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EIN 81-2819648 · Mesa, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood73 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SUPPORTING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHOSE LIVES HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY FOSTER CARE.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
10.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
7
Volunteers
1,092
Highest pay
$76,000, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 130% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (5)
  1. $954,946 spent. FACILITIES USED BY ALL MISSION PROGRAMS AND VOLUNTEER TIME FOR ALL PROGRAMS
  2. $234,586 spent. SUPPORT PROGRAMS - FOOD BOXES FOR FOSTER FAMILIES. BOXES ARE OFFERED WEEKLY. CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH PRESENTS AND GIFT CARDS, PROVIDE FOOD BOXES AND CLOTHING BOTH NEW AND GENTLY USED FOR FOSTER FAMILIES AND GRANDPARENTS(KINSHIP). GIVING CLOSET - PROVIDES NEW OUTFIT, PAJAMAS, BLANKET FOR FOSTER PLACEMENTS. TOTAL VALUE OF HOURS DONATED TO THE ORGANIZATION FOR WORKERS IN 2024 $203,770
  3. $39,191 spent. EVENTS- SUPPORT GROUP - PEER TO PEER SUPPORT GROUPS ALLOW FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE PARENTS TO PROVIDE KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT TO ONE ANOTHER. FAMILY EVENTS - MONTHLY FAMILY EVENTS INCLUDING POT LOCKS, CHRISTMAS AND BIRTHDAY PARTIES AS A MEANS TO PROVIDE WHOLESOME FAMILY RECREATION, AND ALLOW PARENTS AND CHILDREN TO CONNECT WITH OTHERS WHO UNDERSTAND THEIR SITUATIONS AND EXPERIENCES FURTHERING THEIR SENSE OF COMMUNITY. EVENTS
  4. $4,274 spent. RESPITE CARE INCLUDES COUPLES RETREATS, TRAUMA MOMMAS RETREAT, PARENTS NIGHT OUT. FOR FOSTER PARENTS-CARING FOR THESE CHILDREN ON A DAILY BASIS CAN BE VERY STRESSFUL AND DIFFICULT FOR FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE PARENTS. THIS ULTIMATELY TAKES A TOLL ON THE FAMILY AS A WHOLE. OUR COMMUNITY CENTER WILL PROVIDE A MUCH NEEDED BREAK FOR THESE EXHAUSTED FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE PARENTS WHILE STILL MEETING THE SPECIAL NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN. THIS INTERVENTION WILL PROVIDE PARENTS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO RECHARGE, PREVENT BURN-OUT, STABILIZE THE WHOLE FAMILY, AND ULTIMATELY RESULT IN FEWER FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE DISRUPTIONS.
  5. $651 spent. TRAINING - LICENSED FOSTER PARENTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AT LEAST 12 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES EACH CALENDAR YEAR. TRAINING CLASSES OFFERED AT OUR COMMUNITY CENTER WILL NOT ONLY HELP SATISFY THESE REQUIREMENTS BUT ALSO PROVIDE ALL KINSHIP, FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE PARENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS. WE ARE CURRENTLY OFFERING TRAINING CLASSES ON THE UTILIZATION OF JACOBS LAW AT MANY LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT ARIZONA. PROCEEDS FROM THESE TRAININGS GO DIRECTLY TOWARDS FUNDING OUR NON-PROFIT ENDEAVORS INCLUDING THE COMMUNITY CENTER. JL AND EDUCATION

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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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