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St Charles Youth and Family Services Inc

EIN 39-0914040 · Milwaukee, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak42 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ST. CHARLES YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES, INC., IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY THAT IS GUIDED BY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO PROVIDE AN ARRAY OF PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION SERVICES. OUR AGENCY IS DEDICATED TO ASSISTING THOSE WE SERVE IN DEVELOPING THE SKILLS TO BECOME SELF-RELIANT AND INDEPENDENT WITHIN THEIR SCHOOLS, FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES OR VOCATIONS. ST. CHARLES YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES BELIEVES THAT ALL INDIVIDUALS POSSESS UNIQUE AND DIVERSE STRENGTHS, WHICH SERVE AS A CATALYST TO HEALTHY SELF-DEVELOPMENT AND SELF-RELIANCE. WE RECOGNIZE THAT INDIVIDUALS MAY EXPERIENCE OBSTACLES DURING THEIR LIFETIME WILL BENEFIT FROM THE FACILITATION, SUPPORT AND PARTNERSHIP WITH PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.

Income
$15.2 million
Spending
$15.2 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
-1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
253
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$324,909, president

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

Weak: 42 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 68% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% 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

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 12 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

    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. $5.7 million spent. MANAGED CARE SERVICES: ST. CHARLES PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF CARE COORDINATION, DIRECT SERVICES AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE INITIATIVES OF THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND WRAPAROUND MILWAUKEE DEPARTMENTS. THE VAST MAJORITY OF SERVICES PROVIDED WITHIN THESE CONTRACTED SERVICES THROUGH MILWAUKEE COUNTY SUPPORT YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH DIAGNOSED MENTAL HEALTH OR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS AND/OR PROVIDED CRITICAL ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AND TRAINING FOR THOSE WHO SERVE THIS TARGET POPULATION.
  2. $3.2 million spent. CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES: CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES PROVIDED BY ST. CHARLES INCLUDE PROGRAMS TARGETED SPECIFICALLY FOR YOUTH WHO ARE COURT INVOLVED AS A RESULT OF A DELINQUENCY AND HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS APPROPRIATE FOR COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMMING. THESE SERVICES PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT, GROUP SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY MONITORING WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF HELPING YOUTH ADHERE TO THEIR COURT ORDERS WHILE ASSISTING THEM BUILD SKILLS AND STRATEGIES TO AVOID RE-OFFENSES OR FURTHER INVOLVEMENT IN THE COURT SYSTEM.
  3. $3.2 million spent. 24 HOUR CARE PROGRAM: ST. CHARLES CONTINUES ITS 100 PLUS YEARS OF PROVIDING RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES TO YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 12-17. YOUTH ARE TYPICALLY REFERRED DUE TO MENTAL HEALTH, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, TRAUMA HISTORY, OR DELINQUENCIES THAT WARRANT TARGETED TREATMENT SERVICES THAT OCCUR WITHIN A RESIDENTIAL SETTING. YOUTH BENEFIT FROM INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, ON-GROUNDS EDUCATION/SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES, SKILL DEVELOPMENT GROUPS, AODA EDUCATION/TREATMENT AS NEEDED, AND RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES THAT BUILD SKILLS, REDUCE SYMPTOMS AND HELP YOUTH BUILD INDEPENDENCE.
  4. $502,434 spent. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: THIS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION. THE PROGRAM REFINES, IMPLEMENTS, AND SUSTAINS EVIDENCE-BASED SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT AND PRACTICES FOR TRANSITION-AGED YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS (AGES 16-25) WITH SERIOUS EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE AND/OR SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS OR CO-OCCURRING MENTAL AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS.

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 2021.

    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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