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Family Building Blocks Inc

Family building blocks mission is to keep children safe and families together.

Human Services Salem, OR EIN: 931233373 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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80
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Family Building Blocks Inc

Family Building Blocks mission is mission “Keeping Children Safe and Families Together". They connect families with services and resources to do that.

Founded
Headquarters
Salem, OR
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P33
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1998

Mission

Family building blocks mission is to keep children safe and families together.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 89%
Peer average: 84%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.27%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.89
Program$0.89
89% to programs beats the peer average (84%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Family Building Blocks Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 90% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Family Building Blocks Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Salem, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 931233373. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $11M in annual revenue. 121 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Family Building Blocks Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 931233373. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Family Building Blocks Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Family Building Blocks Inc is located in Salem, OR, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.

Based on official tax filings, Family Building Blocks Inc has $11M in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Family Building Blocks 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 large organization. It has $11M in annual revenue. The organization has 121 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Family Building Blocks Inc. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Family Building Blocks Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 89% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Family Building Blocks mission is mission “Keeping Children Safe and Families Together". They connect families with services and resources to do that. Family Building Blocks Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $11M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Family Building Blocks Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Family Building Blocks Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 931233373, 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
89% 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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
189

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

PA
Patrice A•••••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$11.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$10.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$9.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$9.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$6.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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 - 121 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 121 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1997
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Family Building Blocks Inc

What is Family Building Blocks Inc?
Family Building Blocks Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Salem, United States. Family Building Blocks mission is mission “Keeping Children Safe and Families Together". They connect families with services and resources to do that.
When was Family Building Blocks Inc founded?
Family Building Blocks Inc was founded in 1997.
Who leads Family Building Blocks Inc?
Patrice Altenhofen serves as Executive Director.
Where is Family Building Blocks Inc located?
Headquartered in Salem, OR, United States.
What is Family Building Blocks Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
Is Family Building Blocks Inc trustworthy?
Family Building Blocks Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Family Building Blocks Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 931233373.
What is Family Building Blocks Inc's website?
http://www.familybuildingblocks.org