Coalition for Children Youth & Families
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
OUR FUNDAMENTAL PURPOSE IS TO STRENGTHEN FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES, EQUIPPING THEM WITH THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO CONTINUALLY MOVE TOWARD RESILIENCE AND STABILITY. FAMILIES WHO USE THE COALITION SERVICES HAVE: (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)- INCREASED ACCESS TO AND USE OF RESOURCES- A STRONGER NETWORK OF SUPPORT- IMPROVED CONFIDENCE IN THEIR ABILITY TO BE A "NO MATTER WHAT" FAMILYWE BELIEVE THAT, BECAUSE OF OUR WORK, FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES ARE STRONG AND RESILIENT, THEY ARE FLEXIBLE, ACCEPTING, ABLE TO CELEBRATE EACH VICTORY, AND ENDURE LIFELONG.
- Income
- $1.4 million
- Spending
- $1.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 82%
- Reserves
- 8.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 78%
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 20
- Highest pay
- $129,811, ceo
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: 83 out of 100.
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 8.6 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 35% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 20% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1582% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2512 of 13 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
7 of 7Has a 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)
- $1.1 million spent. ANSWER PLACE - PROVIDES FACTUAL, OBJECTIVE INFORMATION ON EVERY ASPECT OF ADOPTION AND FOSTER CARE. THIS INCLUDES THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER AND THE LIBRARY OF BOOKS, VIDEOTAPES, DVD'S, BROCHURES, AND ARTICLES ON A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS RELATED TO ADOPTION, FOSTER CARE AND RELATED ISSUES. THE ORGANIZATION RECRUITS ADOPTIVE AND FOSTER HOMES FOR KIDS WHO ARE MOST IN NEED.SUPPORT HIGHWAY - OFFERS FAMILIES WHO HAVE TAKEN CHILDREN INTO THEIR HOMES, WHETHER BY ADOPTION OR FOSTER CARE, THE TOOLS AND TRAINING THEY NEED TO PARENT EFFECTIVELY.CHAMPION CLASSROOMS - PROVIDES A LIFELINE FOR ALL PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS. LEARNERS IN CHAMPION CLASSROOMS HAVE ACCESS TO ONGOING TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES THAT CAN INTRODUCE NEW SKILLS OR SIMPLY SHARPEN THOSE THEY ALREADY HAVE. EACH COURSE IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REAL-TIME SUPPORT WHEN PARENTS NEED IT THE MOST.OTHER PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2025:1. ENHANCED FAMILY AND CULTURAL CONNECTIONS FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR CAREGIVERS2. IDENTIFIED AND UTILIZED RELATIVE AND LIKE-KIN CAREGIVERS3. PRIORITIZED REUNIFICATION AND CO-PARENTING WITH RESOURCE PARENTS4. INCREASED SKILL BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS FOCUSED ON TRAUMA-INFORMED AND STRENGTHS-BASED CAREGIVING5. PROVIDED SUPPORT TO FAMILIES POST-PERMANENCY TO DECREASE RE-ENTRY INTO THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM6. INCLUDED LIVED EXPERIENCE VOICES IN PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND REVISION7. INCREASED THE ACCESSIBILITY OF SERVICES TO RURAL AND UNDERSERVED GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS OF THE STATE
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1985.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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