Oblong Childrens Christian Home
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF THE OBLONG CHILDREN'S CHRISTIAN HOME IS TO GLORIFY GOD BY PROVIDING FAMILY-STYLE HOMES FOR AT-RISK AND STRUGGLING YOUTH. THE MINISTRY DISCIPLES YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES BY BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, DEMONSTRATING GOD'S UNCONDITIONAL LOVE, TEACHING GOD'S TRUTH, AND DEVELOPING EACH CHILD'S UNIQUE ABILITIES. THE MINISTRY SEEKS TO REUNITE THE FAMILY OR PREPARE THE YOUNG PERSON FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING.
- Income
- $1.2 million
- Spending
- $1.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 78%
- Reserves
- 34.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 80%
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 125
- Highest pay
- $77,946, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 34.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 41% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1578% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 254 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 (1)
- $885,107 spent. THE OBLONG CHILDREN'S CHRISTIAN HOME PROVIDES OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT TO CHILDREN, TYPICALLY AGES 5 TO 18, WHO ARE IN NEED OF SERVICES DUE TO PARENTAL ILLNESS, INCARCERATION, OR THE INABILITY TO SET APPROPRIATE STRUCTURE IN THE HOME. THE MINISTRY PROVIDES FOR ALL OF THE CHILDREN'S NEEDS, ASSUMING ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR CARE 24 HRS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK, UNTIL THE GOALS THAT WERE ESTABLISHED FOR THEM UPON ENTRY INTO THE PROGRAM ARE MET. CHILDREN ARE PLACED INTO FAMILY-STYLE HOMES WHERE A MARRIED COUPLE SERVE AS HOUSE PARENTS. THE MINISTRY EMPLOYS FIVE SETS OF FULL-TIME HOUSE PARENTS AND ONE SET THAT WORKS PART-TIME. CHILDREN MAY ATTEND A LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL, A LOCAL PRIVATE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (GRADES K - 8), OR THE CHILDREN'S HOME PRIVATE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL (NEW LIFE ACADEMY). CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES (SOCCER, 4-H, GYMNASTICS, ETC.) AND WHEN OF AGE, HOLD PART-TIME JOBS IN THE AREA. THE GOAL OF THE MINISTRY IS TO REUNITE CHILDREN WITH THEIR FAMILIES AFTER SIGNIFICANT CHANGES ARE MADE IN BOTH THEIR HOME LIFE AND BEHAVIOR/DECISION-MAKING. PARENTS/GUARDIANS ARE ASKED TO TAKE PART IN THE REFORM BY ATTENDING MONTHLY FAMILY DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS, TALKING WITH THE COUNSELOR AND HOUSE PARENTS REGULARLY, PARTICIPATING IN WEEKLY PHONE CALLS AND ENGAGING IN HOME VISITS. THE HOME EMPLOYS A FULL-TIME COUNSELOR TO MEET WITH CHILDREN WEEKLY, AND A PORTION OF OUR THERAPY COMES THROUGH HORSEMANSHIP. THE MINISTRY CARES FOR HORSES AND HAS CONSTRUCTED AN INDOOR RIDING ARENA FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 1975.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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