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Family Resource & Referral Center of San Joaquin

EIN 94-1691503 · Stockton, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER STRENGTHENS THE LIVES OF CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES.

Income
$109.7 million
Spending
$104.8 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 98%
Employees
214
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$282,977, chief executive officer

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: 65 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 42% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% 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.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $65.3 million spent. CHILD CARE PROGRAMS: THESE PROGRAMS ARE FUNDED PRIMARILY BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, AND THE COUNTY OF SAN JOAQUIN THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES. THE PROGRAMS SUBSIDIZE CHILDCARE FOR PARENTS WHO MEET SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.
  2. $16.2 million spent. FIRST 5 AND COUNTY PROGRAMS: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES HOME PARENT EDUCATORS TRAINING AND AWARENESS OF HEALTHY LIFESTYLES FOR FAMILIES VIA SEVERAL INITIATIVES UTILIZING HOME VISITATION, SEMINARS, AND CLASSROOM SESSIONS. EARLY DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS ARE ALSO PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE FIVE. REFERRALS TO ADDITIONAL SERVICES SUCH AS THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS, THE REGIONAL CENTER, AND UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ARE PROVIDED WHEN THERE ARE CONCERNS ABOUT THE CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT.
  3. $11.0 million spent. CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CCFP): THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND ADMINISTERED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES. THE CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM IS A SUBSIDIZED FOOD PROGRAM FOR LICENSED FAMILY DAY CARE PROVIDERS FOR MEALS AND SUPPLEMENTS WHICH MEET STRICT DIETARY GUIDELINES.
  4. $5.2 million spent. RESOURCE AND REFERRAL PROGRAMS: THIS PROGRAM IS ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES. PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE ASSISTING PARENTS TO FIND QUALITY CHILDCARE, REFERRALS TO LICENSED CHILDCARE PROVIDERS, VARIOUS TRAININGS FOR PARENTS AND PROVIDERS, CAR SEAT SAFETY INSPECTIONS, NUTRITIONAL CLASSES, HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAININGS (CPR/FIRST AID, PREVENTATIVE HEALTH AND SAFETY, SAFE SLEEP, ETC.).CENTER BASED PROGRAMS: THESE PROGRAMS ARE FUNDED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES. THESE PROGRAMS SUBSIDIZE CHILDCARE FOR PARENTS WHO MEET SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.STABILIZATION STIPEND - ASSEMBLY BILL 82: THIS STIPEND IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RELIEF TO ASSIST CHILDCARE PROVIDERS SERVING CHILDREN RECEIVING STATE SUBSIDIZED CHILDCARE WITH HARDSHIPS EXPERIENCED DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, SUCH AS DECREASED ENROLLMENT, INCREASED TEACHER-TO-CHILD RATIOS, COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ADDED CLEANING PROTOCOLS, AND OTHER EXPENSES.COST OF CARE PLUS RATE: SENATE BILL 140 AND WIC SECTION 10277.1 AND 10277.2 REQUIRES THAT ALL TYPES OF CHILDCARE PROVIDERS WILL RECEIVE A MONTHLY, PER-CHILD PAYMENT INTENDED TO SUPPLEMENT SUBSIDIZED CHILDCARE REIMBURSEMENT. RATES ARE DEPENDENT ON THE TYPE OF CARE.AGGREGATE EXPENSES, GRANTS, AND REVENUES PERTAINING TO THESE PROGRAMS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

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 July 1969.

    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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