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Keweenaw Family Resource Center

EIN 38-3138462 · Houghton, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE KEWEENAW FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER SUPPORTS, ENRICHES, AND STRENGTHENS FAMILY LIVES IN THE KEWEENAW PENINSULA BY PROVIDING A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN.

Income
$743,287
Spending
$818,374
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 87%
Employees
14
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$75,161, executive di

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: 65 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 97 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    12 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 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. $312,930 spent. COMMUNITY COLLABORATION-BASED SERVICES PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR COLLABORATION BETWEEN PARENTS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, BUSINESS OWNERS, CHARITABLE AND FAITH- BASED ORGANIZATIONS, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCIES AND EDUCATORS. THIS PROGRAM INCREASES COMMUNITY AWARENESS ON EARLY CHILDHOOD ISSUES, PROVIDES TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, COORDINATES, BLENDS, AND BRAIDS FUNDING FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EVENTS AND PROGRAMS.
  2. $135,590 spent. FAMILY SUPPORT-BASED SERVICES PROVIDE 1) HOME VISITING SERVICES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND FAMILIES OF CHILDREN UP TO THE AGE OF 5 TO BUILD PARENTING CONFIDENCE AND INCREASE KNOWLEDGE OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE REFERRALS, AND 2) BABY CLOSET, A PROGRAM FOCUSED ON PROVIDING BASIC NEEDS LIKE DIAPERS, GENTLY USED BABY CLOTHING, FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT TO FAMILIES IN NEED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. 8 FAMILIES WITH 14 CHILDREN RECEIVED 93 HOME VISITS AND BABY CLOSET PROVIDED 145 FAMILIES WITH 988 PACKAGES OF DIAPERS, 100 BAGS OF CLOTHING, 17 SAFE SLEEP CRIBS, AND 24 BABY SAFETY ITEMS.
  3. $150,200 spent. PARENT ENGAGEMENT-BASED SERVICES PROVIDE HOSPITAL VISITS TO FAMILIES WITH INFANTS. 208 FAMILIES WERE PROVIDED WITH SUPPORT SERVICES THROUGH HOSPITAL VISITS. PROGRAMMING TO ENGAGE FATHERS AND FATHER FIGURES CONNECTED 5 FAMILIES WITH 6 CHILDREN TO SERVICES THAT SUPPORT PARENT EDUCATION AND FAMILY WELL- BEING.
  4. $172,541 spent. PARENT EDUCATION-BASED SERVICES: PROVIDE FUNDS TO MAKE THE DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY (DPIL) AVAILABLE TO CHILDREN, BIRTH TO 5 YEARS OF AGE, IN BARAGA, HOUGHTON, AND KEWEENAW COUNTIES. 172 CHILDREN RECEIVED BOOKS DELIVERED DIRECTLY TO THEIR HOME EACH MONTH. 172 BOOKS AND OTHER EARLY LITERACY MATERIALS WERE DISTRIBUTED AT LITERACY AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS. SCHOOL READINESS BROCHURES WERE PROVIDED TO HOME- AND CENTER-BASED CHILDCARE BUSINESSES AND THE KFRC TREE HOUSE TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN ENTERING KINDERGARTEN. OVER 109 PLAYGROUPS WERE LED BY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS THAT PROMOTED SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, EARLY LITERACY AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN. EXPENSES: 69,427 REVENUE: 0 PLAY-BASED SERVICES ARE DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH AGE 4 AND THEIR FAMILIES. PLAY-BASED SERVICES INCLUDE: 1. AN INDOOR PLAYGROUND AND EXPLORATION CENTER, PROVIDED SPACE FOR FAMILIES TO BUILD SOCIAL CONNECTIONS, SUPPORT CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND SAFELY PLAY AND LEARN. 2. PLAYGROUPS THAT PROVIDE SOCIALIZATION, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES WITH INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN. 603 FAMILIES WITH 719 CHILDREN AND 323 ADULTS WERE SERVED THROUGH THE PLAYGROUND AND PLAYGROUPS. EXPENSES: 103,114 REVENUE: 14,908
  5. PARENT EDUCATION-BASED SERVICES: PROVIDE FUNDS TO MAKE THE DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY (DPIL) AVAILABLE TO CHILDREN, BIRTH TO 5 YEARS OF AGE, IN BARAGA, HOUGHTON, AND KEWEENAW COUNTIES. 172 CHILDREN RECEIVED BOOKS DELIVERED DIRECTLY TO THEIR HOME EACH MONTH. 172 BOOKS AND OTHER EARLY LITERACY MATERIALS WERE DISTRIBUTED AT LITERACY AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS. SCHOOL READINESS BROCHURES WERE PROVIDED TO HOME- AND CENTER-BASED CHILDCARE BUSINESSES AND THE KFRC TREE HOUSE TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN ENTERING KINDERGARTEN. OVER 109 PLAYGROUPS WERE LED BY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS THAT PROMOTED SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, EARLY LITERACY AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN. EXPENSES: 69,427 REVENUE: 0 PLAY-BASED SERVICES ARE DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH AGE 4 AND THEIR FAMILIES. PLAY-BASED SERVICES INCLUDE: 1. AN INDOOR PLAYGROUND AND EXPLORATION CENTER, PROVIDED SPACE FOR FAMILIES TO BUILD SOCIAL CONNECTIONS, SUPPORT CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND SAFELY PLAY AND LEARN. 2. PLAYGROUPS THAT PROVIDE SOCIALIZATION, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES WITH INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN. 603 FAMILIES WITH 719 CHILDREN AND 323 ADULTS WERE SERVED THROUGH THE PLAYGROUND AND PLAYGROUPS. EXPENSES: 103,114 REVENUE: 14,908

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 October 1994.

    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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