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St Josephs Childrens Home

EIN 83-0177090 · Torrington, WY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AS AN AGENCY OF SOCIAL MINISTRY IN THE CATHOLIC TRADITION, SAINT JOSEPH'S CHILDREN'S HOME IS COMMITTED TO THE WHOLE CHILD, ASSISTING IN SPIRITUAL, EMOTIONAL, ACADEMIC AND PHYSICAL GROWTH. THE MISSION OF SAINT JOSEPH'S CHILDREN'S HOME IS TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN WYOMING AND THE SURROUNDING REGION WHILE ADHERING TO CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES.

Income
$13.1 million
Spending
$10.3 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
21.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 66%
Employees
129
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$174,445, ceo

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 97% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    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 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 (4)
  1. $5.3 million spent. RESIDENTIAL AND SECURE FACILITIES TO PROVIDE CARE FOR EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN AND TRAINING TO ASSIST THEM IN SUCCESFULLY RETURNING TO THEIR HOMES AND SOCIETY.
  2. $2.8 million spent. EDUCATION PROGRAM OFFERING A FULLY ACCREDITED, YEAR ROUND, K-12 SCHOOL FOR ALL ACADEMIC NEEDS INCLUDING SPECIAL EDUCATION.
  3. $1.3 million spent. THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOR CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6 AND 17, TO HELP RESOLVE EMOTIONAL TRAUMAS UNDERLYING PROBLEM BEHAVIORS. SERVICES INCLUDE PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES AND CONSULTATION, INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY THERAPY, GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY AND SPECIALTY THERAPIES.
  4. $4,595 spent. A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR FORMER RESIDENTS WHO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THEIR TREATMENT AT SAINT JOSEPH'S CHILDREN'S HOME INC.

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 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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

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

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

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1946.

    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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