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Florence Crittenton Services Inc

EIN 55-0751563 · Wheeling, WV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FLORENCE CRITTENTON SERVICES, INC. MISSION: WE INSTILL HOPE AND SUPPORT THROUGH A RANGE OF SERVICES THAT EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND DIVERSE COMMUNITIES TO HEAL, GROW, AND THRIVE.FLORENCE CRITTENTON SERVICES, INC. VISION: TO CREATE A WORLD WHERE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LIVE SAFE, NURTURED LIVES, FULL OF OPPORTUNITY.FLORENCE CRITTENTON SERVICES, INC. CORE VALUES: QUALITY, RESPECT, EMPOWERMENT, LEAD BY EXAMPLE, SAFETY, TRANSPARENCY AND COMMITMENT.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
165
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$127,608, president & chief executiv

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

Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 59% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 39% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 20% on the year before.

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 68% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 (1)
  1. THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE ACHIEVEMENT IS THEY FORMULATED POLICIES, CONDUCTED PRUDENT FINANCIAL OPERATIONS AND PROVIDED MANAGEMENT FOR THE RELATED NON-PROFIT CRITTENTON CORPORATIONS. CRITTENTON SERVICES, INC. IS ACCREDITED BY THE COUNCIL ON ACCREDITATION (COA) AS A COA-ACCREDITED SERVICE PROVIDER. THE ORGANIZATION ENJOYS RECOGNITION OF MEETING THE HIGHEST NATIONAL STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE.

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 June 1997.

    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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