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Child Guidance & Family Solutions

EIN 34-0726083 · Akron, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF CHILD GUIDANCE & FAMILY SOLUTIONS IS TO BE A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LEADER PROVIDING INNOVATIVE AND EFFECTIVE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO THE INTEGRATED CARE OF MIND AND BODY THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, THE (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE PROGRAMS THAT ENRICH COMMUNITIES, AND ADVOCACY FOR THE HEALTH OF YOUTH, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES.

Income
$9.5 million
Spending
$10.8 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
3.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Employees
164
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$249,272, cmo

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: 70 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 (4)
  1. $5.3 million spent. OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES: THESE SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS, AND CRISIS INTERVENTION. IN 2024, 2153 CHILDREN AND ADULTS WERE SERVED. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PROMOTE RESILIENCY AND SUPPORT RECOVERY FROM MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS AS WELL AS ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS.
  2. $1.5 million spent. COMMUNITY PSYCHIATRIC SUPPORTIVE TREATMENT & THERAPEUTIC BEHAVIOR SERVICES:THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES THE DEVELOPMENT OF DAILY LIVING SKILLS, ACQUISITION OF DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS, COORDINATION OF INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT PLANS, CLIENT ADVOCACY, LINKAGE TO NEEDED SERVICES, RESTORATION OF SOCIAL SKILLS, ONGOING ASSESSMENT OF NEEDS, AND SYMPTOM MONITORING. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO PROMOTE RESILIENCY AND SUPPORT RECOVERY FROM MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. THE TARGET POPULATION INCLUDES YOUTH AND ADULTS WHO BENEFIT FROM WRAP-AROUND SUPPORTS.IN 2024, 928 CHILDREN RECEIVED SERVICES THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.
  3. $1.2 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES:IN ADDITION TO ITS CORE CLINICAL OFFERINGS, CHILD GUIDANCE & FAMILY SOLUTIONS PROVIDES A RANGE OF COMMUNITY-BASED AND PREVENTATIVE SERVICES THAT SUPPORT EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS IN CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTATION IN PRESCHOOL SETTINGS, SCHOOL-BASED COUNSELING AND CRISIS RESPONSE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL DISTRICTS, HOME-BASED SUPPORT FOR YOUTH WITH SEVERE EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCES, AND A SPECIALIZED TREATMENT MODEL FOR ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS EXPERIENCING A FIRST EPISODE OF PSYCHOSIS.
  4. $1.1 million spent. PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES:THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATIONS AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT. ITS OBJECTIVE IS TO PROMOTE RESILIENCY AND SUPPORT RECOVERY FROM MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS BY REDUCING, STABILIZING, OR ELIMINATING NEUROBIOLOGICALLY BASED SYMPTOMS. THE TARGET POPULATION INCLUDES INDIVIDUALS DIAGNOSED WITH NEUROBIOLOGICALLY BASED MENTAL DISORDERS SUCH AS MOOD AND ANXIETY DISORDERS, ADHD, AND SCHIZOPHRENIA. IN 2024, 631 CHILDREN RECEIVED SERVICES THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1949.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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