Religious Coalition to Assist the Homeless
Religious Coalition to Assist the Homeless (RCAH) is an Austin, Texas–based public charity that funds local organizations providing shelter, housing, and related services for people experiencing homelessness. The organization says it brings Austin congregations, social service agencies, and individuals together to expand shelter and housing options.
Religious Coalition to Assist the Homeless at a glance
In short: Religious Coalition to Assist the Homeless gave $891K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $45K), mostly in Texas. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $891,475
- -2.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $44,574
- -2.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $45,000
- Total assets
- $72,241
- -24.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Religious Coalition to Assist the Homeless
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 5493, Austin, TX 78763
Phone: (737) 465-3050
Website: https://rcahaustin.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Religious Coalition to Assist the Homeless funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Casa Marianella ($159K). Together the top 10 received $692K.
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 100 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
RCAH’s stated mission is focused on people experiencing homelessness in Austin, Texas. All 2025 grant dollars listed in the filing went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Religious Coalition to Assist the Homeless open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 20 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $825K (2022) to $917K (2024). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $891K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Marianella Austin, TX | Shelter for homeless | $159,475 |
| St Louise House Austin, TX | Shelter for homeless | $83,000 |
| Texas Reach Out Inc Austin, TX | Shelter for homeless | $70,000 |
| Sunrise Homeless Center Austin, TX | Shelter for homeless | $65,500 |
| Lifeworks Austin, TX | Shelter for homeless | $60,000 |
| The Other Ones Foundation Austin, TX | Shelter for homeless | $60,000 |
| Project Transitions Austin, TX | Shelter for homeless | $55,000 |
| Charlie Center Austin, TX | Shelter for homeless | $48,000 |
| Foundation for the Homeless Austin, TX | Shelter for homeless | $46,500 |
| Caritas of Austin Austin, TX | Shelter for homeless | $45,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $72,241 | $1,049,535 | $1,019,740 | $891,475 | 20 | $941 |
| 2024 | $95,709 | $959,070 | $1,038,556 | $917,000 | 20 | $531 |
| 2023 | $58,144 | $930,959 | $944,267 | $830,189 | 21 | $617 |
| 2022 | $70,293 | $948,086 | $910,417 | $825,040 | 19 | $69 |
| 2021 | $60,420 | $933,295 | $919,456 | $826,000 | 20 | $81 |
| 2020 | $75,870 | $938,711 | $950,441 | $832,460 | 19 | $20 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
In its 2024 filing, RCAH states that its mission is to assist people experiencing homelessness in Austin, Texas. It describes its mandate as providing beds and says its funding supports organizations offering emergency beds, transitional housing, and assistance with moving into permanent housing. RCAH’s website also describes grants for case management, hospice care, and other services.
The grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations RCAH supports. Casa Marianella says it welcomes displaced immigrants and promotes self-sufficiency through shelter and support services. Texas Reach Out says it provides housing and spiritual development for Christians reintegrating into society after incarceration. The Other Ones Foundation describes its work as providing shelter, workforce opportunities, and support toward stable housing and independence. Project Transitions says it provides housing, recuperative care, and hospice for people and families with HIV/AIDS. Other 2025 recipients include Caritas of Austin, whose stated mission is to provide a home and tailored services to prevent and end homelessness, and Foundation Communities, which describes its work as creating affordable housing with supportive social services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, RCAH gave $891,475 through 20 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $159,475, with a median grant of $45,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $159,475 to Casa Marianella, $83,000 to Saint Louise House, $70,000 to Texas Reach Out Inc, $65,500 to Sunrise Homeless Center, and $60,000 each to LifeWorks and The Other Ones Foundation. The filing lists the grant purposes as shelter for homeless people.
RCAH’s website says its board meets quarterly to evaluate grant proposals and make funding decisions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ken Craig as Chair, Cathy Stone as Co-Chair, and Angela Oliver as Treasurer. Directors listed are Jenny Monahan, Bert Meisenbach, Jim Garrison, Nancy Williams, and Mary K. Jones. Susan Morris is listed as Executive Director. RCAH’s website says its board meets quarterly.
Religious Coalition to Assist the Homeless is led by Susan Morris, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan Morris
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$76K (2020) → $82K (2025)
Ken Craig
Chair
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bert Meisenbach
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Garrison
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Williams
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary K Jones
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Monahan
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Oliver
Treasurer
Director → Co-Chair, 2022
Co-Chair → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Stone
Co-Chair
Director → Co-Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Kristin Braun (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Selena Steward (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Kay Head (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Paul Mowry (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Emily Seales (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Diana Michael-Sonko (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Andi Brauer (2023) — Director
- Former: Tommy Chiodo (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: James Long (2022) — Director
- Former: Kelly Kamerer (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Laurie McDaniel (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mark Gardner (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Michael Eisenberg (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jim Enelow (2020) — Director
- Former: Wanda Evans (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $82K, to Susan Morris (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Religious Coalition to Assist the Homeless
How much does Religious Coalition to Assist the Homeless give each year?
Religious Coalition to Assist the Homeless gave $891K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $917K across 20 grants.
What is Religious Coalition to Assist the Homeless's typical grant size?
Religious Coalition to Assist the Homeless's median grant in 2025 was $45,000, and its average grant was $44,574, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Religious Coalition to Assist the Homeless give grants?
Religious Coalition to Assist the Homeless gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (20 grants).
Does Religious Coalition to Assist the Homeless give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Religious Coalition to Assist the Homeless's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Shelter for homeless" (20 grants).
Who are Religious Coalition to Assist the Homeless's largest grantees?
Religious Coalition to Assist the Homeless's largest 2025 grantees include Casa Marianella ($159,475), St Louise House ($83,000) and Texas Reach Out Inc ($70,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Religious Coalition to Assist the Homeless?
Religious Coalition to Assist the Homeless reported $72K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What does Religious Coalition to Assist the Homeless fund?
In its 2024 filing, RCAH states that its mission is to assist people experiencing homelessness in Austin, Texas. It describes its mandate as providing beds and says its funding supports organizations offering emergency beds, transitional housing, and assistance with moving into permanent housing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Religious Coalition to Assist the Homeless?
Religious Coalition to Assist the Homeless has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check rcahaustin.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Religious Coalition to Assist the Homeless's EIN?
Religious Coalition to Assist the Homeless's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0470447. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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