Mission Centers of Houston
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Mission Centers of Houston is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Houston, Texas, registered in 2005, with $1,072,705 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 30417, Houston, TX, 77249 EIN 74-1744007 Since 2005
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.1M
▼ 1.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.0M
Net assets
$1.0M
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 Mission Centers of Houston— 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 rating12 mo reserves · +5% 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 Mission Centers of Houston: 12 mo reserves · +5% 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 Mission Centers of Houston— 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 Mission Centers of Houston: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.0M (FY2013) to $1.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3,856Net assets $1.0M
Operating margin
5.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.0M
Total liabilities
$3,856
Net assets
$1.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,072,705▼1.7% | $1,013,862▲5.3% | $1,037,035▲6.0% | $1,040,891▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,091,789▲38.4% | $962,414▲37.7% | $978,192▲16.2% | $982,048▲16.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $788,586▼12.6% | $698,750▼1.8% | $841,899▲11.8% | $844,871▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $902,021▲6.8% | $711,334▼3.1% | $752,919▲33.9% | $757,379▲33.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $844,663▼11.8% | $734,137▼24.8% | $562,232▲24.5% | $569,205▲26.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $957,661▼15.6% | $976,526▼19.9% | $451,704▼4.1% | $451,704▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,134,737▲35.6% | $1,218,457▲58.8% | $470,893▼15.1% | $470,893▼15.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $837,069▲15.9% | $767,514▼18.3% | $554,937▲14.3% | $554,937▲14.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $722,147▼11.9% | $939,045▲12.4% | $485,382▼30.9% | $485,382▼30.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $820,037▼28.4% | $835,242▼19.9% | $702,280▼2.1% | $702,280▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,145,356▲9.1% | $1,043,109▼2.2% | $717,485▲16.6% | $717,485▲16.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,049,955 | $1,066,031▼2.3% | $615,238▼2.5% | $615,238▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,090,916▲50.0% | $631,314▲27.6% | $631,888▲25.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $727,276▼13.4% | $494,903▼1.9% | $502,354▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $840,207 | $504,473 | $501,037 | 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.
Grants received · $6.6M total
64 grants to Mission Centers of Houston totaling $6.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good360 | To assist those in need | 2024 | $289,491 |
| Good360 | To assist those in need | 2024 | $194,002 |
| Good360 | To assist those in need | 2024 | $62,360 |
| Permanent Endowment Fund of the Moody Memorial First United Method | Homeless assistance ministry | 2024 | $30,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Community development | 2024 | $10,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2024 | $9,000 |
| Good360 | To assist those in need | 2023 | $166,396 |
| Houston Food Bank | Food distribution program | 2023 | $32,956 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2023 | $11,500 |
| Houston Food Bank | Food distribution program | 2023 | $11,339 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $11,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2023 | $8,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $6,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Food distribution program | 2022 | $427,500 |
| Houston Food Bank | Food distribution program | 2022 | $388,307 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Mission Centers of Houston a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Mission Centers of Houston is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-1744007, based in Houston, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Mission Centers of Houston's EIN?
- Mission Centers of Houston's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-1744007.
- How much revenue does Mission Centers of Houston report?
- Mission Centers of Houston reported $1,072,705 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Mission Centers of Houston have?
- CharityIndex grades Mission Centers of Houston B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Mission Centers of Houston (EIN 74-1744007) 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.