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Owenwood Neighbor Space

EIN 93-4053962 · Dallas, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Owenwoods mission is to create equitable opportunities for our neighbors to be known empowered and inspired.

Income
$430,597
Spending
$524,130
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Employees
6
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$59,583, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 457% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (5)
  1. $362,787 spent. Food Distribution: As an official partner agency of the North Texas Food Bank Owenwood distributes an average of 16,000 pounds of food monthly to families and individuals. In addition to monthly distribution events neighbors access non-perishables from an on-site pantry along with milk eggs cheese and fresh produce from on-site gardens. In 2025 the program provided 187,000 pounds of food to 972 unduplicated households representing 3,114 individuals from 93 ZIP codes.
  2. $22,674 spent. Diapers Etc.: A monthly distribution program providing diapers pull-ups baby wipes feminine hygiene products and adult diapers to 245 families. In 2025 Owenwood distributed 144,000 pounds of diapers wipes and related items. The program reduces financial strain on households and promotes physical well-being allowing families to redirect limited resources toward housing stability education and transportation.
  3. $68,021 spent. Family Programs: Free monthly and annual events that strengthen family connection and access to community resources. Programming includes monthly intergenerational Family Fridays averaging 50 families per event an annual Back to School Bash 355 families served in 2025; 1,245 backpacks with school supplies distributed a Fall Festival Christmas Giveaway and End of School Spring Fling. Seasonal health events offer childhood immunizations flu shots adult screenings lab tests and Narcan at no cost.
  4. Senior Programs: Free weekly classes including chair yoga and creative arts designed to support physical wellness creativity and social connection among older adults. In 2025 180 seniors participated in Owenwoods Senior Programs.
  5. Collective Impact Partner Programs: Owenwood serves as the backbone organization for a collective impact network convening seven partners-in-residence on its four-acre campus. Partner programs delivered on-site in 2025 engaged 9,168 individuals and included Montessori preschool urban farming and food education ecstatic dance and movement classes mental health services intellectual and developmental disability day programs digital literacy courses free music lessons after-school and summer enrichment and mobile womens healthcare. All programs are offered at no cost or on a sliding-scale basis and are provided in English and Spanish.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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