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Iris Family Support Center Inc

EIN 31-0899309 · Fort Wayne, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair51 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IRIS FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER, FORMERLY KNOWN AS SCAN, PROTECTS CHILDREN, PREPARES PARENTS, STRENGTHENS FAMILIES AND EDUCATES OUR COMMUNITY TO STOP CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT.

Income
$14.2 million
Spending
$14.9 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
252
Volunteers
120
Highest pay
$166,488, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 40% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 40 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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

    19 of 19 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 September 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 (5)
  1. $4.2 million spent. COMMUNITY PARTNERS FOR CHILD SAFETY: THE COMMUNITY PARTNERS FOR CHILD SAFETY IS A STATEWIDE INITIATIVE, FUNDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES, DESIGNED TO HELP FAMILIES BEFORE THEY CROSS THE LINE INTO ABUSE OR NEGLECT. THROUGH THE COMMUNITY PARTNERS PROGRAMS, IRIS WORKS WITH OTHER LOCAL SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES TO OFFER CAREGIVERS HELP WITH SITUATIONS THAT ARE INTERFERING WITH THEIR ABILITY TO MANAGE THEIR FAMILIES. THE GOAL OF THESE PROGRAMS IS TO PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH IN-HOME, ONE-ON-ONE SERVICES THAT STRENGTHEN THE FAMILY, AND PREVENT CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT. COMMUNITY PARTNERS SERVICES ARE OFFERED BY EXPERT PROVIDERS IN EVERY COUNTY IT SERVES. SERVICES INCLUDE SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY IN AREAS SUCH AS PARENTING AND DISCIPLINE, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, MEDICAL FOLLOW UP, BUDGETING, AND SCHOOL ISSUES. IN ADDITION, IRIS ALSO CONTRACTS WITH AND SUPERVISES VARIOUS PREVENTION PROGRAMS IN EACH COUNTY THROUGH LOCAL PREVENTION DOLLARS TO ADDRESS SPECIFIC NEEDS IN EACH COMMUNITY. THE NETWORK SERVES FAMILIES LIVING IN ADAMS, ALLEN, DEKALB, HUNTINGTON, LAGRANGE, NOBLE, STEUBEN, WELLS, AND WHITLEY COUNTIES. COMMUNITY PARTNERS OFFERS HELP TO FAMILIES LIVING IN CASS, ELKHART, FULTON, HOWARD, KOSCIUSKO, MARSHALL, MIAMI, ST. JOSEPH, AND WABASH COUNTIES. COMMUNITY PARTNERS FOR CHILD SAFETY: THE COMMUNITY PARTNERS FOR CHILD SAFETY IS A STATEWIDE INITIATIVE, FUNDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES, DESIGNED TO HELP FAMILIES BEFORE THEY CROSS THE LINE INTO ABUSE OR NEGLECT. THROUGH THE COMMUNITY PARTNERS PROGRAMS, IRIS WORKS WITH OTHER LOCAL SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES TO OFFER CAREGIVERS HELP WITH SITUATIONS THAT ARE INTERFERING WITH THEIR ABILITY TO MANAGE THEIR FAMILIES. THE GOAL OF THESE PROGRAMS IS TO PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH IN-HOME, ONE-ON-ONE SERVICES THAT STRENGTHEN THE FAMILY, AND PREVENT CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT. COMMUNITY PARTNERS SERVICES ARE OFFERED BY EXPERT PROVIDERS IN EVERY COUNTY IT SERVES. SERVICES INCLUDE SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY IN AREAS SUCH AS PARENTING AND DISCIPLINE, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, MEDICAL FOLLOW UP, BUDGETING, AND SCHOOL ISSUES. IN ADDITION, IRIS ALSO CONTRACTS WITH AND SUPERVISES VARIOUS PREVENTION PROGRAMS IN EACH COUNTY THROUGH LOCAL PREVENTION DOLLARS TO ADDRESS SPECIFIC NEEDS IN EACH COMMUNITY. THE NETWORK SERVES FAMILIES LIVING IN ADAMS, ALLEN, DEKALB, HUNTINGTON, LAGRANGE, NOBLE, STEUBEN, WELLS, AND WHITLEY COUNTIES. COMMUNITY PARTNERS OFFERS HELP TO FAMILIES LIVING IN CASS, ELKHART, FULTON, HOWARD, KOSCIUSKO, MARSHALL, MIAMI, ST. JOSEPH, AND WABASH COUNTIES.
  2. $3.3 million spent. FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES: INCLUDES SERVICES PROVIDED BY PARAPROFESSIONAL, BACHELOR'S LEVEL AND MASTER'S LEVEL STAFF. THE VARIOUS SERVICES UNDER THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE: FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES HOME-BASED CASEWORK & HOMEMAKER SERVICES THESE ARE SERVICES FOR PARENTS TO DETER ANY FURTHER INCIDENTS OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. THE REFERRALS ARE MADE BY THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES (DCS). PARAPROFESSIONAL (HOMEMAKER) AND BACHELOR-LEVEL STAFF (HOME-BASED CASEWORK) PROVIDE IN-HOME, HIGH QUALITY, FAMILY CENTERED CASEWORK SERVICES TO PARENTS TO ENHANCE FAMILY RESILIENCE, SUPPORT NURTURING RELATIONSHIPS, AND CREATE A SAFE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT FOR THE FAMILY. SERVICE INCLUDES CRISIS RESPONSE THAT COMPRISE ASSESSMENT AND GOAL PLANNING TO MEET THE COMPLEX NEEDS OF FAMILIES. ONGOING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO ENSURE SAFETY IN THE HOME. FREQUENCY OF VISITS IS DETERMINED BY THE NEEDS OF THE FAMILY AND DCS. VISITATION FACILITATION THIS IS A SERVICE FOR CHILDREN THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE FAMILY DUE TO AN INCIDENT OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT. THE REFERRALS ARE MADE BY DCS. THIS SERVICE OCCURS AT IRIS' OFFICES, A CLIENT'S HOME, OR IN A PUBLIC VENUE. THE GOAL OF A VISIT IS TO KEEP THE CHILD(REN) SAFE WHILE IMPROVING RESILIENCE WITHIN THE FAMILY. THIS PROGRAM PLAYS A CRUCIAL ROLE IN ESTABLISHING OR IMPROVING THE BOND BETWEEN CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. FREQUENCY OF VISITS ARE DETERMINED BY THE NEEDS OF THE FAMILY AND DCS. TYPICALLY, FAMILIES HAVE VISITS AT LEAST WEEKLY FOR TWO HOURS PER WEEK. FATHERHOOD THIS IS A SERVICE FOR FATHERS TO ASSIST WITH CO-PARENTING AND CONNECTING WITH THEIR CHILDREN. THE REFERRALS ARE MADE BY DCS. THIS SERVICE OCCURS IN A IRIS FACILITY, THE CLIENT'S HOME, OR IN A PUBLIC VENUE. THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO ENGAGE FATHERS WITH THEIR CHILDREN. SERVICES ARE FOCUSED ON PARENT EDUCATION USING 24/7 DAD'S CURRICULUM OR NURTURING PARENTING. FATHERS ARE LINKED TO SERVICES NEEDED TO ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH, MEDICAL, PROBATION/PAROLE, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, FINANCIAL, AND RELATIONSHIP NEEDS. FREQUENCY OF VISITS ARE DETERMINED BY THE NEEDS OF THE FAMILY AND DCS. TYPICALLY FAMILIES HAVE VISITS AT LEAST WEEKLY FOR 1.5 TO 2.0 HOURS PER WEEK. FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES (MASTER'S LEVEL STAFF) HOME-BASED FAMILY CENTERED THERAPY & COUNSELING THIS IS A SERVICE FOR CHILDREN AND PARENTS TO ASSIST WITH DEALING WITH THE TRAUMA OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT. THE REFERRALS ARE MADE BY DCS OR JUVENILE PROBATION. A HOME- OR OFFICE-BASED SERVICE FACILITATED BY A CLINICIAN THAT PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY, INDIVIDUALIZED, STRUCTURED, GOAL-FOCUSED INTERVENTIONS FOR FAMILIES RECOVERING FROM ABUSE AND NEGLECT. FREQUENCY OF VISITS IS DETERMINED BY THE NEEDS OF THE FAMILY AND DCS/PROBATION. TRAUMA-FOCUSED COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY THIS IS A SERVICE FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN PHYSICALLY, SEXUALLY, AND/OR EMOTIONALLY ABUSED OR EXPOSED TO TRAUMA AND PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS WHO DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE ABUSE. THE REFERRALS ARE MADE BY DCS. THIS IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED HIGHLY COLLABORATIVE THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION MODEL DESIGNED TO HELP CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS OVERCOME THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF TRAUMATIC LIFE EVENTS BY HAVING THEM WORK TOGETHER WITH A CLINICIAN AND CASE MANAGER TO IDENTIFY COMMON GOALS AND ATTAIN THEM. FAMILY CENTERED TREATMENT: COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE THIS IS A COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE FOR FAMILIES IMPACTED BY CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. THE REFERRALS ARE MADE BY DCS OR JUVENILE PROBATION. THIS IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED, FAMILY-CENTERED TREATMENT APPROACH DESIGNED TO PRESERVE THE FAMILY UNIT. FAMILY CENTERED TREATMENT PROVIDES INTENSIVE HOME-BASED THERAPY, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND CRISIS INTERVENTION. THIS SERVICE REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF FIVE HOURS OF FACE-TO-FACE TIME PER FAMILY PER WEEK BY A CERTIFIED FCT PRACTITIONER. THE FAMILY IS SERVED FOR A MINIMUM OF SIX MONTHS. FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICE: COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES IS DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES WITH A SUBSTANTIATED CASE OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT THAT DCS BELIEVES COULD SAFELY CARE FOR THEIR CHILDREN WITH APPROPRIATE ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT IN THE HOME. FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES INCLUDE ASSESSMENT OF THE CHILD/PARENT/FAMILY RESULTING IN APPROPRIATE SERVICES THAT ARE BASED ON THE FAMILY'S NEEDS. THE CLEAR GOAL FOR THESE SERVICES IS TO PRESERVE THE FAMILY AND AVOID THE TRAUMA OF REMOVAL FOR THE CHILD, PROVIDED IT IS SAFE FOR THEM TO REMAIN WITH THEIR IDENTIFIED CAREGIVER. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE HOME, ARE COMPREHENSIVE IN NATURE, REQUIRE A MASTER'S DEGREE PROFESSIONAL AND A BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROFESSIONAL TO PROVIDE BOTH THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION AND CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT. SERVICES ARE INTENSIVE AND NATURE, WITH REQUIRED WEEKLY SAFETY CHECKS. INTENSIVE FOSTER CARE SERVICES: COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE IFCS SERVICES ARE DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE THAT ARE BEGINNING THEIR TRANSITION INTO A FOSTER OR KINSHIP HOME. THESE SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE CHILD AND FAMILY WITH UNIFICATION INTO THE FAMILY HOME, ENSURING STABILIZATION OF THE FAMILY UNIT. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE HOME, ARE COMPREHENSIVE IN NATURE, REQUIRE A MASTER'S DEGREE PROFESSIONAL AND A BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROFESSIONAL TO PROVIDE BOTH THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION AND CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT. SERVICES ARE INTENSIVE IN NATURE, WITH REQUIRED WEEKLY SAFETY CHECKS. COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES ARE THE FASTEST GROWING SECTOR FOR IRIS, THE SERVICE LINE IS REIMBURSED ON A PER DIEM RATE. FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES: INCLUDES SERVICES PROVIDED BY PARAPROFESSIONAL, BACHELOR'S LEVEL AND MASTER'S LEVEL STAFF. THE VARIOUS SERVICES UNDER THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE: FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES HOME-BASED CASEWORK & HOMEMAKER SERVICES THESE ARE SERVICES FOR PARENTS TO DETER ANY FURTHER INCIDENTS OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. THE REFERRALS ARE MADE BY THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES (DCS). PARAPROFESSIONAL (HOMEMAKER) AND BACHELOR-LEVEL STAFF (HOME-BASED CASEWORK) PROVIDE IN-HOME, HIGH QUALITY, FAMILY CENTERED CASEWORK SERVICES TO PARENTS TO ENHANCE FAMILY RESILIENCE, SUPPORT NURT
  3. $3.3 million spent. HEALTHY FAMILIES: THE HEALTHY FAMILIES PROGRAM HELPS PREVENT ABUSE AND NEGLECT BY WORKING ONE-ON-ONE WITH OVERWHELMED FAMILIES THAT ARE STRUGGLING TO BALANCE RAISING CHILDREN WITH LIFE'S DEMANDS. TARGETED TO HELP PARENTS OF NEWBORN CHILDREN, HEALTHY FAMILIES ENROLL PARENTS DURING PREGNANCY OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE BIRTH OF THEIR CHILD OR WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF CHILD'S BIRTH. MOST PARENTS ARE SCREENED IN THE HOSPITAL, IF THE FAMILY MEETS THE PROGRAM CRITERIA, THEY ARE ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM. ONE-ON-ONE, IN-HOME SERVICES BEGIN WEEKLY AND CAN LAST ONE TO THREE YEARS. THE HEALTHY FAMILIES PROGRAM WORKS WITH PARENTS TO TEACH CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND AGE-APPROPRIATE EXPECTATIONS OF CHILDREN, TO ASSIST PARENTS IN BUILDING A STRONG NETWORK OF SUPPORT FROM FAMILY, NEIGHBORS, AND CHURCHES; TO HELP PARENTS DEVELOP BUDGETING, TIME-MANAGEMENT, AND STRESS-MANAGEMENT SKILLS TO BETTER BALANCE PARENTING AND HOME-MANAGEMENT, AND TO LINK FAMILIES TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR HEALTH CARE, FINANCIAL AID, FOOD, HOUSING, SCHOOL-READINESS, CHILD CARE, JOB TRAINING, SUBSTANCE-ABUSE TREATMENT, AND OTHER MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANCE. HEALTHY FAMILIES: THE HEALTHY FAMILIES PROGRAM HELPS PREVENT ABUSE AND NEGLECT BY WORKING ONE-ON-ONE WITH OVERWHELMED FAMILIES THAT ARE STRUGGLING TO BALANCE RAISING CHILDREN WITH LIFE'S DEMANDS. TARGETED TO HELP PARENTS OF NEWBORN CHILDREN, HEALTHY FAMILIES ENROLL PARENTS DURING PREGNANCY OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE BIRTH OF THEIR CHILD OR WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF CHILD'S BIRTH. MOST PARENTS ARE SCREENED IN THE HOSPITAL, IF THE FAMILY MEETS THE PROGRAM CRITERIA, THEY ARE ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM. ONE-ON-ONE, IN-HOME SERVICES BEGIN WEEKLY AND CAN LAST ONE TO THREE YEARS. THE HEALTHY FAMILIES PROGRAM WORKS WITH PARENTS TO TEACH CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND AGE-APPROPRIATE EXPECTATIONS OF CHILDREN, TO ASSIST PARENTS IN BUILDING A STRONG NETWORK OF SUPPORT FROM FAMILY, NEIGHBORS, AND CHURCHES; TO HELP PARENTS DEVELOP BUDGETING, TIME-MANAGEMENT, AND STRESS-MANAGEMENT SKILLS TO BETTER BALANCE PARENTING AND HOME-MANAGEMENT, AND TO LINK FAMILIES TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR HEALTH CARE, FINANCIAL AID, FOOD, HOUSING, SCHOOL-READINESS, CHILD CARE, JOB TRAINING, SUBSTANCE-ABUSE TREATMENT, AND OTHER MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANCE.
  4. $823,679 spent. FAMILY CONNECTIONS: FAMILY CONNECTIONS OFFERS PROGRAMS TO HELP PEOPLE ADDRESS CONFLICT AND CHANGING FAMILY SITUATIONS DUE TO DIVORCE, SEPARATION, OR PATERNITY ISSUES. PROGRAMS INCLUDE CO-PARENTING WORKSHOPS/CLASSES, KIDS & DIVORCE WORKSHOPS, PARENTING COORDINATION, SUPERVISED PARENTING TIME, AND CONFLICT GROUPS. SOME OF THESE PROGRAMS REQUIRE A JUDGE'S ORDER AND/OR STIPULATION; OTHERS ARE COMPLETELY VOLUNTARY. WITHIN FAMILY CONNECTIONS, IRIS OFFERS THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING SERVICES ALONG WITH THERAPEUTIC VISITATION FACILITATION FOR VISITING PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN. THE FAMILY CONNECTIONS PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES FOR VICTIMS AND CHILDREN, AS WELL AS ALTERNATIVE TO ANGER PROGRAM, CERTIFIED BY THE INDIANA COALITION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. FAMILY CONNECTIONS HAS EXPANDED SERVICES TO INCLUDE: CHILDREN'S THERAPEUTIC ART AND MUSIC GROUPS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, TRUANCY SERVICES AND OUTPATIENT THERAPY. FAMILY CONNECTIONS STAFF ALSO PARTNER WITH THE DR. BILL LEWIS CENTER FOR CHILDREN TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AND THERAPY TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THAT HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO SEXUAL ABUSE, VIOLENT CRIMES, AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. COMMUNITY OUTREACH: THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH TEAM OFFERS FREE EDUCATION TO SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. IRIS PREVENTION COORDINATORS TRAIN CHILDREN AGES THREE THROUGH EIGHTEEN, AS WELL AS ADULTS, ON INDICATORS OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, BODY SAFETY, GUN SAFETY AND INTERNET SAFETY. FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS: IRIS FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER OPERATES THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER OF ALLEN COUNTY, LOCATED ON THE BRIDGE OF GRACE CAMPUS. FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS SUPPORT FAMILIES TO PROBLEM SOLVE AND MEET THEIR NEEDS BY TAPPING INTO A NETWORK OF RESOURCES AND PARTNERS. IRIS BEGAN OPERATING THIS RESOURCE CENTER IN JULY 2025.
  5. FAMILY CONNECTIONS: FAMILY CONNECTIONS OFFERS PROGRAMS TO HELP PEOPLE ADDRESS CONFLICT AND CHANGING FAMILY SITUATIONS DUE TO DIVORCE, SEPARATION, OR PATERNITY ISSUES. PROGRAMS INCLUDE CO-PARENTING WORKSHOPS/CLASSES, KIDS & DIVORCE WORKSHOPS, PARENTING COORDINATION, SUPERVISED PARENTING TIME, AND CONFLICT GROUPS. SOME OF THESE PROGRAMS REQUIRE A JUDGE'S ORDER AND/OR STIPULATION; OTHERS ARE COMPLETELY VOLUNTARY. WITHIN FAMILY CONNECTIONS, IRIS OFFERS THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING SERVICES ALONG WITH THERAPEUTIC VISITATION FACILITATION FOR VISITING PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN. THE FAMILY CONNECTIONS PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES FOR VICTIMS AND CHILDREN, AS WELL AS ALTERNATIVE TO ANGER PROGRAM, CERTIFIED BY THE INDIANA COALITION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. FAMILY CONNECTIONS HAS EXPANDED SERVICES TO INCLUDE: CHILDREN'S THERAPEUTIC ART AND MUSIC GROUPS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, TRUANCY SERVICES AND OUTPATIENT THERAPY. FAMILY CONNECTIONS STAFF ALSO PARTNER WITH THE DR. BILL LEWIS CENTER FOR CHILDREN TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AND THERAPY TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THAT HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO SEXUAL ABUSE, VIOLENT CRIMES, AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. COMMUNITY OUTREACH: THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH TEAM OFFERS FREE EDUCATION TO SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. IRIS PREVENTION COORDINATORS TRAIN CHILDREN AGES THREE THROUGH EIGHTEEN, AS WELL AS ADULTS, ON INDICATORS OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, BODY SAFETY, GUN SAFETY AND INTERNET SAFETY. FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS: IRIS FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER OPERATES THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER OF ALLEN COUNTY, LOCATED ON THE BRIDGE OF GRACE CAMPUS. FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS SUPPORT FAMILIES TO PROBLEM SOLVE AND MEET THEIR NEEDS BY TAPPING INTO A NETWORK OF RESOURCES AND PARTNERS. IRIS BEGAN OPERATING THIS RESOURCE CENTER IN JULY 2025.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 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 September 2025.

    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 March 1977.

    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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