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EIN 83-0293525 · Cheyenne, WY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

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

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES AND OTHER SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS.

Income
$187,432
Spending
$174,118
Reserves
1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 65%
Highest pay
$72,321, executive director

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 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. $72,160 spent. STATEWIDE FAMILY NETWORK - SUPPORT CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH SERIOUS EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCES AS A FAMILY-RUN ORGANIZATION, ENABLING THEM TO ADVOCATE FOR AND PARTICIPATE IN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PLANNING AND REFORM. PROVIDED PEER SUPPORT, ENHANCE LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND INFLUENCE STATE-LEVEL POLICIES TO ENSURE MENTAL HEALTH CARE IS "FAMILY DRIVEN AND YOUTH GUIDED." DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, 223 FAMILIES WERE SERVED BY THIS PROGRAM.
  2. $7,902 spent. FAMILY VOICES VIA MATERNAL CHILD UNIT (MCH) AT WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE MCH UNIT AND STAFF TO ENGAGE PARENTS AND FAMILIES IN PLANNING, IMPLEMENTATION, AND EVALUATION. PROVIDE INPUT FROM FAMILIES INTO SUPPORT SERVICES. CONNECT MCH STAFF WITH TRAINED FAMILY LEADERS THROUGH WYOMING. DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, 56 FAMILIES WERE SERVED BY THIS PROGRAM.
  3. $1,801 spent. MAGELLAN HEALTHCARE - PROVIDE CREDENTIALING AND ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO FAMILY SUPPORT PROVIDERS ON HIGH FIDELITY WRAPAROUND TEAMS.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 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? 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 September 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 October 1990.

    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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