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Family Care Network Inc

EIN 77-0159090 · Sn Luis Obisp, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of the Family Care Network is to enhance the wellbeing of children, adults, and families in partnership with our community.

Income
$19.1 million
Spending
$17.7 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 69%
Employees
159
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$267,840, chief executive officer

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: 59 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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 (4)
  1. $3.4 million spent. Family Support Services: (Foster Care, Adoptions, Wrap, and Out of County Wrap or other FC related) Recruited 4 resource families, maintained, and supervised 24 resource parents. FCNI supported 46 child and youth placements in Resource Family homes with a 100% success rate. Case management, counseling and 24-hour crisis support were provided. Completed 4 adoptions. Provided Wraparound Services to 46 clients and with a success rate of 85% (diverted from higher level of placement).
  2. $4.7 million spent. Behavioral Health Services: Provided rehabilitation, crisis, and case management counseling services to 483 children/youth. Of these, 88% were successfully diverted from higher level of care and/or met their program goals
  3. $5.7 million spent. Housing Support Services: Provided transitional housing and life skills training to 69 youth and young adults exiting the foster care system. These programs are specifically designed to transition youth and young adults aged 16-24 to self-sufficiency and independent living through supportive housing and independent life skill development. Additionally, provided housing support services to 456 homeless youth, families and elderly, which prevented eviction for 57 households; and secured housing for 125 households.
  4. $1.4 million spent. Educational Support Services: Provided financial assistance to 43 former foster youth enrolled in higher education. Also Provided independent living educational services to 337 ILP participants who engaged in a variety of life skill training including educational planning, job skills and career placement, money management, independent living and health and well-being.

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 October 13, 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 June 1992.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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