Community of Resources Houston
COR Houston provides essential supplies and resources to HISD Title I schools so students can focus on learning.
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Targeted Resourcing: 433 grants, totaling $71,357.22, dispersed to 127 schools. Grants included clothing, hygiene supplies, food, school supplies, and some specialty items such as shelving units, beds and bedding. Based on the distribution of more than 65,000 items in 2023, we estimate that the number of individuals served was approximately 22,340. Community Engagement: COR's Community Engagement program delivered supplies to 39 HISD Title I schools to support special programs designed to bring families on campus and provide community support. Programs included book giveaways at open house events, an elementary school community garden project, and providing games, snacks, water, and other fun items for back-to-school and field day events at several schools. Based on attendance at events, we estimate that the …
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COR Houston provides essential supplies and resources to HISD Title I schools so students can focus on learning.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCommunity of Resources Houston is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Houston, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2022. Its EIN is 882922687. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $245K in annual revenue. 15 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Community of Resources Houston has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 92/100.
Community of Resources Houston is located in Houston, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2022 and has been active for 4 years.
Based on official tax filings, Community of Resources Houston has $245K in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 94% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Community of Resources Houston is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $245K in annual revenue. The organization has 15 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Community of Resources Houston. 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.
Community of Resources Houston has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 81% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 94%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Targeted Resourcing: 433 grants, totaling $71,357.22, dispersed to 127 schools. Grants included clothing, hygiene supplies, food, school supplies, and some specialty items such as shelving units, beds and bedding. Based on the distribution of more than 65,000 items in 2023, we estimate that the number of individuals served was approximately 22,340. Community Engagement: COR's Community Engagement program delivered supplies to 39 HISD Title I schools to support special programs designed to bring families on campus and provide community support. Programs included book giveaways at open house events, an elementary school community garden project, and providing games, snacks, water, and other fun items for back-to-school and field day events at several... Community of Resources Houston is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2022.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: Community of Resources Houston's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of $245K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Community of Resources Houston are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Community of Resources Houston is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 882922687, 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.
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COMMUNITY OF RESOURCES HOUSTON 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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- What is Community of Resources Houston?
- Community of Resources Houston is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Houston, United States. Targeted Resourcing: 433 grants, totaling $71,357.22, dispersed to 127 schools. Grants included clothing, hygiene supplies, food, school supplies, and some specialty items such as shelving units, beds and bedding. Based on the distribution of more than 65,000 items in 2023, we estimate that the number of individuals served was approximately 22,340. Community Engagement: COR's Community Engagement program delivered supplies to 39 HISD Title I schools to support special programs designed to bring families on campus and provide community support. Programs included book giveaways at open house events, an elementary school community garden project, and providing games, snacks, water, and other fun items for back-to-school and field day events at several schools. Based on attendance at events, we estimate that the number of individuals served was approximately 3,760. Connections: COR works with a variety of other nonprofit organizations and connects them with the Houston Independent School District and with each other. Part of this involves redistributing donated goods to the correct organization. For example, if an HISD school gets a donation of clothing or other items that they cannot use, we will accept the item and either give it to another school that can use it, or, if the goods are not of use to a school, to a nonprofit such as Clothed By Faith, Books Between Kids, or another nonprofit that can make use of it.
- When was Community of Resources Houston founded?
- Community of Resources Houston was founded in 2022.
- Who leads Community of Resources Houston?
- Kay Wasden serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Community of Resources Houston located?
- Headquartered in Houston, United States.
- What is Community of Resources Houston's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Community of Resources Houston trustworthy?
- Community of Resources Houston has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Community of Resources Houston's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 882922687.
- What is Community of Resources Houston's website?
- http://www.corhouston.org