Creative Solutions for Kids & Families Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
EMPOWERING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ON A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY, WHERE CREATIVITY MEETS PROBLEM-SOLVING, INSPIRING INNOVATION AND PURPOSEFUL EXISTENCE.
- Income
- $8.8 million
- Spending
- $8.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 6.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 91%
- Employees
- 89
- Volunteers
- 5
- Highest pay
- $323,586, ceo/president
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: 79 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 27% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 21% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% 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 255 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $7.2 million spent. CSKF IS A THERAPEUTIC CARE AGENCY, WITH THE MISSION OF PROVIDING TREATMENT SERVICES TO CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES IN FOSTER CARE. THE ORGANIZATION FULFILLS ITS MISSION BY PLACING CHILDREN WITH RESOURCE FAMILIES WHERE THEY RECEIVE TREATMENT SERVICES TO IMPROVE THEIR EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR PERMANENCY PLAN.CSKF ALSO PROVIDES SPECIALTY MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT PROGRAMS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO HEAL, EMPOWER, AND STABILIZE CHILDREN AND YOUTH THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED, TRAUMA-INFORMED TREATMENT SERVICES INCLUDING (1) ASSESSMENT (2) PLAN DEVELOPMENT (3) TARGETED CASE MANAGEMENT (4) INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, OR GROUP THERAPY SESSIONS; AND (5) MEDICATION MANAGEMENT SUPPORT.INTENSIVE HOME-BASED SERVICES (IHBS)-INTENSIVE SERVICE PROVIDED IN THE HOME, SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITY ARE INTENDED TO DELIVER CRISIS INTERVENTION, REMEDIATE TARGETED BEHAVIORS, AND PROMOTE STABILITY OF PLACEMENT. THE TREATMENT TEAM OF LICENSED CLINICIAN, THERAPIST, AND BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST COLLABORATE WITH THE AGENCY SOCIAL WORKER AND RESOURCE PARENT TO HELP CLIENTS ACHIEVE SHORT TERM GOALS AND INCULCATE SUCCESSFUL BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT SKILLS.THE ORGANIZATION HAS UNDERTAKEN AN EXPANDED CONTRACT WITH RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM-BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FOR CHILDREN SYSTEM OF CARE CONTRACT TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO ITS CHILDREN AND YOUTH PLACED WITH CSKF AND CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ITS OUTPATIENT SERVICES CONTRACT. THESE SERVICES INVOLVED ASSESSMENT, CARE PLAN DEVELOPMENT, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELLING, INTENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES AND OTHER FORMS OF THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS TO ADDRESS TRAUMA AND FUNCTIONAL IMPAIRMENT.
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
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 July 2005.
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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