Virginia Baptist Childrens Home and Family Services
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
HOPETREE FAMILY SERVICES IS A NONPROFIT HUMAN SERVICES ORGANIZATION PROVIDING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, CHILD WELFARE, AND COMMUNITY BASED SUPPORT SERVICES TO CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND ADULTS. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY OUT OF HOME PLACEMENT, STRENGTHEN FAMILY FUNCTIONING, ADDRESS EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS, AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN THROUGH FAITH-INSPIRED AND EVIDENCE INFORMED BEST PRACTICES.
- Income
- $6.2 million
- Spending
- $5.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 79%
- Reserves
- 5.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 72%
- Employees
- 416
- Volunteers
- 105
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 70 out of 100.
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 69% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1579% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 89 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2523 of 26 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
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
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, 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 (5)
- $629,604 spent. HOPETREE'S TREATMENT FOSTER CARE PROGRAM WITH OFFICES IN SALEM AND RICHMOND VIRGINIA, IS LICENSED BY THE VA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC FOSTER HOMES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH AGES FROM BIRTH TO 21. A TOTAL OF 45 CHILDREN AND YOUTH WERE SERVED DURING THIS TIME PERIOD.
- $2.3 million spent. HOPETREE'S DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES MINISTRY IS LICENSED BY THE VA DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TO SUPPORT ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. WE OFFER I/DD ADULT GROUP HOMES, SPONSORED RESIDENTIAL, COMMUNITY COACHING AND ENGAGEMENT, AND RESPITE SERVICES THROUGHOUT MUCH OF THE STATE OF VA. A TOTAL OF 78 ADULTS WERE SERVED DURING THIS TIME PERIOD.
- $386,464 spent. THE HOPETREE ACADEMY IS A PRIVATE DAY SCHOOL LICENSED BY THE VA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND ACCREDITED BY THE VA ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SPECIALIZED EDUCATION FACILITIES. THE ACADEMY PROVIDES SPECIALIZED EDUCATION, ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION, AND VOCATION EDUCATION SERVICES FOR STUDENTS 7TH - 12TH GRADE. A TOTAL OF 34 STUDENTS WERE SERVED DURING THE ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR.
- $687,941 spent. FAMILY CENTERED TREATMENT (FCT) IS AN EVIDENCE INFORMED, IN HOME THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM SERVING FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AT RISK OF OUT OF HOME PLACEMENT. SERVICES FOCUS ON IMPROVING FAMILY FUNCTIONING, STRENGTHENING CAREGIVER CAPACITY, ADDRESSING SAFETY CONCERNS, AND SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE BEHAVIOR CHANGE WITHIN THE FAMILY'S NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, THE PROGRAM SERVED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH INTENSIVE, STRENGTHS BASED INTERVENTION AIMED AT MAINTAINING CHILDREN SAFELY IN THEIR HOMES WHENEVER POSSIBLE. A TOTAL OF 12 CLIENTS WERE SERVED DURING THIS TIME PERIOD. EQUINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY (EAP) INTEGRATES EXPERIENTIAL THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES WITH LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES. SERVICES ARE DELIVERED BY CERTIFIED EQUINE SPECIALISTS IN COLLABORATION WITH LICENSED CLINICIANS AND ARE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE EMOTIONAL REGULATION, INTERPERSONAL SKILLS, AND TRAUMA RECOVERY. THE PROGRAM SERVED 21 CHILDREN AND ADULTS DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD THROUGH STRUCTURED, CLINICALLY GUIDED INTERVENTIONS. OUTPATIENT COUNSELING SERVICES - PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THEIR LIFESPAN WITH EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, SUBSTANCE USE, OR OTHER ADJUSTMENTS RELATED CHALLENGES, WHO ARE ABLE TO BENEFIT FROM A VARIETY OF THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS. A TOTAL OF 36 CLIENTS WERE SERVED DURING THIS TIME PERIOD. HOPETREE'S CHAPLAINCY SUPPORT SERVICES - PROVIDES VOLUNTARY SPIRITUAL CARE FOR YOUTH, ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, FAMILIES, AND STAFF. THROUGH PASTORAL CARE, BIBLE STUDIES, PRAYER, MENTORSHIP, AND CRISIS SUPPORT, THE CHAPLAIN OFFERS A TRUSTED PRESENCE THAT NURTURES FAITH, CONNECTION, AND HOPE ALWAYS WITH RESPECT FOR INDIVIDUAL BELIEFS AND NEEDS. A TOTAL OF 48 BIBLE STUDIES, 33 FAITH CONVERSATIONS, 46 SPIRITUAL SUPPORT CONTACTS, AND 13 ACTIVITIES WITH YOUTH OCCURRED DURING THIS TIME PERIOD. HOPETREE FAMILY SERVICES' THERAPEUTIC GROUP HOMES (TGH) PROVIDE 24/7, TRAUMA INFORMED RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR YOUTH AGES 11-17 WHO EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES AND REQUIRE A STRUCTURED, SUPPORTIVE OUT OF HOME PLACEMENT. LOCATED ON HOPETREE'S SALEM CAMPUS, THE PROGRAM OFFERS A SAFE, STABLE, AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOUTH CAN HEAL, DEVELOP ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS, AND WORK TOWARD LONG TERM STABILITY AND PERMANENCY. 14 YOUTH WERE SERVED DURING THIS TIME FRAME.
- FAMILY CENTERED TREATMENT (FCT) IS AN EVIDENCE INFORMED, IN HOME THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM SERVING FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AT RISK OF OUT OF HOME PLACEMENT. SERVICES FOCUS ON IMPROVING FAMILY FUNCTIONING, STRENGTHENING CAREGIVER CAPACITY, ADDRESSING SAFETY CONCERNS, AND SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE BEHAVIOR CHANGE WITHIN THE FAMILY'S NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, THE PROGRAM SERVED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH INTENSIVE, STRENGTHS BASED INTERVENTION AIMED AT MAINTAINING CHILDREN SAFELY IN THEIR HOMES WHENEVER POSSIBLE. A TOTAL OF 12 CLIENTS WERE SERVED DURING THIS TIME PERIOD. EQUINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY (EAP) INTEGRATES EXPERIENTIAL THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES WITH LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES. SERVICES ARE DELIVERED BY CERTIFIED EQUINE SPECIALISTS IN COLLABORATION WITH LICENSED CLINICIANS AND ARE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE EMOTIONAL REGULATION, INTERPERSONAL SKILLS, AND TRAUMA RECOVERY. THE PROGRAM SERVED 21 CHILDREN AND ADULTS DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD THROUGH STRUCTURED, CLINICALLY GUIDED INTERVENTIONS. OUTPATIENT COUNSELING SERVICES - PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THEIR LIFESPAN WITH EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, SUBSTANCE USE, OR OTHER ADJUSTMENTS RELATED CHALLENGES, WHO ARE ABLE TO BENEFIT FROM A VARIETY OF THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS. A TOTAL OF 36 CLIENTS WERE SERVED DURING THIS TIME PERIOD. HOPETREE'S CHAPLAINCY SUPPORT SERVICES - PROVIDES VOLUNTARY SPIRITUAL CARE FOR YOUTH, ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, FAMILIES, AND STAFF. THROUGH PASTORAL CARE, BIBLE STUDIES, PRAYER, MENTORSHIP, AND CRISIS SUPPORT, THE CHAPLAIN OFFERS A TRUSTED PRESENCE THAT NURTURES FAITH, CONNECTION, AND HOPE ALWAYS WITH RESPECT FOR INDIVIDUAL BELIEFS AND NEEDS. A TOTAL OF 48 BIBLE STUDIES, 33 FAITH CONVERSATIONS, 46 SPIRITUAL SUPPORT CONTACTS, AND 13 ACTIVITIES WITH YOUTH OCCURRED DURING THIS TIME PERIOD. HOPETREE FAMILY SERVICES' THERAPEUTIC GROUP HOMES (TGH) PROVIDE 24/7, TRAUMA INFORMED RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR YOUTH AGES 11-17 WHO EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES AND REQUIRE A STRUCTURED, SUPPORTIVE OUT OF HOME PLACEMENT. LOCATED ON HOPETREE'S SALEM CAMPUS, THE PROGRAM OFFERS A SAFE, STABLE, AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOUTH CAN HEAL, DEVELOP ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS, AND WORK TOWARD LONG TERM STABILITY AND PERMANENCY. 14 YOUTH WERE SERVED DURING THIS TIME FRAME.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2004.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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