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Fathers Day Mothers Day Council Inc

EIN 13-1601569 · Long Is City, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FATHER'S DAY/MOTHER'S DAY COUNCIL, INC. (THE "COUNCIL") IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT RAISES FUNDS FROM OUR ANNUAL EVENTS TO HELP MEANINGFUL PHILANTHROPIES DEALING WITH ISSUES AFFECTING MOTHERS, FATHERS, AND CHILDREN.THE COUNCIL RECOGNIZES AND CELEBRATES OUTSTANDING FATHERS AND MOTHERS WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED EXEMPLARY COMMITMENT TO THEIR FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES, AND CAREERS.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
7.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
2
Volunteers
54
Highest pay
$166,904, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 56% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 23 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 July 31, 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 (1)
  1. $1.5 million spent. WE CONTRIBUTED $750,000 TO NO KID HUNGRY, A NATIONAL CAMPAIGN DEDICATED TO ENDING CHILDHOOD HUNGER IN AMERICA.NO KID HUNGRY WORKS TO ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD HAS ACCESS TO THE NUTRITIOUS FOOD THEY NEED TO GROW, LEARN, AND THRIVE.MILLIONS OF CHILDREN ACROSS THE UNITED STATES FACE FOOD INSECURITY, OFTEN DEPENDING ON SCHOOL MEALS AS THEIR PRIMARY SOURCE OF NUTRITION. WHEN SCHOOL IS OUT, WEEKENDS, EVENINGS, AND SUMMERS CAN BECOME PERIODS OF HUNGER, AFFECTING CHILDREN'S HEALTH, ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, AND LONG-TERM WELL-BEING.NO KID HUNGRY MISSIONTO END CHILDHOOD HUNGER IN AMERICA BY ENSURING ALL CHILDREN GET THE HEALTHY FOOD THEY NEED, EVERY DAY. NO KID HUNGRY ADDRESSES THE ROOT CAUSES OF HUNGER BY EXPANDING ACCESS TO EFFECTIVE NUTRITION PROGRAMS, SUPPORTING SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND ADVOCATING FOR POLICIES THAT STRENGTHEN THE FOOD SAFETY NET. THEIR WORK FOCUSES ON INCREASING PARTICIPATION IN SCHOOL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAMS, SUMMER MEALS, AFTERSCHOOL NUTRITION, AND EMERGENCY FOOD ACCESS.ACCOMPLISHMENTS-HELPED CONNECT MILLIONS OF CHILDREN TO FREE AND HEALTHY MEALS EACH YEAR -PLAYED A KEY ROLE IN INCREASING SCHOOL BREAKFAST PARTICIPATION NATIONWIDE -SUPPORTED COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, FOOD BANKS, AND SCHOOLS WITH FUNDING, TRAINING, AND RESOURCES -ADVOCATED FOR BIPARTISAN POLICY SOLUTIONS THAT HAVE MEASURABLY REDUCED CHILDHOOD HUNGER RATES OVER THE PAST DECADE THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AND PROVEN, SCALABLE SOLUTIONS, NO KID HUNGRY HAS HELPED SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE CHILDHOOD HUNGER IN THE U.S., ENSURING CHILDREN ARE BETTER PREPARED TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND BEYOND.OUR PROGRAM SERVED OUR CHARITABLE PARTNER BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA. IN 2025, WE CONTRIBUTED $525K TO BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA.SINCE 1904, BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS HAS OPERATED UNDER THE BELIEF THAT INHERENT IN EVERY CHILD IS INCREDIBLE POTENTIAL. AS THE NATION'S LARGEST DONOR- AND VOLUNTEER-SUPPORTED MENTORING NETWORK, BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS MAKES MEANINGFUL, MONITORED MATCHES BETWEEN ADULT VOLUNTEERS ("BIGS") AND CHILDREN ("LITTLES"), AGES 5 THROUGH YOUNG ADULTHOOD IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. WE DEVELOP POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS THAT HAVE A DIRECT AND LASTING EFFECT ON THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE.WE GAVE $150K TO BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE OF NEW YORK.BHGHNY GIVES ADOLESCENT CHILDREN AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EDUCATION AND CAREER READINESS.BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE MISSIONTO NURTURE AND GUIDE MOTIVATED YOUNG PEOPLE IN NEED TO BECOME WELL-EDUCATED, CAREER-READY MEN AND WOMEN FOR OTHERS. SOME CHILDREN JUST DON'T HAVE THE SAME OPPORTUNITIES AS OTHERS. THEY FACE ALL KINDS OF BARRIERS THAT LIMIT THEIR POTENTIAL. AT THE SAME TIME, THEY HAVE INSPIRING GRIT, MOTIVATION, CAPACITY, AND PROMISE; NEEDING ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND SKILLS THAT WILL GIVE THEM A CHANCE TO THRIVE IN LIFE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.THAT'S WHERE WE COME IN. BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE CLOSES THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DIVIDE BY ACTING AS A BRIDGE TO OPPORTUNITY WHICH SPANS MIDDLE SCHOOL THROUGH COLLEGE GRADUATION AND INTO CAREER LAUNCH.WE CONTRIBUTED $25,000 TO SNACK (SPECIAL NEEDS ACTIVITY CENTER FOR KIDS), A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ENRICHING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS THROUGH INCLUSIVE, ENGAGING, AND SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMMING.SNACK PROVIDES A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN OF ALL ABILITIES CAN LEARN, GROW, AND BUILD MEANINGFUL SOCIAL CONNECTIONS.CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS OFTEN FACE BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION IN TRADITIONAL RECREATIONAL AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES. THESE CHALLENGES CAN LIMIT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL INTERACTION, SKILL DEVELOPMENT, AND CONFIDENCE-BUILDING - WHILE FAMILIES FREQUENTLY STRUGGLE TO FIND PROGRAMS THAT TRULY UNDERSTAND AND SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN.SNACK MISSIONTO CREATE A WELCOMING COMMUNITY THAT EMPOWERS CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS BY PROVIDING INCLUSIVE ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE SOCIALIZATION, INDEPENDENCE, AND JOY.SNACK OFFERS STRUCTURED RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO MEET EACH CHILD WHERE THEY ARE. THROUGH HANDS-ON PROGRAMMING, EXPERIENCED STAFF, AND COMPASSIONATE SUPPORT, SNACK HELPS CHILDREN DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS, FRIENDSHIPS, AND A SENSE OF BELONGING IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY ARE CELEBRATED FOR WHO THEY ARE.ACCOMPLISHMENTS-PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS TAILORED TO CHILDREN WITH A WIDE RANGE OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND PHYSICAL NEEDS-CREATES MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT AND PEER CONNECTION-SUPPORTS FAMILIES BY OFFERING TRUSTED, HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAMMING IN A SAFE SETTING-BUILDS INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY SPACES WHERE CHILDREN CAN THRIVE EMOTIONALLY, SOCIALLY, AND DEVELOPMENTALLYTHROUGH ITS IMPACTFUL PROGRAMS AND FAMILY-CENTERED APPROACH, SNACK CONTINUES TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THOSE WHO LOVE THEM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 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 July 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 September 2023.

    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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