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Family Tree Inc

EIN 84-0730973 · Wheatridge, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FAMILY TREE PARTNERS WITH ALL PEOPLE TO PREVENT AND OVERCOME THE INTERCONNECTED ISSUES OF CHILD ABUSE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND HOMELESSNESS TO PROMOTE SAFETY, HEALING AND STABILITY ACROSS GENERATIONS.

Income
$12.6 million
Spending
$10.2 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
4.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 47%
Employees
143
Volunteers
400
Highest pay
$178,214, former 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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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. $5.1 million spent. HOUSING AND FAMILY STABILIZATION SERVICES - SEE SCHEDULE OHOUSING AND FAMILY STABILIZATION SERVICES: PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY STABILIZATION SERVICES THROUGH EMERGENCY SHELTER, CRISIS HELPLINE, HOMELESS PREVENTION SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT, EDUCATION, HOUSING AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND EMPOYMENT SERVICES, ALONG WITH ANCILLARY SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND THOSE AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS.1. HOMELESSNESS PROGRAM: COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT, CASE MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYMENT GUIDANCE, STABILIZING INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES AND PROVIDING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING. DURING FISCAL 24-25, 4,627 PEOPLE WERE CONNECTED TO RESOURCES THROUGH THE CRISIS HELPLINE, AND 1,348 HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVED DIRECT SERVICES INCLUDING RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, AND CASE MANAGEMENT. 96% OF EXITING FAMILIES MOVED INTO SAFE AND STABLE HOUSING.2. HOUSE OF HOPE: 90-DAY SHELTER, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. LAST YEAR, HOUSE OF HOPE PROVIDED 8,498 NIGHTS OF SHELTER AT A COST OF $60.92/NIGHT TO 198 INDIVIDUALS, COMPRISING 70 FAMILIES, WITH 72% OF EXITING FAMILIES MOVING TO SAFE AND STABLE HOUSING.3. GENERATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO ACHIEVE LONG-TERM SUCCESS (GOALS) PROGRAM: TWO-GENERATION PROGRAM DESIGNED TO BREAK THE INTERGENERATIONAL CYCLE OF POVERTY AND HOMELESSNESS PROVIDING FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS WITH HOLISTIC, WRAP-AROUND SUPPORT INCLUDING TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR UP TO NINE MONTHS AND ACCESS TO QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES. IN FISCAL 24-25, GOALS HOUSED 180 INDIVIDUALS, PROVIDING 13,262 NIGHTS OF SHELTER AT A COST OF $74.02/NIGHT. 93% OF EXITING FAMILIES MOVED INTO SAFE AND STABLE HOUSING.
  2. $2.0 million spent. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES - SEE SCHEDULE ODOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES: KEEPS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS SAFE THROUGH CRISIS INTERVENTION, ADVOCACY, OUTREACH, EMERGENCY SHELTER, AND LEGAL ADVOCACY. DURING FISCAL 24-25, 6,662 CALLERS WERE ASSISTED THROUGH THE CRISIS/HELPLINE WITH RESOURCE CONNECTIONS, ADVOCACY, COUNSELING, AND CRISIS INTERVENTION. 1. ROOTS OF COURAGE: PROVIDES 45-DAY CONFIDENTIAL SHELTER, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND SUPPORT FOR SURVIVORS AND THEIR CHILDREN WHO ARE FLEEING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SITUATIONS. 6,922 NIGHTS OF SHELTER WERE PROVIDED IN FISCAL 24-25 AT A COST OF $129.57/NIGHT. 93% OF SURVEY RESPONDENTS REPORTED THEY KNOW MORE WAYS TO PLAN FOR THEIR SAFETY.2. LEGAL ADVOCACY PROGRAM: INCREASES IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM SAFETY THROUGH CIVIL/CRIMINAL LEGAL ADVOCACY AND CRISIS INTERVENTION. 643 PEOPLE WERE SERVED IN FISCAL 24-25. 92% OF THOSE SURVEYED REPORTED THEY KNOW MORE WAYS TO PLAN FOR THEIR SAFETY.3. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OUTREACH PROGRAM: INCREASES SAFETY/HEALING, AND DECREASES ISOLATION OF VICTIMS AND THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH ADVOCACY IN A SAFE, COMMUNITY SETTING. DURING FISCAL 24-25, 956 PEOPLE WERE SERVED AND 83% OF THOSE SURVEYED REPORTED THEY KNOW MORE WAYS TO PLAN FOR THEIR SAFETY.
  3. $1.6 million spent. CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES - SEE SCHEDULE OCHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES: OFFERS COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATION, TREATMENT, CRISIS INTERVENTION, AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO STABILIZE CHILDREN AND YOUTH AND TO HELP FAMILIES OVERCOME AND PREVENT SITUATIONS OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT.1. SAFECARE COLORADO: EVIDENCE-BASED, IN-HOME PROGRAM PROVIDING DIRECT SKILLS TRAINING IN PARENTING, CHILD SAFETY, AND HEALTH IN ADAMS AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES. IN FISCAL 24-25, 142 FAMILIES ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN THE PROGRAM AND 77% OF THOSE FAMILIES COMPLETED ONE OR MORE SAFECARE TOPICS, PROVING A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN PARENTING SKILLS.2. COMMUNITY FAMILY RESOURCE TEAM (CFRT): FOUR-MONTH, HOME-BASED THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM PROVIDING CRISIS INTERVENTION, SCHOOL-BASED ASSISTANCE, AND SUPPORT TO STABILIZE FAMILIES AND KEEP YOUTH SAFELY IN THEIR HOMES. DURING FISCAL 24-25, 64 HOUSEHOLDS WITH AT-RISK YOUTH WERE ASSISTED WITH IN-HOME SERVICES; 100% OF SURVEY RESPONDENTS REPORTED THAT CFRT HELPED THEM BECOME MORE EMPOWERED AND ABLE TO EFFECTIVELY ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES. 3. KINSHIP PROGRAMS: HOME-BASED FINANCIAL/SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR RELATIVE CARETAKERS STRUGGLING TO MAINTAIN STABILITY/HOUSING FOR CHILDREN IN THEIR CARE. THIS PROGRAM ASSISTS FAMILIES WHO ARE PARENTING A RELATIVE'S OR NON-BIOLOGICAL CHILD(REN) AND/OR FOR FAMILIES RECEIVING CHILD-ONLY TANF. DURING FISCAL YEAR 24-25, 430 FAMILIES (1,306 INDIVIDUALS) RECEIVED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO INCREASE CHILDREN'S STABILITY IN THEIR HOMES AND 98% OF SURVEY RESPONDENTS REPORTED INCREASED STABILITY FOR THE CHILDREN IN THEIR CARE.
  4. INTEGRATED SERVICES: PROVIDES SERVICES THAT SUPPORT CLIENTS ACROSS THE ORGANIZATION IN ACHIEVING THEIR GOALS.1. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PRACTICE: AN EXTENSIVE SET OF TOOLS AND PRACTICES DEVELOPED TO IMPROVE FAMILY TREE'S WORK AND OUTCOMES FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS CLIENTS USING A RELEVANT, STRONG, AND ALIGNED DATA IMPACT STRATEGY ALONG WITH DATA COLLECTION TOOLS AND DATA MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM EVALUATION PRACTICES THAT HELP TRACK A CLIENT'S PROGRESS TOWARD SHORT- AND LONG-TERM GOALS. 2. DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION: WORKS TO ENSURE A WELCOMING AND EQUITABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY ACROSS ALL LEVELS OF THE ORGANIZATION.3. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: PROVIDES SAFE AND SECURE FACILITIES TO ENSURE CONTINUOUS OPERATION AND CONTROL OF PHYSICAL FACILITIES OWNED AND/OR USED FOR SERVICES.

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 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 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 June 1977.

    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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