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Childrens Home of Easton Pa

EIN 24-0806100 · Easton, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MISSION: TO BUILD, STRENGHTEN AND PRESERVE EVERY FAMILY'S FULL POTENTIAL. VISION: CREATING FAMILY SOLUTIONS. CORE VALUES: COMPASSION, RESPECT, INTEGRITY AND PERSERVERANCE

Income
$6.7 million
Spending
$4.8 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
26.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 58%
Employees
80
Volunteers
235
Highest pay
$153,495, corporate president

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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 26.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 28% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 47% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 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: 93 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 (3)
  1. $3.4 million spent. CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES - THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF EASTON OFFERS VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN OUR CONTINUUM OF CARE. THIS CONTINUUM OF CARE RANGES FROM EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES TO RESIDENTIAL CAMPUS COTTAGES (NON-RTF), TO COMMUNITY FOSTER HOMES, TO TRANSITIONAL AND INDEPENDENT LIVING. ALL THESE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES SERVE BOTH MALES AND FEMALES RANGING IN THE AGE FROM 10 TO 21 YEARS OLD. WE ALSO PROVIDE GENERAL FOSTER CARE - SERVING BOTH MALES AND FEMALES FROM INFANT TO 21 YEARS OLD AND WE WORK WITH FAMILIES TO FACILITATE AND FINALIZE ADOPTIONS.
  2. $184,856 spent. SUPERVISED VISITATION: WE PROVIDE TRAUMA INFORMED AND EVIDENCE-BASED SERVICES, PRUDENT PARENTING, WITH OUR SUPERVISED VISITATION, VISIT COACHING, AND CUSTODY EXCHANGES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES.
  3. $252,115 spent. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: FIRMSTONE FAMILY SERVICES OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CONCERN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, SERVES OUR VULNERABLE YOUTH AND FAMILIES FROM WITHIN OUR PROGRAM AND SERVES YOUTH AND FAMILIES FROM THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. WE PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL, COUPLE, AND FAMILY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND ADULTS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1941.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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