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Family Support Network of Central Carolina

EIN 56-1641963 · Greensboro, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood79 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK OF CENTRAL CAROLINA BELIEVES EVERY CHILD DESERVES A THRIVING FAMILY. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES FACING TWO DISTINCT CHALLENGES: THOSE WITH INFANTS ADMITTED TO THE NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (NICU) AND THOSE WITH CHILDREN OF ANY AGE EXPERIENCING ANY TYPE OF DISABILITY OR SPECIAL HEALTHCARE NEEDS.

Income
$543,910
Spending
$398,497
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
28 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 57%
Employees
9
Volunteers
80

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 28.0 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 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 36% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $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

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $257,109 spent. NICU FAMILY SUPPORT OFFERS SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND CARING CONNECTIONS TO FAMILY MEMBERS OF INFANTS IN THE NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT AND THOSE BORN WITH DISABILITIES. COMPONENTS INCLUDE FAMILY NAVIGATION PROGRAM PROVIDED BY STAFF MEMBERS WHO ALL HAD A PERSONAL NICU JOURNEY, AS WELL AS A CIRCLE OF PARENTS PROGRAM TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO NICU FAMILIES AND FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, AN EARLY LITERACY PROGRAM (BOOKS FOR BABIES), HELP FINDING RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY, AND ASSISTANCE WITH BABY SUPPLIES, MEAL AND GAS VOUCHERS. LAST YEAR WE SERVED OVER 500 FAMILIES. WE PROVIDE3D OVER 80 NEW PACK AND PLAYS FOR SAFE SLEEP SINCE NICU BABIES ARE AT GREATER RISK FOR A SIDS DEATH AND PROVIDED OVER 500 WELCOME AND WELLNESS BAGS UPON THE FAMILY'S ENTRY TO THE NICU.
  2. $80,172 spent. COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES:FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY WHO HAVE A CHILD AT ANY AGE, WITH ANY DIAGNOSIS CAN ACCESS OUR SERVICES FOR FREE. WE HOST 5 MONTHLY VIRTUAL PARENT GROUPS AND OFFER SIBLING SUPPORT GROUPS TWICE PER MONTH. WE HAVE DOUBLED THE NUMBER OF SESSIONS OFFERED TO OUR SIBLING GROUPS THIS YEAR AND HOSTED TWO STATEWIDE WEBINARS FOCUSED ON PARENT MENTOR TRAININGS. WE SERVED OVER 150 FAMILIES WHO HAVE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. OUR PARENT GROUPS INCLUDE THE MOMS GROUP (SPECIAL NEEDS), THE DADS GROUP (SPECIAL NEEDS), RARE DISEASE GROUP, PARENT ADVISORY GROUP, THE BLACK PARENT GROUP, AND THE AFTER NICU SPANISH SPEAKING SUPPORT GROUP.WE HAVE OVER 80 PARENT MENTORS AVAILABLE TO BE MATCHED WITH ANOTHER FAMILY WHO HAS A CHILD WITH A SIMILAR DIAGNOSIS OR EXPERIENCED A NICU STAY. OUR STAFF CAN HELP FAMILIES FIND RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY FOR BASICS SUCH AS FOOD ASSISANCE, CLOTHING, HOUSING, AND ADVOCACY. WE SERVE ON A NUMBER OF COMMITTEES WITHIN THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND IN THE COMMUNITY.

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 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 June 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 April 1991.

    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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