Communities for Better Health
Our mission is to improve health outcomes by promoting health equity and addressing social and environmental conditions in vulnerable communities.
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Visit cfbhhouston.orgAbout Communities for Better Health
Communities for Better Health is an organization that seeks to improve health outcomes by promoting health equity, and addressing social and environmental conditions in vulnerable communities in Houston, TX. Our vision is to cultivate healthy and sustainable communities
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Mission
Our mission is to improve health outcomes by promoting health equity and addressing social and environmental conditions in vulnerable communities.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 5 similar community development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Communities for Better Health has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 24,268 community development charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 84% of the 56,086 community development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCommunities for Better Health is a registered community development nonprofit based in Houston, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its EIN is 833457205. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $123K in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Communities for Better Health's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 833457205. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Communities for Better Health has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.
Communities for Better Health is located in Houston, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.
Based on official tax filings, Communities for Better Health has $123K in annual revenue. It allocates 67% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 81% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Communities for Better Health is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $123K in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Communities for Better Health. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Communities for Better Health holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 67% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Communities for Better Health is an organization that seeks to improve health outcomes by promoting health equity, and addressing social and environmental conditions in vulnerable communities in Houston, TX. Our vision is to cultivate healthy and sustainable communities Communities for Better Health is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2018.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 67% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $123K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Communities for Better Health are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Communities for Better Health is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 833457205, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
COMMUNITIES FOR BETTER HEALTH is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (3)
Source: Public filings
3 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 12 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 12 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2018
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Communities for Better Health
- What is Communities for Better Health?
- Communities for Better Health is a community development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Houston, United States. Communities for Better Health is an organization that seeks to improve health outcomes by promoting health equity, and addressing social and environmental conditions in vulnerable communities in Houston, TX. Our vision is to cultivate healthy and sustainable communities
- When was Communities for Better Health founded?
- Communities for Better Health was founded in 2018.
- Who leads Communities for Better Health?
- Kristin Bennett serves as President/Executive Director.
- Where is Communities for Better Health located?
- Headquartered in Houston, TX, United States.
- What is Communities for Better Health's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 67% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Communities for Better Health trustworthy?
- Communities for Better Health has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Communities for Better Health's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 833457205.
- What is Communities for Better Health's website?
- http://cfbhhouston.org