Attack Poverty

What it reported doing in 2024

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.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: Limited
• Program expense ratio: 63%; rating input score 63
• Fundraising efficiency: $4.96 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 39; 39th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: 1 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 12
  • Claims monitoring procedures: Pass
  • Requires narrative reports: Fail
  • Conducts field audits: Fail
  • May suspend future funding: Fail
  • Requires financial reports: Fail
  • Conducts site visits: Fail
  • Requires grant agreements: Fail
  • May require repayment: Fail
• Grant itemization coverage: 100%; rating input score 100; 80th percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 90%; rating input score 90; 27th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 8 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: -393.8%; rating input score 9; 9th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.6; rating input score 18; 18th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.13; rating input score 17; 17th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 1.1%; rating input score 20; 20th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 9.7% per year; rating input score 100; 75th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 6% per year; rating input score 100; 80th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 12.5% per year; rating input score 100; 84th percentile among comparable filings