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Family Service and Guidance Centerfoundation

EIN 26-0885827 · Topeka, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FAMILY SERVICE & GUIDANCE CENTER FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO CULTIVATING RELATIONSHIPS AND ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY IN THE LIFE OF THE ORGANIZATION IN ORDER TO SECURE AND INVEST PRIVATE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY SERVICE & GUIDANCE CENTER'S PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS. THE FOUNDATION WILL ACHIEVE THIS MISSION BY DOING THE FOLLOWING: EXPAND FSGC'S DONOR BASE BY EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY ON THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCESS TO QUALITY, AFFORDABLE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND THE CRUCIAL ROLE GIFTS FROM INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES AND FOUNDATIONS PLAY, INVEST THE CORPUS RESPONSIBLY TO MAXIMIZE THE VALUE OF SECURED GIFTS MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR ALL DONORS, CONDUCT FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES WITH THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILDREN FSGC SERVES IN MIND, AND PROVIDE PERSONNEL AND OTHER RESOURCES TO SUPPORT AND IMPLEMENT THESE STRATEGIES.

Income
$501,646
Spending
$58,205
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 51%
Employees
0
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$263,957, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 88% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 16% on the year before.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 December 31, 2024, 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)
  1. THE FSGC FOUNDATION MAY ISSUE GRANTS WHEN THERE ARE AVAILABLE EARNINGS ON FOUNDATION INVESTMENTS. AVAILABLE EARNINGS ARE CALCULATED BASED ON INVESTMENT EARNINGS FROM A PRIOR 12 MONTH PERIOD. IN 2024 THERE WERE NO AVAILABLE EARNINGS AND $0 WERE DISTRIBUTED AS GRANTS. FOUNDATION GRANTS WERE RESUMED IN 2025.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 August 2008.

    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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