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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
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Family counseling
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFoundations 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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Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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FOUNDATIONS FOR FAMILIES INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 4 disclosed in the public registry.
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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