Interface Children Family Services
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Since 1973, Interface has provided responsive and life-changing support for children, teens, individuals, and families through our diverse service portfolio utilizing 30+ evidence-based practices to support those who are struggling with domestic violence, human trafficking, homelessness, incarceration, child abuse, mental health concerns, and trauma-related challenges.
- Income
- $15.5 million
- Spending
- $16.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 80%
- Reserves
- 2.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 80%
- Employees
- 227
- Volunteers
- 45
- Highest pay
- $362,674, executive 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: 58 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 43% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 5% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1580% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2516 of 16 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 (8)
- $5.3 million spent. 211 Information & Assistance Administers the 211 program and 24/7 call center services providing comprehensive information and referrals for health and human services to Ventura County and 30 other counties. The call center handled more than 29,900 local and 157,787 calls during FY 24/25.
- $2.0 million spent. Mental Health & Trauma Treatment Offers low cost or no cost comprehensive mental health services for adults, families, and children. Specialized interventions are offered for recovery from family violence, child abuse and neglect, sexual abuse, victims of crime, and trauma, as well as children and youth who are experiencing difficulties succeeding in family, school, or peer settings. In FY 24/25, clinicians delivered over 3,500 hours of mental health services to 374 clients.
- $1.6 million spent. Justice Services Works with the probation department to serve clients that are reentering the community after incarceration. The goal of these services is to reduce recidivism and improve client functioning in the community. In FY 24/25, Justice Services provided 3,837 case management and group facilitation sessions.
- $1.4 million spent. Human Trafficking Prevention & Intervention - Provides comprehensive services, support, emergency shelter, and case management to individuals who have experienced human trafficking. During FY 24/25, HTPI provided services to 70 individuals who experienced human trafficking (both sex and labor). The team delivered 48 presentations and trainings on human trafficking to community and professional groups and participated in 75 outreach and community events.
- $1.1 million spent. Family Violence Intervention Services - Provides comprehensive support to victims of domestic violence and human trafficking, as well as community-based prevention and awareness trainings for youth, parents/caregivers, professionals, and community members. In FY 24/25, the FVIS team received more than 1,000 calls to the crisis hotline and provided more than 10,000 instances of direct service to clients in need.
- $971,200 spent. Youth Crisis & Homeless Services - Serves individuals from the ages of 12-24 who are at-risk of or experiencing homelessness. During the fiscal year 24/25, Youth Crisis & Homeless Services facilitated shelter for more than 95 clients, ranging in age from 12 to 24. Outreach efforts extended to 5,030 individuals, providing them with information about available services. Throughout the year, our teams served 649 individuals with meals and offered crisis counseling to 187 clients.
- $268,426 spent. Other program services expenses were $268,426.
- $261,052 spent. Enhanced Care Management In March 2025, Interface launched a new Enhanced Care Management program. Enhanced Care Management (ECM) provides intensive, personalized support for high-needs individuals. ECM connects Medi-Cal members with a Lead Care Manager who coordinates complex medical, behavioral, and social needs such as housing, food, and transportation, aiming to improve health outcomes and reduce hospital visits by addressing the social determinants of health and providing in-home, community-based care. We expect to serve thousands this year, ensuring that our most vulnerable community members receive the loving care and support they deserve.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 1975.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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