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Community Family Life Centers Inc

EIN 32-0115383 · Ann Arbor, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Community Family Life Centers CFLC mission is to serve individuals youth and their families with programming focused on social educational physical and economic well-being. CFLC is a neighborhoodbased non-profit organization that serves as a hub for the Sugarbrook Neighborhood and the greater Ypsilanti area.

Income
$594,110
Spending
$494,134
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
9.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 54%
Employees
11
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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 (3)
  1. $223,868 spent. Addressing Educational Disparities. Community Family Life Centers offer a comprehensive set of services and programs aimed at addressing educational disparities among African Americans and other BIPOC Black Indigenous and People of Color communities. Heres a step-by-step description of what participants experienced along with how each service program addressed poverty racism and trauma: 1 Educational Support Services : *Academic Tutoring and Mentoring: Qualified tutors and mentors provided personalized support to students focusing on core subjects like mathematics science and reading. * Homework Assistance: After-school programs are established to provide a conducive environment for completing homework assignments with access to resources and assistance from staff. 2 Enrichment Programs: * STEM Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Initiatives: Hands-on STEM activities and workshops are organized .3 * Arts and Cultural Programs: Creative arts workshops including music dance and cooking are offered to promote self-expression. 5 *Physical activities are offered 6 *Mental Health and Trauma Support: 7* Counseling Services: Licensed counselors and therapists are available to provide individual and group counseling sessions to address trauma stress and mental health challenges faced by participants withTrauma-Informed Practice.
  2. $182,888 spent. HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAM The mental health program serviced between 15-20 individuals and family systems including children parents and independent adults without children within the surrounding Ypsilanti areas. Services that were provided were individual therapy group therapy support groups wraparound services and crisis interventions. The mental health service provider utilized the PHQ-9 assessment tool to assess for depressive symptoms with adult clients. The DASS 21 to assess further for depression anxiety and stress symptoms in adults. Additionally the UCLA was utilized to assess for trauma symptoms in children youth. Some of the topics covered were psychoeducation on PTSD and symptoms physiological responses in the body good and bad stress organizational and familial stress and the adverse impact on the parent child relationship. The CFLC also offered group support to a group of mentored youth at the CFLCs Youth Enrichment Program. Some of the topics covered were PTSD and symptoms community violence and trauma.
  3. $87,378 spent. Leasehold Improvements: We are excited to share that Community Family Life Centers has completed a series of critical leasehold improvements to enhance the safety functionality and welcoming environment of our facility. These improvements include a kitchen remodel to better support our community programs new roofing for improved building integrity and upgraded bathrooms to increase accessibility and comfort. We also enhanced our security systems to ensure a safer environment upgraded the HVAC system for better climate control and replaced several doors for improved access and energy efficiency. In addition we revitalized our outdoor spaces with new landscaping and made essential asphalt and concrete repairs to improve parking and walkways. These upgrades are key investments in our mission to better serve our community for years to come.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2011 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on December 15, 2014.

    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 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 December 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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