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Carson Valley Childrens Aid

EIN 23-1352623 · Flourtown, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak17 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CARSON VALLEY CHILDREN'S AID (CVCA) IS DEDICATED TO DELIVERING SERVICES TO CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES THAT ENSURE THEIR SAFETY, BUILD ON THEIR STRENGTHS, HONOR THEIR DIFFERENCES AND EMPOWER THEM TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS FOR SUCCESS IN LIFE.

Income
$13.7 million
Spending
$18.3 million
Spent on programs
65%
Reserves
-8.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 66%
Employees
0
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$226,230, medical director

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

Weak: 17 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 75% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 49% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    65% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 6 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 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 (5)
  1. $7.5 million spent. RESIDENTIAL AND ACADEMIC: FLOURTOWN, PA CAMPUS - THERE ARE FIVE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS LICENSED FOR 109 YOUTHS: 49 DEPENDENT CARE BEDS; AND 60 RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT BEDS. THERE WAS A PRIVATE ACADEMIC LICENSED SCHOOL FOR GRADES 7 THOUGH 12 AND SPECIAL EDUCATION WITH SMALL CLASSROOM SIZE, INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT, AND A FOCUS ON CREDIT RECOVERY THAT STOPPED SERVICES AS OF 6/30/24. ALSO, THERE IS A TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR DAY STUDENTS WHO ATTEND THE SCHOOL THAT ALSO STOPPED SERVICES AS OF 6/30/24
  2. $1.2 million spent. NURSERY SCHOOL: A PRIVATE PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE CENTER THAT PROVIDES CHILDCARE, PRESCHOOL AND BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS. CHILDREN FROM INFANTS TO FIVE YEARS OF AGE ATTEND THE CHILD CARE AND PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS. THE CURRICULUM REFLECTS THE LEARNING THROUGH PLAY PHILOSOPHY WHICH PROMOTES COGNITIVE, MOTOR AND SOCIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT THROUGH AN ACTIVE, SAFE AND CREATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT.
  3. $2.0 million spent. COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS: PHILADELPHIA AND MONTGOMERY COUNTIES: A FULL CONTINUUM OF COMMUNITY BASED PLACEMENT SERVICES ARE OFFERED INCLUDING: FOSTER CARE, GENERAL AND TREATMENT; COMMUNITY HOMES, A FORM OF TREATMENT FOSTER CARE WITH UP TO FOUTH YOUTHS LIVING IN A HOME WITH A PROFESSIONAL PARENT; SUPERVISED INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENTS FOR OLDER YOUTH; IN ADDITION, THERE ARE PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES SUCH A TRUANCY, PARENTS AS TEACHERS, AND RAPID SERVICE RESPONSE PROGRAMS. NORRISTOWN IS THE LOCATION OF THE FAMILY CENTER AND HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER. TEACHERS, AND RAPID SERVICE RESPONSE PROGRAMS. NORRISTOWN IS THE LOCATION OF THE FAMILY CENTER AND HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER.
  4. $1.2 million spent. BEHAVIOURAL HEALTH
  5. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES: A RANGE OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT HOME, IN SCHOOLS AND THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING OUTPATIENT CENTER IN NORTH PHILADELPHIA; INTENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES (IBHS) IN PHILADELPHIA, MONTGOMERY AND DELAWARE COUNTIES; FAMILY BASED SERVICES IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY; STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SAP) IN 29 SCHOOLS IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY; AND WOMEN'S VOICES, HEALTHY CHOICES SERVING OPIATE ADDICTED WOMEN WHO ARE PREGNANT IN NORRISTOWN AND POTTSTOWN. THIS PROGRAM CEASED OPERATIONS IN FALL OF 2024.

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 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 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 November 1934.

    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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