Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston
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Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston's (IM) mission is to bring people of diverse faith traditions together for dialogue, collaboration, and service, as a demonstration of our shared beliefs.
Year, State Incorporated:
1964, TX
Also Known As:
Meals on Wheels of Greater Houston
IM has three main programs: Senior Services, Refugee Services, and Interfaith Relations.
IMs MOWGH program helps feed over 4,000 homebound seniors in Harris and
surrounding counties. IM delivers nutritious, fully prepared meals five days a
week to seniors over 60 that are unable to provide this for themselves due to
physical disabilities or chronic illness. Depending on the frailty of the
senior, breakfast and weekend meals are also provided. Over 1,000 of our
seniors currently receive this support. In addition to the daily meals, IM
provides pet food through the aniMeals on
Wheels program to the seniors with beloved pets. This program ensures that
both the seniors and their companions receive the nutrition that they need. Another
component of the MOWGH program is the social services department. The
department provides our seniors with donated items, such as walkers, and
referrals to other organizations if necessary. Through the nutritious meals
provided and the MOWGH programs social services department, our communitys seniors
are able to maintain a high quality of life and remain in their homes.
IMs Refugee Services (RS) resettles thousands
of recently arrived refugees into the Houston community each year. IM serves
refugees from all over the world who have fled their homeland in fear of
political, social, and/or religious persecution. Working in conjunction with
the U.S. State Department and organizations such as Episcopal Migration
Ministries and Church World Service, IM seeks to provide these refugees with a
safe and prosperous future. In addition, IM serves walk-in refugees from Cuba
that receive asylum when they cross into the United States. RS provides these
refugees with adequate housing, school enrollment for their children, and assistance
with job placement. Cultural orientation and English Language support is also
provided to help ease their transition into the community. All of these
services strive to provide refugees with the tools they need to become self-sufficient
members of the community.
IMs Interfaith Relations (IR) promotes
healthy and respectful relationships between people of various faith traditions
through interfaith learning experiences for people of all ages. IR offers a
multitude of opportunities for interfaith learning and dialogue through
programs such as annual Dinner Dialogues, where members of our diverse
community come together to share and learn from each other over a meal, and
youth programs where young adults are empowered to be confident, respectful and
engaged leaders.
For the year ended June 30, 2025, Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston's program expenses were:
| Refugee services | $35,057,470 |
| Senior services | $11,029,493 |
| Volunteerism and Civic Service | $584,043 |
| Interfatih relations | $497,578 |
| Total Program Expenses | $47,168,584 |
Chair of the Board
Randall Evans
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Hirsch & Westheimer
Board Size
27
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Internet
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended June 30, 2025.
Source of Funds
| Government awards (Note 8) | $41,639,118 |
| Other | $5,475,534 |
| United Way allocation | $854,600 |
| Special event | $634,147 |
| Nonfinancial assets (Note 9 ) | $582,679 |
| Program service fees | $204,925 |
| Interest income | $98,071 |
| Other income | $38,144 |
| Cost of direct donor benefit - special evenet | $-150,591 |
| Total Income | $49,376,627 |
Programs: 92% Fundraising: 3% Administrative: 5%
| Total Income | $49,376,627 |
| Total expenses: | $51,413,577 |
| Program expenses | $47,168,584 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,500,621 |
| Administrative expenses | $2,744,372 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-2,036,950 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $25,671,193 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $23,634,243 |
| Total Liabilities | $2,489,367 |
| Total Assets | $26,123,610 |
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BBB of Greater Houston and South Texas