Arsenal Family and Childrens Center
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF ARSENAL FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S CENTER IS TO PROMOTE AND TO BE AN ADVOCATE FOR THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND SUPPORT THEIR PARENTS IN BUILDING A NURTURING RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH CHILD.
- Income
- $736,408
- Spending
- $612,116
- Spent on programs
- 78%
- Reserves
- 17.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 37%
- Employees
- 33
- Volunteers
- 0
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. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 17.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 53% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1578% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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
Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2521 of 21 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $474,983 spent. OUR PHILOSPHY IS BUILT ON MORE THAN 50 YEARS OF OBSERVATION, CAREFUL STUDY, AND WORK WITH YOUNG CHILDREN. DURING THIS TIME WE HAVE LEARNED TWO THINGS THAT ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN: 1) OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTIVE LEARNING THROUGH PLAY AND 2) THE PASSIONATE INVOLVEMENT OF AN ADULT IN THEIR LIVES. TO FACILITATE ACTIVE LEARNING THROUGH PLAY, AFCC SPECIALIZES IN PLAY EXPERIENCES THAT INVITE CHILDREN TO EXPLORE, CREATE, AND MANIPULATE IDEAS AND OBJECTS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO THEM. THROUGH ACTIVE PARTICIPATION WITH TOYS, MATERIALS AND THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT CHILDREN LEARN IN PERSONALLY MEANINGFULY WAYS, ACCOMPLISHING TWO BROAD GOALS. 1. DEVELOP THE ENTIRE CHILD INTELLECTUALLY, EMOTIONALLY, PSYCHOSOCIALLY, AND PHYSICALLY BY SIGNIFICANTLY INFLUENCING A CHILD'S ABILITY TO SUCCESSFULLY MANAGE LIFE EVENTS AND FACILITATING THE DEVELOPMENT OF SUCH SKILLS AS SELF-AWARENESS, IMPULSE CONTROL, ZEAL, SELF-MOTIVATION AND EMPATHY. 2. TRANSMIT ESSENTIAL HUMAN VALUES INCLUDING, RESPECT, COMPASSION, AND HONESTY THROUGH THE USE OF UNSTRUCTURED BUT GUIDED PLAY TIME, AND POSITIVE ADULT GUIDANCE AND MODELING.THE PASSIONATE INVOLVEMENT OF AN ADULT WHO IS DEVOTED TO THAT CHILD'S WELL-BEING AND DEVELOPMENT IS PARAMOUNT TO EACH CHILD'S INTELLECTUAL, EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOSOCIAL, AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT. AFCC OFFERS PARENTS AND FAMILIES OPPORTUNITES TO BUILD AND NURTURE THIS RELATIONSHIP THROUGH THE PROGRAMS OFFERED AT OUR FRIENDSHIP LOCATION, AS WELL AS THROUGH GUEST SPEAKERS, EDUCATIONAL AND RESOUCE MATERIALS, AND PARENT CONSULTATIONS.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1982.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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