Lake Family Resource Center
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Lake Family Resource Center is committed to enhancing our community's strength, resilience, and unity by providing tailored support to each unique family we serve.
- Income
- $4.8 million
- Spending
- $4.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- -0.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 96%
- Employees
- 73
- Volunteers
- 24
- Highest pay
- $118,344, 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: 48 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 39% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 15% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% 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
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 (4)
- $1.7 million spent. Family and Community Violence Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment:The program is comprised of various specialized services. The domestic violence assistance program and welfare to work program provide financial assistance, domestic violence shelter, and counseling services. The child abuse treatment program provides comprehensive direct services to children who are victims of abuse, neglect, domestic violence, community violence, and abduction. The rape crisis center and rape prevention and education program assist sexual assault victims in dealing with the emotional trauma inflicted by the assault, and conduct related to the prevention of sexual violence.See Schedule O for more details. Domestic Violence: With approximately 37% of the total agency budget, this program serves Lake FRC domestic violence victims and their children. During 2024-2025, we provided 4,395 bed nights to 110 clients at the emergency shelter. On our Community Crisis Line, we received and responded to 858 calls. All children residing at the emergency shelter continue their education through the Kelseyville School District. Occasionally, home schooling is arranged when there are extenuating safety factors. If a parent wishes, they can transport their children to their original school. Comprehensive domestic violence services include support groups, classes, and training including Windows Between Worlds art program, Cal WORKS domestic violence support and staff training, Domestic Violence and Anger Management classes. Classes have been provided in person or through zoom platforms. New ideas for additional support groups are in the process of being developed.Last year over 1,701 sessions of therapeutic and/or peer counseling were provided and over 1,749 support group sessions. 110 safety plans were developed. Lake FRC provides drop-in centers at our Kelseyville office serving over 55 non-sheltered individuals. Our advocacy services included 32 restraining orders assistance and over 25 clients with court accompaniment with linkage to legal services, as necessary. Services were provided to 26 individuals with physical, mental, or medical disabilities.Emergency Transportation was provided 15 times and non-emergency transport was provided 100 times as necessary for other appointments or offices. Memoranda of Understanding is in place with all local social services agencies and law enforcement agencies, Lake County Office of Education, and applicable school districts. Lake FRC staff works closely with representatives from Victim Witness, Behavioral Health, and DSS with services available on those work sites. Lake FRC has bilingual/bicultural staff to serve program Spanish speaking participants. In the past year, ethnic breakdown of clients including their children was as follows: 41% Anglo, 16% Native American, 31% Hispanic; 4% African American, 4% Bi-racial, 3% Pacific Islander, and 1% unknowns. Lake FRC works with all domestic violence victims to help them establish safe, healthy, and satisfying lifestyles that are free of violence and fear. Last year over 100 individuals benefited. Lake FRCs domestic violence housing first program provided services to over 60 domestic violence clients. Financial housing assistance was provided over 175 times to over 40 clients, and supportive services were provided to all clients. Individual counseling, safety planning and crisis intervention was provided over 905 times to housing clients.Total program expenses: $1,805,218.
- $1.5 million spent. Child and Youth Development:The program is comprised of the following specialized services. The Early Head StartProgram, a national program that promotes school readiness by enhancing the socialand cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health,nutritional, social, and other services to enrolled children and families. Theadolescent family life program promotes the development of collaborative andintegrated systems of care that support pregnant and parenting adolescents and theirchildren. With approximately 41% of the agency's total budget, Lake Family ResourceCenter operates the only Early Head Start (EHS) Program in Lake County.See Schedule O for more details. With approximately 41% of the agency's total budget, Lake Family Resource Center (Lake FRC) operates the only Early Head Start (EHS) Program in Lake County. Continued funding from the Administration of Children and Families provided Lake FRC with funding for 63 slots for expectant mothers and children ages zero to three years of age during the 2024-2025 program year. Our recruitment and service area encompasses the entire county, which covers an area of over 1,200 square miles. We continue to offer both home-based and center-based services to eligible Lake County families. During the program year, there was a total of 104 participants of which 14 were pregnant women and 90 were children. There were 9 foster children, 3 teen parents, and 10 participants were deemed homeless. 93 families were served, 55 being from a two-parent family and 38 from single-parent homes. Lake County's population is mostly White with the largest minority group being Hispanic or of Latino origin. The predominant languages are English and Spanish. Our program provides full bi-lingual services to our Spanish speaking children and families. The ethnic backgrounds of the 104 served this past program year identified themselves as follows: 40 Non-Hispanic White, 41 Hispanic/Latino, 11 Native Americans, 11 Bi or Multi-Racial, and 1 of African American. Health Insurance application assistance was provided to participants on intake to ensure that all families have coverage. At the end of our program year, all but one of the 101 children had active health insurance with 90 children having an on-going source of continuous, accessible health care provided by a health care professional. Of these, 58 access care through a federally qualified Tribal Health Center. In addition, all 14 pregnant women had at least one type of health insurance with 13 enrolled in Medi-Cal at the end of enrollment and all were accessing on-going health care by a healthcare professional. The number of children with continuous, accessible dental care provided by a dentist at the time of enrollment was 67. With staff assistance, the number of children up to date on age-appropriate preventive and primary oral health care increased to 78 at the end of the year. Staff assisted with insurance applications, locating, referring, and transporting families to a local dentist. The program offers free dental screenings administered by a local pediatric dentist bi-annually as part of our preventative dental service with 27 children and two pregnant women being seen. We provided individualized early intervention services to 19 children who were deemed eligible for Early Start services and had an active Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). Our Child Development Center provides an appropriate environment for children with disabilities. Coordinated services are utilized by multiple agencies such as Easter Seals, Lake County Office of Special Education Program, Autism Intervention, Hawaii Elks, and various therapists to see the children in our care and provide individualized services. Seven children were identified during the program year and were deemed eligible for Early Start Services through Redwood Coast Regional Center. Of the 14 pregnant women who received services in the EHS program, all 14 received prenatal and health care resources, prenatal education on fetal development and information on the benefits of breastfeeding. All women received substance abuse prevention information and post-partum health care information. Eight women received mental health intervention and follow-up and five were referred for substance abuse treatment for alcohol, drugs, and/or smoking. The mission of Lake FRCs Early Head Start Program is to promote and enhance the optimal development of families and young children living in Lake County. By providing both center and home-base services we promote positive prenatal outcomes for pregnant women, enhance development of young children and promote healthy family functioning. We achieve this through a coordinated, comprehensive, and high-quality program strengthening our community, one family at a time.Total program expenses: $1,383,169.
- $688,680 spent. Health and Wellness:Lake FRC houses multiple programs that are integrated to provide support and resources for Lake County families. Services available include assistance with behavioral health services, domestic violence, seeking safety, child abuse prevention and treatment, teen parenting, rape prevention education, a rape crisis center, human trafficking, housing assistance, teen suicide lifeline, child education and youth development, parenting classes, and health insurance. The agency also operates the only Domestic Violence Shelter and Early Head Start program within the County.
- $376,031 spent. Parenting Education and Personal Development:The program is comprised of the following specialized services. The nurturing parenting programs teach age-specific parenting skills along with addressing the need to nurture oneself.
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 March 1996.
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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