A Childs Haven Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
A CHILD'S HAVEN IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATON DEDICATED TO TREATING CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS RESULTING FROM LIMITED RESOURCES, ABUSE, OR NEGLET. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT AND EDUCATION FOR BOTH CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
- Income
- $2.7 million
- Spending
- $3.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 75%
- Reserves
- 0.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 51%
- Employees
- 56
- Volunteers
- 100
- Highest pay
- $135,000, past executive director
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: 44 out of 100.
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 19% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 20% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1575% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 90 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $2.4 million spent. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: THERAPEUTIC SERVICES: -118 CHILDREN RECIEVED THERAPEUTIC SERVICES -32,768 HOURS OF THERAPEUTIC CHILD CARE AND CLINICAL THERAPY PROVIDED. -100% OF CHILDREN DEMONSTRATED IMPROVED SCHOOL READINESS AFTER SERVICES FAMILY SUPPORT -183 CAREGIVERS RECEIVED FAMILY THERAPY. -793 FAMILY THERAPY SESSIONS COMPLETED BY LICENSED THERAPISTS -100% OF FAMILIES WITH IDENTIFIED CONCERNS AND NEEDS RECEIVED OUT-OF-AGENCY REFERRAL SERVICES IMPACT AND OUTCOMES: IMPROVED DEVELOPMENT: CHILDREN SHOWED SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENTS IN SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL,AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT. SCHOOL READINESS: ALL CHILDREN DEMONSTRATED ENHANCED REDINESS FOR SCHOOL, CONTRIBUTINGTO BETTER LONG-TERM EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES. FAMILY ENGAGEMENT: INCREASED FAMILY INVOLVEMENT AND SUPPORT, LEADING TO MORE STABLE ANDNURTURING HOME ENVIRONMENTS BEHAVIORAL IMPROVEMENTS: 91% OF CHILDREN EXHIBITED REDUCED BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS BASED ONBEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENTS CONDUCTED AT BEFORE AND AFTER SERVICES. 90% DESMONSTRATEDINCREASED POSITIVE INTERACTIONS WITH PEERS AND ADULTS. PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT: 90% OF CAREGIVERS REPORTED FEELING MORE CONFIDENT IN THEIR PARENTINGSKILLS AND MORE ENGAGED IN THEIR CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT. 100% OF PARENTS EXPRESSED FEELING SATISFIED WITH SERVICES AT A CHILDS HAVEN. REFERRAL SUCCESS: 100% OF FAMILIES WITH IDENTIFIED CONCERNS AND NEEDS RECEIVED OUT-OF-AGENCY REFERRAL SERVICES. FINANCIAL EFFICIENCY: RETURN ON INVESTMENT: FOR EVERY $1 INVESTED IN A CHILD'S HAVEN, UP TO$18.70 IS RETURNED TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH REDUCED NEED FOR JUVENILE AND ADULTPROGRAMS, HEALTHIER BIRTHS, AND CHILDHOODS, DECREASED DEPENDENCE ON PULBIC ASSISTANCE,AND INCREASED COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS. GOVERNANCE AND TRANSPARENCY: A CHILD'S HAVEN ADHERES TO BEST PRACTICES IN GOVERNANCE,ETHICAL MANAGMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY TO DONORS. THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TOFINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY AND REGULARLY PUBLISHES AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND 990FORMS.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1990.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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