Nonprofit · EIN 76-0001309
WEST HOUSTON ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES INC
Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77042
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,881,439 | $7,710,344 | $171,095 | $2,647,607 | $49,248 | $2,598,359 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $6,888,872 | $7,263,824 | -$374,952 | $3,022,660 | $595,396 | $2,427,264 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $7,790,738 | $8,147,518 | -$356,780 | $3,188,247 | $386,031 | $2,802,216 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,423,682
- of which government grants
- $740,806
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1,165,424
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,164,957
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$18,103
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $302,966
- Other revenue
- $292,333
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,864,036
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $335,600
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,422,254
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,967,165
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $352,591
- Depreciation
- $146,625
- Program services (functional)
- $6,685,231
- Management and general (functional)
- $703,879
- Fundraising (functional)
- $321,234
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,022,660
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,647,607
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $49,248
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,598,359
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $151,892
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,099,072
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $499,287
- Gross receipts
- $9,507,953
- Employees
- 30
- Volunteers
- 1,067
- Year formed
- 1982
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK BROWN | CEO Officer | 40 | $179,384 | $36,216 |
| LAURA S BRACHER | CFO Officer | 40 | $120,000 | $0 |
| JEFF DAVIDSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE DUVALL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES HYLTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| J GRADY RANDLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN SMITH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVAN WILLIAMSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK BROWN | CEO Officer | 40 | $179,384 | $36,216 |
| LAURA S BRACHER | CFO Officer | 40 | $120,000 | $0 |
| DAVID BOOTHE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF DAVIDSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE DUVALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARISSA GOETTE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES HYLTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RODNEY NABORS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| J GRADY RANDLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN SMITH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVAN WILLIAMSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK BROWN | CEO Officer | 40 | $178,784 | $36,216 |
| LAURA S BRACHER | CFO Officer | 40 | $117,309 | $0 |
| DAVID BOOTHE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF DAVIDSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TINA DAVIS | ASSISTANT TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE DUVALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAFRAN FRANKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARISSA GOETTE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES HYLTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG KAPLAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN MEES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RODNEY NABORS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| J GRADY RANDLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVAN WILLIAMSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 10501 MEADOWGLEN LN, HOUSTON, TX 77042-4001
- In care of
- % MARGARET OR SHIRLEY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- STEVAN WILLIAMSON, 10501 MEADOWGLEN LANE, HOUSTON, TX 77042
- Signed the 990
- STEVAN WILLIAMSON, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (713) 977-7803
- Website
- WHAMMINISTRIES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MELTON & MELTON LLP
Mission
TO GIVE SHORT TERM ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED AND MINISTER TO VARIOUS OTHER HUMAN NEEDS
Program accomplishments
- WEST HOUSTON ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES PROVIDES LIFE-CHANGING WRAP-AROUND PROGRAMS THAT HELP THOSE IN NEED DURING THEIR IMMEDIATE CRISIS, WITH THE GOAL OF HELPING THEM GET BACK ON THEIR FEET TO ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY IN THE INTERMEDIATE TO LONGER TERM. WE PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR RENT/MORTGAGE TO PREVENT EVICTIONS AND HOMELESSNESS; HELP WITH UTILITIES TO AVOID DISCONNECTIONS THAT MAY BE LIFE-THREATENING; PROVIDE CLOTHING AND OTHER ITEMS DEPENDING ON THE NEED; AS WELL AS SEASONAL PROGRAMS PROVIDING SCHOOL SUPPLIES, HOLIDAY TOYS/GIFT CARDS FOR CHILDREN, AND HOLIDAY MEALS FOR FAMILIES; SPIRITUAL COUNSELING (WHEN REQUESTED); AND ONSITE SERVICES BY PARTNER AGENCIES (PUBLIC BENEFIT ENROLLMENT, INSURANCE, ETC.), AS WELL AS REFERRALS TO OUTSIDE PROGRAMS NOT OFFERED BY WHAM. (CONTINUED ON PG. 60)(CONTINUED FROM PG. 2) WE HELP HOUSEHOLDS AFTER COMPASSIONATE, ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEWS WHERE WE LEARN HOW TO BEST MEET THEIR SHORT-TERM BASIC NEEDS AND ESTABLISH A PATH FOR LONGER-TERM FINANCIAL STABILITY. TO THIS PURPOSE, WE PROVIDE EDUCATION AND JOB TRAINING TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE AND CONNECT CLIENTS TO TOOLS THAT WILL IMPROVE THEIR LIVES. CLIENTS HAVE ACCESS TO JOB LEADS, WORKSHOPS, RESUME BUILDING, MOCK INTERVIEWS, OFFICE SUPPORT, CLASSES IN COMPUTING, FINANCIAL LITERACY, ESL, GED, AND CERTIFICATIONS, LEGAL CLINICS, JOB FAIRS, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, AND INTERVIEW-APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE. WE HELPED OVER 5,513 CLIENTS IN FY2025 WITH THESE VARIOUS SERVICES.Expenses $1,973,876
- PROVIDES GROCERIES FOR FAMILIES AND THEIR PETS, AND NONPERISHABLE FOOD TO HOMELESS CLIENTS IN BOTH A DRIVE-THRU AND A GROCERY STORE SETTING THAT ALLOWS CLIENTS TO SELECT THEIR OWN FOOD FROM THE WIDE ASSORTMENT AVAILABLE. WE ALSO OFFER FOOD IN A SAFE, DRIVE-THRU SETTING WHERE FOOD AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS ARE LOADED INTO CAR TRUNKS IN AN EFFICIENT, CONTACTLESS, MANNER. WE OFFER EXTENDED HOURS FOR WORKING CLIENTS, DEDICATED HOURS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND THE DISABLED, MONTHLY COMMUNITY FOOD FAIRS, COOKING CLASSES, REFERRALS TO HEALTHCARE AND OTHER SERVICES TO FAMILIES, AS WELL AS PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE FOOD TO COLLEGE STUDENTS, SENIOR CITIZENS, FAMILIES WITH SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN, AND SUMMER LUNCHES TO CHILDREN WHO LOSE ACCESS TO SCHOOL-PROVIDED MEALS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. WHAM'S PLATINUM-RATED (CONTINUED ON PG. 60)(CONTINUED FROM PG. 2) FOOD PANTRY IS THE LARGEST IN WEST HOUSTON, AND HAS BEEN DESIGNATED BY THE HOUSTON FOOD BANK AS ONE OF A FEW TRUSTED HUB AGENCIES DISTRIBUTING FOOD TO SMALLER AGENCIES. OVER 126,285 PEOPLE RECEIVED FOOD ASSISTANCE FROM US IN FY2025, WITH 1,981,546 POUNDS OF FOOD DISTRIBUTED.Expenses $4,312,465 · grants $4,864,036
- PART OF THE ORGANIZATION, AND DEPENDENT ON COMMUNITY MEMBERS' DONATIONS OF GENTLY WORN CLOTHING, FURNITURE, BOOKS, ARTWORK, ETC., OUR SOCIAL ENTERPRISE BENEFITS THE LOCAL ECONOMY BY HAVING ITS SALES REVENUE GOING RIGHT BACK INTO THE ORGANIZATION TO INVEST ON THE OPERATION OF OUR PROGRAMS TO HELP FAMILIES IN NEED. EVERY DOLLAR STAYS IN OUR COMMUNITY AND HELPS THOSE SUFFERING IN THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA. OUR STORE ALSO MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR US TO DISTRIBUTE CLOTHING AND SHOES TO CLIENTS IN NEED AND PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE TO THOSE SEEKING EMPLOYMENT THROUGH OUR EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS. IT ALSO BENEFITS THE ENVIRONMENT BY REDUCING WASTE, AND ENCOURAGING REUSE AND RECYCLING. OVERALL, THE STORE SAVED ABOUT 499,082 POUNDS OF CONSUMABLES FROM GOING TO AREA LANDFILLS AND FUNDED 5% OF OUR PROGRAMS IN FY 2025.Expenses $398,890 · revenue $310,436
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Not required (church). Churches are not required to file. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 76-0001309
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Church
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Not required (church)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,647,607
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,507,953
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $7,881,439 | $7,710,344 | $2,647,607 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $6,888,872 | $7,263,824 | $3,022,660 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $7,790,738 | $8,147,518 | $3,188,247 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $8,103,253 | $8,534,672 | $3,429,919 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 76-0001309).
Questions about WEST HOUSTON ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES INC
- What is the EIN of WEST HOUSTON ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WEST HOUSTON ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES INC is 76-0001309.
- Is WEST HOUSTON ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to WEST HOUSTON ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WEST HOUSTON ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES INC file?
- Form Not required (church). Churches are not required to file.
- When is the next return of WEST HOUSTON ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES INC 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 WEST HOUSTON ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES INC 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 WEST HOUSTON ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names STEVAN WILLIAMSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of WEST HOUSTON ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $179,384 (MARK BROWN, CEO).
- How much revenue does WEST HOUSTON ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,881,439, expenses of $7,710,344 and total assets of $2,647,607 at year end.
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