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Father Flanagans Boys Home

EIN 20-0655144 · Tallahassee, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Changing the way America cares for children and families.

Income
$7.0 million
Spending
$7.4 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 56%
Employees
0
Volunteers
260
Highest pay
$170,675, assistant secretary - ffbh affiliates

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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

    15 of 16 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $3.5 million spent. Family Homes Services is a family style, community-based residential program that can serve six to seven males or females, ages 10 to 17. Married couples called Family Teachers are the primary treatment agents, along with full-time Assistant Family Teachers. Family Teachers are responsible for structured supervision of youth in daily living and treatment activities. The couple and their assistant work on both treatment and skill building in the home and with community and family resources in the childs life. A major focus of this program is teaching youth how to build healthy relationships and pro-social skills. Older youth also focus on developing functional skills - often referred to as independent-living skills that can help them achieve success in school, their families, and work settings.
  2. $928,827 spent. In-Home Family Services has trained family consultants to work with families that are struggling to stay together or are in danger of having a child removed from the home. No matter what the underlying cause - economic hardship, substance abuse, marital issues, family conflicts, health challenges, or others - the goal is to keep children in the home, or to reunify them with their family if they have been removed from their home. Consultants work right in the parents home, helping them to improve parenting skills, create a safe, nurturing home for children, and use resources in the community to solve problems on their own. Consultants are on call 24/7 to provide support and assistance. Common Sense Parenting CSP for toddlers and preschoolers is a practical skill-based program that provides easy-to-learn techniques to help with todays parenting challenges. Embracing a strengths-based approach, CSP for toddlers and preschoolers aims to decrease the incidence of abuse/neglect and high-risk behaviors by reducing parental stress.
  3. $868,178 spent. Foster Family Services is a community-based program operated by specially trained and supervised Treatment Foster Parents to serve foster children with treatment needs. In this program, Treatment Foster Parents care for youth of all ages - infancy through adolescence - who need more attention and treatment than is provided in a traditional foster care placement. Boys Town North Florida, Inc. recruits, trains, and supervises Treatment Foster Parents, enabling them to care for youth with special needs in their private homes. A major focus of this program is teaching youth how to build healthy relationships and prosocial skills. Older youth also focus on functional skills - often referred to as independent-living skills-that can help them achieve success in school, their families, and work settings. Treatment Foster Parents receive 24 hour, on-call support and treatment advice from Boys Town North Florida, Inc.s professionals.
  4. Program Service Expenses 510,437, Grants and allocations 736, Revenue 458,454 Care Coordination Services provide a lifeline for children suffering from mental health issues by ensuring they receive the right care at the right time. In this intensive, family-centered program, Boys Town North Florida, Inc. consultants help parents and caregivers access, navigate and monitor the services their children need.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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