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Partnership for Families Children and Adults Inc

EIN 62-1326050 · Chattanooga, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PARTNERSHIP'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE AND BUILD COMMUNITIES BY SERVING THE MOST VULNERABLE IN OUR REGION ACROSS ALL GENERATIONS WITH AN EXPERTISE IN TRAUMA INFORMED CARE. OUR SERVICES PROVIDE SAFETY, STABILITY AND HOPE THROUGH AN EFFECTIVE ARRAY OF CRITICAL SERVICES AND COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS THAT CONTINUALLY EVOLVE TO MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS.

Income
$7.5 million
Spending
$7.2 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
7.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 68%
Employees
127
Volunteers
93
Highest pay
$139,491, ceo

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: 89 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% 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. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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 (4)
  1. $566,236 spent. PARTNERSHIP'S ELDER SERVICES DEPARTMENT SERVES INDIVIDUALS OVER 60 YEARS OF AGE AND DISABLED ADULTS AGES 18-59 THROUGH OUR HOMEMAKER PROGRAM WITH THE MISSION OF SECURING SAFE, INDEPENDENT LIVING WITH A DIGNIFIED QUALITY OF LIFE. OUR LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM ADVOCATES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO RESIDE IN LONG TERM HEALTH CARE FACILITIES. THE ELDER SERVICES STAFF ASSISTS WITH HEALTH SERVICES, HOME-BASED SERVICES, PUBLIC BENEFITS AND ADVISORY SERVICES.
  2. $1.8 million spent. PARTNERSHIP'S STABILITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROVIDES ECONOMIC MOBILITY, RESILIENCY AND NURTURES HOPE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA IN THEIR LIVES. THROUGH OUR CAMP HOPE, GENERATIONS STRONGER, RIVER CITY YOUTH COLLECTIVE, AND YOUTH HOMELESSNESS PROJECT PROGRAMS, CHILDREN, YOUNG ADULTS, AND FAMILIES RECEIVE HOLISTIC SUPPORT AS THEY SET AND ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS IN AREAS OF STABLE HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, PARENTING, AND LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT.
  3. $2.6 million spent. PARTNERSHIP'S VICTIM SUPPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT BREAKS THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE BY EQUIPPING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH THE NECESSARY TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO RECOVER FROM TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES SUCH AS SEXUAL ASSAULT AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. OUR COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES INCLUDE 24/7 EMERGENCY SHELTER, FORENSIC EXAMS, CRISIS HOTLINE, EMERGENCY RELOCATION, COUNSELING, HOLISTIC CASE MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDE SAFETY, STABILITY AND HOPE FOR THE FUTURE. THROUGH 24/7 CRISIS SERVICES AND ONGOING SUPPORT, VICTIMS ARE EMPOWERED TO BECOME SURVIVORS AND MOVE FORWARD IN THEIR RECOVERY.
  4. $682,703 spent. PARTNERSHIP'S DEAF SERVICES DEPARTMENT EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS, PROMOTES EQUALITY, AND ENSURES THAT THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING COMMUNITY HAS EQUAL ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES. OUR PROGRAMS ENHANCE COMMUNICATION ACCESS, PROMOTE SOCIAL INCLUSION, AND SUPPORT THE RIGHTS OF THE DEAF COMMUNITY. WE OFFER A RANGE OF SERVICES, INCLUDING AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) INTERPRETATION, ASL CLASSES, EDUCATION AND TRAINING, AND COMMUNITY ACCESSIBILITY, ADVOCACY AND OUTREACH TO IMPROVE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL MOBILITY. THE DEAF SERVICES DEPARTMENT DOES NOT ENCOMPASS ALL OF THE OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION.

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 November 6, 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 March 1988.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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