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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: January 2024 Expires: January 2026

Julia C. Hester House, Inc.

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(713) 672-2573
2020 Solo St
Houston, TX, 77020-4224
http://www.juliachesterhouse.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

Julia C. Hester House, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
To enhance the quality of lives in Fifth Ward and the surrounding communities through programs and services promoting self-empowerment.

Year, State Incorporated:
1943, TX

Also Known As:
Hester (Julia C.) House, Inc.

Youth Services:
The Youth Services program provides year-round activities for children ages 4-12. During the school year students participate in after school programs and in the summer months, youth enroll in summer camp. All of our services to youth are offered to lead ultimately to self-sufficiency and transformed lives. 

Social Services and Case Management:
The Hester House Social Services and Case Management program addresses immediate client needs while assessing root causes impacting the client’s ability to maintain and/or achieve self-sufficiency. Case Management Services address client needs through intake, assessments, information referrals, development of personal goals/objectives, monitoring and evaluation. Supportive Services address basic and urgent needs. Services include life skills, financial literacy, employment assistance and educational assistance.

Senior Services:
Hester House’s Senior Services program empowers seniors to live independently. Critical services for the elderly are provided in a community-based environment promoting health and nutrition (including a hot and nutritious meal), social activities and interaction, recreation and supportive services. All of our services are offered to assist seniors with their basic needs. Ultimately, the impact will result in lifestyle changes, which support the agency’s mission of promoting quality living within Fifth Ward. 

Wellness Center and Aquatics Program:
In October 2014 the Hester House Wellness Center opened to the community. Approximately 24,535 square feet the Wellness Center offers a state of the art weight room, complete with locker rooms, 300 seat-bleachers, basketball court and a five lane 25-meter pool.  The Wellness Center serves to provide fitness programs to keep the community healthy and active. 

For the year ended December 21, 2020, Julia C. Hester House, Inc.'s program expenses were:

Early childhood services $703,447
Senior services $449,694
Family and social services $437,367
Total Program Expenses $1,590,508

Chief Executive
Marlon Smith, Interim Executive Director

Chair of the Board
Mr. Jeremy Brown, Senior Records Manager

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Harris County Universal Services

Board Size
8

Paid Staff Size
8

Method(s) Used:
Grant proposals

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 7.23%

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 Julia C. Hester House, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the year ended December 21, 2020.

Source of Funds
Contributions and supporting income $1,625,812
United Way allocations $187,172
Rental $62,103
Program $880
Other $38
Investment return, net $-6,457
Total Income $1,869,548

Programs: 78% Fundraising: 6% Administrative: 16%

Total Income $1,869,548
Total expenses: $2,038,823
  Program expenses $1,590,508
  Fundraising expenses $131,053
  Administrative expenses $317,262
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-169,275
Beginning Net Assets $4,712,698
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $4,543,423
Total Liabilities $86,167
Total Assets $4,629,590

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Report completed by:
BBB of Greater Houston and South Texas