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Family Service and Guidance Center of Topeka Inc

EIN 48-0637039 · Topeka, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FAMILY SERVICE AND GUIDANCE CENTER PROVIDES QUALITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. VISION: FAMILY SERVICE AND GUIDANCE CENTER SHALL BE THE PREMIER, OUTCOMES-FOCUSED CHILDREN AND FAMILY BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE CENTER THAT PROVIDES TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS.

Income
$28.8 million
Spending
$27.2 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
5.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 78%
Employees
408
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$442,640, chief medical officer

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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • 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

    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. $11.0 million spent. COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES: COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES ARE INTENSIVE SERVICES PROVIDED IN THE COMMUNITY AND FOCUSED ON MAINTAINING CHILDREN IN THEIR HOME ENVIRONMENT AND AVOIDING COSTLY HOSPITALIZATION. FAMILY SERVICE & GUIDANCE CENTER PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT POSSIBLE. SPECIALLY TRAINED STAFF COLLABORATE WITH FAMILIES TO PLAN FOR EACH CHILD'S UNIQUE NEEDS AND TO DETERMINE THE MOST EFFECTIVE COURSE OF ACTION. SERVICES MAY INCLUDE MENTAL HEALTH CASE MANAGEMENT AND CARE COORDINATION, COMMUNITY PSYCHIATRIC SUPPORT TREATMENT, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP PSYCHOSOCIAL THERAPY, ATTENDANT AND RESPITE CARE, PARENT SUPPORT AS WELL AS 24X7 MOBILE CRISIS RESPONSE AND STABILIZATION.
  2. $10.4 million spent. OUTPATIENT SERVICES: FAMILY SERVICE & GUIDANCE CENTER'S OUTPATIENT SERVICES FOCUS ON CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND FAMILIES DEALING WITH MENTAL OR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES. THESE ISSUES MAY STEM FROM RELATIONSHIPS, CHANGES, CRISES, ENVIRONMENTAL PRESSURES OR TRAUMATIC LIFE EVENTS. SERVICES, INCLUDING PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES, ARE OFFERED BY EXPERIENCED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, BOARD CERTIFIED CHILD PSYCHIATRISTS AND TRAINED SUPPORT STAFF WHO UTILIZE A VARIETY OR THERAPEUTIC METHODS AND STRATEGIES TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH CLIENT. CHILDREN AND FAMILIES PLAN AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE THERAPEUTIC PLANNING PROCESS. SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND GROUP THERAPY, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH. OUR CHILD PSYCHIATRY DEPARTMENT OFFERS A FULL RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING TREATMENT FOR ADHD, DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, BIPOLAR DISORDER AND EATING DISORDERS.
  3. $236,804 spent. TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES: FAMILY SERVICE & GUIDANCE CENTER OFFERS AN APA (AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION) ACCREDITED PREDOCTORAL INTERNSHIP IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY. WE ALSO OFFER A PREDOCTORAL INTERNSHIP IN MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY AS WELL AS MASTERS AND BACHELORS LEVEL INTERNSHIPS/PRACTICUMS IN PSYCHOLOGY,SOCIAL WORK AND MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY. THESE YEAR LONG PROGRAMS OFFER AN INTENSIVE TRAINING EXPERIENCE IN A RANGE OF CLINICAL SKILLS. THESE INTERNSHIPS ALSO INCLUDE A HIGH LEVEL OF SUPERVISION AND ARE COMPLEMENTED WITH WEEKLY DIDACTIC PRESENTATIONS AND SEMINARS.

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 April 1953.

    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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