Presbyterian Homes & Family Services Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
PHFS AND THE FAMILY ALLIANCE, DOING BUSINESS AS HUMANKIND, ARE COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING FAMILIES FOR SUCCESS AND DEVELOPING THE POTENTIAL OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH NURTURE, HEALING AND ENCOURAGEMENT.
- Income
- $24.8 million
- Spending
- $22.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 80%
- Reserves
- 11.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 58%
- Employees
- 187
- Volunteers
- 396
- Highest pay
- $246,033, president & ceo
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
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 9% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 22% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1580% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2513 of 15 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $10.9 million spent. THROUGH VARIOUS PREVENTION / INTERVENTION AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, HUMANKIND PROGRAMMING STRENGTHENS FAMILIES AND ASSISTS CHILDREN, AT-RISK TEENS, AND YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH AN ARRAY OF QUALITY SERVICES. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE AN INCLUSION PRESCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH TYPICAL AND ATYPICAL LEARNING ABILITIES, THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE PROGRAM, PREVENTION SERVICES FOR FAMILIES, FINANCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS, AND MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS AND FAMILIES. MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.HUMANKIND.ORG.
- $7.3 million spent. HUMANKIND PROVIDES ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES SERVICES THROUGH RESIDENTIAL HOMES IN A FAMILY SETTING. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED REGARDLESS OF MEDICAID WAIVER FUNDING SUPPORT IN FIVE COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE STATE: FREDERICKSBURG, LEXINGTON, SOUTH HILL, STUARTS DRAFT, AND LYNCHBURG. AT EACH LOCATION, WE PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION FOR RESIDENTS TO COMMUNITY-BASED VOCATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, DAY SUPPORT, AND SHELTERED WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITIES TO FOSTER INDEPENDENCE. RESIDENTS ARE ALSO PROVIDED WITH SOCIAL, CULTURAL, ENTERTAINMENT, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES, SO THEY REMAIN A PART OF THE COMMUNITIES WHERE THEY LIVE AND GAIN FULL AND ENRICHING LIFE EXPERIENCES. SERVICES ARE OFFERED THROUGH BOTH GROUP HOME AND SPONSORED HOME ENVIRONMENTS. MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.HUMANKIND.ORG
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
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.
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.
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.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 1941.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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