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Cope Family Center

EIN 94-2322399 · Napa, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

COPE FAMILY CENTER'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER PARENTS, NURTURE CHILDREN, AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES. WE PROVIDE PARENTS WITH EDUCATION, RESOURCES AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO RAISE CHILDREN WHO THRIVE.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
5.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 52%
Employees
31
Volunteers
91
Highest pay
$107,030, development dir

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: 56 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 38% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 7 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $1.5 million spent. PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT: PROVIDES PARENTS WITH THE SUPPORT AND SKILLS TO BUILD STRONG FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS. PROMOTES HEALTHY FAMILIES BY REDUCING STRESS, IMPROVING PARENTING SKILLS, STRENGTHENING PARENT CONFIDENCE, DEVELOPING COPING SKILLS AND BUILDING RESILIENCY. SERVICES INCLUDE HOME VISITING, TRIPLE P POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM, AND PEER SUPPORT. HOME VISITING CLIENTS WORK WITH THEIR FAMILY SUPPORT PROVIDER AS EARLY AS PRENATALLY AND UNTIL AGE FIVE OR UNTIL THE CHILD ENTERS KINDERGARTEN. TOGETHER, THEY CREATE GOALS THAT BUILD UPON THE FAMILY'S STRENGTHS, PROMOTE PARENT-CHILD CONNECTEDNESS, AND CREATE SELF SUFFICIENCY. TRIPLE P HELPS PARENTS DEVELOP SKILLS, STRATEGIES, AND CONFIDENCE TO HANDLE ANY PARENTING SITUATION. DESIGNED FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN AGES 2-16 YEARS.
  2. $550,935 spent. FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER: PROVIDES DROP-IN SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR PARENTS DURING DIFFICULT TIMES. STAFF CONNECTS STRUGGLING PARENTS WITH THE PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES NEEDED TO HELP ADDRESS THEIR CONCERNS AND MEET THEIR FAMILY'S NEEDS. SERVICES INCLUDE CRISIS INTERVENTION, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE SUCH AS GROCERY AND GAS GIFT CARDS, DIAPERS, BABY WIPES, FORMULA AND BABY FOOD AND REFERRALS TO ADDITIONAL COPE SERVICES, AND OTHER COMMUNITY AGENCIES AND NONPROFITS FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
  3. $429,869 spent. ADVOCACY AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: WE WORK TO BRING POSITIVE CHANGE TO SYSTEMATIC ISSUES AFFECTING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY: PROMOTING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND ENCOURAGING FAMILIES TO GET INVOLVED IN ISSUES THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO THEM ADVOCATING AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL FOR LEGISLATION AND POLICIES THAT IMPACT PHYSICAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS TO HELP PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS BETTER SERVE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND BUILDING COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS ABOUT THE IMPACT OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE COLLABORATE WITH LOCAL NONPROFITS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO MAKE OUR COLLECTIVE VOICES HEARD THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS: LEAD AGENCY FOR THE CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION COUNCIL OF NAPA COUNTY MEMBER AND FISCAL LEAD FOR THE COMMUNITY LEADERS COALITION.

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 January 1976.

    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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