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Cutchins Programs for Children and Families Inc

EIN 04-2604427 · Northampton, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO HELP CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TRANSFORM SIGNIFICANT EMOTIONAL DISTRESS INTO INCREASED RESILIENCE, HOPE AND QUALITY OF LIFE. TO SUPPORT THE HEALING AND LEARNING PROCESS WITH INNOVATION AND INTEGRITY, AND TO SERVE AS A MODEL FOR BEST AND PROMISING PRACTICES.

Income
$13.0 million
Spending
$12.1 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
209
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$194,025, chief executive officer

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: 70 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 35% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 35 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (3)
  1. $2.7 million spent. RESIDENTIAL GROUP HOME PROGRAM - NORTHAMPTON CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (NCCF) IS AN INNOVATIVE, RESIDENTIAL GROUP HOME (1:3), INCORPORATING DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY (DBT), TRAUMA INFORMED CARE, AND SENSORY-BASED APPROACHES INTO RESIDENTIAL AND CLINICAL SERVICES. THE PROGRAMPROVIDES CARE FOR YOUTH AGES 6-18, IN SMALL GROUP LIVING ENVIROMENTS LOCATED ON A CAMPUS BASED SETTING. NCCF COLLABORATES WITH YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND CAEGIVERS TO CREATE INDIVIDUAL THERAPEUTIC PLANS INCLUDING: INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND GROUP THERAPIES. PSYCHIATRY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, BEHAVIORAL AND COMMUNITY BASED SUPPORTS. FAMILY AND CAREGIVER INVOLVEMENT IS CONSIDERED ESSENTIAL TO THE PROGRAM'S SUCCESS, AS IT IS ALSO A BUILDING BRIDGES PARTNER PROGRAM.
  2. $4.3 million spent. INTENSIVE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM - THE THREE RIVERS PROGRAM IS A CLINICALLY INTENSIVE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT (CIRT) PROGRAM, THE MOST INTENSIVE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM IN THE STATE, FOR CHILDREN AGES 6-12. THREE RIVERS IS THE ONLY CIRT PROGRAM IN MASSACHUSETTS AND IS ACCREDITED BY THE JOINT COMMISSION. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES CARE THAT COORDINATES THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS: RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENT, INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND GROUP THERAPIES, EDUCATIONAL, PSYCHIATRIC, MEDICAL, AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES. THE THREE RIVERS PROGRAM IS FURTHER DISTINGUISHED BY ITS EXEMPLARY COMMITMENT TO THE NATIONAL TRAUMA INFORMED CARE INITIATIVE, IS A BUILDING BRIDGES PARTNER PROGRAM, IS HIGHLY SKILLED IN THE USE OF SENSORY-BASED APPROACHES, AND IS RECOGNIZED FOR ITS PERFORMANCE IN RESTRAINT REDUCTION.
  3. $2.3 million spent. SEE SCHEDULE OEDUCATIONAL PROGRAM - THE NEW DIRECTIONS SCHOOL (NDS) IS A CHAPTER 766 PRIVATE SCHOOL LICENSED BY THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (DESE). THE NDS PROVIDES SPECIAL EDUCATION TO UP TO 30 STUDENTS, SOME OF WHOM ARE IN THE NCCF RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM, WHILE OTHERS ATTEND AS DAY STUDENTS. USING AN ALTERNATIVE APPROACH TO GENERAL EDUCATION, NDS PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH INTEGRATED RESOURCES AND SUPPORTS WITHIN THE BROADER EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY, AND FOSTERS STUDENT CREATIVITY, MOTIVATION, A FOCUS ON STRENGTHS AND PRIDE IN ONE'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS. WHILE WORKING WITHIN THE STATE'S MANDATED FRAMEWORKS, NDS OFFERS INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION THAT INTEGRATES THE THERAPEUTIC MODELS OF TRAUMA INFORMED CARE,DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY, SENSORY INTEGRATION, AND SOCIAL LEARNING TO PROMOTE EACH STUDENT'S SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILL BUILDING, EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCE AND PARTICIPATION. THE NDS OPERATES YEAR ROUND OFFERING INTERACTIVE ACADEMIC AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES.

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 October 13, 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 1977.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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