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Family & Childrens Service Inc of Monmouth County

EIN 21-0650674 · Long Branch, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES PROVIDES COMPASSIONATE CARE, INTERVENTION AND EDUCATION TO SUPPORT PEOPLE DURING CHALLENGING TIMES IN THEIR LIVES.

Income
$5.2 million
Spending
$5.2 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
6.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 69%
Employees
97
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$150,094, ceo

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

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% 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

    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, 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. $928,362 spent. HOME HEALTH PROGRAM: FCS IS A NEW JERSEY STATE LICENSED HEALTH CARE CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE CARE PROGRAM THAT IS ACCREDITED FOR HOME CARE (CAHC), AND A SUPPORTIVE AIDE PROGRAM. SERVICES INCLUDE: PRIVATE-DUTY HOME HEALTH CARE, ASSISTANCE WITH BATHING, SHOWERING TOILETING, DRESSING AND GROOMING, TRANSFERS AND AMBULATING, MEAL PREPARATION, SHOPPING, LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING, LAUNDRY AND ERRANDS. SERVICE IS AVAILABLE FOR A FEW HOURS OR AROUND THE CLOCK. LIVE-IN AIDES ARE AVAILABLE.
  2. $389,620 spent. COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES (CSS): INCLUDES JERSEY ASSISTANCE FOR COMMUNITY CAREGIVING (JACC) AND STATEWIDE RESPITE CARE (SRCP). JACC PROVIDES ELIGIBLE MONMOUTH & MERCER COUNTY RESIDENTS A RANGE OF IN-HOME SERVICES AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO NURSING HOME PLACEMENT, ENABLING INDIVIDUALS WITH CHRONIC PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITIES CONTINUE TO LIVE WITH DIGNITY IN THEIR HOME OF CHOICE FOR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE. SRCP PROVIDES ELIGIBLE MONMOUTH & MERCER COUNTY RESIDENTS WITH ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT THOSE CARING AN ELDERLY OR DISABLED RELATIVE OR FRIEND.
  3. $1.4 million spent. ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES: FCS IS THE ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES (APS) UNIT FOR MONMOUTH AND MIDDLESEX COUNTIES. APS PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED IN EACH COUNTY IN NJ TO RECEIVE AND INVESTIGATE REPORTS OF SUSPECTED ABUSE, NEGLECT AND EXPLOITATION OF VULNERABLE ADULTS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. ABUSE MAY BE PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL OR SEXUAL. SELF-NEGLECT OCCURS WHEN ADULTS ARE UNABLE TO CARE FOR THEMSELVES PROPERLY BECAUSE OF MENTAL OR PHYSICAL ILLNESS. A CARE GIVER CAN NEGLECT A VULNERABLE ADULT IF APPROPRIATE CARE IS NOT PROVIDED. APS SENDS A TRAINED WORKER TO THE ALLEGED ABUSED PERSON'S HOME TO ASSESS THE VALIDITY OF THE REPORT. IF THE ALLEGATIONS ARE SUBSTANTIATED AND THE VULNERABLE ADULT HAS CAPACITY AND IS WILLING TO ACCEPT HELP, THE WORKER WILL TAKE STEPS TO IDENTIFY AND PUT IN PLACE APPROPRIATE RESOURCES OR INTERVENTIONS.
  4. $1.6 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE: THE REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE PROGRAM MANAGES THE FINANCES OF PEOPLE WHO ARE UNABLE TO DO SO DUE TO PHYSICAL, MENTAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. WORKING WITH A CIENT'S CASEWORKER, OUR SPECIALLY TRAINED STAFF HELPS ENSURE THAT MONTHLY HOUSING COSTS, UTILITIES AND OTHER LIVING EXPENSES ARE MET, REDUCING THE CLIENT'S RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. VOLUNTEER SERVICES ALSO PROVIDE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE 55 AND OVER.

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 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 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 June 1951.

    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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