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Rating Information
Not currently rated
Ratings are calculated from one or more beacon scores. Currently, we require either an Accountability & Finance beacon or an Impact assessment to be eligible for a Charity Navigator rating. Note: The absence of a rating does not indicate a positive or negative assessment; it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated this organization.
See rating report below to learn why this organization is not currently eligible.
Historical Ratings
Charity Navigator's ratings previously did not consider Leadership & Adaptability, Culture & Community, or Impact & Measurement. The historic rating mainly reflects a version of today’s Accountability and Finance score. More information on our previous rating methodologies can be found on our rating methodology page.
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Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center cannot currently be evaluated by our Accountability & Finance methodology due to only having 2 years of electronically-filed IRS Form 990 data (990EZ, 990N, 990PF does not qualify).
To ensure year-to-year consistency the Encompass Rating System's Accountability & Finance beacon analyzes the three-year average of some data provided through the IRS form 990.
Charity Navigator currently only has 2 years of consecutive e-filed Forms 990 from the IRS for Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center under the EIN: 86-1742216.
Before Charity Navigator can evaluate Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center, Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center will need to e-file for additional fiscal years.
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
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Salary of Key Persons - Data Available
The compensation data below shows the five highest paid individuals at this charity. The amount includes salary, cash bonuses, and compensation from related organizations. The amounts do not include nontaxable benefits, deferred compensation, or other amounts not reported on Form W-2.
William Holston, Ceo (started 8/1/2023)
$41,250
Mark Melton, Chair
$0
Lauren Melton, Director
$0
Cora Black, Director
$0
Ross Williams, Director
$0
Additionally, we highlight the ratio between the highest-paid employee and the average compensation across the nonprofit to determine whether compensation practices reflect industry standards while supporting the nonprofit's mission.
The compensation ratio for this nonprofit is 0.8 which indicates the highest paid employee earns 0.8 times more than the average staff member. Our data show the high-average compensation ratio for medium to super-sized charities is expected to fall between 1 and 24.
Source: IRS Form 990 (page 7), filing year 2023
IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage accountability and finance data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center) or EIN (861742216) in the 'Search Term' field.
Impact & Measurement
Score
99
This beacon estimates the actual impact a charity has on the lives of those it serves, and determines whether it is making good use of donor resources to achieve that impact.
The Measuring Outcomes assessment evaluates how well a charity tracks progress towards its mission's outcomes.
Displayed below are the responses provided by the charity for the Measuring Outcomes assessment. Each question is designed to address specific criteria, with responses eligible for full, partial, or no credit. Please refer to the scoring rubric for details on how responses are scored.
Selected program: Pro Bono Legal Defense for Tenants Facing Eviction, Submitted July 2024
Program Planning and Design
29 out of 29 points
This section assesses the use of crucial evaluation tools in program objective-setting and activities.
Charity leadership uses information collected to make decisions regarding programs
Agree, uses information collected to improve programs
Charity staff have training or experience in monitoring and evaluation
Agree, staff have experience working with monitoring and evaluation practices
Charity has documents and reviews how program activities lead to change
Agree, documents and reviews
Charity has researched program model before implementation in the following ways
Review of academic research
Consulted other nonprofits
Referred to the practices of similar nonprofits
Surveyed target population
Assessed ethical and legal compliance
Charity revisits how program activities lead to change
Agree, does revisit how program activities lead to change
Charity tracks program progress in the following ways
Tracks activities
Tracks outcomes and impacts
Tracks using timelines and milestones
Aligns plan with mission
Program Development
26 out of 26 points
This section assesses the consideration of stakeholders in program objectives and activities.
Charity identifies program target population needs in the following ways
Consulted other nonprofits
Reviewed data from prior monitoring and/or evaluation
Conducted a needs assessment
Charity considers practical, cultural, and political needs and interests of those served by program
Agree, charity is responsive to practical, cultural, and political needs
Charity reviews the work whether similar organizations work on the same problem
Agree, reviews the work of similar organizations
Charity uses SMART Goals
Agree, identified Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound (SMART) goals
Data Collection and Analysis
18 out of 18 points
This section assesses the best practices used in collecting and analyzing program data.
Charity tracks program information in the following ways
Collects data before a program is initiated
Collects data during program implementation
Collects data when a program is complete
Charity collects programmatic information on those served by the program in the following ways
Identifies the number of those served by program
Collects demographic data of those served by program
Identifies the number of those successfully served by the program
Collects information about the quality of service from the target population
Charity collects and analyzes program information to determine results in the following ways
Generates summary statistics of key metrics
Compares results to data from major institutions
Compares effect of program on target population and those not served by program
Conducts data analysis over multiple points in time to measure change over time
Compares programs results to programs that work on the same issues
Compares program results to different types of programs in the geographic area
Reporting and Distribution of Results
18 out of 18 points
This section assesses reporting and disseminating program results.
Charity reports program results to key stakeholders
Funders
Staff and volunteers
Board members
Participants/beneficiaries of our work
Other organizations engaged in similar work
Findings are publicly available
Charity reports both favorable and unfavorable results
Yes, charity reports both favorable of unfavorable results
Use of Results
9 out of 9 points
This section assesses the use of results to guide learning.
Charity uses program results to inform future work for the following reasons
Sustain and secure funding
Inform strategic planning
Improve program operations
Understand the impact of their work
Inform how we create future programs
Culture & Community
Not Currently Scored
Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center cannot currently be evaluated by our Culture & Community methodology because we have not received data from the charity regarding its Constituent Feedback.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission.
We empower Dallas County tenants to maintain housing security by providing pro bono legal assistance.
The Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center serves tenants facing housing insecurity. Our services include providing pro bono legal advice and representation, housing assistance, rent relief and a clearinghouse of tenant and eviction information. DEAC assists all Dallas County tenants regardless of income, race, immigration status, or native language.
Vision Statement
10 out of 10 points
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's vision.
We aspire to be nimble and efficient in our approach, and will strive to avoid any form of unnecessary administrative process that burdens our singular, primary objective. Our approach is to use the power we possess for the benefit of those who have none, and we will do so with a fervor bordering on the fanatical.
Justice is not the default position of our society. Its existence is dependent on enduring and extraordinary efforts from lawyers, who are entrusted with a duty to preserve and uphold the law. We are committed, as lawyers, to this first principle of ensuring justice under the law for our neighbors.
Strategic Goals
20 out of 20 points
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: Our Goal is to saturate all Dallas Eviction Courts this year, meaning a lawyer in every court.
Leadership
30 out of 30 points
Full Credit
Partial Credit
No Credit
Investment in Leadership Development
15 out of 15 points
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development.
Leadership Conferences and Networking Events
Formal Education and Certifications/Training Programs
Cultural and Diversity Training
External Focus on Mobilizing Mission
15 out of 15 points
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
Strategic Partnerships
Collaborative Engagement
Thought Leadership
Social Promotion
Civic Engagement
Public Policy Advocacy
Adaptability
30 out of 30 points
Full Credit
Partial Credit
No Credit
Adaptability Practices
30 out of 30 points
This charity implements the following practices:
Risk Management and Planning
Technology and Digital Integration
Organizational Culture Adaptations
Partnerships & Collaborations
Diversifying Funding Sources
Community Engagement, Advocacy, and Policy Engagement