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The Family Resource Network Inc

EIN 13-4205042 · East Windsor, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK (FRN), MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A PERSONALIZED, HUMANCENTRIC APPROACH TO HELPING FAMILIES WITH DISABILITIES FIND THE RIGHT RESOURCES AND SUPPORT FOR EVERY STEP OF THEIR JOURNEY.

Income
$7.7 million
Spending
$7.5 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 48%
Employees
201
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$189,286, chief executive officer

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

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 45% 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 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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

    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 December 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 (4)
  1. $1.3 million spent. SELF-HIRED RESPITEFRN'S SELF-HIRED RESPITE OPTION GIVES FAMILIES THE FLEXIBILITY TO SELECT AND HIRE THEIR OWN RESPITE CARE PROVIDER. THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS FAMILIES TO CHOOSE A TRUSTED INDIVIDUALSUCH AS A FRIEND, RELATIVE, OR COMMUNITY MEMBERTO PROVIDE TEMPORARY RELIEF FROM CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES. FRN OFFERS GUIDANCE THROUGHOUT THE HIRING AND APPROVAL PROCESS, ENSURES THAT ALL PROVIDERS MEET SAFETY STANDARDS, AND HANDLES ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, INCLUDING PAY REIMBURSEMENT. BY PUTTING CHOICE IN THE HANDS OF FAMILIES, SELF-HIRED RESPITE DELIVERS PEACE OF MIND AND DEPENDABLE CARE TAILORED TO THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH HOUSEHOLD.
  2. $412,181 spent. INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTSOUR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTS PROGRAM IS DEDICATED TO HELPING ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ACHIEVE GREATER INDEPENDENCE, PRODUCTIVITY, AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION. FRN STAFF PROVIDE DIRECT ONE-ON-ONE ASSISTANCE WITH DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES, SKILL BUILDING, AND PERSONAL GOAL SETTING. WHETHER SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS IN MAINTAINING THEIR OWN HOUSEHOLDS, LEARNING NEW SKILLS, OR ACCESSING COMMUNITY RESOURCES, WE EMPHASIZE DIGNITY, CHOICE, AND EMPOWERMENT AT EVERY STEP. THE PROGRAM'S HOLISTIC APPROACH ENSURES THAT EACH PERSON'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES ARE RESPECTED, FOSTERING A SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT AND BELONGING.
  3. $167,560 spent. COMMUNITY BASED SUPPORTSFRN'S COMMUNITY BASED SUPPORTS ARE DESIGNED TO FOSTER MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION AND INCLUSION WITHIN LOCAL COMMUNITIES. THROUGH PERSONALIZED GUIDANCE AND HANDS-ON ASSISTANCE, INDIVIDUALS ARE EMPOWERED TO ENGAGE IN SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES THAT REFLECT THEIR INTERESTS AND STRENGTHS. OUR TEAM WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES, BUILD CONNECTIONS, AND CULTIVATE LIFE SKILLS, ALL WHILE PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE AND PERSONAL GROWTH. SERVICES ARE FLEXIBLE AND TAILORED TO EACH PERSON'S UNIQUE GOALS, MAKING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACCESSIBLE AND REWARDING FOR THOSE WE SERVE.
  4. $3.7 million spent. ALL OTHER PROGRAMS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 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 December 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 October 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 November 4, 2026.

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