Childrens Network of Solano County
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN IN SOLANO COUNTY THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, COORDINATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES AND COMMUNITY-BASED COLLABORATIVES. CHILDREN'S NETWORK OF SOLANO COUNTY CONDUCTS AND DISSEMINATES RESEARCH, OFFERS TRAINING, ADMINISTRATIVE GRANTS
- Income
- $1.1 million
- Spending
- $1.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 94%
- Reserves
- 1.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 57%
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 22
- Highest pay
- $115,099, executive dir.
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: 35 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 42% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 31% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 44% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1594% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 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
10 of 10Gave 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 (4)
- $761,745 spent. Family Support - The Organization provides support to agencies that serve families and children in Solano County. This includes a network of family resource centers that offer comprehensive family support services in every city in Solano County, providing families with information and referral, in-home services, parent education, and assistance with social and health emergency needs, and a financial literacy and coaching program to help families achieve financial stability.
- $260,794 spent. Council Support - The organization provides staff support to the Solano Child Abuse Prevention Council. This support includes convening meetings and events to discuss and identify children's needs in the County, seeking funding to meet those needs, and performing education and public awareness activities.
- $220,645 spent. Advocacy and Outreach - The Organization actively increases parent advocacy in Solano County by delivering a parent leadership training program designed to empower parents and caregivers to be active in making the changes they want to see in their communities. In addition, the organization uses its extensive networks and relationships to perform outreach, education and advocacy on issues impacting the lives of families and children in Solano County.
- $53,759 spent. Other Program Services:Fiscal Sponsorship - The Organization Provides assistance to local organizations that do not have a 501(c)(3) designation, but are helping local communities, families, and children to be successful, by providing them with the administrative infrastructure needed to raise and spend funds for their efforts.
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 November 6, 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 June 1983.
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 November 4, 2026.
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