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Institute for Family Development

EIN 91-1158512 · Federal Way, WA

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE INSTITUTE FOR FAMILY DEVELOPMENT KEEPS CHILDREN SAFE AND FAMILIES TOGETHER BY STRENGTHENING FAMILIES THROUGH EVIDENCE BASED, CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE, IN HOME SERVICES FOR FAMILIES FACING SAFETY AND STABILITY CHALLENGES. IFD ALSO SUPPORTS HIGH FIDELITY IMPLEMENTATION OF FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES THROUGH TRAINING, CONSULTATION, AND SITE DEVELOPMENT.

Income
$11.5 million
Spending
$11.6 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
5.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 78%
Employees
144
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$226,769, 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

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (social science, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% 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 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (social science, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 (3)
  1. $8.6 million spent. CLINICAL SERVICES - IFD PROVIDED EVIDENCE BASED, CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE, IN HOME CLINICAL AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES TO FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN FACED SAFETY OR STABILITY RISKS, INCLUDING RISK OF OUT OF HOME PLACEMENT. SERVICES WERE DELIVERED IN FAMILIES' HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AND FOCUSED ON STRENGTHENING PARENTING CAPACITY, IMPROVING CHILD SAFETY, STABILIZING CRISES, AND SUPPORTING FAMILY FUNCTIONING. AS PART OF SERVICE DELIVERY, IFD PROVIDED CONCRETE SUPPORTS, SUCH AS ASSISTANCE WITH BASIC NEEDS (FOOD, SHELTER, ETC.), WHEN NECESSARY TO PROMOTE SAFETY AND STABILITY. (SEE SCHEDULE I).
  2. $1.6 million spent. TRAINING - IFD PROVIDED TRAINING, CONSULTATION, AND SITE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES TO SUPPORT HIGH FIDELITY IMPLEMENTATION OF EVIDENCE BASED FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED MODEL SPECIFIC TRAINING, ONGOING CONSULTATION, AND IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT PROVIDED TO AGENCIES AND PROVIDER TEAMS ACROSS MULTIPLE STATES AND SOME COUNTRIES.
  3. $219,675 spent. RESEARCH AND EVALUATION - IFD CONDUCTED PROGRAM EVALUATION AND QUALITY ASSURANCE ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT EFFECTIVE DELIVERY OF INTENSIVE FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IMPLEMENTATION REVIEW, OUTCOME MONITORING, DATA ANALYSIS, AND PARTICIPATION IN QUALITY IMPROVEMENT EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN SERVICE DELIVERY AND INFORM PRACTICE.

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 May 1982.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Caution.

    California's Attorney General lists its registration as delinquent as of June 30, 2006. Organizations on this list may not solicit donations in California.

    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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