Transparent with every gift
Generosity deserves transparency. When you give to FAITH Foundation, you are entrusting us with resources meant to keep families housed and equipped — and we take that trust seriously. This page lays out the commitments and standards that govern how we raise, steward, and report on every dollar.
Of every designated housing gift directly supports the program you choose
IRS-recognized tax-exempt charitable status
Tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law
Donor records sold, rented, or traded — ever
Our Promise
Why transparency is non-negotiable for us
The second letter in our name stands for Affordable — the promise that owning a home should be within reach — and keeping that promise requires transparent stewardship. We believe that the resources entrusted to a nonprofit are a sacred trust, and that the people we serve and the donors who fund our work both deserve to see, in plain terms, how their generosity is used. Transparency is how we earn and keep that trust over the long haul.
Too often, families in crisis are wary of asking for help because they have been let down before, and donors hesitate to give because they cannot see where their money goes. We refuse to add to that skepticism. Instead, we hold ourselves to clear standards: direct gifts toward measurable, local impact; keep administrative costs lean; and report our outcomes honestly, including the hard parts.
As a young and growing organization, we know our credibility is built one transparent decision at a time. That is why we publish our commitments here, make our governing documents available on request, and welcome any donor to ask exactly how their gift was used. If you ever have a question about our finances, we want you to ask — and we promise a straight answer.
Where Your Gift Goes
Directed toward measurable, local impact
Donations are directed toward the work that keeps families housed and equipped. Every gift moves through these three program areas.
Our Stewardship Commitments
The standards we hold ourselves to
These commitments guide every financial decision we make, from how we accept a gift to how we put it to work for families in need.
Every dollar is stewarded with care
We treat each gift as a sacred trust. Donations are directed toward measurable impact — down payment assistance vouchers, emergency rental and deposit assistance, and supporting instruction programs — never toward waste or excess. Stewardship is not a slogan for us; it is a commitment that shapes every financial decision we make.
We report our outcomes openly
Transparency means showing our work. We measure our impact honestly and communicate it plainly to the families and donors who make our mission possible — including how many neighbors we serve and where assistance is directed. When we fall short, we say so.
Donations are tax-deductible
FAITH Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law, and we provide receipts for your records so you can give with confidence.
Our funding sources are disclosed
Our housing programs are funded by individual and corporate donors, grants, and community fundraising. Among our corporate donors is Bright Box Homes, a separate, independently operated company. Bright Box Homes honors FAITH Foundation down payment assistance vouchers — applying a $2,500 voucher as a direct discount to qualifying buyers — and contributes an additional $2,500 charitable donation to FAITH Foundation for every home sold, creating a combined $5,000 benefit for families we serve. Because our funding sources are disclosed, donors can trace how gifts sustain our work over time.
Donor privacy is protected
We never sell, rent, or trade donor information. The details you share with us are used only to process your gift, send receipts, and keep you informed about the impact you helped create — and only as you have permitted.
Funds follow our charitable mission
Gifts are used to advance our charitable purpose: helping families reach homeownership through down payment assistance across Texas. We maintain appropriate separation of duties and oversight so that spending decisions align with our mission and our governing board's direction.
Records & Reporting
Available for your review
We believe documentation should be available, not hidden behind a wall. The following records are available on request — just contact our office at 209 Surecast Drive, Suite 105, Burnet, TX 78611, or call 888-497-6620.
IRS determination letter
Our IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter is available below, confirming FAITH Foundation's tax-exempt status.
View IRS Determination Letter (PDF)Annual reporting
As a tax-exempt organization, we file the required annual returns and make our reporting available to donors and the public consistent with applicable law.
Financial statements
Summaries of how funds are raised and used are available on request. Contact our office and we will gladly walk you through where your support goes.
Give with confidence
Your gift is stewarded with care and directed toward measurable, local impact. See the difference it makes, or give today.
Donations designated for our Housing Mission are used exclusively to advance that mission. Executive leadership and administrative operations are funded through separately designated operational support.