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Four Corners Home for Children Inc

EIN 85-0113191 · Farmington, NM

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION HELPS THE PEOPLE IT SERVES THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT INSTILL HOPE, RESTORATION AND CHRISTIAN VALUES.

Income
$634,936
Spending
$828,689
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
14.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
12
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$64,417, president

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

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 34% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 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. $463,267 spent. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A CHILDREN'S HOME FOR DEPENDENT CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE AND NEGLECT. TWO LARGE HOMES ARE DESIGNATED FOR EXTENDED CARE, PROVIDING A HOME FOR CHILDREN NEEDING A PLACE TO LIVE FOR UP TO TWO YEARS OR LONGER UNTIL THEY CAN BE RESTORED TO THEIR NATURAL FAMILY. CERTIFIED COUNSELORS WORK WITH THE CHILDREN IN A PLAY THERAPY ROOM LOCATED ON THE PROPERTY.
  2. $92,922 spent. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES AN ONSITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN IN THE CHILDREN'S HOME IN COOPERATION WITH THE FARMINGTON, NM MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. BECAUSE MANY OF THE CHILDREN COME FROM TRAUMATIC BACKGROUNDS, THE SMALLER SETTING HAS BEEN A LIFELINE TO THESE CHILDREN WHO COME STRUGGLING WITH ACADEMICS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES AFTER SCHOOL CARE THAT ALSO HELPS WITH HOMEWORK, CRAFTS AND NAVAJO CULTURAL TRAINING.
  3. A NAVAJO NATION OUTREACH PROGRAM PROVIDES FOR THE PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF THE NAVAJO PEOPLE YEAR ROUND. WE PROVIDE FOOD, CLOTHING, BLANKETS, HOUSEHOOLD GOODS, AND BIBLES IN THE NAVAJO LANGUAGE. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAINING MATERIALS FOR NAVAJO PASTORS TO UTILIZE IN THEIR CHURCHES. STAFF ALSO CONDUCT ADDICTION RECOVERY CLASSES ON A WEEKLY BASIS.

Source: Form 990 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 September 1953.

    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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