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Crittenton Center

EIN 42-0698246 · Sioux City, IA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SHELTERING, EDUCATING, EMPOWERING CHILDREN, INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.

Income
$9.1 million
Spending
$9.8 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
-0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 63%
Employees
310
Volunteers
224
Highest pay
$162,114, 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

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 12% 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

    10 of 20

    It owes 47% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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

    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 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 (6)
  1. $3.1 million spent. TRANSITIONAL THERAPUTIC HOUSING AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - NORTHWEST IOWA'S ONLY TRANSITIONAL THERAPUTIC HOUSING FOR CHILDREN, SERVICING AT-RISK KIDS FROM BIRTH TO AGE 18 AND PROVIDING A SAFE PLACE TO STAY 24/7, 365 DAYS A YEAR. INTENDED AS A SHORT-TERM STAY, OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE SAFETY AND SECURITY THROUGH CRISIS INTERVENTION, AFTERCARE CASE COORDINATION, MEDICAL CARE, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. SERVED 199 CHILDREN IN FISCAL YEAR 2025.
  2. $4.9 million spent. CHILD DEVELOPMENT DIVISION - SERVES COMMUNITIES IN SIX DIFFERENT LOCATIONS THROUGHTOUT SIOUXLAND. THIS INCLUDES CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOL EDUCATION FOR ALL INCOME FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN BIRTH AGE TO AGE 12. A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND MOC FLOYD VALLEY ALLOWS FOR QUALITY, AFFORDABLE PRESCHOOL EDUCATION FOR 4-5 YEAR OLDS. A MAJORITY OF THE CHILDREN SERVED COME FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. OUR CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS SERVED 398 CHILDREN IN FISCAL YEAR 2025.
  3. $314,187 spent. FOSTER CARE PROGRAM-SUPERVISED APARTMENT LIVING (FAMILY DEVELOPMENT) - TEENS AGES 16.5 TO 21 LEARN LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING, GUIDANCE, AND SUPPORT NEEDED TO LIVE ON THEIR OWN. SERVED 52 TEENS IN FISCAL YEAR 2025.
  4. $172,496 spent. RESOURCE CENTER - INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP PARENTING CLASSES FOR PARENTS WITH CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE 17. PROVIDES 6 WEEK AND 12 WEEK PARENTING CLASSES ALONG WITH SUPPORT AND CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. SERVED 1300 CHILDREN AND PARENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2024.
  5. $77,367 spent. MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS TRAINING - MHAT AIMS TO REDUCE STIGMA AROUND MENTAL HEALTH, INCREASE UNDERSTANDING, AND EQUIP INDIVIDUALS WITH THE SKILLS TO SUPPORT THOSE WITH MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH, HELPING THEM TO RECOGNIZE SIGNS OF MENTAL ILLNESS, RESPOND APPROPRIATELY TO THOSE EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, AND CONNECT THEM WITH RESOURCES. MHAT TRAINS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH WORKERS, SCHOOL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL, AND OTHER INTERESTED COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
  6. $133,695 spent. STREET OUTREACH PROGRAM- PROVIDES OUTREACH AND SUPPORT FOR YOUTH THAT ARE HOMELESS OR NEAR HOMELESS IN THE SIOUXLAND REGION. THE PROGRAM CONNECTS YOUTH WITH RESOURCES SUCH AS FOOD, HOUSING, EDUCATION, AND OTHER RESOURCES. THE SOP WORKS CLOSELY WITH COORDINATED ENTRY AND SUPPORTS YOUTH AS THEY MOVE INTO A STABLE ENVIRONMENT.

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

  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 June 2025.

    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 August 1949.

    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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