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Calvary Home for Children

Calvary home is a community of like-minded foster families with a united mission to break the cycle of child abuse and neglect by providing safe, loving and christ-centered …

Human Services Anderson, SC EIN 571068943 · IRS Reg 57-1068943 · IRS Sign up to see website
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79
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Calvary Home for Children

Calvary Home is a non-profit in Anderson, SC that provides help, hope, and home to children in Foster Care in the Upstate.

Founded
Headquarters
Anderson, SC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P70
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1998

Mission

Calvary home is a community of like-minded foster families with a united mission to break the cycle of child abuse and neglect by providing safe, loving and christ-centered care for children in foster care.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE P70
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.56%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Calvary Home for Children is a registered human services nonprofit based in Anderson, SC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1998 and has been operating for 28 years. Its EIN is 571068943. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for human services charities in United States. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 31 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Calvary Home for Children has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Calvary Home for Children is located in Anderson, SC, United States. The organization was established in 1998 and has been active for 28 years.

Based on official tax filings, Calvary Home for Children has $1M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Calvary Home for Children 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 medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 31 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Calvary Home for Children. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Calvary Home for Children has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Calvary Home is a non-profit in Anderson, SC that provides help, hope, and home to children in Foster Care in the Upstate. Calvary Home for Children is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1998.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Calvary Home for Children's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Calvary Home for Children are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Calvary Home for Children is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 571068943, 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
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
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

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Leadership

LA
Laura Lindsley
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

BR
Brandon C••
SECRETARY
CL
Clay W•••••••
MEMBER
DA
Dave B••••
CHAIRMAN
DE
Dexter W•••••••
MEMBER
DW
Dwight G•••••
Director
GA
Gail W••••••
MEMBER
GR
Gregory C S••••••
CEO
GR
Greg S••••••
EXECUTIVE DI
LA
Laura L•••••••
Executive Director
MA
Mary W••••••
MEMBER
MI
Mike S•••••
MEMBER
SC
Scott C••••
TREASURER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Calvary Home for Children This page 79 $1.4 million -
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Inc 93 $1.9 million 100%
Rosies House a Music Academy for Children Inc 93 $3.4 million 100%
Mountain Shadow Association 93 $1.6 million 86%
Bostons Bridge to Excellence Inc 93 $1.4 million 100%

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 - 31 disclosed in the public registry.
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

Methodology

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Quick facts about Calvary Home for Children

What is Calvary Home for Children?
Calvary Home for Children is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Anderson, United States. Calvary Home is a non-profit in Anderson, SC that provides help, hope, and home to children in Foster Care in the Upstate.
When was Calvary Home for Children founded?
Calvary Home for Children was founded in 1998.
Who leads Calvary Home for Children?
Laura Lindsley serves as Executive Director.
Where is Calvary Home for Children located?
Headquartered in Anderson, United States.
What is Calvary Home for Children's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Calvary Home for Children trustworthy?
Calvary Home for Children has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong 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 Calvary Home for Children's registration number?
IRS EIN: 571068943. Registration: 57-1068943 (United States).
What is Calvary Home for Children's website?
http://www.calvaryhome.org