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Little Fork the Southwest Ohio Regional Family Advocacy Center in

EIN 82-1519377 · Batavia, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LITTLE FORK FAMILY ADVOCACY CENTER BRINGS TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE CLOSER TO HOME FOR FAMILIES IN RURAL SOUTHWEST OHIO. THROUGH TRUSTED PARTNERSHIPS AND COMPASSIONATE SERVICES, WE SUPPORT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY ABUSE AND TRAUMA - OFFERING A SAFE, HEALING SPACE IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITY.

Income
$131,319
Spending
$185,770
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
26.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 62%
Employees
0
Volunteers
18
Highest pay
$80,000, executive 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

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 26.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 41% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 36 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $78,994 spent. LITTLE FORK OPERATES AS A FULLY EQUIPPED CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER, PROVIDING SUPPORT AND EMPOWERMENT TO VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH PROFESSIONAL FORENSIC INTERVIEWS. THESE INTERVIEWS ALLOW LITTLE FORK TO ASSESS EACH FAMILY'S UNIQUE NEEDS AND CONNECT THEM WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS THAT OFFER CRITICAL SERVICES, INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH CARE, HOUSING, FOOD ASSISTANCE, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, AND TRANSPORTATION.
  2. $26,331 spent. LITTLE FORK WORKS CLOSELY WITH PARTNER AGENCIES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT GROUPS AND ADVOCACY SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. THROUGH THIS COLLABORATION, WE ENSURE THAT BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO HEAL AND MOVE FORWARD.
  3. $26,331 spent. LITTLE FORK OFFERS SUPERVISED FAMILY VISITATION SERVICES DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR FAMILIES REUNITING AFTER PERIODS OF SEPARATION. THESE STRUCTURED SESSIONS PROMOTE HEALTHY INTERACTIONS, FOSTER EMOTIONAL SECURITY, AND ENHANCE CONFIDENCE, SUPPORTING THE PROCESS OF FAMILY REINTEGRATION. THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS TO CULTIVATE TRUST AND COMFORT BETWEEN PARENTS AND CHILDREN BY REINFORCING THEIR FAMILIAL RELATIONSHIPS.

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 April 2021.

    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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