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Contra Costa Family Justice Alliance

EIN 47-4082871 · Richmond, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES FIVE FAMILY JUSTICE CENTERS IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY: EAST CENTER IN ANTIOCH, CENTRAL CENTER IN CONCORD, WEST CENTER IN RICHMOND, SOLANO CENTER IN FAIRFIELD, AND SOUTH CENTER IN DANVILLE. EACH CENTER IS A WARM AND WELCOMING ONE STOP CENTER.

Income
$7.2 million
Spending
$6.5 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
7.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 69%
Employees
69
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$226,385, executive director

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

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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 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 (2)
  1. $5.4 million spent. FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER PROVIDES CRISIS SUPPORT SERVICES FOCUS ON MEETING IMMEDIATE NEEDS FOR SAFETY, COUNSELING, AND CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES. EACH CLIENT WORKS WITH A NAVIGATOR, A SINGLE AND TRUSTED POINT OF CONTACT WHO GUIDES AND CONNECTS THEM WITH ALL THE SERVICES THEY NEED. AFTER ADDRESSING THEIR CRISIS, CLIENTS MAKE LONG-TERM SAFETY PLANS WITH THEIR NAVIGATORS, WHO CONNECT THEM WITH SERVICES TO ENHANCE THEIR LONG-TERM SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND ENSURE THEY WILL HAVE THE RESOURCES TO LIVE FREE OF VIOLENCE. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE: FINANCIAL SELF-SUFFICIENCY CLASSES, LEADERSHIP SKILLS-BUILDING PROGRAMS, MATH, YOGA, AND PARENTING CLASSES.
  2. $273,677 spent. AS A BACKBONE ORGANIZATION, WE PROVIDE EFFICIENT INFRASTRUCTURE, COORDINATION, AND SUPPORT FOR DIRECT-SERVICE PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO WORK TOGETHER. WE SPECIALIZE IN CAPACITY BUILDING AND TRAINING, FROM CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT TO EVALUATION; AND ORGANIZE COUNTYWIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAININGS.THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMUNITY-BUILDING PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE FAMILY JUSTICE INSTITUTE TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING TO SERVICE PROVIDERS; PROJECT CONNECT TO INCREASE COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF IPV; AND THE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM IN WHICH SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS BY CREATING THEIR OWN COMMUNITY PROJECTS.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 October 2015.

    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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