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Fathership Foundation Inc

EIN 46-2017780 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceWeak22 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Mission of the Fathership Foundation is to provide community education and workforce development programs to increase the amount of formally educated/trianed, work-ready adults. The organization seeks to create and implement culturally competent interventions and programs that strengthen men, families and communitiees by supporting male parenting, formal education/training and communoty stewardship

Income
$260,962
Spending
$147,150
Reserves
7.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 44% of income.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 22 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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.

  • 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, 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. The organization successfully served over 500 youth and families in Southwest Philadelphia through a comprehensive suite of services focused on education, workforce development, and anti-violence programming. Key educational initiatives included the Expanded College Prep After-School Program, which delivered daily literacy and math tutoring to Title I elementary students, resulting in improved academic engagement and school-day performance. We also significantly strengthened our Workforce Development Program through a 49-hour model, providing essential job readiness training, resume building, mock interviews, and career planning, successfully connecting participants to employment and vocational pathways. To address community trauma and foster stability, we implemented Trauma-Informed Mentoring Programs, including the bi-monthly Man 2 Man Community Circle for fathers and men, alongside weekly programs for teen boys and girls focused on life skills and conflict resolution. We further delivered Consistent Community Stabilization Services through bi-monthly grocery giveaways serving hundreds of families, parenting classes, and family engagement workshops. High-impact community outreach was maintained by hosting events such as the annual College & Trades Fair (featuring 20+ institutions/employers), the 2-on-2 Me and My Dad Got Game Basketball Tournament, the Interfaith Prayer Breakfast & Seniors Resource Fair, and various holiday drives (Turkey Giveaway, Christmas Bike Giveaway). Furthermore, we Expanded Digital Literacy Access with weekly Introduction to Computers classes and partnerships for laptop distribution and beginner tech training. The organization increased its Strategic Partnerships with the City of Philadelphia, schools, nonprofits, and workforce partners, strengthening the pipeline to education and employment. This success culminated in securing a Major Public Investment of $250,000 from the City of Philadelphia to scale anti-violence and workforce programming, leveraging our strong community reach of over 75,000 social media followers and a 500+ participant database.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2016 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2016.

    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 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 2016.

    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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