Mountain Communities Family Resource Center Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The MCFRC is organized exclusively for public and charitable purposes, more specifically to improve the quality of life for individuals and families in the Frazier Mountain Communities, and to provide access to quality health, education, and safety-related activities, services, and programs.
- Income
- $319,582
- Spending
- $271,115
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 17 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 80%
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 25
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 17.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 8% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 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
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 December 31, 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)
- $167,658 spent. Our First 5 program serves families in our community from birth to age 5. This includes case management and home visits, providing parent education and child development assessments, providing food, diapers, and other assistance to support the children and their parents. In 2025, we served approximately 22 families in our case management program along with another 270 individuals receiving support services. The First 5 program is funded by the Commission on Children and Families of Kern County to support the healthy development of children during the critical early years.
- $51,151 spent. Our Southwest Healthcare District Client Services Program serves all other residents of our community that do not have children ages 0-5, including families with teens, veterans, single adults, and seniors. Some of the services provided include referrals to county services, utility and rental assistance, an emergency food pantry, and providing hygiene/PPE items. In 2025, we served approximately 1100 individuals through this program. It is funded by the local Southwest Healthcare District, which has a charge to advance health and safety in our mountain communities.
- $13,232 spent. The Friends of Mercy Foundation program serves underserved members of the community, including veterans, seniors, individuals with disabilities, unsheltered individuals, women, and children. Grant funds were used for resources such as basic needs, including food, hygiene supplies, and transportation. In 2025, the program served approximately 1,800 individuals. Funding for the program is provided through the Friends of Mercy Foundation, which is affiliated with Mercy Hospitals.
- $6,040 spent. Other Program Services include Kern Family Health Care, Toys for Tots, and DHS First Five Grant.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 August 2011.
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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