Family Survival of Columbia County
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our mission is to empower and support families raising young children in Columbia County fostering resilience connection and a strong foundation for lifelong success.
- Income
- $170,302
- Spending
- $127,360
- Reserves
- 32 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 63%
- Highest pay
- $81,018, executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (3)
- $75,000 spent. FRCs Literacy Voyage Program delivers structured early literacy and STEAM-based sessions in partnership with libraries schools and community organizations across Columbia County. Each session includes an interactive read-aloud literacy skill development and a hands-on activity designed to reinforce learning. In 2025 the program expanded to multiple community sites increasing access to high-quality literacy experiences for young children.
- $35,000 spent. FRC provides free early childhood Circle Time playgroups for children ages 05 and their caregivers in Hudson and Valatie NY. Sessions are held multiple days per week and include songs movement read-alouds and hands-on activities that promote early literacy social-emotional development and caregiver engagement. In 2025 playgroups served over 226 children and 224 caregivers providing a consistent welcoming space for families to connect and learn.Grants:
- $17,360 spent. FRC provides caregiver support through resource distribution and peer engagement opportunities. This includes the distribution of caregiver resource bags with books and developmental materials as well as informal peer-to-peer support during playgroups. These efforts help reduce isolation increase caregiver confidence and support positive early childhood development in families across Columbia County.Grants:
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1982.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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