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Family Service Upper Ohio Valley Inc

EIN 55-0357074 · Wheeling, WV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE HUMAN SERVICES DESIGNED TO ENABLE FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES TO DEAL SUCCESSFULLY WITH CONTINUING CHANGES AND CHALLENGES THAT OCCUR THROUGHOUT THE FAMILY CYCLE.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
12.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 64%
Employees
60
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$78,233, ceo

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: 89 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 85 out of 100.

  • 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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. $556,607 spent. TO SUPPORT NUTRITION SERVICES INCLUDING NUTRITIOUS MEALS, NUTRITION EDUCATION AND OTHER APPROPRIATE NUTRITION SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN HEALTH, INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE.
  2. $428,199 spent. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO THOSE SENIORS 60+ YEARS OF AGE WHO RESIDE IN AND AROUND OHIO COUNTY, WV. TRANSPORTATION CAN BE PROVIDED TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, PHARMACIES, GROCERY STORES, HAIR APPOINTMENTS, VISITING INDIVIDUALS, CHURCH FUNCTIONS, FINANCIAL SERVICES, AND MORE. THIS IS A RIDE SHARE PROGRAM AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS WILL BE SHARING THE VAN. PICK UP TIMES ARE BASED ON ROAD CONDITIONS, OTHER CLIENT PICK UPS, AND AVAILABILITY OF VEHICLES.
  3. $115,261 spent. HEAD START IS A PROGRAM OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES THAT PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, HEALTH, NUTRITION, AND PARENT INVOLVEMENT SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM'S SERVICES AND RESOURCES ARE DESIGNED TO FOSTER STABLE FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS, ENHANCE CHILDREN'S PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, AND ESTABLISH AN ENVIRONMENT TO DEVELOP STRONG COGNITIVE SKILLS. THE TRANSITION FROM PRESCHOOL TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IMPOSES DIVERSE DEVELOPMENTAL CHALLENGES THAT INCLUDE REQUIRING THE CHILDREN TO ENGAGE SUCCESSFULLY WITH THEIR PEERS OUTSIDE THE FAMILY NETWORK, ADJUST TO THE SPACE OF A CLASSROOM, AND MEET THE EXPECTATIONS THE SCHOOL SETTING PROVIDES.

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

  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 December 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 February 1936.

    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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