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New Hampshire Childrens Trust Inc

EIN 27-2458454 · Concord, NH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LEAD NEW HAMPSHIRE'S DRIVE TO ELIMINATE CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT.

Income
$7.2 million
Spending
$6.9 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 78%
Employees
18
Volunteers
19
Highest pay
$239,377, executive director

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: 65 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% 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 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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 (2)
  1. $5.2 million spent. FAMILY STRENGTHENING AND SUPPORT. INVESTMENTS IN PRIMARY PREVENTION ARE ESSENTIAL TO BUILDING A NEW HAMPSHIRE WHERE CHILDREN GROW UP FREE FROM ABUSE AND NEGLECT, AND WHERE ALL FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE AND RESPONSIVE SUPPORTS, SO THEY ARE HEALTHY, LEARNING AND THRIVING NOW AND IN THE FUTURE. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATIONALIZES THIS STRATEGY BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORTS AND SERVICES TO MISSION-DRIVEN ORGANIZATIONS. AS NEW HAMPSHIRE'S FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER FACILITATION ORGANIZATION & QUALITY SPECIALIST (FO), THE ORGANIZATION COORDINATES RESOURCES AND PUBLIC AWARENESS ACTIVITIES, AND PROVIDES TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF OPERATIONAL QUALITY CONTROL STANDARDS FOR FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS (FRC) STATEWIDE TO STANDARDIZE PRACTICES AND SERVICE DELIVERY ACROSS PROGRAMS. THE ORGANIZATION DEVELOPED, IMPLEMENTED, AND OVERSEES NEW HAMPSHIRE'S KINSHIP NAVIGATION PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES FORMAL SUPPORTS AND SERVICES TO KINSHIP FAMILIES STATEWIDE. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION DEVELOPED, IMPLEMENTED, AND MANAGES NEW HAMPSHIRE'S FAMILY SUPPORT DATA SYSTEM (FSDS), A COMMON PLATFORM FOR AGENCIES TO TRACK AND REPORT ON PROGRAM DATA AND FAMILY OUTCOMES. DATA DERIVED FROM FSDS IS USED TO INFORM ACTIONS AND SERVICE DELIVERY. THE ORGANIZATION ADHERES TO THE STRENGTHENING FAMILIES FRAMEWORK AND THE ESSENTIALS FOR CHILDHOOD FRAMEWORK TO CREATE THE CONTEXT FOR HEALTHY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH PROGRAMS, POLICY, AND SOCIAL NORMS CHANGE WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL BEING INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL NEW HAMPSHIRE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
  2. $818,607 spent. COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY. THIS STRATEGY FOCUSES ON THE COMMUNITY AND SOCIETY DOMAINS OF PUBLIC HEALTH SOCIAL ECOLOGICAL FRAMEWORK. INFORMED BY THE LATEST RESEARCH, BEST PRACTICES AND EMERGING BEST PRACTICES IN CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION, IT PROVIDES EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO ELECTED OFFICIALS; COMMUNITY, FAITH AND BUSINESS LEADERS; PARENTS; PROVIDERS; AND CONCERNED CITIZENS. IT INCLUDES PUBLIC EDUCATION AND AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS SUCH AS BE PREVENTION, KINSHIP NAVIGATION, FAMILY SUPPORT NH, AND CREATES PATHWAY FOR PARTICIPANT ENGAGEMENT THROUGH ACTIVITY BOOKS AND OTHER MATERIALS SO CHILDREN CAN THRIVE IN SAFE, STABLE, AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENTS.

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 2010.

    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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