Compassion United

“The corporation shall have such committees as may from time to time be designated by resolution of the Board of Directors. These committees may consist of person who are not also members of the Board and shall act in an advisory capacity to the Board.”

“Roger Luke Redus is the President and Chief Operating Officer of the Organization and a voting member of the Board of Directors. He is not an independent board member. Karla Redus, wife of Roger Luke Redus, is a full-time employee serving as the Director of Empowerment Services at Compassion United managing and overseeing programs and services designed to empower and support individuals experiencing or transitioning from homelessness or poverty. This role involves coordinating services to enhance the physical and mental well-being, dignity, and self-sufficiency of individuals in need. Mr. and Mrs. Redus Co-Founded Compassion United in 2008. Her compensation is reported on Schedule L, Part IV.”

“A copy of the draft 990 was provided to the president and treasurer for detail review. Once all questions had been resolved, a complete copy of the Form 990 was provided to all Board Members. The 990 was then signed by the president and filed.”

“The policy covers all members of the Board of Directors and Employees and Leaders of the various recovery programs. The President determines if a conflict exists, and conflicts are reviewed by the Board of Directors.”

“Governing documents are available upon request.”

“On July 15, 2019, the City of Conroe, Texas contributed 5 acres of undeveloped land to CU. Located at 350 Foster Drive, the site is approximately two miles south of Downtown Conroe. The Organization agreed to utilize the property to provide low-income housing, housing for the homeless, and provide related services no later than July 15, 2024. The site is called Miracle City. The City of Conroe has the right to regain the title to the property if CU does not meet these time limits or does not continue to operate as a non-profit serving the homeless. This reversionary interest expires on December 31, 2039. In the event the City believes the Organization is not in compliance with the requirements of the conveyance, there are notice and right to cure provisions in the deed. CU estimated that the value of the land donation was $217,800. Due to conditions on this land, it is not recognized in the financial statements. CU plans for the site to include an innovative, transformational community consisting of transitional housing, support services and empowerment opportunities. The first building in Miracle City, the Empowerment Building, was completed in April 2022. It is a steel frame, 5,500 square foot building that houses the CHOP and Fresh Start Empowerment Center as well as administrative offices. Its total cost of approximately $1,130,000 includes construction costs plus permits, utility connections, architectural fees, engineering, liability insurance, bank fees and site work. On June 10, 2024, the City of Conroe contributed an additional .092 acres of land contiguous to the 5 acre parcel. The City has the same rights to regain title to the .092 acre parcel as the larger parcel. Due to the conditions of this parcel of land, the value of the land is not recognized in the financial statements. The value of the .092 acres has not been estimated.”