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Child and Family Resources Inc

EIN 16-1041121 · Penn Yan, NY

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

DEDICATED TO PROVIDING AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE AND SUPPORT THE EDUCATION OF PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, AND CHILDCARE PROVIDERS, AS WELL AS TO ENCOURAGE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF CARE AND POSITIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN. WE PROVIDE A BROAD RANGE OF SERVICES AND PROGRAMS WHICH OFFER PARENTS AND CHILDCARE PROVIDERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERSTANDING THE ROLES OF PARENT/PROVIDERS AND THE NEEDS OF INFANTS AND CHILDREN.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$2.4 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 88%
Employees
45
Volunteers
37
Highest pay
$79,063, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 3.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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

    9 of 9 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 August 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 (2)
  1. $1.0 million spent. CHILD CARE SUPPORT SERVICES (SEE SCHEDULE O):WHILE SERVING AS THE CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL AGENCY IN ONTARIO, SENECA AND YATES COUNTIES, CHILD & FAMILY RESOURCES CHILD CARE SUPPORT SERVICES PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT AND ACCESSIBILITY OF CHILD CARE. WE PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE LATEST INFORMATION REGARDING CHILD CARE ISSUES, REGULATIONS, CAPACITY PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AS IT PERTAINS TO CHILD CARE. CHILD CARE REFERRALS, SUBSIDY INFORMATION AND SUPPORT, AND QUALITY CARE EDUCATION ARE PROVIDED TO PARENTS IN OUR SERVICE AREA. SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE OUTREACH AND ORGANIZED NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES WITH COMMUNITY EVENTS AND COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES THAT SERVE FAMILIES. CFR MAINTAINS A LENDING LIBRARY OF CHILD CARE AND PARENT RESOURCES, AND DISSEMINATES CURRENT MATERIALS VIA THE AGENCY WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA, REGULAR OFFICE HOURS IN EACH COUNTY, EMAIL BLASTS AND NEWSLETTERS TO CREATE AVAILABLE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, PARENTS AND THE COMMUNITY. ANOTHER EXPECTED OUTCOME INCLUDES COMPILING, ANALYZING AND DISSEMINATING DATA ABOUT CHILD CARE SUPPLY AND DEMAND VIA OUR "A LOOK AT CHILD CARE" REPORT. SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, SPONSORSHIP OF THE CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM, SPECIAL RESOURCES FOR INFANT AND TODDLER CARE, HEALTH CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR CHILD CARE PROGRAMS, REGISTRATION OF PROGRAMS, ROUTINE/COMPLAINT INSPECTIONS AND MONITORING OF ALL TYPES OF CHILD CARE PROGRAMS (FAMILY CHILD CARE, CENTERS, SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMS, LEGALLY EXEMPT ENROLLMENT) FOR OUR SERVICE AREA.
  2. $1.2 million spent. FAMILY RESOURCE PROGRAM (SEE SCHEDULE O):OUR FAMILY RESOURCE PROGRAM INCLUDES SUPPORT TO PARENTS TO IMPROVE KEY PROTECTIVE FACTORS FOR FAMILIES. HOME/OFFICE VISITS AND SUPERVISED/COACHED VISITATION PROGRAMS IMPROVE PARENTING SKILLS, INCREASE SAFETY FOR CHILDREN AT RISK OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT, AND PREVENT PLACEMENT AND/OR REMOVAL OF CHILDREN THROUGH FAMILY ADVOCACY, SUPPORT, ROLE-MODELING, COACHING, LIFE SKILLS ASSISTANCE. HEALTHY FAMILIES REFERRAL AND HOME VISITING PROGRAM ASSISTS FAMILIES FOR UP TO FIVE YEARS WITH INTENSIVE SUPPORT AND EDUCATION. PARENTING GROUPS AND WORKSHOPS (TOGETHER TIME, BABY CAFE, FAMILIES IN TRANSITION, FAMILY CONNECTIONS, PROJECT PROMISE) ARE DESIGNED TO OFFER INFORMATION AND REFERRAL TO NEEDED SERVICES, PARENTING SKILLS PRACTICE AND MODELING WITH CHILDREN, CHILD DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION AND SOCIAL PEER SUPPORT. THIS ALSO INCLUDES SUPPORT TO FAMILIES GOING THROUGH DIVORCE AND CUSTODY ISSUES AS WELL AS THOSE WORKING WITH LOCAL CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES. CONCRETE SUPPORTS INCLUDE CAR SEATS, DIAPERS, CRIBS, CHILD SAFETY ITEMS, CLOTHING ETC. THE CHILDREN'S CENTER IS A DROP IN PROGRAM AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES WHILE CONDUCTING COURT BUSINESS AT THE YATES COUNTY COURTHOUSE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 August 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 August 1977.

    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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