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Childrens Service Society of Utah

EIN 87-0212451 · Salt Lake Cty, UT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CHILDREN'S SERVICE SOCIETY PROVIDES SERVICES TO FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND THE COMMUNITY TO ENHANCE THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. ALL THE SERVICES HELP PREVENT CHILD ABUSE.

Income
$5.4 million
Spending
$5.5 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
-1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 81%
Employees
80
Volunteers
61
Highest pay
$118,790, executive director

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

Weak: 43 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 53% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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. $2.4 million spent. FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES IS COMPRISED OF THREE PROGRAMS TO SERVICE THE FAMILIES IN THE SALT LAKE AND SURROUNDING AREAS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE HOME VISITATION, GRANDFAMILIES AND ADOPTIONS. THE HOME VISITATION PROGRAM PROVIDES INTENSIVE IN-HOME PARENTING SERVICES TO AT-RISK FAMILIES. THE GRANDFAMILIES PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT AND EDUCATION TO KINSHIP CAREGIVERS AND THE CHILDREN THEY ARE RAISING. THE ADOPTION PROGRAM FACILITATES TRADITIONAL INFANT ADOPTIONS AND ALSO ASSISTS WITH KINSHIP ADOPTION OR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGHOUT ALL SUPPORT SERVICE PROGRAMS AS NEEDED.
  2. $1.4 million spent. CARE ABOUT CHILDCARE IS A RESOURCE AND REFERRAL PROGRAM FOR PARENTS NEEDING CHILDCARE SERVICES. IT ALSO PROVIDES RECRUITMENT, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING PROGRAMS AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS FOR CHILDCARE PROVIDERS IN SALT LAKE AND TOOELE COUNTIES.
  3. $873,075 spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEMS GRANT (ECCSG) IS A PROGRAM AND RESOURCE WHICH AIMS TO INCREASE STATEWIDE ACCESS TO INTEGRATED, EFFECTIVE, CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE, EVIDENCE-BASED EARLY DEVELOPMENTAL HEALTH AND FAMILY WELL-BEING PROMOTION, PREVENTION, AND EARLY INTERVENTION PRACTICES AND SERVICES DURING THE PRENATAL AND EARLY CHILDHOOD PERIOD. THE CHILDREN'S SERVICE SOCITY HAS DEVELOPED AN INTERNAL GROUP TO ASSIST AND HELP WITH THE APPLICATION PROCESS. THIS IS A TEMPORARY CONTRACT WITH UTAH DWS.
  4. $373,931 spent. BUILDING BLOCKS CHILDCARE CENTER IN TAYLORSVILLE, UTAH WAS PURCHASED BY CHILDREN'S SERVICE SOCIETY (CSS) IN NOVEMBER 2021 TO PROVIDE PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE FOR UNDERSERVED FAMILIES. THE CENTER HAS BEEN RECENTLY REMODELED TO CREATE A SAFE, HEALTHY, AND HIGH-QUALITY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. AT PEAK CAPACITY SERVES UP TO 47 CHILDREN, AGES 6 MONTH TO 5 YEARS OLD. THE CENTER'S GOAL IS TO MEET THE GROWTH, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND EARLY EDUCATION NEEDS OF CHILDREN, WHILE FOSTERING QUALITY CHILDCARE, AND PROMOTING POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS IN BIOLOGICAL, ADOPTIVE, AND KINSHIP FAMILIES.IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNITED WAY OF SALT LAKE, LOW-INCOME FAMILIES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FREE OR DISCOUNTED CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOL. BY OFFERING FINANCIAL RELIEF AND FAMILY SUPPORT THROUGH CHILDCARE, OUR PROGRAM STRIVES TO CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP IN EARLY EDUCATION. DURING THE ENROLLMENT PERIOD, APPLICANTS WILL MEET WITH CENTER STAFF TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY AND PRICING.AS CHILDREN ARE ENROLLED, STAFF, PARENTS, AND CAREGIVERS WORK TOGETHER AS A TEAM TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN TO GROW IN AN INCLUSIVE, CULTURALLY SENSITIVE, SAFE, AND DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE SETTING. THE PROGRAM WILL AID CHILDREN IN DEVELOPING A SENSE OF PERSONAL IDENTITY AND A SENSE OF THEIR IMMEDIATE COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY. EACH CHILD WILL BE BETTER PREPARED TO ENTER KINDERGARTEN WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS TO THRIVE AND BE SUCCESSFUL.

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 1945.

    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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