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Northeast Center for Youth and Families Inc

EIN 04-2680339 · Easthampton, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE A RANGE OF HIGH-QUALITY, COMMUNITY-BASED, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO LIVE HEALTHY AND SUCCESSFUL LIVES.

Income
$9.9 million
Spending
$9.5 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
6.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
239
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$208,066, psychiatrist

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: 79 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.4 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 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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 (4)
  1. $3.0 million spent. FOSTER CARE PROGRAMS - FOSTER CARE SERVES CHILDREN VIA FIVE DIFFERENT PROGRAMS EACH DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE INTENSITY OF SERVICE REQUIRED FOR THE INDIVIDUAL CHILD. THESE SERVICES RANGE FROM BASIC CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT TO SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE COMMITTED SEXUAL OFFENSES IN A PROGRAM THAT STRESSES PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY. FOSTER PARENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH THE NECESSARY TRAINING TO DEAL WITH A CHILD ACCORDING TO THE LEVEL OF HIS/HER INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED: 139
  2. $2.6 million spent. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS - RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAMS PROVIDE 24-HOUR INDIVIDUALIZED CARE TO EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED ADOLESCENTS, CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN COMMUNITY HOMES IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS. TREATMENT IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF EACH RESIDENT. CLIENTS ARE TREATED IN A MILIEU SETTING BY A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM. NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED: 28
  3. $1.2 million spent. FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES/OUTPATIENT CLIENT SERVICES - THE NCYF TEAM SERVES CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND ADULTS IN THE COMMUNITY WHO ARE EXPERIENCING EMOTIONAL DISTRESS BY PROVIDING CASE MANAGEMENT AND CLINICAL SUPPORT. NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED: 672
  4. $532,219 spent. THE AGENCY ALSO OPERATES THREE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS THAT ARE ACTIVITY BASED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

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 November 1979.

    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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