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Family Support Center of South Sound

EIN 91-2003828 · Olympia, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Mission is "Working Together to Strengthen ALL Families". Includes colocated and collaborative programs and services to support safe, healthy, and hopeful families.

Income
$5.8 million
Spending
$6.2 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
-8.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 84%
Employees
60
Volunteers
143
Highest pay
$106,551, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 63% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 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

    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, 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 (6)
  1. $1.3 million spent. Pear Blossom Place Family Shelter & Affordable Housing Project:There are 6 emergency shelter units and 7 permanent affordable apartments for low income and homeless families with children.Campus Shelter:The Campus Shelter Program operates as a continuous stay 10-bed shelter for children and their families. The model offers intensive Housing focused services to assist guests in identifying and accessing a permanent housing option. Services are driven by the needs of each resident, are flexible and utilize a strengths-based approach. Families residing at the Campus shelter have access to a variety of programs and services onsite at the campus.
  2. $791,137 spent. Families Resource Services:The Family Resource Services program serves families with children in need with a variety of services designed to strengthen families, build economic stability, and prevent family homelessness. The Family Resource Coordinator helps families who need special assistance navigating local resources by providing concrete support such as resource and referral assistance, emergency rental/utility assistance, advocacy, home visitation, holiday gifts, baby supplies, help applying for benefits, budget assistance, counseling, food, clothing, child care, employment assistance, transportation, and other individualized services.
  3. $2.5 million spent. Homeless Family Service:The Homeless Family Services Program serves as the primary point of intake for homeless families with children in Thurston County, providing services such as emergency shelter screening and placement; housing assistance; case management; advocacy; outreach; computer, phone, and community voicemail access; employment, child care, and mental health resources; transportation, clothing, food, and hygiene supplies. The goal of this program is to help families obtain and maintain permanent housing, increase skill and income, and build greater self-sufficiency.
  4. $233,669 spent. Family Justice Center:The Thurston County Family Justice Center Program provides survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and/or human trafficking in Thurston County with a variety of collaborative, co-located community based and criminal justice services under one roof to increase coordination, access, safety, and well-being of survivors and their families. Services available include coordinated intake, confidential community based and victim advocacy, supportive services such as access to transportation, clothing, shelter, housing, cellular phones, and food; civil legal services, on-site protection order assistance, child care, support groups, law enforcement, and prosecution services.
  5. $32,894 spent. Parent Education: The Family Support Center offers a variety of community-based parent education, family engagement, and support opportunities utilizing the strengthening families model to encourage healthy family development. Parenting classes are evidence based, best practice, and include free child care, activities, and snacks.
  6. $582,031 spent. Facilities Management: The Family Support Center manages a 32,000 sq. foot building, providing centralized and coordinated services for families with children by offering low cost rental space to other like minded family and child service agencies.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 November 6, 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 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 November 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 November 4, 2026.

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