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Fieldstone Counseling Inc

EIN 82-1392228 · Uniontown, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood78 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

A MINISTRY DEDICATED TO OFFERING QUALITY BIBLICAL COUNSELING TO INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, AND FAMILIES AS WELL AS PROVIDING SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS FOR LOCAL CHURCHES AND ORGANIZATIONS. WE EXIST AND DESIRE TO HELP ALL COME TO KNOW JESUS CHRIST AND GROW IN THEIR PERSONAL FAITH.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
6.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 63%
Employees
15
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$21,700, 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 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.7 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 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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

    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 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. $1.2 million spent. COUNSELING AND APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM: FIELDSTONE COUNSELING PROVIDES BIBLICALLY-BASED, CHRIST-CENTERED, AND CLINICALLY INFORMED COUNSELING SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, AND FAMILIES. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL COUNSELING SESSIONS ADDRESSING A WIDE RANGE OF EMOTIONAL, RELATIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL CONCERNS. IN ADDITION, FIELDSTONE OPERATES AN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM THAT TRAINS GRADUATE-LEVEL STUDENTS AND EMERGING COUNSELORS IN BIBLICAL COUNSELING. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES SUPERVISED COUNSELING EXPERIENCE, THEOLOGICAL INSTRUCTION, AND MENTORSHIP, EQUIPPING PARTICIPANTS FOR SERVICE IN LOCAL CHURCHES, MINISTRIES, AND CLINICAL SETTINGS.
  2. $15,587 spent. CHURCH AND COMMUNITY TRAINING INITIATIVES: FIELDSTONE COUNSELING SUPPORTS THE BROADER CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY BY OFFERING SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, AND TRAINING EVENTS FOR CHURCHES, MINISTRY LEADERS, AND LAYPEOPLE. THESE INITIATIVES ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING THROUGH A BIBLICAL LENS. TOPICS INCLUDE MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT, GRIEF AND TRAUMA CARE, ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION, AND PASTORAL CARE. BY EQUIPPING LOCAL CHURCHES AND ORGANIZATIONS, FIELDSTONE EXTENDS ITS IMPACT BEYOND INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING TO FOSTER HEALTHIER, MORE RESILIENT COMMUNITIES.

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 October 13, 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 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 October 21, 2026.

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