Assistance League Of Houston
- Assets
- $6.1m
- Revenue
- $63.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 04/1967
- Data as of
- 05/2024
- EIN
- 74-6081914
Organization Overview
Assistance League Of Houston is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1967. According to its NTEE Classification (S80) the organization is classified as: Community Service Clubs, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Assistance League Of Houston is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 05/2024, Assistance League Of Houston generated $63.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (20.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $360.2k during the year ending 05/2024. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SERVING THE EDUCATIONAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE IN THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPERATION SCHOOL BELL IS THE SIGNATURE PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAM OF THE NATIONAL ASSISTANCE LEAGUE AND ONE OF THE OLDEST AND LARGEST OF ALH'S PROGRAMS IN WHICH SCHOOL UNIFORMS, NEW SCHOOL-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING, AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES ARE PROVIDED TO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED SCHOOLCHILDREN. THE OBJECTIVES OF THIS PROGRAM ARE TO CLOTHE THE CHILDREN AND PROVIDE SCHOOL SUPPLIES. NEW CLOTHING AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR THEM 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, ALIEF AND HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND HARRIS COUNTY AREA I HEAD START SCHOOLS. DURING THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 2024, 4,655 CHILDREN RECEIVED NEW SCHOOL UNIFORMS AND PPE.
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE READS (FORMERLY HEAD START READERS) ENCOURAGES LITERACY THROUGH OUR READING TO CHILDREN. ALH VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE A LITERACY ENRICHMENT PROGRAM TO STUDENTS AT HARRIS COUNTY HEAD START SCHOOLS AND TIGER TRAIL SCHOOL WHERE 2,320 BOOKS WERE GIVEN TO STUDENTS AND VOLUNTEERS READ TO THE CHILDREN.
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, 2024, 43 STUDENTS RECEIVED APPROXIMATELY $112,000 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
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 2023, 66 PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES RECEIVED MORE THAN $17,000 IN GIFT CARDS THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Martha Whitley President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Betty Puryear Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 14 | $0 |
Marina Adams Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jenny Browning VP Membership | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Allison Elliott VP Finance | OfficerTrustee | 9 | $0 |
Jennie Hampton VP Philanthropy | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $11,874 |
| Fundraising events | $77,179 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $73,816 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $12,075 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $162,869 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $74,629 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$171,826 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,825 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $63,847 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $253,862 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,944 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $20,513 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,571 |
| Office expenses | $16,761 |
| Information technology | $2,708 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $34,683 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,533 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $2,760 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $508 |
| Insurance | $5,308 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $360,151 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $172,252 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $123,479 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $10,004 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,091 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,797,578 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $12,575 |
| Total assets | $6,116,979 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,413 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $6,590 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $10,050 |
| Total liabilities | $18,053 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,878,246 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $220,680 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,116,979 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Assistance League Of Houston has awarded $25,575 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
LORD OF THE STREETS EPISCOPAL PURPOSE: Provide basic necessities | $6,225 |
PURPLE HEART FOUNDATION PURPOSE: Provide basic necessities | $19,350 |