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Lopez Island Family Resource Center

EIN 91-1919212 · Lopez Island, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceGood74 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES AND GUIDANCE NECESSARY TO MEET THE BASIC NEEDS OF THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. BUILDING ON THIS FOUNDATION OF WELLBEING, WE PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS, AND ADVOCATE FOR A MORE JUST AND EQUITABLE COMMUNITY.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 48%
Employees
61
Volunteers
154

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

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 74 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $899,969 spent. BUILD RESILIENCY - HOUSEHOLD SUPPORTS/BASIC NEEDS SERVING 1,082 INDIVIDUALS WITH RENTAL, FOOD, UTILITY, TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER ASSISTANCE INCLUDING BACK TO SCHOOL AND HOLIDAY GIVING PROGRAMS. INTENSIVE CASE MGMT PROVIDED TO 62 ADULTS WITH HOMELESSNESS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, MENTAL HEALTH AND OTHER ISSUES. ALSO 37 ADULTS RECEIVING THERAPY SERVICES, 18 ADULTS PARTICIPATING IN THE HEART AND SOUL CAFE, AND MORE.
  2. $809,577 spent. CREATE OPPORTUNITIES - SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS SERVING 6 CHILDREN IN PRESCHOOL PLAY THERAPY, 89 CHILDREN WITH PARENT-TOTS, 12 YOUTH MATCHED WITH MENTORS. EDUCATION & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS SERVING 361 YOUTH WITH AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, SUMMER PROGRAMS, OUTDOOR LEARNING PROGRAMS, YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS, AND A WIDE VARIETY OF 1:1 AND GROUP MENTORING PROGRAMS.
  3. $143,140 spent. ADVOCACY - WORKING WITH OVER 20 ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNMENT ENTITIES, AND 50 DIVERSE COMMUNITY LEADERS TO IMPROVE FOOD SECURITY, HOUSING, MENTAL HEALTH, HEALTH CARE, AND EDUCATION SYSTEMS.

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 February 1999.

    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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