Nonprofit · EIN 76-0297531
CIVIC HEART COMMUNITY SERVICES
Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77002
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $7,024,403 | $7,920,811 | -$896,408 | $982,057 | $1,021,821 | -$39,764 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $9,231,027 | $10,307,898 | -$1,076,871 | $5,152,932 | $4,298,938 | $853,994 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $9,200,052 | $9,482,965 | -$282,913 | $6,289,361 | $4,255,425 | $2,033,936 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,180,312
- of which government grants
- $6,772,412
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $21,365
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $8,000
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$3,660
- Other revenue
- -$177,274
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $962,740
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $324,481
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,427,889
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,349,442
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $30,917
- Accounting fees
- $70,443
- Occupancy
- $484,908
- Travel
- $80,266
- Depreciation
- $81,034
- Program services (functional)
- $7,016,047
- Management and general (functional)
- $900,620
- Fundraising (functional)
- $4,144
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,152,932
- Total assets, end of year
- $982,057
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,021,821
- Net assets, end of year
- -$39,764
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $192,713
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$374,750
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $334,986
- Gross receipts
- $8,401,184
- Employees
- 81
- Volunteers
- 198
- Year formed
- 1990
- 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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kionta Carter | CEO (thru 10/24) Officer | 44 | $169,723 | $4,378 |
| Angelica Castillo | CFO (thru 5/25) Officer | 44 | $154,852 | $6,194 |
| Kelva Clay | CPO Highest-paid employee | 44 | $146,948 | $12,751 |
| Erica Davis | CEO (from 11/24, COO thru 10/24) Officer | 44 | $143,388 | $6,318 |
| Jeness Sherrell | Program Director Highest-paid employee | 44 | $110,212 | $9,647 |
| Reva Witherspoon | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Debbie Salazar | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Deborah Boone | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marian Cabanillas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Kalvaitis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carl Kidd | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Stuhlreyer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Stagg | CEO (thru 12/23) Officer | 44 | $181,078 | $20,307 |
| Angelica Castillo | CFO Officer | 44 | $147,329 | $16,530 |
| Erica Davis | COO Officer | 44 | $121,604 | $9,771 |
| Marcus Brewer | Director of Development Highest-paid employee | 44 | $109,227 | $9,412 |
| Vanessa T Reed | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Debbie Salazar | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Marian Cabanillas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jene Guess Cash | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jannette Hammond | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Kalvaitis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carl Kidd | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Stuhlreyer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Reva Witherspoon | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kionta Carter | CEO (as of 01/24) Officer | 44 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Stagg | CEO Officer | 44 | $158,829 | $17,513 |
| Angelica Castillo | CFO Officer | 44 | $135,406 | $10,251 |
| Erica Davis | COO Officer | 44 | $119,365 | $8,443 |
| Marcus Brewer | Director of Development Highest-paid employee | 44 | $106,035 | $2,538 |
| Vanessa T Reed | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Debbie Salazar | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Marian Cabanillas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jene Guess Cash | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jannette Hammond | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Kalvaitis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carl Kidd | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Stuhlreyer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Reva Witherspoon | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 410 PIERCE ST STE 300, HOUSTON, TX 77002-8722
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Anita Bates, 410 Pierce St 300, Houston, TX 77002
- Signed the 990
- Anita Bates, CEO
- Phone
- (713) 374-1200
- Website
- www.civicheart.org
- Return prepared by
- Blazek & Vetterling
Mission
Civic Heart Community Services is a comprehensive human and social services organization dedicated to improving the health, well-being, and economic stability of individuals, families, and communities throughout the Greater Houston area. Continued on Schedule O
Program accomplishments
- Adult Programs:- Self Sufficiency Fund (SSF) provides workforce development, occupational skills training, and employment readiness services for adults receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and individuals at risk of becoming dependent on public assistance. The program equips participants with the skills, credentials, and support needed to secure employment and achieve long-term economic self-sufficiency. Continued on Schedule O- Rescue in Motion Permanent Supportive Housing provides permanent supportive housing and comprehensive wraparound services for chronically homeless adults with disabilities. The program combines stable housing with individualized case management and supportive services to promote housing stability, improved health outcomes, and independent living. - Services to Aid in Retaining Shelter (STAIRS 2.0) delivers integrated behavioral health, substance use treatment, and supportive services for adults experiencing homelessness in Houston and Harris County. The program addresses substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, and housing instability through coordinated care, permanent housing placement, and ongoing case management. - The Navigator Program assists uninsured and underinsured individuals and families in accessing affordable health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Certified Navigators provide community education, enrollment assistance, eligibility guidance, and post-enrollment support throughout Harris and Fort Bend Counties to improve access to health care coverage. - The Northern Third Ward Neighborhood Implementation Project partners with residents, community stakeholders, and local organizations to identify neighborhood priorities and implement community-driven strategies that strengthen quality of life, promote equitable development, and improve opportunities for residents in Houston's Northern Third Ward. - CDC HIV Prevention Program implements comprehensive HIV prevention strategies that reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes among communities disproportionately impacted by HIV. Using a client-centered approach, Civic Heart Community Services provides HIV and STI testing, prevention education, risk-reduction counseling, linkage to care, PrEP and prevention navigation, and referrals to supportive services. The program focuses on expanding access to care, reducing stigma, and improving health equity among priority populations across the Greater Houston area.Expenses $3,489,338 · grants $886,447
- Youth Programs:- The Rescue Youth Program (Substance Use Prevention Block Grant) provides evidence-based prevention education designed to reduce youth involvement in alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, gang activity, violence, and other high-risk behaviors. Serving youth ages 6 to 18, the program is delivered in schools, community centers, shelters, after-school programs, and summer enrichment sites throughout the Greater Houston area. Through prevention education, youth development activities, and life skills training, participants build resilience, strengthen decision-making skills, and adopt healthy lifestyles. Continued on Schedule O - Helping Youth Prevent Engaging in Risky Behavior (HYPE) empowers youth ages 14 to 19 to make healthy life choices by providing education on healthy relationships, sexual risk avoidance, HIV and STI prevention, goal setting, and positive youth development. Utilizing the evidence-based *Love Notes* curriculum, the program equips young people with the knowledge and skills needed to strengthen healthy relationships, pursue educational and career goals, and reduce behaviors that place them at risk. - My Brother's Keeper (MBK) is a mentoring and youth development initiative that supports boys and young men by promoting academic achievement, leadership development, social and emotional well-being, career exploration, and positive decision-making. Through mentoring relationships, educational enrichment, and workforce readiness activities, participants develop the confidence and skills necessary to succeed in school, careers, and life. - VOICES (Valuing Opportunity, Integrity, Character, Empowerment, and Success) is a comprehensive wraparound intervention program serving girls under the age of 18 who are at risk of juvenile justice involvement. The program provides trauma-informed case management, mentoring, family engagement, life skills development, behavioral health support, and positive youth development activities that promote self-esteem, resilience, healthy relationships, educational success, and long-term personal growth. - Teens Making A Choice (TMAC) is a federally funded adolescent health program serving African American and Hispanic youth ages 15 to 19 in Harris, Angelina, and Nacogdoches Counties. Using the evidence-based *Love Notes* Sexual Risk Avoidance curriculum, TMAC equips participants with the knowledge and decision-making skills needed to build healthy relationships, avoid risky behaviors, delay sexual activity, and achieve their educational and career aspirations. - Youth C.A.N. (Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative) supports justice-involved youth under the age of 18 who are transitioning from juvenile residential facilities back into their communities. Through trauma-informed case management, mentoring, individualized transition planning, family engagement, workforce readiness, educational support, and connections to community resources, the program helps youth successfully reintegrate while reducing recidivism and promoting long-term success. - Connecting Kids to Coverage (CKC) increases access to health care by helping eligible children and pregnant women enroll in and retain Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Through community outreach, education, enrollment assistance, and renewal support, the program connects families to affordable health coverage and promotes improved health outcomes across Harris County.Expenses $3,526,709 · grants $76,293
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 76-0297531
- 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
- 1990
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P43Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $982,057
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,401,184
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $7,024,403 | $7,920,811 | $982,057 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $9,231,027 | $10,307,898 | $5,152,932 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $9,200,052 | $9,482,965 | $6,289,361 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $7,578,919 | $7,482,366 | $3,555,191 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 76-0297531).
Questions about CIVIC HEART COMMUNITY SERVICES
- What is the EIN of CIVIC HEART COMMUNITY SERVICES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CIVIC HEART COMMUNITY SERVICES is 76-0297531.
- Is CIVIC HEART COMMUNITY SERVICES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
- Are donations to CIVIC HEART COMMUNITY SERVICES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CIVIC HEART COMMUNITY SERVICES 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 CIVIC HEART COMMUNITY SERVICES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CIVIC HEART COMMUNITY SERVICES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CIVIC HEART COMMUNITY SERVICES?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Anita Bates.
- Who are the officers and directors of CIVIC HEART COMMUNITY SERVICES?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $169,723 (Kionta Carter, CEO (thru 10/24)).
- How much revenue does CIVIC HEART COMMUNITY SERVICES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,024,403, expenses of $7,920,811 and total assets of $982,057 at year end.
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