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Institute for Families and Nannies

EIN 81-3530776 · San Francisco, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceWeak25 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE INSTITUTE IS A NON-PROFIT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION. THE INSTITUTE FOR FAMILIES AND NANNIES PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER PATHWAYS FOR NANNIES TO MEET THE GROWING DEMAND FOR QUALITY CHILDCARE. SINCE 2016 THEY HAVE DEVELOPED THREE UNIQUE PROGRAMS TO MEET THEIR MISSION.

Income
$90,187
Spending
$75,210
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
-0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 72%
Employees
0

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

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (social science, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 119% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 112% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Weak: 25 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (social science, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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. $64,316 spent. CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN NANNY, CHILD, AND FAMILY STUDIES. A COLLABORATION WITH FOOTHILL COLLEGE. THE CERTIFICATE IS A 20-UNIT ECE PROGRAM WITH COURSES UNIQUE TO THE WORK OF A NANNY.
  2. NANNY-PRO CERTIFICATE TO EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM: A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TRAINING NANNIES TO MEET FEDERAL AND STATE STANDARDS FOR ANYONE WORKING IN LICENSED CARE. STUDENTS RECEIVE EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT FROM OUR PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY.
  3. NANNY-PRO MENTOR PROGRAM: WE TRAIN OUR GRADUATES TO BE TEACHERS, COACHES AND ROLE MODELS FOR OUR STUDENTS.
  4. 4. ADVOCACY: THE INSTITUTE WILL ADVOCATE FOR PUBLIC POLICIES AT THE FEDERAL, STATE, AND/OR LOCAL LEVELS THAT WOULD IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF NANNY CARE IN WHAT IS CURRENTLY AN UNLICENSED AND UNREGULATED MARKET. 5. INFORMATION AND RESOURCES: THE INSTITUTE DISTRIBUTES PRINT MATERIALS, VIDEOS, RESEARCH, AND SUPPORT MATERIALS TO PARENTS, NANNIES, EDUCATORS, CHILDCARE PROFESSIONALS, ADVOCATES, AND RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS.
  5. 4. ADVOCACY: THE INSTITUTE WILL ADVOCATE FOR PUBLIC POLICIES AT THE FEDERAL, STATE, AND/OR LOCAL LEVELS THAT WOULD IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF NANNY CARE IN WHAT IS CURRENTLY AN UNLICENSED AND UNREGULATED MARKET. 5. INFORMATION AND RESOURCES: THE INSTITUTE DISTRIBUTES PRINT MATERIALS, VIDEOS, RESEARCH, AND SUPPORT MATERIALS TO PARENTS, NANNIES, EDUCATORS, CHILDCARE PROFESSIONALS, ADVOCATES, AND RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2016.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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