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Nonprofit · EIN 47-2462360

HOUSTONS CAPITAL INVESTING IN DEVELOPMENT & EMPLOYMENT OF ADULTS

Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77002

Financials

$2.6M$2M2022$2M$2.4M2023$2.7M$2.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HOUSTONS CAPITAL INVESTING IN DEVELOPMENT & EMPLOYMENT OF ADULTS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$2,743,193$2,920,692-$177,499$1,431,381$166,032$1,265,349
September 30, 2024990$2,047,729$2,403,245-$355,516$1,441,208$229,484$1,211,724
September 30, 2023990$2,580,725$2,015,680$565,045$1,653,777$86,537$1,567,240
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,619,913
Program service revenue
$129,706
Investment income
-$6,426
Net gain from sales of assets
-$6,426
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$896,609
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$138,847
Other salaries and wages
$1,249,147
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,387,994
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$156,598
Occupancy
$131,428
Travel
$42,443
Depreciation
$8,417
Program services (functional)
$2,336,265
Management and general (functional)
$528,161
Fundraising (functional)
$56,266

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,441,208
Total assets, end of year
$1,431,381
Total liabilities, end of year
$166,032
Net assets, end of year
$1,265,349
Land, buildings and equipment
$22,483
Net assets without donor restrictions
$793,860
Net assets with donor restrictions
$471,489
Gross receipts
$2,749,619
Employees
9
Volunteers
50
Year formed
2014
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MICHELLE PAULCEO
Officer
40$118,903$19,944
SARAH COVEBOARD PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
BENJAMIN MUSTERBOARD TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
EBONI TAYLOR MALLETTBOARD SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ANA CUMMINGSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JOHN DAMPFBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
BOB FLEMINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
LINDA HOLLINSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ANASTHASIA JONESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
AYO KUYINUBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MELINDA LIGHTSEY-FORDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MICHELLE PAULEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$105,422$19,944
SARAH COVEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
MELINDA LIGHTSEY-FORDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ANA CUMMINGSMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
BENJAMIN MUNSTERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
R STAN MAREK JRMEMBER EMERITUS
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BOB FLEMINGMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
LINDA HOLLINSMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
AYO KUYINUMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JOHN DAMPFMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MICHELLE PAULEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$101,503$3,430
SARAH COVEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
MELINDA LIGHTSEY-FORDSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ANA CUMMINGSMEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
FATHER RODNEY ARMSTRONGMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
TENESHA BROWNRESIGNEDMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
EMILY COLEMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
BOB FLEMINGMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ZACHARY HARTMANMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
LINDA HOLLINSMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
AYO KUYINUMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
BENJAMIN MUNSTERTREASURER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MATTHEW STROMMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
REV NOEL DENISON RESIGNEDMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JOHN DAMPFMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
R STAN MAREK JRCEO
Officer
20$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2101 CRAWFORD ST STE 211, HOUSTON, TX 77002-8941
In care of
% CAPITAL IDEA HOUSTON
Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
3015 Richmond Ave Ste 120-M, Houston TX 770983128
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MICHELLE PAUL, 2101 CRAWFORD STREET 211, HOUSTON, TX 77002
Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
Robert Loiseau, 3015 Richmond Ave Ste 120-M, Houston TX 770983128
Signed the 990
MICHELLE PAUL, CEO
Phone
(832) 280-5345
Return prepared by
MELTON & MELTON LLP

Mission

CAPITAL IDEA HOUSTON'S MISSION IS TO INVEST IN WORKING ADULTS BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS FROM LOW-WAGE TO LIVING-WAGE CAREERS.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND OTHER SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED OR FACE MULTIPLE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT. CAPITAL IDEA HOUSTON COLLABORATES WITH HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOOL AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES IN OFFERING MEANINGFUL ADULT EDUCATION. THE ORGANIZATION HELPS COORDINATE CHILD CARE, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE; INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO BOOKS, TUITION, TUTORING, ADVICE ON WORK-SCHOOL-LIFE BALANCE, AND SOFT SKILLS. THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS GRADUATES IN OBTAINING JOBS THAT PAY A LIVING WAGE AND IN PURSUING CAREER PATHS THAT WILL SUPPORT A FAMILY, PROVIDE BENEFITS, AND OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED 9/30/2025. CAPITAL IDEA HOUSTON ASSISTED 513 INDIVIDUALS.
    Expenses $2,336,265 · grants $896,609 · revenue $129,706

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-2462360
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
2015
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Employment (J22)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,431,381
Income (IRS master file)
$2,749,619

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$2,743,193$2,920,692$1,431,381XML
990September 2024$2,047,729$2,403,245$1,441,208XML
990September 2023$2,580,725$2,015,680$1,653,777XML
990September 2022$2,336,427$1,936,944$1,072,424IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2014
Officer: Robert Loiseau
December 31, 2014≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 47-2462360).

Questions about HOUSTONS CAPITAL INVESTING IN DEVELOPMENT & EMPLOYMENT OF ADULTS

What is the EIN of HOUSTONS CAPITAL INVESTING IN DEVELOPMENT & EMPLOYMENT OF ADULTS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HOUSTONS CAPITAL INVESTING IN DEVELOPMENT & EMPLOYMENT OF ADULTS is 47-2462360.
Is HOUSTONS CAPITAL INVESTING IN DEVELOPMENT & EMPLOYMENT OF ADULTS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to HOUSTONS CAPITAL INVESTING IN DEVELOPMENT & EMPLOYMENT OF ADULTS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HOUSTONS CAPITAL INVESTING IN DEVELOPMENT & EMPLOYMENT OF ADULTS 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 HOUSTONS CAPITAL INVESTING IN DEVELOPMENT & EMPLOYMENT OF ADULTS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HOUSTONS CAPITAL INVESTING IN DEVELOPMENT & EMPLOYMENT OF ADULTS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of HOUSTONS CAPITAL INVESTING IN DEVELOPMENT & EMPLOYMENT OF ADULTS?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names MICHELLE PAUL.
Who are the officers and directors of HOUSTONS CAPITAL INVESTING IN DEVELOPMENT & EMPLOYMENT OF ADULTS?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $118,903 (MICHELLE PAUL, CEO).
How much revenue does HOUSTONS CAPITAL INVESTING IN DEVELOPMENT & EMPLOYMENT OF ADULTS have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,743,193, expenses of $2,920,692 and total assets of $1,431,381 at year end.

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