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H 2 O Help and Hope to Others

EIN 93-1127258 · Dallas, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceWeak27 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TWE PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT IN A WELL STRUCTURED WORKING ENVIRONMENT FOR LOCAL CUMMUNITY MEMBERS. WE ARE PROVIDING SOME EMPLOYEES WITH THEIR FIRST SIGNIFICANT EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE. WE OFFER TRAINING AND COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES TO LOCAL STUDENTS AND OTHER MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$617,007
Spending
$598,809
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
6.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
19
Highest pay
$65,085, manager

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

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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: 27 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    3 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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, 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)
  1. WE MAINTAIN AN ONGOING PROGRAM PROVIDING CLOTHING,SHOES, AND BASIC HOUSEHOLD NEEDS, SUCH AS BEDDING COOKWARE, DISHES, UTENSILS, AND MORE TO STRUGGLING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY. PARTICIPANTS OF THE PROGRAM ARE REFERRED TO US BY THE DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES, RED CROSS, THE DALLAS RESOURCE CENTER, SENIORS WITH DISABILITIES, WEST VALLEY HOSPITAL, AND OTHER NON PROFITS. WE LOAN OUT MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FREE OF CHARGE WHEN A PERSON IS REFERRED BY A DOCTOR OR HOSPITAL.
  2. WE ALSO MAINTAIN AN ONGOING PROGRAM OF DONATING TO MEDICAL RELIEF ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS AND MEDICAL MISSION INTERNATIONAL. WE DONATE THOUSANDS OF ITEMS OF USABLE CLOTHING AND LINENS TO OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS; INCLUDING PROVIDING BEDDING AND LINENS TO THE FAMILY ASSISTANCE AND RESOURCE CENTER OPERATING A WARMING SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS.
  3. $598,809 spent. FINALLY WE OPERATE A LARGE THRIFT STORE PROVIDING AFFORDABLE CLOTHING, FURNITURE,APPLIANCES, AND HOUSEHOLD DECOR ALONG WITH MAINTENANCE ITEMS FOR HOME AND YARD TO THE RESIDENTS OF DALLAS AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. THE ITEMS ARE PROVIDED THROUGH DONATION TO OUR STORE.

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

  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 November 6, 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 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 1994.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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