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San Luis Obispo County Child Abuse Prevention Council

EIN 77-0206822 · Sn Luis Obisp, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceGood78 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE VISION OF CENTER FOR FAMILY STRENGTHENING IS A COMMUNITY WHERE ALL CHILDREN ARE VALUED, NURTURED AND SAFE. OUR MISSON IS TO BUILD EFFECTIVE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS DEDICATED TO THE SUPPORT OF STRONG FAMILIES AND THE PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND COORDINATION OF SERVICES.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 82%
Employees
26
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$93,404, 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: 59 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% 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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 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. $748,418 spent. CFS SERVES AS NONPROFIT HOME FOR DENTAL CARE FOR KIDS, A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SLO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPT., CENTRAL COAST BREASTFEEDING COALITION, A GROUP OF DEDICATED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WHO EDUCATE ON BREASTFEEDING BEST PRACTICES AND NORTH COUNTY WOMENADE, A COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROJECT CONNECTING THE GENEROSITY OF COMMUNITY DONATIONS TO SUPPORT BASIC NEEDS FOR OUR NEIGHBORS.
  2. $400,234 spent. PROMOTORES COLLABORATIVE BUILDS LEADERSHIP IN THE LATINO COMMUNITY THROUGH OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY. OUR PROGRAM FOSTERS AND SUPPORTS A NETWORK OF VOLUNTEERS THROUGHOUT SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY BY PROVIDING TRAINING, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, AND MATERIALS TO EMPOWER A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY. WE ENVISION SUSTAINABLE, DIVERSE, COMPREHENSIVE AND EQUAL ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE AND SERVICES AMONG ALL MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY AND IMPLEMENT COUNTYWIDE PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES SO WE MEET OUR MISSION.
  3. $44,137 spent. CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER - CFS SERVES AS THE COORDINATING ORGANIZATION FOR THE EMERGING CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY. WE ARE ENTERING INTO THE 3RD YEAR FORMING A SYSTEM THAT PUTS THE NEEDS OF CHILD VICTIMS FIRST BY REDUCING INTERVIEWS AND TRAUMA INFORMED PRACTICES. WE ARE WORKING TOWARDS ACCREDITATION BY THE NATIONAL CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE AND WORKING WITH THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AGENCY TO ESTABLISH A CENTRALIZED HUB TO HOUSE THE CHILD ABUSE INTERVIEW TEAM, FORENSIC MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS, FAMILY ADVOCATE AND TREATMENT SERVICES.
  4. $236,457 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS:PARENT CONNECTION - THE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT- PREVENTION FUNDS PARENT CONNECTION TO PROVIDE FREE ON DEMAND PARENT COACHING SERVICES, PARENT EDUCATION CLASSES, AND WEB-BASED PARENT EDUCATION RESOURCES IN ALL REGIONS OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY. ANNUALLY WE SERVE OVER 600 PARENTS.FIRST FIVE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY - CENTER FOR FAMILY STRENGTHENING EMPLOYS 1.5 FTE EARLY CHILDHOOD ADVOCATES DEDICATED TO SERVING PREGNANT WOMEN AND FAMILIES WITH INFANTS UP TO AGE 5. OUR SERVICE AREA CONCENTRATES ON THE NORTHERN REGION OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY; ATASCADERO, PASO ROBLES, SAN MIGUEL, SHANDON AND SURROUNDING INDEPENDENT COMMUNITIES, THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE CENTER IN THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AND THE UNINCORPORATED NIPOMO COMMUNITY.

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 January 1997.

    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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