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North American Family Institute Inc

EIN 23-7378470 · Danvers, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NFI MASSACHUSETTS PROVIDES COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS FOR YOUTHS, ADULTS AND FAMILIES. THOSE SERVED INCLUDE TROUBLED ADOLESCENTS WITH HISTORIES OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT, SERIOUS EMOTIONAL AND/OR BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS, AND COURT-INVOLVED YOUTH IN ADDITION TO ADULTS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS, DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES AND ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURIES.

Income
$43.9 million
Spending
$41.1 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
615
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$231,367, executive 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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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 (4)
  1. $20.9 million spent. CHILD AND ADOLESCENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL AND HOME-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. SERVICES INCLUDE LOCKED SECURE PROGRAMMING, GROUP HOMES, IN-HOME THERAPY AND PROGRAMMING, 24-HOUR EMERGENCY COVERAGE, CLINICAL ASSESSMENT, INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT PLANS, FAMILY INVOLVEMENT, AND COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORT SERVICES. (Expenses $ 6,764,927 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 7,058,483) OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE A VARIETY OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDING COMMUNITY-BASED THERAPY AND MENTORING SERVICES, OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH, AND SUBSTANCE-ABUSE TREATMENT.
  2. $4.7 million spent. JUVENILE JUSTICE - IN OUR RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM AND COMMUNITY-BASED LOCATIONS, WE PROVIDE SERVICES TO YOUTH BEING HELD BY THE COURTS OR DYS, AND WE PREPARE THEM FOR SUCCESSFUL ADULTHOOD, REINTEGRATION, VOCATION AND EDUCATION.
  3. $3.9 million spent. ADULT SERVICES - WE PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL AND HOME-BASED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, AND BOTH ACQUIRED AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES. WE WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH THE ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO PROVIDE THEM WITH THE BEST CARE POSSIBLE AND TO ENSURE THAT THEY REMAIN ACTIVE AND ENGAGED MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. (Expenses $ 6,764,927 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 7,058,483) OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE A VARIETY OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDING COMMUNITY-BASED THERAPY AND MENTORING SERVICES, OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH, AND SUBSTANCE-ABUSE TREATMENT.
  4. $6.8 million spent. OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE A VARIETY OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDING COMMUNITY-BASED THERAPY AND MENTORING SERVICES, OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH, AND SUBSTANCE-ABUSE TREATMENT.

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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 December 1986.

    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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