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Nexus Youth & Family Services

EIN 81-2309847 · Jackson, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SERVE COMMUNITY MEMBERS THOUGH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS, COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS AND THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 98%
Employees
35
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$115,727, administrative 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

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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. $338,856 spent. FAMILY SERVICES - 3 FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS (FRCS) LOCATED IN AMADOR AND CALAVERAS COUNTIES THAT OFFER ACCESS TO PROGRAMS, EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS THAT STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY, ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF LOCAL RESIDENTS, AND HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ACHIEVE ACCESS TO NEEDED SERVICES AND SUPPORT. SERVICES INCLUDE FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS, 12-STEP SUPPORT GROUPS, SPECIAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS, AND CASE MANAGEMENT. WORKSHOPS OFFERED FOCUS ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TOPICS AND MENTAL HEALTH STABILITY. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE PROMOTORES DE SALUD SERVICES, PARENTING CLASSES, HOME VISITING, ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN, SENIOR SOCIALS, MEDI-CAL APPLICATION ASSISTANCE, EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY AND ACCESS TO COMPUTERS.
  2. $432,000 spent. YOUTH SERVICES - PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE GOOD HEALTH, WELL-BEING, POSITIVE LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION. INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO CURRENT AND FORMER CHILD WELFARE AND JUVENILE PROBATION FOSTER YOUTH TO ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY PRIOR TO AND AFTER LEAVING THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. YOUTH ADVOCATES PROVIDE MENTORING, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN AND YOUTH. THE STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OFFERS SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL STAFF, CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO HELP STUDENTS ACCESS MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT IS PROVIDED DIRECTLY TO STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO HELP THEM OBTAIN NEEDED RESOURCES AND THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS.
  3. $986,537 spent. THERAPEUTIC SERVICES - INCLUDES CHILD ABUSE TREATMENT (CHAT) INTENSIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY COUNSELING, ASSISTANCE WITH CRIME VICTIM SERVICES, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM SUPPORT FOR CHILD VICTIMS. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE AGGRESSION REPLACEMENT TRAINING, PARENT CHILD INTERACTION THERAPY, SUPERVISED VISITATION, COMMUNICATION COURSES FOR TEENS AND PARENTS, AND MOBILE RESPONSE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CURRENT AND FORMER FOSTER YOUTH AND THEIR CAREGIVERS.
  4. $312,852 spent. CASA - PROVIDES LIFE-CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES FOR VOLUNTEERS TO BECOME TRAINED COURT-APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE COURT DUE TO ABUSE OR NEGLECT.

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 August 2016.

    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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