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Family Centered Services of Alaska

EIN 92-0129771 · Fairbanks, AK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO SERVE ALASKA BY PROVIDING FAMILY AND CHILD CENTERED SERVICES WITH UNCONDITIONAL CARE. PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS EXPERIENCING EMOTIONAL DIFFICULTIES IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE SETTING. SERVICES DELIVERED BY FCSA ARE PROVIDED IN FAIRBANKS, WASILLA, AND THE MAT-SU BOROUGH. FCSA PROVIDES SERVICES THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS. EACH PROGRAM IS TAILORED TO MEET THE SPEICAL NEEDS OF A PARTICULAR POPULATION OF CHILDREN.

Income
$16.1 million
Spending
$15.8 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
272
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$229,365, ceo

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

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • 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.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $5.6 million spent. THE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER (RTC) IS A 24-HOUR RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM FOR YOUTH RANGING IN AGE FROM 12-18 WHO ARE EXPERIENCING MENTAL OR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES AND ARE IN NEED OF A STABLE, THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT. THE RTC IS LICENSED BY THE STATE OF ALASKA AS A RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE FACILITY (RCCF) FOR A MAXIMUM OF 70 CLIENTS. THE FACILITY HOUSES A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION CENTER, CAFETERIA, FULL SIZED GYMNASIUM, ACTIVITY ROOMS, AND A THEATER FOR RECREATION.
  2. $2.0 million spent. IN WASILLA AND THE GREATER MAT-SU BOROUGH, FCSA PROVIDED OUTPATIENT CLINICAL SERVICES, OPERATES A RESPITE HOME AND FOUR THERAPEUTIC FOSTER GROUP HOMES FOR BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS. EACH HOME CAN PROVIDE SERVICES FOR UP TO FIVE CHILDREN. FCSA ALSO LICENSES AND SUPPORTS A NUMBER OF THERAPEUTIC FOSTER HOMES IN THE AREA.
  3. $1.4 million spent. SMART START LEARNING CENTER (SSLC) PROVIDES QUALITY CARE TO CHILDREN 6 WEEKS THROUGH 12 YEARS OF AGE. OUR PRIMARY GOAL IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, NURTURING, EDUCATIONALLY ENRICHED ENVIRONMENT FOR THE CHILDREN IN OUR CARE.
  4. $3.7 million spent. DESCRIPTION EXPENSES REVENUES YOUTH EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES 1,236,426 1,322,484 FAIRBANKS THERAPEUTIC FOSTER GROUP HOMES 1,389,992 2,484,734 ALTERNATIVES TO OUT-OF-STATE PLACEMENT 769,053 669,197 ADOLESCENT CO-OCCURRING TREATMENT HOME 259,427 220,040 TOTALS 3,654,898 4,696,455
  5. DESCRIPTION EXPENSES REVENUES YOUTH EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES 1,236,426 1,322,484 FAIRBANKS THERAPEUTIC FOSTER GROUP HOMES 1,389,992 2,484,734 ALTERNATIVES TO OUT-OF-STATE PLACEMENT 769,053 669,197 ADOLESCENT CO-OCCURRING TREATMENT HOME 259,427 220,040 TOTALS 3,654,898 4,696,455

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 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 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 November 1993.

    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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