Katy, TX

CINCO CHARITIES INC (dba The Ballard House)

EIN 20-4709479

Housing, Food & Basic Needs Shelter & Homelessness Services Patients & families

Mission

The Ballard House (operated by Cinco Charities, Inc.) provides compassionate, no‑cost temporary housing and supportive hospitality to patients and their caregivers who travel to Houston for advanced medical treatment, relying on community donations and volunteers to create a safe, welcoming 'home away from home.'

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About CINCO CHARITIES INC (dba The Ballard House)

Cinco Charities, Inc., founded in 2006 and tax‑exempt under 501(c)(3) status (Tax ID 20‑4709479), operates The Ballard House — a hospitality house in Katy, Texas that offers no‑cost, short‑term lodging and supportive services for patients and caregivers traveling to the Houston medical corridor. The organization is donor‑facing, maintains an active website and volunteer program, and publishes financials and program information publicly.

In recent years Cinco Charities has shown sustained activity and measurable impact: its 2024 Form 990 reports roughly $1.03M in revenue and $922k in expenses, and program reporting indicates the organization provided lodging to thousands of guests (2,437 individuals and accompanying caregivers served in 2024, with cumulative impact figures and nights of lodging tracked on its site). The charity relies on community, foundation, and corporate support and runs ongoing fundraising and volunteer campaigns to sustain operations.

Notable achievements

Opening of The Ballard House

Developed and opened a 20,000 sq. ft. hospitality house in Cinco Ranch that provides multiple suites and communal support spaces for patients and caregivers seeking treatment in the Houston area.

High-volume service delivery (2024)

Provided temporary lodging to 2,437 individuals and accompanying caregivers during calendar year 2024 and continues to track cumulative impact (tens of thousands of families housed and 100,000+ nights of lodging provided since opening).

Sustainable financial support

Maintained diversified funding in recent years — including foundation and corporate grants and individual donations — reporting approximately $1.03M in revenue and net assets consistent with multi-year operations (FY 2024).

At a glance

Total assets: $5.6M
Annual revenue: $1.0M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 20-4709479
Location: Katy, TX
Website: www.theballardhouse.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Operates as a donor‑facing 501(c)(3) with public Form 990 filings and a maintained website presenting mission, impact, and donation options.

Listed as a community lodging resource by regional medical institutions and referenced in local press and community development outlets for its role supporting families seeking medical care in Houston.

Recipient of grant support from private foundations and corporate charitable programs in recent years, demonstrating external philanthropic backing for operations and programs.

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