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Citizens Caring for Children Inc

EIN 73-1230194 · Oklahoma City, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CITIZENS CARING FOR CHILDREN BREAKS THE CYCLE OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT FOR OKLAHOMA FOSTER CHILDREN BY ADDRESSING THEIR MATERIAL, EMOTIONAL, INTELLECTUAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS...BECAUSE EVERY CHILD DESERVES THE CHANCE FOR A BETTER LIFE. THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS, WE PROMOTE SELF-WORTH, SELF-ESTEEM AND DEVELOP CHARACTER TO GIVE HOPE, CHANGE LIVES AND CREATE HEALTHY FUTURES.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
5.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
12
Volunteers
750
Highest pay
$93,484, executive di

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: 75 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 (2)
  1. $642,945 spent. RESOURCE CENTER AND BACK2SCHOOL CITIZENS CARING FOR CHILDREN OPERATES A RESOURCE CENTER TO PROVIDE NEW CLOTHING (INCLUDING SHOES, SOCKS, UNDERWEAR, PAJAMAS, TOPS, PANTS AND A WINTER COAT), BOOKS AND PERSONAL HYGIENE KITS TO FOSTER CHILDREN FOUR TIMES PER YEAR (3,100 APPOINTMENTS). MOST OF US TAKE FOR GRANTED NEW CLOTHES, PLENTY OF SOCKS AND UNDERWEAR, AND SHOES TO WEAR, BUT MANY FOSTER CHILDREN STRUGGLE TO GET AND KEEP THESE BASIC NECESSITIES. THE RESOURCE CENTER IS DESIGNED TO BE SIMILAR TO A RETAIL SHOPPING EXPERIENCE, WITH CLOTHING ON RACKS AND SHELVES, WHERE CHILDREN CAN USE DECISION-MAKING SKILLS AND BUILD THE CONFIDENCE THAT COMES WITH TAKING PRIDE IN ONE'S APPEARENCE. BACK2SCHOOL SERVES 600 CHILDREN, PROVIDING A NEW OUTFIT AND A BACKPACK FILLED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES. RESOURCE CENTER AND BACK2SCHOOL CITIZENS CARING FOR CHILDREN OPERATES A RESOURCE CENTER TO PROVIDE NEW CLOTHING (INCLUDING SHOES, SOCKS, UNDERWEAR, PAJAMAS, TOPS, PANTS AND A WINTER COAT), BOOKS AND PERSONAL HYGIENE KITS TO FOSTER CHILDREN FOUR TIMES PER YEAR (3,100 APPOINTMENTS). MOST OF US TAKE FOR GRANTED NEW CLOTHES, PLENTY OF SOCKS AND UNDERWEAR, AND SHOES TO WEAR, BUT MANY FOSTER CHILDREN STRUGGLE TO GET AND KEEP THESE BASIC NECESSITIES. THE RESOURCE CENTER IS DESIGNED TO BE SIMILAR TO A RETAIL SHOPPING EXPERIENCE, WITH CLOTHING ON RACKS AND SHELVES, WHERE CHILDREN CAN USE DECISION-MAKING SKILLS AND BUILD THE CONFIDENCE THAT COMES WITH TAKING PRIDE IN ONE'S APPEARENCE. BACK2SCHOOL SERVES 600 CHILDREN, PROVIDING A NEW OUTFIT AND A BACKPACK FILLED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES.
  2. $483,274 spent. JOY4KIDS JOY4KIDS FILLS THE CHRISTMAS WISH LISTS OF 1,000 OKLAHOMA FOSTER CHILDREN. THE HOLIDAYS CAN BE ESPECIALLY DIFFICULT FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE SEPARATED FROM THEIR FAMILIES. YOUNGER CHILDREN WONDER HOW SANTA WILL BE ABLE TO FIND THEM. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES GIFTS FROM A LIST MADE BY THE FOSTER CHILD, SO THEY CAN RECEIVE A GIFT THEY REALLY WANT. JOY4KIDS MAKES THE HOLIDAYS BRIGHTER FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE IN A DIFFICULT SITUATION THROUGH NO FAULT OF THEIR OWN.

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 October 13, 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 April 1985.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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