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United Family and Childrens Society

EIN 22-1487363 · Plainfield, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

UNITED FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SOCIETY (UFCS), A TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION SINCE 1942, WAS FOUNDED IN THE YEAR 1877 AND HAS SERVED RESIDENTS OF CENTRAL NEW JERSEY FOR OVER 136 YEARS. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- UFCS IS A DIRECT DESCENDANT ORGANIZATION OF THE FIRST PRIVATE, ORGANIZED EFFORTS (THE CHILDREN'S HOME ASSOCIATION) TO HELP NEEDY PEOPLE IN THE PLAINFIELD AREA. UFCS IS A NON-PROFIT FAMILY SERVICES AGENCY LICENSED TO PROVIDE OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, ADOPTION AND FOSTER CARE PROGRAMS IN NEW JERSEY. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- OUR MISSION IS TO BECOME THE MOST EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATION IN CENTRAL NEW JERSEY IN ASSISTING FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS OF OUR COMMUNITIES IN STRENGTHENING THEIR CAPACITY TO DEAL SUCCESSFULLY WITH TODAY'S CRITICAL ISSUES IN A CONFIDENT, INDEPENDENT MANNER AND BY PROVIDING EVALUATIVE AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES IN A WARM AND CARING ATMOSPHERE. ----------------------

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
27.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 69%
Employees
19
Volunteers
17
Highest pay
$123,394, exe director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 27.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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 March 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 (3)
  1. $16,147 spent. ADOPTION SERVICES - FOCUS IS ON THE HOMESTUDY FOR POTENTIAL ADOPTIVE COUPLES WHO WISH FOR AN INTERNATIONAL OR DOMESTIC ADOPTION. UNITED FAMILY IS LICENSED BY THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY AS AN ADOPTION AGENCY AND SERVES PORTIONS OF CENTRAL NEW JERSEY. UNITED FAMILY ALSO CONDUCTS POST ADOPTION HOME VISITS AND SUBMITS REPORTS AS REQUIRED BY THE HOME COUNTRY OF THE ADOPTEE. A FOSTER CARE PROGRAM, THE BOARDER BABY PROGRAM, FOR NEWBORNS AND INFANTS UNDER STATE SUPERVISION DUE TO NEGLECT OR ABUSE, IS AVAILABLE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE STATE.
  2. $598,554 spent. COUNSELING - THE CORNERSTONE SERVICE OF THE AGENCY IS MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING FOR LOW-INCOME AND AT-RISK CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, ADULTS AND FAMILIES IN UNION, MIDDLESEX AND SOMERSET COUNTIES. INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SESSIONS ARE OFFERED WITH SPECIALTY PROGRAMS IN ANGER MANAGEMENT, PLAY THERAPY WITH CHILDREN, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THERAPY SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN SEXUALLY ABUSED. CLIENTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD TREATMENT ARE OFFERED A LOW FEE OR NO FEE ARRANGEMENT, BASED ON INCOME.
  3. $489,220 spent. THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROJECT - OFFERED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, PROVIDES DAILY SUPPORT, ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS TO 175 VULNERABLE ADULT RESIDENTS OF A LARGE LICENSED RESIDENTIAL HEALTHCARE FACILITY IN PLAINFIELD (THE PARK HOTEL). THESE RESIDENTS HAVE CHRONIC, PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS AND BENEFIT FROM STRUCTURE AND SERVICES TO HELP PREVENT RE-HOSPITALIZATION. THE STAFF OFFERS AN ART CLUB, SHORE AND LAKE TRIPS, MONTHLY BIRTHDAY PARTIES, DISCUSSION GROUPS, SOFTBALL TEAM, EXERCISE, NUTRITION GROUP, ARTS & CRAFTS AND A BOOK CLUB, SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING AND ADVOCACY SERVICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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 November 6, 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 March 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 July 1942.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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