Covenant House Texas
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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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
Covenant House Texas meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Covenant House Texas is a faith-based organization committed to giving homeless youth a safe haven, absolute respect, unconditional love, and a path to lasting independence. In partnership with the community, we are the voice for homeless youth.
Year, State Incorporated:
1983, TX
About Us
Covenant House Texas (CHT) opened its doors in 1983 to provide shelter for homeless, abused and abandoned youth ages 18 – 24. After more than 40 years of service, CHT offers an extensive continuum of care model for homeless youth including mental health and substance abuse counseling, educational and vocational training, transitional and permanent living programs, street outreach and prevention, pastoral ministry and parenting classes in addition to providing the basic necessities of food, clothing, medical care and safe shelter from the streets for youth in crisis.
History
Covenant House was founded in 1972 in response to the growing problem of kids living unprotected on the harsh streets of New York City. Since then, the organization has become the largest private shelter organization for homeless kids, with 33 locations spanning North and Central America. Located in the Montrose neighborhood, CHT primarily serves Houston and Harris County, the third most populous county in the United States.
For the year ended June 30, 2023, Covenant House Texas's program expenses were:
| Program services | $6,297,245 |
| Total Program Expenses | $6,297,245 |
Chief Executive
Leslie Bourne, Executive Director
Compensation*
$200,000
Chair of the Board
Mike Holland
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Marek Bros.
Board Size
23
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Planned giving arrangements, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)
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 Covenant House Texas's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Conributions | $8,851,005 |
| Government grants and contracts | $2,128,700 |
| Branding dollars from Parent | $1,232,931 |
| Grants from Parent-Related to National Sleep Out Event | $775,925 |
| Special events revenue, net of direct benefit to donor costs of $225,489 and $12,159 in 2023 and 2022 | $533,486 |
| Interest income | $462,009 |
| Contributed goods | $203,657 |
| Other income (loss) | $49,751 |
| Total Income | $14,237,464 |
Programs: 78% Fundraising: 7% Administrative: 16%
| Total Income | $14,237,464 |
| Total expenses: | $8,114,718 |
| Program expenses | $6,297,245 |
| Fundraising expenses | $541,504 |
| Administrative expenses | $1,275,969 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $6,122,746 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $24,424,394 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $5,738,527 |
| Ending Net Assets | $30,162,921 |
| Total Liabilities | $2,969,979 |
| Total Assets | $33,132,900 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Greater Houston and South Texas