Oklahoma Childrens Agencies & Residential Enterprises Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
IT IS THE MISSION OF OKCARE TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF CHILDREN IN THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO REQUIRE PLACEMENT OUTSIDE THEIR HOMES; TO FORMULATE AND PROMOTE STANDARDS FOR QUALITY CHILD CARE SERVICES AND PRACTICE; TO FACILITATE THE EDUCATION OF CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS AND TO ENGAGE IN AND PROMOTE STUDY AND RESEARCH CONCERNING THE CARE OF CHILDREN. FALL CONFERENCE PROMOTES MEMBERS TO COME TOGETHER FOR COLLABORATION AND TRAINING. OKCARES PAYS FOR TRAINING, LUNCH AND BREAKFAST FOR TWO DAYS AND FOR LARGE ROOMS TO MEET IN. LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST IS A TIME MEMBERS GO TO THE OKLAHOMA STATE CAPITAL AND MEET LEGISLATORS. OKCARE AND MEMBERS DO NOT LOBBY. OKCARE WANT LEGISLATORS TO BE INFORMED WHICH FOSTER CARE/RESIDENTIAL AGENCIES ARE LOCATED WITHIN THEIR VOTING AREA. IF A MEMBER WANTS TO ATTEND THE LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST, THEY WILL BUY A TABLE. OKCARE PROVIDES BREAKFAST, RENTS A ROOM, AND PROVIDES A TROPHY FOR THE LAWMAKER OF THE YEAR.
- Income
- $171,537
- Spending
- $29,010
- Reserves
- 84.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 92%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (1)
- THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE PROGRAMS
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2000.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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