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Pernet Family Health Service Inc

EIN 04-2453851 · Worcester, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING HOME-BASED HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES THAT LEAD TO LONG-TERM STRENGTHENING AND ENHANCEMENT OF FAMILY AND COMMUNITY LIFE.

Income
$7.3 million
Spending
$7.1 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 80%
Employees
64
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$169,950, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (6)
  1. $347,808 spent. NURSING- PROFESSIONAL NURSING SERVICES PROGRAM INCLUDING HOME HEALTH CARE, MATERNAL CHILD CARE AND SUPPORT, AND PREGNANCY AND PARENTING SUPPORT.
  2. $736,485 spent. EARLY INTERVENTION - THIS PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO THREE YEARS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHEN CHILDREN HAVE BEEN OR ARE AT RISK FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY DUE TO PRE-ESTABLISHED RISK, BIOLOGICAL RISK OR ENVIRONMENTAL RISK.
  3. $831,199 spent. FAMILY AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - PROVIDE SERVICES TO FAMILIES IN NEED INCLUDING EMERGENCY FOOD AND CLOTHING, CHILD CARE, SUPPORT GROUPS, FAMILY ACTIVITIES AND OTHER FUNCTIONS WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO REINFORCE THE FAMILY UNIT AND HELP FOSTER A SENSE OF DIGNITY AND SELF-ESTEEM.
  4. $550,973 spent. FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICE- A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES PARENT AIDE, HOMEMAKER SERVICES AND PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES IN NEED.
  5. $996,418 spent. GROUP DAY CARE - EDUCATIONAL DAY CARE SERVICES PROVIDED TO PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN A CENTER BASED SETTING
  6. $2.7 million spent. FAMILY DAY CARE - EDUCATIONAL DAYCARE SERVICES TO CHILDREN FROM INFANCY THROUGH PRESCHOOL AGE IN A FAMILY HOME SETTING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1970.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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