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Montgomery County Federation of Fmles for Chldrns Mntl Health Inc

EIN 52-2143339 · Silver Spring, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO FOCUS ATTENTION ON THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND/OR MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$422,435
Spending
$402,331
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
13.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
10
Highest pay
$65,581, executive di

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

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $329,656 spent. THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO FOCUS ATTENTION ON THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND/OR MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN AND AROUND THE WASHINGTON METROPOLITIAN AREA.
  2. $2,228 spent. FREDLA - FAMILY RUN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LEADERSHIP ASSOCIATION CELIA HAS BEEN ASKED BY FREDLA (FAMILY-RUN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LEADERSHIP ASSOCIATION) TO EXECUTE TWO PROJECTS. THE FIRST PROJECT IS COMPLETING A SURVEY. THE SECOND IS DOING A WEBINAR BEYOND AWARENESS: TAKING ACTION AGAINST BIAS IN DECISION MAKING FOR THE NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER FOR CHILD, YOUTH, AND FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS (NTTAC).
  3. $539 spent. STRENGTHENING FAMILIES - UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE IAA WITH THE MARYLAND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION FOR THE STATEWIDE EXPANSION OF TRAINING AND PROVIDER EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICES TO PREVENT OPIATE USE DISORDERS FOR ADOLESCENTS AND FAMILIES TRAININGS PROGRAM

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 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 June 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 June 1999.

    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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