Family Caregiver Alliance
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO SUPPORT AND ASSIST CAREGIVERS OF ADULTS WITH CHRONIC DISEASES AND CONDITIONS THROUGH EDUCATION, SERVICES, RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY.
- Income
- $6.0 million
- Spending
- $6.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 74%
- Employees
- 32
- Volunteers
- 15
- Highest pay
- $190,645, executive director
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
Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 8.0 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 22% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 8% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2513 of 13 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $5.3 million spent. FOUNDED IN 1977, FAMILY CAREGIVER ALLIANCE (FCA) IS A CALIFORNIA BASED NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION PROVIDING DATA DRIVEN AND COMPASSIONATE KNOWLEDGE, SERVICE AND SUPPORT TO FAMILY/FRIEND CAREGIVERS AND ADULTS (ONSET OF DISABILITY 18YRS+) LIVING WITH PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTS, SUCH AS PARKINSON'S, STROKE, ALZHEIMER'S, OTHER DEMENTIAS, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, ALS, AND RELATED AGE-RELATED FRAILTY. OUR MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS AND THE PEOPLE WHO RECEIVE THEIR CARE. FCA'S SKILLED AND EXPERIENCED STAFF CONDUCT COMPREHENSIVE CAREGIVER ASSESSMENT/CARE PLANNING, DIRECT CARE SKILLS EDUCATION, LEAD WELLNESS PROGRAMS, PROVIDE STIPENDS TO PURCHASE RESPITE CARE (4,000+ HRS/YR PROVIDED BY FCA), LEGAL/FINANCIAL CONSULTATION, AND THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING. DESIGNED IN CONSULTATION WITH CAREGIVERS, THE SUPPORT, TAILORED INFORMATION, AND TOOLS HELP TO MANAGE THE OFTEN EMOTIONALLY AND PHYSICALLY TAXING RESPONSIBILITIES OF CARING FOR AN INDIVIDUAL LIVING WITH COMPLEX DEBILITATING ILLNESS(S).RECOGNIZED AS A NATIONAL MODEL FOR FAMILY CAREGIVER SERVICES FOR ADULTS, FCA COLLABORATED WITH PARTNERS SECURING LEGISLATION TO PILOT ONE OF THE FIRST PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT FAMILY CAREGIVERS IN THE NATION. ADDITIONAL LEGISLATION PASSED IN 1984 REPLICATED FCA'S SERVICE MODEL THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO ESTABLISH A NETWORK OF 11 CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTERS (CRCS). IN 2016 FCA CREATED AND BUILT CARENAV, A DIGITAL CAREGIVER RECORD SYSTEM AND 24-7 SERVICE DELIVERY PORTAL, WITH THE GOAL TO IMPROVE CAREGIVER ACCESS AND TO REACH MORE CAREGIVERS. AN EXPANSION OF CARENAV TO ALL CRCS IN 2019 PAVING THE WAY FOR THE BEST LONGITUDINAL CAREGIVER DATA SET IN THE NATION WITH OVER 25K UNDUPLICATED RECORDS. HERE WE DOCUMENT THE CAREGIVERS' EXPERIENCE, THE TYPE OF HELP THEY ARE SEEKING, AND WHAT SERVICES MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR THEIR CARE. SERVING CAREGIVERS LOCALLY WITH IN-DEPTH SERVICES, WHILE PROVIDING INFORMATION AND REFERRAL ACROSS THE US FCA DELIVERS: CARENAV, A SECURE ONLINE SOLUTION FOR QUALITY INFORMATION, SUPPORT, AND RESOURCES FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS AVAILABLE 24/7. THE BAY AREA CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER (BA-CRC) PROVIDING DIRECT SERVICES TO SIX-COUNTIES OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA (ALAMEDA, CONTRA COSTA, MARIN, SAN MATEO, SAN FRANCISCO, SANTA CLARA). 82% OF BA-CRC FAMILY CAREGIVER CLIENTS ARE PERFORMING NURSING OR MEDICAL TASKS WHILE 73% PROVIDE CARE FOR MORE THAN 40HRS PER WEEK. TO SUPPORT THESE CAREGIVERS FCA FIELDED MORE THAN 1300 CALLS WITH CAREGIVERS SEEKING INFORMATION AND SUPPORT, PROVIDED 5,485 HOURS OF CAREGIVER CONSULTATION AND 4,395 HOURS OF RESPITE HRS TO 67 CAREGIVERS. (SOURCE: 6/2024-7/2025 FAMILY CAREGIVING INSTITUTE AT THE BETTY IRENE MOORE SCHOOL OF NURSING AT UC DAVIS) FAMILY CAREGIVER SERVICES BY STATE DIGITAL RESOURCE MAP AND SKILLED CAREGIVER RESOURCE SPECIALISTS WHO CONNECT FAMILIES, FRIENDS TO RESOURCES AND SERVICES THAT THEY NEED. THE NATIONAL CENTER ON CAREGIVING UNITING RESEARCH, POLICY, AND PRACTICE TO ADVANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH-QUALITY, COST-EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS AND POLICIES IN EVERY STATE. FCA, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TEMBO HEALTH, ARE COLLABORATING ON A GUIDE MODEL OF CARE - A NEW MEDICARE PROGRAM (JULY 2024) AND 8 YR RESEARCH PROJECT DESIGNED TO ATTRACT MEDICARE PART B, PRIMARY CARE AND DEMENTIA CARE PROVIDERS - TO OFFER A COMPREHENSIVE, STANDARDIZED CARE DELIVERY APPROACH FOR ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LIVING WITH COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT. FOR THE PAST FISCAL YEAR FCA HAS BEEN DEVELOPING A NEW SERVICE MODEL FOR HEALTHCARE AND A NEW DYADIC (CAREGIVER AND PERSON WITH DEMENTIA) CARE MODEL TO BRING CONSUMERS AND HEALTHCARE CLOSER TO IMPROVED CARE NAVIGATION. FCA AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS ARE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN CONVERSATIONS TO BUILD OUT THIS SERVICE DELIVERY AVENUE. FCA HIGHLIGHTS: THE CALIFORNIA CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTERS (CRC'S) ARE MEETING VITAL CAREGIVER NEEDS ACROSS CALIFORNIA NOW MORE THAN EVER. THANKS TO THE USE OF FCA'S CARENAV PORTAL, ACCURATE DATA IS NOW AVAILABLE DRIVING MORE INFORMED SERVICE DELIVERY AND PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS. AN INTERACTIVE CLIENT RECORD SYSTEM AND SERVICE DELIVERY PORTAL IS HELPING TO CAPTURE AND REPORT CRC CARE RECIPIENT AND CAREGIVER DATA (DEMOGRAPHICS, CARE RECIPIENT DIRECT CARE NEEDS, SERVICE NEEDS AND USAGE; CAREGIVER ASSESSMENT INFORMATION) WHILE SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASING THE NUMBER OF WAYS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES CAN CONNECT WITH SUPPORT. THE CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTERS HAVE A BROAD REACH ACROSS AGE, INCOME, AND DIAGNOSIS OF THE CARE RECIPIENT TO MEET CAREGIVING FAMILIES WHEREVER THEY ARE IN THEIR CAREGIVING CONTINUUM. ESTABLISHED IN THIS WAY, OFTEN OVERLOOKED MIDDLE-INCOME FAMILIES WHO STRUGGLE TO STAY IN THE WORKFORCE AND PROVIDE CARE ARE A KEY FOCUS FOR CRC SERVICES AND SUPPORT. REFLECTING THE COMMUNITY WHERE WE LIVE: SINCE ITS INCEPTION, FCA HAS RECOGNIZED THE GEOGRAPHIC, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC DIVERSITY OF THE SF BAY AREA WHERE WE ARE LOCATED AND PROVIDES CORE DIRECT SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED. FCA'S STAFF, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND RESOURCES (SUPPORT GROUPS, SKILL-BUILDING CLASSES, WRITTEN, VIDEO AND AUDIO CONTENT) REFLECT THE CLIENTS WE SERVE. TO ADDRESS A LEARNING GAP, WE CREATED AND LAUNCHED A 4-HR DIGITAL TRAINING TITLED, "IMPROVING PRACTICE: WORKING WITH DIVERSE FAMILY CAREGIVERS", APPROVED FOR 4/HRS CEU (CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS) THROUGH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS (NASW). DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK WITH FAMILY/FRIEND CAREGIVERS, THIS COURSE INCLUDES VIDEO INTERVIEWS FROM OVER 40 FAMILY CAREGIVERS AND PROFESSIONALS WHO SERVE CAREGIVERS DOCUMENTING THE CHALLENGES OF DIVERSE FAMILY CAREGIVING WHILE PROVIDING PRACTICAL TOOLS TO USE TO IMPROVE SERVICE DELIVERY. THIS TRAINING, FOUND AT LEARN.CAREGIVER.ORG WAS MADE POSSIBLE THANKS TO FUNDING FROM CALGROWS, AN INITIATIVE OF THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF AGING. BEST PROGRAMS FOR CAREGIVERS (BPC) HELPS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO PROVEN EVIDENCE-BASED DEMENTIA CARE PROGRAMS. THIS EASY-TO-USE, DATA-RICH RESOURCE OFFERSCOMMUNITYPROVIDERS, FAMILIES, AND FRI
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1980.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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