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Family Advocates Inc

EIN 35-2073521 · La Porte, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SUPERVISED VISITATIONS BETWEEN PARENTS AND CHILDREN. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SPEAKS FOR PERSONS UNABLE TO SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES IN LEGAL MATTERS, SPECIFICALLY CHILDREN.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$829,274
Spent on programs
55%
Reserves
-4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
22
Volunteers
231
Highest pay
$76,700, 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: 54 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 51% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    55% 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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $100,337 spent. CHILDREN AND NON-CUSTODIAL PARENTS WERE PROVIDED 962 HOURS OF SUPERVISED VISITATION THROUGH THE HARMONY HOUSE PROGRAM
  2. $212,079 spent. CASA PROGRAM 58 CASA VOLUNTEERS ADVOCATED FOR 378 ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE
  3. $117,254 spent. CYA PROGRAM 6 COURT YOUTH ADVOCATE VOLUNTEERS ADVOCATED AND MENTORED 9 AT-RISK YOUTH
  4. $25,654 spent. SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING PROVIDES A TRAINED MENTOR TO MEET STUDENTS WEEKLY DURING THE SCHOOL DAY TO BUILD ACADEMIC, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS. IT PROVIDES A SAFE, CONSISTENT, ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS STUDENTS THROUGH POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND PERSONALIZED GUIDANCE. THE GOAL IS TO HELP STUDENTS STAY ENGAGED IN LEARNING, DEVELOPING CONFIDENCE, AND BUILDING THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO THRIVE IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL.
  5. SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING PROVIDES A TRAINED MENTOR TO MEET STUDENTS WEEKLY DURING THE SCHOOL DAY TO BUILD 25654. 0. 0.

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 October 1999.

    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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