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Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth of Kentucky Inc

EIN 26-1641642 · Delphos, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AT SAFY, OUR VISION IS TO CREATE THRIVING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES WHERE EVERY INDIVIDUAL, REGARDLESS OF BACKGROUND OR CIRCUMSTANCE, CAN REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

Income
$13.0 million
Spending
$12.4 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
82
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$422,881, 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

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 53% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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: 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 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 (5)
  1. $7.9 million spent. SAFY OF KENTUCKY PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC/TREATMENT FOSTER CARE TO CHILDREN WHO EXPERIENCE TRAUMA AND ARE REMOVED FROM FAMILY VIA COURT ACTION. SAFY RECRUITS AND TRAINS FOSTER PARENTS TO PROVIDE SAFE AND STABLE ENVIRONMENTS WHILE ADDRESSING THE EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL NEEDS OF THE CHILD AND MAKE POSITIVE CHANGES IN THEIR LIVES. OUR OVERALL GOAL IS TO ASSIST CHILDREN ACHIEVE PERMANANCY.
  2. $2.2 million spent. INDEPENDENT LIVING - SAFY OF KENTUCKY'S INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM SERVES ALL SEVEN DIVISIONS. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR YOUTH WHO WANT TO MAKE THE MOST OF THEIR LIVES. YOUTH LEARN THE NECESSARY SKILLS TO LIVE ON THEIR OWN, SUCH AS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, TAX PREPARATION, BUDGETING AND OTHER LIFE SKILLS. SAFY STRIVES TO MAKE THE TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD AS SMOOTH AS POSSIBLE.
  3. $669,163 spent. EMPOWERING FAMILIES - SAFY OF KENTUCKY'S FAMILY PRESERVATION AND REUNIFICATION SERVICES WALK ALONGSIDE FAMILIES TO HELP BUILD THE SKILLS PARENTS NEED TO ENSURE A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOUTH CAN BE SAFELY CARED FOR WITHIN THE HOME. OUR GOAL IS TO KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER WHEN SAFELY POSSIBLE BECAUSE HEALTHY FAMILIES BUILD STRONG COMMUNITIES.
  4. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - SAFY OF KENTUCKY PROVIDES MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING TO THE FOSTER YOUTH AND OUTPATIENT CLIENTS IN THE VACINITY OF THE OFFICES. SERVICES INCLUDE FAMILY FOCUSED PREVENTION SERVICES WHICH SERVE TO KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER.
  5. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - SAFY OF KENTUCKY PROVIDES MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING TO THE FOSTER YOUTH AND OUTPATIENT CLIENTS IN THE VACINITY OF THE OFFICES. SERVICES INCLUDE FAMILY FOCUSED PREVENTION SERVICES WHICH SERVE TO KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER.

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 October 13, 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 September 2014.

    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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