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Pocahontas County Family Resource Network

EIN 55-0760549 · Marlinton, WV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

West Virginia's Family Resource Networks (FRNs) Children, and families that nurture them, must be West Virginia's number one priority. A Family Resource network is a group of people from a local community that works together to better meet the needs of children and families in their local area. The group includes people who receive services for themselves and their families and other community members who are interested in children and families. The six outcomes adopted by the FRNs for West Virginia's Children and Families serve as a guide in the collaborative work of the Family Resource Networks: * West Virginians will achieve and maintain good physical and mental health. * West Virginia's children will be ready to succeed in school. * West Virginians will possess marketable skills and have access to good jobs. * West Virginia parents will have adequate resources to protect, nurture, educate and support their children. * West Virginia's children will live in permanent, stable hom

Income
$431,467
Spending
$392,587
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
15.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 67%
Employees
18
Volunteers
25

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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.

  • 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, 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 (6)
  1. $38,600 spent. The Pocahontas County Family Resource Network operates under a grant from the WVDHHR/BCF. This is a competitive grant that provides the salary and benefits for the Director and other operating expenses. This grant is managed by a volunteer board of directors that ensures that the Statement of Work is completed. This grant is used to assess the needs of the community and to identify service gaps to ensure that services are available and accessible in the community
  2. $250,000 spent. The Pocahontas County Family Support Center (PCFSC)is a program operated by the Pocahontas County Family Resource Network. This program is funded by a multi-year renewable grant from the WVDHHR/BCF. PCFSC is a one-stop shop for information, resource and referral services for Pocahontas County families. This grant provides for the day-to-day operations of the Center. It covers salaries, benefits for three- and one-half employees. This grant provides a food pantry, baby pantry, clothing pantry, personal care, and specialized services for families.
  3. $7,500 spent. Partners in Prevention Mini Grant is funded through the WVDHHR/Bureau of Children and Families by the TEAM for WV Children and provides for services to infants and mothers or caregivers. Provides Diaper Pantry and Community Baby Showers. Safe sleep and travel for infants and toddlers.
  4. $80,713 spent. Special Projects include: Cribs for Kids funded by the Snowshoe Foundation, Diabetes Prevention, Family Safety Net, General Revenue and interest, Grand Families funded by West Virginia University, Harvest House Food Pantry, Weekend Back Packs filled with food for students experiencing food insecurity, Empty Bowls, Project Christmas provides coats, boots, toys, school supplies for TANF recipients, Warming Hands and Hearts provides emergency assistance for primary heat source during winter months and water shut off notice assistance year round funded by United Way of the Greenbrier Valley and local churches.
  5. $6,701 spent. Community Resource Program provides workforce development training, assessment, and skill development for youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  6. $9,073 spent. Pocahontas County Prevention Coalition is funded through a grant from Community Connections Inc. This program is a collective of community members and local school personal that form the coalition to provide education to school aged children about the harms of drug and alcohol use. It helps provide trainers and community action efforts to provide awareness and education.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 January 2003.

    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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