Family & Childrens Counseling Services
The Organization Provides Mental Health Service To Its Patients.
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Visit www.healplaylove.orgAbout Family & Childrens Counseling Services
The specific purpose of the corporation is to help families heal, play and love through the improvement of individual and family mental health
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The Organization Provides Mental Health Service To Its Patients.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFamily & Childrens Counseling Services is a registered health nonprofit based in Laguna Beach, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its EIN is 830978138. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $238K in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Family & Childrens Counseling Services has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. 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 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 93/100.
Family & Childrens Counseling Services is located in Laguna Beach, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.
Based on official tax filings, Family & Childrens Counseling Services has $238K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 90% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $38M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Family & Childrens Counseling Services is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $238K in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Family & Childrens Counseling Services. 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.
Family & Childrens Counseling Services has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. Visit the Family & Childrens Counseling Services 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.
The specific purpose of the corporation is to help families heal, play and love through the improvement of individual and family mental health Family & Childrens Counseling Services is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2018.
Among health charities registered in United States: Family & Childrens Counseling Services's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of $238K is below the peer average of $38M.
Yes, donations to Family & Childrens Counseling Services are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Family & Childrens Counseling Services is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 830978138, 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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6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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FAMILY & CHILDRENS COUNSELING SERVICES 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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Quick facts about Family & Childrens Counseling Services
- What is Family & Childrens Counseling Services?
- Family & Childrens Counseling Services is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Laguna Beach, United States. The specific purpose of the corporation is to help families heal, play and love through the improvement of individual and family mental health
- When was Family & Childrens Counseling Services founded?
- Family & Childrens Counseling Services was founded in 2018.
- Who leads Family & Childrens Counseling Services?
- Melinda Haynes serves as CEO.
- Where is Family & Childrens Counseling Services located?
- Headquartered in Laguna Beach, United States.
- What is Family & Childrens Counseling Services's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Family & Childrens Counseling Services trustworthy?
- Family & Childrens Counseling Services has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 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 & Childrens Counseling Services's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 830978138.
- What is Family & Childrens Counseling Services's website?
- http://www.healplaylove.org