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Vashon Youth and Family Services

EIN 91-1025994 · Vashon, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

VASHON YOUTH AND FAMILY'S MISSION IS TO FOSTER A THRIVING COMMUNITY OF EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY AND RESILIENT CHILDREN, YOUTH, ADULTS AND FAMILIES ON VASHON-MAURY ISLAND IN UNINCORPORATED KING COUNTY.

Income
$3.0 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
6.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 71%
Employees
62
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$84,320, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 13 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (5)
  1. $1.5 million spent. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: VYFS ENACTS ITS MISSION TO FOSTER A THRIVING COMMUNITY OF EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY AND RESILIENT CHILDREN, YOUTH, ADULTS AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING LOW- TO NO-BARRIER ACCESS TO INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND GROUP COUNSELING FOR RESIDENTS OF A RURAL AND GEOGRAPHICALLY ISOLATED ISLAND. VYFS ALSO PROVIDES BILINGUAL CASE MANAGEMENT, FREE CRISIS STABILIZATION, SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER (SUD) COUNSELING, AND VOUCHERS FOR THE HEALTH NEEDS OF LOW INCOME ISLANDERS. AS VASHON'S ONLY LICENSED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AGENCY, VYFS PROVIDED 7,832 COUNSELING SESSIONS TO 390 PEOPLE (120 STUDENTS) IN 2024. THE OASIS COMMUNITY RESOURCE NAVIGATION PROGRAM PROVIDED 2,334 SESSIONS TO CONNECT 363 INDIVIDUALS FROM 191 HOUSEHOLDS TO RESOURCES.
  2. $308,841 spent. FAMILY PLACE: FAMILY PLACE PROVIDES ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES DESIGNED TO BRING PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE 5 YEARS OLD TOGETHER TO FORM SOCIAL AND RESOURCE CONNECTIONS WITH A FOCUS ON HEALTHY CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND INCREASING THE FAMILY PROTECTIVE FACTORS. FAMILY PLACE OFFERS THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES: PARENTS AS TEACHERS, OPEN PLAY, KALEIDOSCOPE PLAY & LEARN, ENGLISH CLASSES AND RESOURCE SUPPORTS, PARENT CAFES AND FAMILY DINNERS, AND DEVELOPMENT SCREENINGS. IN 2024, FAMILY PLACE SERVED 1,368 PARTICIPANTS FROM 186 HOUSEHOLDS.
  3. $416,570 spent. VASHON KIDS: VASHON KIDS IS A DEPENDABLE, CREATIVE, AND CULTURALLY COMPETENT BEFORE AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR 5 TO 12-YEAR-OLDS. DELIVERED BY EXPERIENCED STAFF. VASHON KIDS ENCOURAGES PERSONAL AND SOCIAL GROWTH THROUGH HEALTHY PLAY, THE ACCEPTANCE OF DIFFERENCES, AND PEACEFUL CONFLICT RESOLUTION WHILE SUPPORTING EACH CHILD'S DIGNITY AND PERSPECTIVE. DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR STAFF ASSIST CHILDREN WITH HOMEWORK AND COLLABORATE WITH EDUCATORS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. ACADEMIC AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES AND CLUBS FOCUS ON SCIENCE, ART, HUMANITIES, LITERACY, HEALTHY EATING, AND SPORTS. IN 2024 PROVIDED BEFORE AND AFTER SUBSIDIZED CHILDCARE AND SUMMER PROGRAMMING FOR 103 KIDS YEAR ROUND.
  4. $253,820 spent. PROVIDE INVALUABLE ASSISTANCE TO ANY FAMILY THAT IS FACED WITH A CRISIS. HELP INCLUDES ASSISTANCE WITH HOUSING, SUPPORT WITH EMERGENCY FINANCIAL NEEDS, HELP WITH JOB SEARCH, AND MUCH MORE.THE ORGANIZATION COORDINATES THEIR EFFORTS WITH SCHOOL BASED PROGRAMS SO THAT STUDENTS CONTINUE TO GET INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT WHEN THEY ARE IN SCHOOL. ADDRESS PROBLEMS FACED BY ISLAND FAMILIES FACED WITH FINANCIAL CRISES THROGUH VIVA PROGRAM. SUPPORT INCLUDES SMALL GRANTS THAT CAN HELP IN PAYING FOR FOOD, SHELTER, MEDICINE, UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER BASIC NEEDS.
  5. PROVIDE INVALUABLE ASSISTANCE TO ANY FAMILY THAT IS FACED WITH A CRISIS. HELP INCLUDES ASSISTANCE WITH HOUSING, SUPPORT WITH EMERGENCY FINANCIAL NEEDS, HELP WITH JOB SEARCH, AND MUCH MORE.THE ORGANIZATION COORDINATES THEIR EFFORTS WITH SCHOOL BASED PROGRAMS SO THAT STUDENTS CONTINUE TO GET INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT WHEN THEY ARE IN SCHOOL. ADDRESS PROBLEMS FACED BY ISLAND FAMILIES FACED WITH FINANCIAL CRISES THROGUH VIVA PROGRAM. SUPPORT INCLUDES SMALL GRANTS THAT CAN HELP IN PAYING FOR FOOD, SHELTER, MEDICINE, UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER BASIC NEEDS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 1978.

    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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