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Christian Works for Children Inc

EIN 75-1246028 · Dallas, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ADOPTION, MATERNITY & PARENTING SERVICES, FAMILY & INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, CHILDREN'S SUPPORT GROUPS

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
56%
Reserves
4.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 85%
Employees
15
Volunteers
202
Highest pay
$136,884, executive director

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: 63 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 61% 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 33% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    56% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 28 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (3)
  1. $549,608 spent. COUNSELINGWORKS: THE COUNSELINGWORKS MINISTRY SERVES INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, AND FAMILIES. OUR TEAM CONSISTS OF 30 LICENSED COUNSELORS AND STAFF WHO GIVE COMPASSIONATE HELP AT DRAMATICALLY REDUCED COST TO: - INDIVIDUALS - MARRIED COUPLES, AS WELL AS PREMARITAL COUNSELING - FAMILIES - CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS 4, AND THEIR PARENTS
  2. $300,997 spent. SUPPORT GROUPS: MULTIPLE SUPPORT GROUP PROGRAMS HELP CHILDREN AGES 5 - 18 TO COPE WITH GRIEF, DIVORCE, AND ADOPTION IN A WAY THAT BRINGS THEM CLOSER TO THE ANSWERS THEY ARE SEEKING, CLOSER TO OTHERS, AND TO A PLACE OF HEALING AND PEACE. OUR EXPERIENCED, TRAINED COUNSELORS AND VOLUNTEERS LISTEN TO CHILDREN AND GUIDE THEM IN INDIVIDUAL AND AGEDDIVIDED GROUPS. PRIVATE COUNSELING AND FREE RESOURCES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. WE PROVIDE A SUPPORTIVE, SAFE, LOVING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN TO COPE WITH LIFES CHALLENGES IN A HEALTHY WAY.
  3. $384,115 spent. ADOPTIONWORKS AND BECOMINGMOM: ADOPTIONWORKS IS A LICENSED TEXAS ADOPTION AGENCY WITH MORE THAN 50 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE. THIS PROGRAM: - PROVIDES FREE ONLINE RESOURCES TO FAMILIES CONSIDERING ADOPTION - FINDS QUALIFIED, LOVING, CHRISTIAN FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION, AND MANAGES THE ADOPTION PROCESS - ASSISTS COUPLES WHO WANT TO ADOPT CHILDREN DOMESTICALLY - IS LICENSED TO PLACE CHILDREN UP TO 17 YEARS OF AGE BECOMINGMOM PROVIDES FREE COUNSELING, CLASSES, MENTORSHIP AND RESOURCE FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS AND FATHERS, AND FOR THOSE PARENTING A CHILD AGE 36 MONTHS OR YOUNGER.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1968.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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