Better Business Bureau Report for
Julia C. Hester House, Inc.

Better Business Bureau Report issued October 2011
Better Business Bureau Report expires October 2012


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Julia C. Hester House, Inc.
Address: 2020 Solo St.
  Houston, TX 77020
Phone: 713-672-2573
Web Address: www.jchesterhouse.org
Also known as:Hester House
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1966, Texas
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: To enhance the quality of lives in Fifth Ward and the surrounding communities through programs and services promoting self-empowerment.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Julia C. Hester House, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

The overall goal of the Hester House Early Childhood Services program is to foster a positive, healthy learning environment for our children and to empower our individual families. 334 children were served during 2008. The Youth Empowerment Program mentors teens 13 to 17 years old encouraging self-sufficiency through academic, career and character development activities. 390 youths were provided after-school activities and workshops in 2008. Through supportive and case management services, the Hester House Family & Social Services program addresses immediate client needs while assessing root causes impacting the client’s ability to maintain and/or achieve self-sufficiency. During 2008, 5,908 clients received educational and supportive services through this program. Hester House’s Senior Services program empowers seniors to live independently and with dignity. Critical services for the elderly are provided in a community-based environment promoting health and nutrition, social activities, recreation and supportive services. In 2008, 100 seniors received services.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, Julia C. Hester House, Inc.'s program expenses were:

  
Early childhood services 416,054
Family and social services 171,454
Youth services 138,226
Senior services 66,565
Total Program Expenses: $792,299
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Jennifer K. Holmes, Executive Director
Compensation*:
 $70,628

Chair of the Board: Patricia Roberts
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Accountant/Financial Analyst, retired

Board Size: 13

Paid Staff Size: 18

*Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
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Fund Raising

               

Method(s) Used:

invitations to fund raising events
Fund raising costs were 2% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $747,604, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)
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Tax Status

               

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
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Financial

               

The following information is based on Julia C. Hester House, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.

Source of Funds  
United Way allocations 498,100
Program income 173,914
In-kind contributions 109,834
Special event 76,590
Contributions and foundation grants 63,080
Interest and dividend income 40,445
Other income 28,583
Rental income 27,715
Unrealized loss on investments -4,879
Loss on equipment stolen -17,230
Total Income $996,152


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 89%  Fund Raising: 2%  Administrative: 9% 

Total income   $996,152
  Program expenses $792,299
  Fund raising expenses 13,357
  Administrative expenses 75,072
 
Total expenses   $880,728
Income in Excess of Expenses   115,424
Beginning net assets   2,449,334
Ending net assets   2,564,758
Total liabilities   118,430
Total assets   $2,683,188


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Complaints

               

The BBB processed no complaints about this business in the last 36 months, our standard reporting period.

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Other Comments

               

This charity is an affiliate agency of United Way of Greater Houston.  The United Way of Greater Houston is a Community Member of the Better Business Bureau of Houston and South Texas and meets the Better Business Bureau’s Standards for Charity Accountability.  However, please note that this does not imply that all of United Way of Greater Houston’s affiliate agencies are accredited by the Better Business Bureau.  The United Way encourages affiliate agencies to pursue Better Business Bureau accreditation.

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