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Our Little Haven

EIN 43-1567500 · Saint Louis, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

OUR LITTLE HAVEN'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO ASSESS, TREAT AND HEAL THE YOUNGEST VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT AND THOSE CHILDREN SUFFERING FROM MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. OUR LITTLE HAVEN'S TREATMENT PROVIDES A COMMUNITY BASED, EARLY INTERVENTION MODEL, WHICH INCLUDES A SUITE OF PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO HELP THOSE YOUNG CHILDREN SUFFERING FROM THE TRAUMA OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT AND OTHER MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. OUR LITTLE HAVEN IS RELENTLESSLY COMMITTED TO PROVIDING EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. OUR COMMUNITY OF PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVERS CREATES A SAFE, SECURE AND HEALING ENVIRONMENT FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY ABUSE, NEGLECT AND MENTAL OR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS. WE MAKE THE HURTING STOP, THE HEALING BEGIN AND THE LOVE LAST, ONE FAMILY AT A TIME.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
65.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 56%
Employees
25
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$209,484, treas/dir of finance & operations

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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 65.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 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: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (3)
  1. $1.3 million spent. SEE SCHEDULE OTHE KEYSTONE PROGRAM'S OBJECTIVE IS TO IMPROVE THE MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF CLIENTS WHO TRADITIONALLY HAVE LIMITED ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE. A COLLECTION OF SERVICES ARE OFFERED INCLUDING: OUTPATIENT ASSESSMENT & TREATMENT: OUR LITTLE HAVEN OFFERS OUTPATIENT COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH THE KEYSTONE PROGRAM. LICENSED PSYCHOLOGISTS AND COUNSELORS PROVIDE ASSESSMENT (ALL AGES) AND TREATMENT (AGES INFANT-12, ADULTS AND FAMILIES) AT THE AGENCY OFFICES. PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION MAY BE SCHEDULED AS NEEDED FOLLOWING INTAKE WITH CLINICIANS. PROBLEMS ADDRESSED INCLUDE: DEPRESSION, ANXIETIES AND FEARS: SCHOOL PROBLEMS INCLUDING ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER OR LEARNING DISORDERS: BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS SUCH AS TEMPER TANTRUMS, DEFIANCE OR RULE-BREAKING: REACTIONS TO FAMILY PROBLEMS, LIFE CHANGES OR LOSS OF LOVED ONES; DIFFICULTIES FOLLOWING TRAUMATIC EVENTS AND CONCERNS ABOUT A CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT. ASSESSMENT SERVICES INCLUDE PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS, EARLY MENTAL HEALTH SCREENINGS/DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS, PARENTING ASSESSMENTS AND BONDING ASSESSMENTS. OUTPATIENT SERVICES TAKE PLACE AT THE KEYSTONE SERVICES BUILDING. 215 CLIENTS SERVED IN FISCAL 2025.
  2. $516,965 spent. OUR LITTLE ACADEMY PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC DAY TREATMENT IN A PRESCHOOL SETTING FOR CHILDREN AGES 3 - 6 WHO CANNOT PARTICIPATE IN A TRADITIONAL PRESCHOOL/DAY CARE DUE TO BEHAVIORAL OR EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS. SMALL CLASS SIZE AND LOW CHILD TO THERAPIST RATIO PROVIDES NEEDED SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE: INDIVIDUAL THERAPY WITH PLAY THERAPY TECHNIQUES; GROUP THERAPY; SOCIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT; EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT. 12 CHILDREN SERVED IN FISCAL 2025.
  3. $365,047 spent. SEE SCHEDULE OOUR LITTLE HAVEN'S COMMUNITY FAMILY SERVICES (CFS) PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION COMMUNITY. CFS HELPS FILL SIGNIFICANT GAPS IN THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM BY PROVIDING THE FOLLOWING SERVICES. DILIGENT ONGOING RELATIVE SEARCH (DORS) AIMS TO IDENTIFY FAMILY AND KINSHIP PROVIDERS AND CONNECTIONS FOR CHILDREN ENTERING FOSTER CARE. COORDINATION OF MEDICAL SERVIES (COMS) IS A NURSING SERVICE PROVIDED BY A RN RESPONSIBLE FOR IDENTIFYING FOSTER CHILDREN'S MEDICAL, DENTAL, BEHAVIORAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS AND ASSISTING CAREGIVERS AND CASE MANAGERS IN GETTING THOSE NEEDS MET. ACCEPERATED PERMANENCY SUPPORT (APS) PROVIDES PERMANENCY SUPPORT DURING THE FINAL STAGES OF FOSTER CARE. WE CAN HELP COMPLETE ALL NECESSARY PAPERWORK TIMELY SO DELAYS ARE LIMITED. 35 CHILDREN IN THESE PROGRAMS WERE SERVED IN 2025.

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 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 June 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 August 1991.

    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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