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Mountain Family Center

EIN 74-2446390 · Granby, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MOUNTAIN FAMILY CENTER IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING STRENGTH AND DEVELOPING SELF-RELIANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH RESPONSIVE AND COLLABORATIVE SERVICES.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
3.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 65%
Employees
41
Volunteers
281
Highest pay
$97,421, president/ex

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 40% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 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)
  1. $1.6 million spent. THE MOUNTAIN FAMILY CENTER ADDRESSES THE NEEDS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY WITH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES: - HUNGER RELIEF: OPERATION OF FOUR FOOD PANTRIES LOCATED IN GRANBY, KREMMLING, FRASER AND WALDEN. MFC ALSO OPERATES ONE MOBILE FOOD PANTRY WITH ROUTES IN BOTH GRAND AND JACKSON COUNTIES SERVING REMOTE POCKETS WITHIN EACH COMMUNITY. THE CHILDREN'S FRUIT STANDS AND WEEKLY TOTES PROGRAM ARE DISTRIBUTED AT LOCAL SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PARTNER OFFICES EXPANDING ACCESS TO NUTRITIONAL SNACKS FOR CHILDREN WHO FACE FOOD INSECURITY AT HOME. - RENT, MORTGAGE AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE IS OFFERED TO QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING A FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. - HEALTH ADVOCACY STRIVES TO INCREASE ACCESS TO DENTAL, VISION, HEARING AND EXTRAORDINARY HEALTH OR WELLNESS COSTS FOR UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED GRAND COUNTY RESIDENTS. - HEALTH AND NUTRITIONAL PROGRAMS, WHICH INCLUDE MEAL PREP AND COOKING CLASSES FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND SENIOR CITIZENS. SUMMER SAVORY SNACKS PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN ALSO FILLS A GAP TO SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAMS WHICH ARE ON HIATUS DURING THE SUMMER. - GRAND SENIORS- GRAND COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING MERGED UNDER MFC'S UMBRELLA BECOMING A NEW DEPARTMENT, GRAND SENIORS, FOR THE ORGANIZATION IN 2018. GRAND SENIORS SERVES 150-200 SENIORS EACH YEAR PROVIDING SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT, WELLNESS PROGRAMS, GROCERY/PHARMACY DELIVERIES, AND SHOPPING EXCURSIONS. PRIMARY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ARE FOCUSED ON NON-EMERGENT MEDICAL AND/OR PT APPOINTMENTS WITHIN A 150-MILE RADIUS. MFC HAS A FLEET OF 6 VEHICLES. - COAT CLOSET/THRIFT STORE: CLOTHING ITEMS ARE DONATED BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PROVIDE FREE OR DISCOUNTED APPAREL TO ANYONE IN NEED. CLOTHING IS AVAILABLE TO ANYONE EXPRESSING A NEED. MFC ALSO PROVIDES BRAND NEW BOOTS, HATS, COATS AND GLOVES TO OVER 150 CHILDREN EACH YEAR. - HOLIDAY PROGRAMS SUPPORT FAMILY TRADITIONS DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASONS IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER WITH GROCERY BASKETS/GROCERY GIFT CARDS AND HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR CHILDREN. THE MOUNTAIN FAMILY CENTER ADDRESSES THE NEEDS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY WITH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES: - HUNGER RELIEF: OPERATION OF FOUR FOOD PANTRIES LOCATED IN GRANBY, KREMMLING, FRASER AND WALDEN. MFC ALSO OPERATES ONE MOBILE FOOD PANTRY WITH ROUTES IN BOTH GRAND AND JACKSON COUNTIES SERVING REMOTE POCKETS WITHIN EACH COMMUNITY. THE CHILDREN'S FRUIT STANDS AND WEEKLY TOTES PROGRAM ARE DISTRIBUTED AT LOCAL SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PARTNER OFFICES EXPANDING ACCESS TO NUTRITIONAL SNACKS FOR CHILDREN WHO FACE FOOD INSECURITY AT HOME. - RENT, MORTGAGE AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE IS OFFERED TO QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING A FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. - HEALTH ADVOCACY STRIVES TO INCREASE ACCESS TO DENTAL, VISION, HEARING AND EXTRAORDINARY HEALTH OR WELLNESS COSTS FOR UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED GRAND COUNTY RESIDENTS. - HEALTH AND NUTRITIONAL PROGRAMS, WHICH INCLUDE MEAL PREP AND COOKING CLASSES FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND SENIOR CITIZENS. SUMMER SAVORY SNACKS PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN ALSO FILLS A GAP TO SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAMS WHICH ARE ON HIATUS DURING THE SUMMER. - GRAND SENIORS- GRAND COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING MERGED UNDER MFC'S UMBRELLA BECOMING A NEW DEPARTMENT, GRAND SENIORS, FOR THE ORGANIZATION IN 2018. GRAND SENIORS SERVES 150-200 SENIORS EACH YEAR PROVIDING SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT, WELLNESS PROGRAMS, GROCERY/PHARMACY DELIVERIES, AND SHOPPING EXCURSIONS. PRIMARY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ARE FOCUSED ON NON-EMERGENT MEDICAL AND/OR PT APPOINTMENTS WITHIN A 150-MILE RADIUS. MFC HAS A FLEET OF 6 VEHICLES. - COAT CLOSET/THRIFT STORE: CLOTHING ITEMS ARE DONATED BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PROVIDE FREE OR DISCOUNTED APPAREL TO ANYONE IN NEED. CLOTHING IS AVAILABLE TO ANYONE EXPRESSING A NEED. MFC ALSO PROVIDES BRAND NEW BOOTS, HATS, COATS AND GLOVES TO OVER 150 CHILDREN EACH YEAR. - HOLIDAY PROGRAMS SUPPORT FAMILY TRADITIONS DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASONS IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER WITH GROCERY BASKETS/GROCERY GIFT CARDS AND HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR CHILDREN.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 February 1987.

    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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