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Nonprofit · EIN 45-2401548

ATTACK POVERTY

Tax-exempt · RICHMOND, TX 77469

Financials

$1.8M$3.4M2022$5.4M$3.3M2023−$929K$2.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ATTACK POVERTY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990-$929,204$2,729,557-$3,658,761$1,640,753$209,931$1,430,822
June 30, 2024990$5,359,942$3,283,840$2,076,102$6,865,420$1,775,837$5,089,583
June 30, 2023990$1,787,446$3,373,974-$1,586,528$6,722,897$3,927,009$2,795,888
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,166,840
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$749,139
Net rental income
$147,649
Net gain from sales of assets
$746,154
Net income from fundraising events
-$41,585
Net income from sales of inventory
$23
Other revenue
-$2,845,183

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$38,353
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$93,543
Other salaries and wages
$1,117,767
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,451,379
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$141,007
Travel
$10,857
Depreciation
$105,885
Program services (functional)
$1,719,584
Management and general (functional)
$774,608
Fundraising (functional)
$235,365

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$6,865,420
Total assets, end of year
$1,640,753
Total liabilities, end of year
$209,931
Net assets, end of year
$1,430,822
Land, buildings and equipment
$844,506
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,418,715
Net assets with donor restrictions
$12,107
Gross receipts
$1,616,227
Employees
41
Volunteers
1,226
Year formed
2011
State of legal domicile
TX

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Marguerite WilliamsCEO
Trustee or director, Officer
60$30,474$76
LYNN KRAUSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NICOLAS VANNCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
MARGARET PATTONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ISAAC TAPIABOARD MEMBER/PROGRAMS LIAISON
Trustee or director
1$0$0
VON CELESTINETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DAN WALLINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GREG MURKSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRISTIAN BECERRABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JACEY JETTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
BRANDON BACACEO 7/1/23-3/04/24
Trustee or director, Officer
45$131,383$13,755
LYNN KRAUSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NICOLAS VANNChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
MARGARET PATTONSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ISAAC TAPIABOARD MEMBER/PROGRAMS LIAISON
Trustee or director
1$0$0
VON CELESTINETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DAN WALLINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GREG MURKSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
BRANDON BACACEO
Trustee or director, Officer
45$128,261$7,193
LYNN KRAUSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
NICOLAS VANNChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MARGARET PATTONBOARD SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
JESSICA BOWSERBOARD MEMBER/HR LIAISON
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
ISAAC TAPIABOARD MEMBER/PROGRAMS LIAISON
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
VON CELESTINETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
PAUL STROTHERBOARD MEMBER/DEVELOPMENT
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1305 CLAY ST, RICHMOND, TX 77469-1949
In care of
% CHANTEL MCHENRY
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Chantel McHenry, 1305 CLAY STREET, RICHMOND, TX 77469
Signed the 990
Chantel McHenry, Interim CEO
Phone
(713) 828-0916
Return prepared by
WITHUM SMITH BROWN PC

Mission

TO STRENGTHEN UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES THROUGH SPIRITUAL GROWTH, EDUCATION, REVITALIZATION, AND BASIC NEEDS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ATTACK POVERTY IS AN ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS TO COMBAT POVERTY WITHIN THEIR OWN LIVES AND COMMUNITIES. THEY ACHIEVE THIS BY STRENGTHENING UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES THROUGH A MULTIFACETED APPROACH THAT INCLUDES SPIRITUAL GROWTH, EDUCATION, REVITALIZATION, AND ADDRESSING BASIC NEEDS. THEY FOCUS ON EDUCATION VIA EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, PERSONAL AND LIFE-SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, STRATEGIC GOAL PLANNING, MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS, AND TRAINING. ATTACK POVERTY ALSO WORKS ON COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROJECTS AND EQUIPS COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO LEAD CHANGE. THEY ADDRESS BASIC NEEDS SUCH AS FOOD DISTRIBUTION, FINANCIAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES, AND PROVIDING WARMING AND COOLING CENTERS.
    Expenses $1,369,721
  • When not responding to disasters, the Disaster Recovery program focuses on community stabilization through emergency sheltering, home safety improvements, volunteer mobilization, and basic-needs support. During the year, 183 individuals were served through cooling centers, warming centers, and emergency shelter operations. Following Hurricane Beryl, Attack Poverty partnered with Fort Bend County and the American Red Cross to operate a multi-week emergency shelter at the Friends of North Rosenberg Resource Center, providing meals, hygiene supplies, showers, and safe lodging for displaced residents. The center was reactivated in January during severe freeze conditions to provide overnight warming shelter. Prevention and resilience efforts also expanded. In partnership with the Red Cross, volunteers installed smoke detectors in 122 homes, improving safety for more than 300 residents. Community revitalization continued through Serve Days, which mobilized nearly 700 volunteers contributing more than 1,700 hours across projects including home repair, neighborhood improvement, and community distributions.
    Expenses $304,419
  • The Flourishment Program supports adults in overcoming barriers and building long-term stability through individualized goal planning, coaching, and connection to community resources. During the year,36 adults enrolled, with 30 actively engaged at year-end. Participants made measurable progress toward employment, financial stability, and personal well-being, including securing jobs, accessing mental health support, and strengthening social support networks. Participant retention and re-engagement reflect strong trust and program relevance. The program also expanded its support network through the launch of CarePortal, a platform connecting local churches to tangible community needs. This partnership increased resource capacity and strengthened collaborative support for participating families. Volunteer Program Attack Poverty continued strengthening its volunteer-led service model through implementation of a comprehensive Volunteer Strategy focused on targeted recruitment, structured onboarding, role alignment, and ongoing training. During the year: . 97% of recruited regular volunteers completed onboarding . 67% annual retention rate achieved among active volunteers This approach increased program capacity while maintaining program quality and stewardship of financial resources. The expense break-out is as follows: UGANDA - 13,500 INDIA - 24,905 Flourishment - 6,825 -------------- 45,230 LINE 4D - OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES --------------------------------- Education programs equip adults and youth with skills that support academic success, employment readiness, health, and personal development. Adult Education: 176 adults participated in classes including English as a Second Language, computer literacy, financial literacy, and job readiness. Through partnership with STCH Ministries, Faith & Work and Faith & Finances courses integrated workforce preparation and financial capability. The first Spanish-language Faith & Work cohort launched at the Northside location, expanding access for Spanish-speaking participants. Health education expanded through Wellness Wednesdays in partnership with AgriLife Better Living for Texans, combining nutrition education, cooking demonstrations, and physical activity engagement Youth Education: 271 children participated in after-school, summer, and enrichment programs including You Can Academy and seasonal camps. Programming strengthened academic and social-emotional development through STEM, arts, athletics, and wellness activities. Outcomes included: . 96% of students rated Thriving or Flourishing on program wellbeing measures . 87% achieved a GPA of 75 or higher . Reported improvements in communication, leadership, confidence, reading engagement, and academic performance.
    Expenses $45,230

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
45-2401548
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2011
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,640,753
Income (IRS master file)
$1,616,227

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025-$929,204$2,729,557$1,640,753IRS
990June 2024$5,359,942$3,283,840$6,865,420IRS
990June 2023$1,787,446$3,373,974$6,722,897XML
990June 2022$3,571,259$3,738,492$5,280,225IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 45-2401548).

Questions about ATTACK POVERTY

What is the EIN of ATTACK POVERTY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ATTACK POVERTY is 45-2401548.
Is ATTACK POVERTY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to ATTACK POVERTY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ATTACK POVERTY file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ATTACK POVERTY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ATTACK POVERTY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ATTACK POVERTY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Chantel McHenry.
Who are the officers and directors of ATTACK POVERTY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $30,474 (Marguerite Williams, CEO).
How much revenue does ATTACK POVERTY have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of -$929,204, expenses of $2,729,557 and total assets of $1,640,753 at year end.

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