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The Center for Healthy Families Inc

EIN 20-8701526 · Columbus, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PREGNANT AND PARENTING TEENS AND THEIR FAMILIES. IT IS OUR GOAL TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF DISADVANTAGE THAT YOUTH CHILDBEARING PERPETUATES THROUGH A HOLISTIC, COORDINATED COMMUNITY SYSTEM OF SUPPORT TO ENGAGE PARENTING TEENS AND THEIR CHILDREN IN OPPORTUNITIES TO ACQUIRE SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 56%
Employees
19
Volunteers
50

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 June 30, 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 (4)
  1. $960,514 spent. THROUGH OUR DIRECT SERVICES MODEL, HEALTHY FAMILIES PROVIDES BOTH COMMUNITY- AND SCHOOL-BASED SERVICES. WE OFFER SUPPORT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL AND ACCESSING POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION; GIVING BIRTH TO A HEALTHY BABY; ESTABLISHING HEALTHY, SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS; PREVENTING AND DELAYING ADDITIONAL PREGNANCIES; FINDING SAFE, SECURE, AND STABLE HOUSING, AND PREPARING FOR THE WORKFORCE.
  2. $828,582 spent. AT THE CENTER, WE KNOW WE CAN BRIDGE THE GAPS GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN, ESPECIALLY MARGINALIZED GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN CONFRONT-BUT ONLY WHEN THE GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN SET THE COURSE. WITH A FORUM TO SHARE THEIR CHALLENGES, IDEAS, AND HOPES, GIRLS, AND YOUNG WOMEN CAN EXPRESS, OPENLY AND FULLY, WHAT THEY'RE FACING AND WHAT THEY NEED. AS WE LISTEN, WE LEARN HOW TO SUPPORT THEM.
  3. TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PREGNANT AND PARENTING TEENS AND THEIR FAMILIES.IT IS OUR GOAL TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF DISADVANTAGE THAT CHILDBEARING PERPETUATES THROUGH A HOLISTIC, COORDINATED COMMUNITY SYSTEM OF SUPPORT TO ENGAGE PARENTING TEENS AND THEIR CHILDREN IN OPPORTUNITIES TO ACQUIRE SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
  4. TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PREGNANT AND PARENTING TEENS AND THEIR FAMILIES.IT IS OUR GOAL TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF DISADVANTAGE THAT CHILDBEARING PERPETUATES THROUGH A HOLISTIC, COORDINATED COMMUNITY SYSTEM OF SUPPORT TO ENGAGE PARENTING TEENS AND THEIR CHILDREN IN OPPORTUNITIES TO ACQUIRE SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 2007.

    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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