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Huntington Family Centers Inc

EIN 15-0532198 · Syracuse, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HUNTINGTON FAMILY CENTERS, INC., DEEPLY ROOTED IN THE "SETTLEMENT HOUSE" TRADITION IS DEDICATED TO THE DIGNITY AND SELF-WORTH OF ALL INDIVIDUALS AND COMMITTED TO ENHANCING THE LIVES OF FAMILIES AND CHILDREN FOR THE FUTURE OF OUR COMMUNITY. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH DIVERSE, YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN A SAFE, CARING ENVIRONMENT.

Income
$3.9 million
Spending
$3.3 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
5.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 66%
Employees
60
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$142,038, executive director

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

    13 of 13 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 (5)
  1. $1.6 million spent. PREVENTATIVE COUNSELING SERVICES INCLUDE: HUNTINGTON ADOLESCENT SAFE OPTIONS TREATMENT PROGRAM, HUNTINGTON OBSERVATION AND PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM, FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK, PARENT ADVISORY BOARD, FOCUS ON FAMILY AND OSWEGO FAMILY TIME. PROGRAM GOALS ARE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY FUNCTIONING THROUGH ENHANCING SKILLS, ABILITIES AND INSIGHTS AS WELL AS SUPPORT TO ADDRESS BOUNDARIES TO SUCCESS. THE CENTER PROVIDES THESE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES WHO ARE AT RISK OF CHILD ABUSE AND/OR NEGLECT. THE CENTER PROVIDED SERVICES FOR APPROXIMATELY 776 PEOPLE FROM FAMILIES WHO ARE AT RISK OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT.
  2. $541,927 spent. SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INCLUDE: YOUTH AND TEEN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AND SUMMER CAMP. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE A SAFE AND STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT THAT FOCUSES ON ASSET DEVELOPMENT, PEER SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP WHILE HELPING YOUTH AND TEEN ACCOMPLISH THEIR FUTURE GOALS. THE CENTER PROVIDES YOUNG PEOPLE OPPORTUNITIES TO COMMUNICATE, LEARN AND HAVE POSITIVE INTERACTIONS AND EXPERIENCES. THE CENTER PROVIDED SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 49 YOUTH AND TEENS.
  3. $236,825 spent. PRESCHOOL SERVICES PROMOTES SCHOOL SUCCESS BY PROVIDING POSITIVE ROLE MODELS AND SOCIAL EXPERIENCES GEARED TOWARD THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHARACTER, STRONG POSITIVE VALUES AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ACCESS TO QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD OPPORTUNITIES AT FREE OR SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED COST TO FAMILIES. THE CENTER PROVIDES SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 42 CHILDREN 3-5 YEARS OF AGE.
  4. $203,960 spent. GENERAL SUPPORT FOR SENIOR SERVICE PROGRAM - GOAL IS TO REDUCE ISOLATION AND LONELINESS THROUGH OUTREACH, LINKAGES AND SUPPORT SERVICES SO THAT EACH INDIVIDUAL IS ABLE TO EXPERIENCE THEIR HIGHEST DEGREE OF INDEPENDENCE. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORS, CLOVER CORNER AND BRIGHTON TOWERS. APPROXIMATELY 177 SENIORS WERE PROVIDED SERVICES.
  5. $149,059 spent. EMERGENCY SERVICES, WHICH OFFERS EMERGENCY FOOD AND DIAPERS TO NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS. THIS PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY MORNINGS. THE CENTER PROVIDED EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR APPROXIMATELY 8,694 PEOPLE.

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 November 1949.

    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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