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Tfi Family Services Inc

EIN 48-0806277 · Emporia, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DEVOTED TO THE STRENGTH OF FAMILY.

Income
$59.7 million
Spending
$61.6 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
4.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 56%
Employees
585
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$479,047, chief executive officer

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

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 40% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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 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. $32.2 million spent. KANSAS CASE MANAGEMENT: TFI SERVES AS THE FOSTER CARE, REINTEGRATION, AND ADOPTION CASE MANAGEMENT GRANTEE FOR 26 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHCENTRAL KANSAS. WHEN CHILDREN ARE REMOVED FROM THEIR HOMES BY THE COURTS IN KANSAS, THEY ARE PLACED INTO DCF CUSTODY AND REFERRED TO TFI IN THESE COUNTIES FOR CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES. TFI WORKS WITH CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS TO ADDRESS THE RISK AND SAFETY ISSUES THAT LED TO REMOVAL, WITH THE GOAL OF RETURNING THE CHILDREN HOME SAFELY AND QUICKLY, WHEN POSSIBLE. FOR CHILDREN UNABLE TO RETURN HOME, TFI WORKS TOWARDS A TIMELY ADOPTION OR OTHER PERMANENCY OPTION. WHILE CHILDREN ARE IN OUT-OF-HOME CARE, TFI LOOKS FOR RELATIVES OR FAMILY MEMBERS WHO THE CHILD KNOWS AND LOVES WHO WOULD BE WILLING AND ABLE TO CARE FOR THE CHILDREN WHILE THE PARENTS ARE WORKING TOWARDS COMPLETING THE TASKS TO GET THE CHILDREN BACK HOME. DURING THIS PERIOD THERE WAS 1693 CHILDREN SERVED BY TFI FAMILY SERVICES, INC.
  2. $23.1 million spent. RESOURCE FOSTER CARE: WHILE THERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT LEVELS AND TYPES OF RESOURCE CARE WITHIN THE PROGRAM, THE PRIMARY FOCUS IS TO WORK CLOSELY WITH EACH AND EVERY RESOURCE CARE FAMILY. SOME OF THE SERVICES INCLUDE: 24 HOUR ON-CALL SOCIAL WORKER, SUPPORT MEETINGS, FREE ONGOING TRAINING, RESPITE CARE.RESOURCE FAMILIES PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE HOME LIKE SETTING FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE NOT ABLE TO SAFELY LIVE WITH THEIR PARENTS. RESOURCE PARENTS UNDERGO TRAINING AND STATE LICENSURE TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE KNOWLEDGBLE ABOUT THE SPECIAL CHALLENGES CHILDREN WHO ARE PLACED WITH THEM MIGHT FACE, AND TO PROVIDE THEM WITH SKILLS TO WORK WITH THE CHILD. THE CHILD'S FAMILY, THE SOCIAL WORKER OR CASE MANAGER, AND THE LEGAL SYSTEM. THE FAMILY INITIATIVE, INC PROVIDES SPONSORSHIP FOR STATE LICENSED RESOURCE FAMILIES AND PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ASSIST THEM WITH ANY PROBLEMS OR CHALLENGES THAT MIGHT OCCUR DURING THE PLACEMENT FO A CHILD IN A HOME. DURING THIS PERIOD THERE WERE 402 RESOURCE HOMES AND 1214 CHILDREN PLACE IN THE HOMES THAT WERE SPONSORED BY TFI FAMILY SERVICES, INC.
  3. $3.1 million spent. FAMILY PRESERVATION: TFI FAMILY SERVICES IS DEDICATED TO KEEPING FAMILIES SAFELY INTACT. THEREFORE, TFI'S FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES ARE ROOTED IN TRAUMA-INFORMED MODELS THAT EMPHASIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF CONNECTIONS, WARMTH, GENUINENESS AND BEING MINDFUL AND AWARE OF THE IMPACT THAT TRAUMA HAS ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SYSTEMS.TO HELP FAMILIES REMAIN TOGETHER SAFELY, TFI UTILIZES A MODEL THAT IS CHARACTERIZED BY MUTUAL TRUST, RESPECT, HONESTY AND OPEN COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PARENTS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS. IN THIS MODEL, FAMILIES ARE ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN THE DISCUSSION AND THEY ARE ACTIVE DECISION-MAKERS IN SELECTING SERVICES FOR THEMSELVES AND FOR THEIR CHILDREN. DURING THIS PERIOD THERE WAS 581 FAMILIES SERVED BY TFI FAMILY SERVICES, INC.

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 April 1982.

    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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