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Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO LOW INCOME FATHERS AS THEY NAVIGATE CHILD CUSTODY AND CHILD SUPPORT PROCESSES.
- Income
- $140,844
- Spending
- $131,793
- Reserves
- 8.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $63,458, executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 8.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 December 31, 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)
- $79,075 spent. WE PROVIDE LEGAL CONSULTATION SERVICES AND ACCESS TO SUPPORTIVE RESOURCES TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME FATHERS IN NAVIGATING THE FAMILY COURT SYSTEM HELPING THEM MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS AND ADVOCATE EFFECTIVELY FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR CHILDREN.
- $39,538 spent. OUR CO-PARENTING COUNSELING PROGRAM IS A SPECIALIZED SERVICE DESIGNED TO HELP LOW-INCOME PARENTS DEVELOP HEALTHY COMMUNICATION MUTUAL RESPECT AND COOPERATIVE PARENTING STRATEGIES THAT PRIORITIZE THE WELL-BEING AND BEST INTERESTS OF THEIR CHILDREN.
- $13,179 spent. WE OFFER AN 8-WEEK CURRICULUM-BASED PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES PARENTS WITH EDUCATION GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES TO HELP THEM NAVIGATE THE FAMILY COURT SYSTEM EFFECTIVELY.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2020.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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