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Frisco Family Services Center

EIN 75-2530888 · Frisco, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HELP MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITIES WHO ARE FACING HUNGER, HOMELESSNESS, AND OTHER URGENT NEEDS IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

Income
$4.3 million
Spending
$4.5 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
-3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
50
Volunteers
5,541
Highest pay
$190,261, executive director

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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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. Higher than 65% 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

    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 (1)
  1. $3.6 million spent. FFS OFFERS A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED (LOW INCOME) OR IN CRISIS (DUE TO LOSS OF JOB, DIVORCE, ILLNESS, DEATH IN THE FAMILY, ETC.) LIVING IN FRISCO OR FRISCO ISD WHICH INCLUDES AREAS OF PLANO, LITTLE ELM, AND MCKINNEY. SERVING AS A SUPPORT TO THE COMMUNITY, FFS OPERATES A SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM, THE ONLY FOOD PANTRY IN FRISCO AND PROVIDES EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH RENT OR MORTGAGE, UTILITIES, GAS VOUCHERS, CHILD CARE PAYMENTS, AND PRESCRIPTIONS. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS ALSO PROVIDED TO PAY FOR PROFESSIONAL LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES, UNIFORMS, WORK-RELATED SUPPLIES, AND EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS. FURNITURE AND CLOTHING VOUCHERS ARE ALSO DISTRIBUTED TO FAMILIES IN NEED. ADULT LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOPS ARE OFFERED WHICH INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BUDGETING, INTERVIEWING, RESUME WRITING, PARENTING, SELF-ESTEEM, GOAL-SETTING, LIFE-COACHING, NUTRITION, AND HEALTH EDUCATION. SPECIAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE BACK TO SCHOOL FUN FAIR (CHILDREN ARE PROVIDED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES, NEW CLOTHING, SHOES, HAIR CUTS, HYGIENE, AND OTHER ITEMS), THE THANKSGIVING PROGRAM (INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ARE PROVIDED WITH A COMPLETE THANKSGIVING MEAL) AND THE HOLIDAY GIFT PROGRAM (PROVIDES CLOTHING, TOYS, AND GIFTS TO FAMILIES AND SENIOR CITIZENS) ARE ALSO PROVIDED.

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 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 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 July 1994.

    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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