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Cabbage Patch Settlement House Inc

EIN 61-0458359 · Louisville, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CABBAGE PATCH SETTLEMENT HOUSE, INCORPORATED (THE ORGANIZATION") IS A LOCAL, NON-PROFIT EMPOWERING CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL SINCE 1910. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE LIFE-CHANGING ACADEMIC, RECREATIONAL, AND MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH CHRIST-CENTERED VALUES. THE ORGANIZATION'S VISION STATEMENT IS TO EMPOWER YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS AND CREATE A BETTER WORLD.

Income
$4.3 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
18.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 54%
Employees
54
Volunteers
528
Highest pay
$164,523, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 32% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 36% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    32 of 35 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 April 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 (3)
  1. $1.1 million spent. RECREATION AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: THIS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN, AGES 8 AND UP. AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND SUMMER PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR ALL MEMBERS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH, ACADEMIC PREPAREDNESS AND LEARNING, TEAMWORK AND LEADERSHIP, COLLEGE AND CAREER PREPAREDNESS, AND HEALTH AND SUPPORT. WE USE HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAMMING BY EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS TO BRING ABOUT THESE OUTCOMES.
  2. $379,285 spent. FAMILY DEVELOPMENT: THIS PROGRAM OFFERS THE PARENTS OF YOUTH ENROLLED IN OUR PROGRAMS THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE FINANCIAL, CAREER, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT WITH OUR FAMILY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER AND SPECIALIST. THROUGH OUR INTERVENTION AND SUPPORT, WE HOPE TO IMPROVE OUR FAMILIES' STABILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:S SUPPORT SYSTEMT TRANSPORTATIONR RESOURCES (FOOD SECURITY)E EMPLOYMENTN NEEDS MET (FINANCIAL STABILITY)G GOALS (FUTURE PLANNING)T TECHNOLOGY ACCESSH HOUSING STABILITYS SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL HEALTH WE HELP WITH RENT ASSISTANCE, UTILITIES ASSISTANCE (LGE, WATER), AND MONTHLY COMMUNITY LEARNING DINNERS WHERE PARENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE VALUABLE ADVICE IN OTHER AREAS.
  3. $689,344 spent. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: THIS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON IMPROVING THE ACADEMIC OUTCOMES OF YOUTH IN OUR PROGRAM BY ASSISTING WITH HOMEWORK HELP, TUTORING, AND ACADEMIC INTERVENTION FOR YOUTH WHO NEED ADDITIONAL SUPPORT IN READING AND STEM. SUMMER PROGRAMS FOCUS ON RETAINING SCHOOL-YEAR KNOWLEDGE AND IMPROVING GRADE LEVEL IF BEHIND. COLLEGE AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT IS A CORNERSTONE OF THE PATCH PROGRAMS. AGES 13 AND UP RECEIVE INTENTIONAL PROGRAMMING IN PREPARING YOUTH FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER THROUGH WORKSHOPS, RESUME AND INTERVIEW HELP, ACCESS TO CAREER INFORMATION, AND EXPOSURE TO DIFFERENT CAREERS. COLLEGE TOURS ALLOW YOUTH TO ACCESS DIFFERENT COLLEGES AND UNDERSTAND THEIR PATH TO GET THERE. OUR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ALLOWS YOUTH WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO RECEIVE FINANCIAL AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THEIR COLLEGE AND CAREER JOURNEY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 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 April 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 December 1944.

    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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