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Foundations for Families Inc

EIN 56-2539623 · Columbus, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING, ADVOCACY, AND REFERRALS TO ASSIST ADULTS, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES LIVE SAFE, HEALTHY, AND RESILIENT LIVES.

Income
$145,429
Spending
$142,659
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 90%
Employees
0
Volunteers
23
Highest pay
$15,499, executive di

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

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% 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 December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    0 of 10

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

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $142,659 spent. PROGRAM WRITE UP FOUNDATIONS FOR FAMILIES IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN THE LINDEN AREA OF COLUMBUS, OHIO. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY TRAINING, ADVOCACY SUPPORT, AND REFERRALS TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS, YOUTH AND FAMILIES LIVE SAFE, HEALTHY AND RESILIENT LIVES. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING RESOURCES, OUTREACH, SKILLS TRAINING, INFORMATION, AND SUPPORT NETWORKS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, FAMILIES AND RELATIONSHIPS. EDUCATION SUPPORT PROVIDE BACK TO SCHOOL AND IN SCHOOL SUPPORT FOR COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL STUDENTS. SENIOR SUPPORT CRIME VICTIM SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM OFFERS DIRECT SERVICES, INFORMATION AND RESOURCES THAT WILL ASSIST VICTIMS AND FAMILY MEMBERS WITH SAFETY PLANNING, RELOCATION SERVICES, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING. ALSO, HELP VICTIMS RECOVER FROM TRAUMA AND APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCE BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. COMMUNITY SUPPORT WE PROVIDE SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, YOUTH AND FAMILIES THAT ASSIST WITH INCREASED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BUILDING, GRIEF AND LOSS SUPPORT, EDUCATION SUPPORT AND BASIC NEEDS (CLOTHING AND FURNITURE SUPPORT, FOOD PANTRY, AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES). PROGRAM WRITE UP FOUNDATIONS FOR FAMILIES IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN THE LINDEN AREA OF COLUMBUS, OHIO. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY TRAINING, ADVOCACY SUPPORT, AND REFERRALS TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS, YOUTH AND FAMILIES LIVE SAFE, HEALTHY AND RESILIENT LIVES. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING RESOURCES, OUTREACH, SKILLS TRAINING, INFORMATION, AND SUPPORT NETWORKS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, FAMILIES AND RELATIONSHIPS. EDUCATION SUPPORT PROVIDE BACK TO SCHOOL AND IN SCHOOL SUPPORT FOR COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL STUDENTS. SENIOR SUPPORT CRIME VICTIM SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM OFFERS DIRECT SERVICES, INFORMATION AND RESOURCES THAT WILL ASSIST VICTIMS AND FAMILY MEMBERS WITH SAFETY PLANNING, RELOCATION SERVICES, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING. ALSO, HELP VICTIMS RECOVER FROM TRAUMA AND APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCE BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. COMMUNITY SUPPORT WE PROVIDE SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, YOUTH AND FAMILIES THAT ASSIST WITH INCREASED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BUILDING, GRIEF AND LOSS SUPPORT, EDUCATION SUPPORT AND BASIC NEEDS (CLOTHING AND FURNITURE SUPPORT, FOOD PANTRY, AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES).

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 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 December 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 2006.

    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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