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Family Promise of Clark County

EIN 81-4632218 · Battle Ground, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO HELP FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND LOW-INCOME FAMILIES ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE INDEPENDENCE THROUGH A COMMUNITY-BASED RESPONSE.

Income
$569,847
Spending
$481,310
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
10.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
7
Volunteers
500
Highest pay
$78,574, executive director

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 79% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 70% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    6 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 (2)
  1. $201,966 spent. FAMILY SHELTER PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SHELTER FOR FAMILIES ENROLLED IN PROGRAMMING AT FAMILY PROMISE OF CLARK COUNTY. PROGRAM GUESTS SPEND THE DAY AT THE DAY CENTER, WHERE THEY HAVE ACCESS TO CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LAUNDRY FACILITIES, AND SHOWERS. HERE, THEY ALSO SEARCH FOR JOBS AND LONG-TERM AFFORDABLE HOUSING. IN THE EVENINGS, THEY ARE TRANSPORTED TO ONE OF OUR PARTNER CONGREGATIONS, WHERE THEY SPEND THE NIGHT, RECEIVE A WARM MEAL, AND FOOD FOR THE NEXT DAY, BEFORE RETURNING TO THE DAY CENTER.
  2. $146,347 spent. FP CARES PROGRAM: OUR FP CARES PROGRAM IS OUR RESPONSE AND COMMITMENT TO FAMILIES NEEDING HOUSING SUPPORT WHO DO NOT QUALIFY FOR OUR SHELTER PROGRAM OR WHO ARE UNABLE TO ACCESS IT DUE TO CAPACITY LIMITATIONS. UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF THE FP CARES PROGRAM, WE PROVIDE DIVERSION AND PREVENTION SERVICES AND SUPPORT.

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 June 2017.

    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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