H O W Center
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
H O W Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Beaumont, Texas, registered in 1993, with $1,099,173 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2509 Cable Ave, Beaumont, TX, 77703 EIN 76-0363373 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.1M
▲ 100.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$355K
Net assets
$1.1M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for H O W Center— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating38 mo reserves · +68% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For H O W Center: 38 mo reserves · +68% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for H O W Center— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For H O W Center: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $217K (FY2013) to $1.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1Net assets $1.1M
Operating margin
67.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$1
Net assets
$1.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,099,173▲101% | $354,639▼2.4% | $1,136,275▲190% | $1,136,276▲189% | 990 |
| 2023 | $547,023▲26.0% | $363,402▼11.9% | $391,741▲88.2% | $393,804▲86.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $434,056▲34.8% | $412,618▲65.2% | $208,120▲11.5% | $211,760▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $322,027▲14.2% | $249,698▼3.3% | $186,682▲63.3% | $188,043▲35.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $281,992▲0.2% | $258,210▼0.2% | $114,353▼48.3% | $139,115▼37.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $281,323▲3.2% | $258,635▲3.1% | $221,233▲11.4% | $222,630▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $272,676▲13.0% | $250,956▲11.0% | $198,546▲12.3% | $209,179▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $241,286▼2.0% | $226,173▲2.6% | $176,826▲9.3% | $187,742▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $246,241▲12.9% | $220,347▼3.8% | $161,713▲19.1% | $172,409▲17.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $218,027▼4.1% | $229,018▼3.1% | $135,819▼7.5% | $146,434▼6.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $227,241▲4.5% | $236,261▲12.6% | $146,810▼5.8% | $156,626▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $217,472 | $209,904▼20.9% | $155,830▲5.1% | $164,451▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $265,352▲7.3% | $148,262▼18.6% | $156,894▼19.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $247,237 | $182,037 | $194,977 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is H O W Center a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. H O W Center is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 76-0363373, based in Beaumont, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is H O W Center's EIN?
- H O W Center's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 76-0363373.
- How much revenue does H O W Center report?
- H O W Center reported $1,099,173 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does H O W Center have?
- CharityIndex grades H O W Center B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for H O W Center (EIN 76-0363373) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.