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Plm Families Together Inc

EIN 56-1278004 · Raleigh, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FAMILIES TOGETHER OPERATES IN NC. THROUGH DIRECT SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY, THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AS THEY TRANSITION FROM EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS TO SUSTAINABLE HOUSING AND STABLE HOMES.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
3.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 42%
Employees
24
Volunteers
110
Highest pay
$134,009, executive di

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

Good: 81 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 (5)
  1. $1.1 million spent. EMERGENCY SHELTER - EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES ALONG WITH INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT EITHER IN ONE OF OUR 3-BEDROOM APARTMENTS OR IN HOTEL ROOMS PAID BY FAMILIES TOGETHER. THIS PROGRAM HELPS FILL A GROWING COMMUNITY GAP BY PROVIDING NON-CONGREGATE SHELTER FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND PRIORITIZES THOSE MOST AT RISK OF SEPARATION IN A TRADITIONAL SHELTER SETTING. PROVIDED 20,205 SHELTER BED NIGHTS DURING THE YEAR THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS.
  2. $986,385 spent. RAPID REHOUSING - ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS WITH HOUSING SEARCH AND PLACEMENT, CONNECTION TO RESOURCES, SERVICES, AND BASIC NEEDS (I.E., FOOD, TRANSPORTATION, CHILD CARE), FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR START-UP HOUSING COSTS, AND ONGOING CASE MANAGEMENT FOR UP TO A YEAR AFTER PERMANENT HOUSING IS OBTAINED. HELPED 60 FAMILIES OBTAIN PERMANENT HOUSING. THROUGH ALL PROGRAMS COMBINED, PROVIDED MORE THAN 150 FAMILIES WITH ACCESS TO OUR HOLISTIC, WRAPAROUND SUPPORT, INCLUDING SPECIALIZED TAILORED HELP WITH FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT, EMPLOYMENT READINESS AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT.
  3. $277,748 spent. AFFORDABLE HOUSING INITIATIVE - LAUNCHED IN 2019 IN RESPONSE TO THE GROWING COMMUNITY NEED FOR HOUSING THAT EXTREMELY LOW-INCOME FAMILIES CAN AFFORD, FAMILIES TOGETHER NOW HAS A PROPERTY PORTFOLIO OF 11 UNITS THAT ARE OWNED BY THE ORGANIZATION AND USED FOR EITHER TRANSITIONAL OR AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING. FAMILIES IN TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PAY A MODEST PROGRAM FEE AND RECEIVE CASE MANAGEMENT WHILE TAKING STEPS TO OBTAIN PERMANENT HOUSING. FAMILIES IN PERMANENT RENTAL HOUSING PAY NO MORE THAN 30% OF HOUSEHOLD INCOME ON RENT AND UTILITIES.
  4. $205,337 spent. FAMILY EMPOWERMENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT REFERS TO A COMBINATION OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING COMMUNITY OUTREACH, ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION; GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES; AND FAMILY ENRICHMENT IN THE FORM OF BUDGETING/CREDIT COUNSELING/MONEY MANAGEMENT SERVICES ALONG WITH SELF- CARE WORKSHOPS, EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE, PARENT AND TENANT EDUCATION, AND FAMILY ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES.
  5. FAMILY EMPOWERMENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT REFERS TO A COMBINATION OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING COMMUNITY OUTREACH, ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION; GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES; AND FAMILY ENRICHMENT IN THE FORM OF BUDGETING/CREDIT COUNSELING/MONEY MANAGEMENT SERVICES ALONG WITH SELF- CARE WORKSHOPS, EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE, PARENT AND TENANT EDUCATION, AND FAMILY ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES.

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 July 1981.

    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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