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Families Matter Inc

EIN 90-0793480 · Memphis, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ROOT CAUSE OF MANY OF THE PROBLEMS MEMPHIS IS FACING IN CHILD CARE, YOUTH VIOLENCE, EDUCATION, SPOUSAL ABUSE, AND CRIME CAN BE TRACED TO THE BREAKDOWN OF FAMILIES. ACCORDINGLY, THE FAMILIES MATTER, INC. MISSION IS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF HEALTHY, LOVING, CARING FAMILIES THROUGH A COMMUNITY-WIDE EFFORT.

Income
$6.4 million
Spending
$6.4 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 97%
Employees
25
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$119,265, 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: 47 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 74% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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. $6.1 million spent. AFIRM IS A PART OF A STUDY FUNDED BY THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES WHICH IS BEING CONDUCTED TO DETERMINE HOW THESE PILOT PROGRAMS HELP PEOPLE IMPROVE THEIR ECONOMIC WELL-BEING. AFIRM INVESTS IN MEMPHIS' FATHERS BY BUILDING CAPACITY TO REDUCE DEPENDENCY. IT ESTABLISHES A PATHWAY TO THE GOAL OF EQUIPPING FATHERS TO PROVIDE EMOTIONALLY AND FINANCIALLY FOR THEIR CHILDREN.A FATHER'S INVOLVEMENT REALLY MATTERS (AFIRM)
  2. $57,981 spent. PRINCIPLES OF MANHOOD CURRICULUM IS SO REQUESTED THAT IT IS CHALLENGING OUR ABILITY TO FILL ALL REQUESTS. THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THIS PROGRAM IS NOW GARNERED TO SUPPORT STUDENTS WITH ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TEACHING THE BASIC RULES OF HEALTHY SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT INCREASING THE EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE OF THE LEARNER.
  3. $73,716 spent. FAMILIES MATTER'S REACH WITHIN THE CHURCH COMMUNITY INCREASES AS WE BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH SEVERAL ORGANIZATIONS WHO ARE PASTOR LED. AS MEMPHIS' COMMUNITIES STRUGGLE WITH CRIME AND OTHER SOCIAL ILLS, WE OFFER SOLUTIONS ASSISTING CLERGY IN TRAINING STAFF WHILE SUPPORTING THEIR FAMILY MINISTRIES.
  4. $199 spent. THE HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP CURRICULUM AND THE FACILITATED SERVICES OF THE OUTREACH EDUCATOR IS BEING PROVIDED TO ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTORS SUPPORTING STUDENTS IN ACHIEVING SUCCESS IN LIFE AS REQUESTED BY CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY SUPERVISORS AND PRINCIPALS IN SCHOOLS.

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 March 2012.

    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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