Assistance League of Houston

EIN: 746081914 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

Houston, TX

Total Revenue
$684,644
Total Expenses
$426,219
Total Assets
$6,892,161
Net Assets
$6,317,141
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1968
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
Jennie Hampton
Phone
8326144244
Tax Period
2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

Assistance League of Houston, founded in 1968, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $685K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 972% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $258K, a strong 38% operating margin.

Mission

Assistance League of Houston is a chartered chapter of the National Assistance League that provides various forms of assistance, including clothing, financial assistance, food and gifts primarily to children in need in schools and hospitals in the Houston Area.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $109,937

Operation School Bell is the signature philanthropic program of the National Assistance League and one of the oldest and largest of Assistance League of Houston's programs in which school uniforms...

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Operation School Bell is the signature philanthropic program of the National Assistance League and one of the oldest and largest of Assistance League of Houston's programs in which school uniforms and new school-appropriate clothing are provided to economically disadvantaged schoolchildren. New clothing makes it possible for students to attend school appropriately dressed and prepared, boosting each child's self-confidence, school attendance, and classroom performance. The program currently serves schools in the Spring Branch, Houston and Alief Independent School Districts, and Harris County Area I Head Start Schools. During the year ended May 31, 2025, 4,783 children received new school uniforms.

Program 2
Expenses: $137,007

The organization's scholarship program awards scholarships annually to students in participating schools who have financial need, including some with physical and learning disabilities, and who have...

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The organization's scholarship program awards scholarships annually to students in participating schools who have financial need, including some with physical and learning disabilities, and who have demonstrated scholastic achievement. The scholarships are intended to encourage committed students to pursue their education through high school and beyond. During the year ended May 31, 2025, 41 students received approximately $127,000 in financial assistance.

Program 3
Expenses: $31,933

The annual holiday party was held at Texas Children's Hospital this year, where gift cards were presented for food, clothing and other items to patients and their families. Families are sponsored by...

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The annual holiday party was held at Texas Children's Hospital this year, where gift cards were presented for food, clothing and other items to patients and their families. Families are sponsored by organization members, local businesses and individual donors. In December 2024, 40 patients and their families received more than $21,000 in gift cards through this program.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $139,150
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $548,227
Other Revenue $-2,733
TOTAL REVENUE $684,644

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $245,777
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $12,140
Program Expenses $292,479
Other Expenses $180,442
TOTAL EXPENSES $426,219

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $684,644 $63,847 +9.7%
Expenses $426,219 $360,151 +0.2%
Net Income $258,425 $-296,304 -1.9%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
75

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
8
$0
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Allison Elliott President 16.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Dolores Chapman Treasurer 19.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Paula Wright Secretary 9.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Vicki Knowles VP Philanthropy 11.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Donna Matthews VP Membership 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Louise Nuttall VP Operations 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Betty Puryear VP Marketing, Communications 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Martha Whitley VP Resource Development 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $684,644 $426,219 $6,892,161 $258,425
2024 $63,847 $360,151 $6,116,979 $-296,304
2023 $238,812 $335,373 $5,524,816 $-96,561
2022 $5,031,765 $277,598 $5,637,248 $4,754,167
2021 $348,611 $376,257 $1,488,702 $-27,646
2020 $361,671 $394,694 $1,477,047 $-33,023
2019 $413,244 $515,726 $1,582,069 $-102,482
2018 $531,995 $572,301 $1,738,024 $-40,306
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