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4th Family Inc

EIN 45-3211432 · Albany, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceGood71 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ASSIST, EMPOWER, AND EDUCATE THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY WHO STRIVE FOR SUCCESS.

Income
$907,492
Spending
$816,741
Spent on programs
53%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
8
Highest pay
$115,000, vice 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: 44 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 81% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 82% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    52% 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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (3)
  1. $261,805 spent. STEM - WE GIVE AT-RISK YOUTH A GIFT THAT LASTS A LIFETIME: THE ANALYZE AND PRESENT DATA IN CONTEXT SUPPORTS ECONOMIC MOBILITY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, SOCIAL AND RACIAL JUSTICE. SCIENCE BELONGS TO US ALL; WITH AN UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE AND THE WORLD, WE STAND TALL.
  2. $114,939 spent. MENTOR - 4TH FAMILY STANDS WITH OUR SCHOOL SYSTEMS, PROVIDING SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO STUDENTS FACING ACADEMIC AND BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES. OUR INTERVENTION PROGRAM EXUDES INTEGRITY, EMBRACES LEARNING, AND TEACHES THE PRACTICES OF PERSONAL AND GROUP RESPONSIBILITY. OUR YOUNG PEOPLE ARE OUR FUTURE; WE HAVE THEIR BACKS.
  3. $51,876 spent. Child Care Services - The Affordable Child Care Services Program is designed to support families in our community by providing access to safe, reliable, and high-quality child care at a cost that working parents can afford. Recognizing that the rising cost of care is a significant barrier to employment, financial stability, and childrens early development, our nonprofit created this program to ensure that no family is forced to choose between earning a living and securing proper care for their children.

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 January 2013.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Family Inc (Louisville, KY), EIN 46-1418469. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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