultrasounds after opening its ultrasound service in April 2025, after each client received a positive pregnancy test. Line 4c Expenses Itemization #1
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 November 6, 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 March 2023.
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 November 4, 2026.
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