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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: April 2026 Expires: April 2028

Star of Hope Mission

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(713) 748-0700
2575 Reed Rd
Houston, TX, 77051
https://www.sohmission.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

Star of Hope Mission meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:

Star of Hope (SOH) empowers those facing homelessness to find healing, stability, and purpose through the hope and compassion of Christ. SOH mobilizes Houston in service of those facing homelessness to lift up neighbors and create a sustainable future for all.

Year, State Incorporated:
1921, TX

Star of Hope Mission provides comprehensive services to help individuals and families experiencing homelessness move from crisis to stability. Services include emergency shelter, meals, clothing, childcare, counseling, health care access, and transitional housing, coordinated through individualized case management. Workforce development services prepare participants for employment through job readiness training, resume and interview preparation, career coaching, job placement, and retention support. This integrated approach equips participants to secure employment, stabilize housing, and achieve long-term self-sufficiency. During 2025, Star of Hope Mission provided 501,083 meals for hungry people, 322,920 nights of shelter for men, women, and children, and offered 31,701 articles of clothing.


For the year ended June 30, 2025, Star of Hope Mission's program expenses were:

Program Services - Women and Family Development Center $7,207,026
Program Services - Men's Development Center $3,457,377
Program ServicesExtended Services $1,295,806
Total Program Expenses $11,960,209

Chief Executive
Douglas Meikle, President/CEO

Chair of the Board
Michael Bahorich

Board Size
24

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Internet, 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 Star of Hope Mission's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2025.

Source of Funds
Contributions and other grants $7,745,077
In-kind contributions $1,273,428
Special events $1,240,385
Miscellaneous $1,161,130
Grants from government agencies $811,316
Investment return, net $541,547
Net change in beneficial interest in Trees of Hope $4,453
Total Income $12,777,336

Programs: 74% Fundraising: 13% Administrative: 10%

Total Income $12,777,336
Total expenses: $16,201,751
  Program expenses $11,960,209
  Fundraising expenses $2,182,919
  Administrative expenses $1,616,287
  Other expenses $442,336
Income in Excess of Expenses $-3,424,415
Beginning Net Assets $66,081,088
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $62,656,673
Total Liabilities $8,482,162
Total Assets $71,138,835

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Report completed by:
BBB of Greater Houston and South Texas