Charities United States Human Services Foundations for Families Inc
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Foundations for Families Inc

Family counseling

Human Services Petoskey, MI EIN 208228876 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
62/100 · methodology

About Foundations for Families Inc

1. Provided christian counseling to approx. 28 families 2. Provided 350 mentoring to approx. 25 men aged 18 to 25 years 3. Conducted weekly mens discipleship groups serving adult men

Headquarters
Petoskey, MI
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2007

Mission

Family counseling

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE P20
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 94.20%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 62
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 89.5% of total expenses ($32,465 of $36,275).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Foundations for Families Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Petoskey, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 208228876. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 93/100 for human services charities in United States. The organization reports $34K in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Foundations for Families Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 62 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Foundations for Families Inc is located in Petoskey, MI, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Foundations for Families Inc has $34K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Foundations for Families Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $34K in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Foundations for Families Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Foundations for Families Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. Visit the Foundations for Families Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

1. Provided christian counseling to approx. 28 families 2. Provided 350 mentoring to approx. 25 men aged 18 to 25 years 3. Conducted weekly mens discipleship groups serving adult men Foundations for Families Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Foundations for Families Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $34K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Foundations for Families Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Foundations for Families Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 208228876, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

SC
Scott Hickman
Director

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Scott H••••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

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May 2026
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Civil Discourse: Back Door or Bad Rap - bcheights.com
Mar 2026
bcheights.com
Economic Persecution: Displacement (Part 4 of 5) - International Christian Concern
Mar 2026
persecution.org
Tales from the Tread: Celebrating 25 Years of ‘Foundational Families’ - Steamboat Pilot
Mar 2026
www.steamboatpilot.com
A guide to outsourced CIO services providers for RIAs and financial advisors - InvestmentNews
Nov 2025
www.investmentnews.com
The Giving Corner: Help Families Rebuild after Flooding Devastates Colonia Juárez - LDS Daily
Sep 2025
www.ldsdaily.com
Kyle Schwarber honored local first responders before Tuesday’s game — then hit a home run - Inquirer.com
Apr 2025
www.inquirer.com
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Sargent McGowan Named CIO for Endowments and Foundations at Brown Advisory - ai-cio.com
Nov 2024
www.ai-cio.com
20% of portfolio should be in absolute-return strategies – Blackstone’s Joe Dowling - Pensions & Investments
Oct 2024
www.pionline.com
Leaders of Influence: Nonprofit & Philanthropy 2024 – Joseph Bui - Los Angeles Business Journal
Sep 2024
labusinessjournal.com
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Foundations for Families Inc This page 62 $34,465 -
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Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 4 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Foundations for Families Inc

What is Foundations for Families Inc?
Foundations for Families Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Petoskey, United States. 1. Provided christian counseling to approx. 28 families 2. Provided 350 mentoring to approx. 25 men aged 18 to 25 years 3. Conducted weekly mens discipleship groups serving adult men
Who leads Foundations for Families Inc?
Scott Hickman serves as Director.
Where is Foundations for Families Inc located?
Headquartered in Petoskey, MI, United States.
What is Foundations for Families Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K.
Is Foundations for Families Inc trustworthy?
Foundations for Families Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Foundations for Families Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 208228876.
What is Foundations for Families Inc's website?
http://www.foundationsforfamilies.org