Interfaith Family Services
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
We empower families in crisis to break the cycle of poverty. For 39 years, Interfaith Family Services has helped families work their way out of poverty by eliminating barriers to success, equipping parents with skills, and educating children. Our program, designed for both homeless families and those at-risk for homelessness, is designed to achieve five key goals. For parents, our focus is (1) sufficient income, (2) stable housing, (3) a savings safety-net, and (4) a self-care practice. For their children, it is simply (5) success in school. We exclusively target working poor families because they are the least likely to qualify for temporary assistance but the most likely to achieve long-term self-sufficiency when support is available. We serve 250 homeless and working poor families annually through our transitional housing program and rental assistance program to help families avoid homelessness.
- Income
- $2.6 million
- Spending
- $3.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 77%
- Reserves
- -24.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 59%
- Employees
- 45
- Volunteers
- 70
- Highest pay
- $154,401, president & ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 30 out of 100. Higher than 3% 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
0 of 20It owes 104% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 26% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 8% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1577% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 14 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
10 of 10Gave 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 September 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)
- $953,987 spent. Moody Family Childcare Center:The Moody Family Childcare Center provides high-quality early childhood education and childcare services for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children in a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment. The center utilizes the ABC Child Development Model and evidence-based curriculum to support childrens cognitive, physical, social-emotional, and language development. Services include full-day childcare, educational instruction, nutritious meals, developmental assessments, and kindergarten readiness support. The center also helps remove barriers for working parents and parents participating in workforce development programs by providing reliable childcare that allows families to pursue employment, education, and long-term financial stability.
- $828,934 spent. Home & Hope Transitional Housing Program:The Home & Hope Transitional Housing Program provides safe, stable housing and comprehensive support services for families experiencing homelessness. Families reside in one of 23 fully furnished apartments while participating in intensive case management, career coaching, financial education, life skills training, and goal planning designed to help them achieve long-term self-sufficiency. During their stay, parents work toward securing stable employment, increasing income, building savings, reducing debt, and obtaining permanent housing. Children also receive academic support, childcare, and enrichment services to help create stability for the entire family. The programs goal is to empower families to break the cycle of poverty and successfully transition into permanent housing with the tools needed for long-term success.
- $728,999 spent. Hope & Horizons Program:The Hope & Horizons Program provides free afterschool, school break, and summer enrichment services for children and youth designed to support academic achievement, social-emotional development, and overall well-being. The program offers tutoring, homework assistance, literacy and STEM activities, mentoring, enrichment experiences, summer camps, and educational field trips in a safe and supportive environment. During the school year, students attending the program from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM receive supper and a snack daily. On full program days, including summer and school breaks from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM, children receive four meals each day, including breakfast, lunch, supper, and a snack. The program also provides paid field trips and snacks during summer and holiday enrichment activities to ensure children have access to educational and recreational experiences they may not otherwise receive. Using evidence-based educational tools and individualized learning support, Hope & Horizons helps students improve reading and math skills while building confidence, leadership abilities, and positive social skills that prepare them for long-term success.
- Rent Assistance Program:The Rent Assistance Program helps families facing financial hardship remain safely housed and avoid eviction. Through short-term rental assistance combined with case management and financial coaching, the program works to stabilize families during times of crisis while helping them build long-term financial security. Participants receive individualized support that may include budgeting assistance, savings planning, employment support, referrals to community resources, and connections to additional supportive services. The program is designed to prevent homelessness, reduce housing instability, and help families regain self-sufficiency while maintaining safe and stable housing for their children.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 July 1985.
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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