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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: September 2026 Expires: September 2028

DePelchin Children's Center

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(713) 730-2335
4950 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX, 77007
https://www.depelchin.org
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

DePelchin Children's Center meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:

 
We strengthen the lives of children by enhancing their mental health and physical well-being.
 
 

Year, State Incorporated:
, TX

 
Since 1893, DePelchin Children's Center has supported parents and families in providing for the emotional, mental, and physical needs of their children. Originally created to shelter orphaned children, DePelchin also provides children's social and mental health services in the greater Houston area and across Texas. Annually, they serve more than 11,000 clients. In 2021 DePelchin served 4,456 individuals through its Prevention/Early Intervention Services, Counseling and Parenting Programs. 2,041 individuals through its Child Welfare Programs. The Residential Treatment Program provided 5,376 days of care for 32 children with severe emotional and behavioral problems. The Foster Care Program provided 159,657 days of care for 829 abused and/or neglected children and maintained an overall placement stability of 98.8%. The Adoption Program placed 125 children. 
 

For the year ended December 31, 2025, DePelchin Children's Center's program expenses were:

Counseling and family services $13,720,377
Foster care and and adoption $12,199,561
Residential services $5,759,023
Integrated mental health $1,748,611
Community based care $1,425,330
Total Program Expenses $34,852,902

Chair of the Board
Lindy McGee

Board Size
6

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Membership appeals

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 DePelchin Children's Center's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025.

Source of Funds
Change in net assets of FDCC $25,953,331
Program service fees $15,759,090
Public Support- Private Foundations $12,243,297
Federal and state grants $9,063,498
Contribution of cash from FDCC $4,330,000
Public Support- General Public $3,488,035
Contribution of rent from FDCC $3,316,705
Public Support- Testamentary Bequests $1,163,846
Investment return, net $921,447
United Way allocation $759,183
Contributions of nonfinancial assets $202,240
Miscellaneous $46,835
Total Income $77,247,507

Programs: 45% Fundraising: 2% Administrative: 9%

Total Income $77,247,507
Total expenses: $77,247,507
  Program expenses $34,852,902
  Fundraising expenses $1,887,769
  Administrative expenses $6,662,815
  Other expenses $33,844,021
Income in Excess of Expenses $0
Beginning Net Assets $176,423,694
Other Changes In Net Assets $24,477,195
Ending Net Assets $200,900,889
Total Liabilities $4,176,593
Total Assets $205,077,482

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Report completed by:
BBB of Greater Houston and South Texas