Family Inc
The mission of family inc is to end the cycle of poverty by giving single- parents and young adults formerly in foster care the support they need to …
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Mission: to end the cycle of poverty & transform our community by empowering families & youth to succeed in education & achieve life-long self sufficiency.
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Mission
The mission of family inc is to end the cycle of poverty by giving single- parents and young adults formerly in foster care the support they need to obtain post-secondary education that leads to a livable wage. Family inc works to end the cycle of poverty and transform our community by empowering families and youth to succeed in education and achieve life-long self- sufficiency. Family inc believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to realize their full potential and that access to education is a significant barrier for disadvantaged families. By providing academic advising, apprenticeship opportunities, housing, childcare, family support services, and inter-generational learning opportunities for health, well being and life skills, we help to address all the barriers to success in education and life.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Family Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 74% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- financial records
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFamily Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Louisville, KY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its EIN is 461418469. 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 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $11M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Family Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 461418469. 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 Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Family Inc is located in Louisville, KY, United States. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years.
Based on official tax filings, Family Inc has $11M in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 83% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Family Inc is classified as an Education 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.
No red flags have been detected for Family 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 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 92% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.
Mission: to end the cycle of poverty & transform our community by empowering families & youth to succeed in education & achieve life-long self sufficiency. Family Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1995.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $11M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Family Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Family Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 461418469, 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.
Filing history
1 year on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
FAMILY 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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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (1)
Source: Public filings
1 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 1 officer on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1995
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Family Inc
- What is Family Inc?
- Family Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Louisville, United States. Mission: to end the cycle of poverty & transform our community by empowering families & youth to succeed in education & achieve life-long self sufficiency.
- When was Family Inc founded?
- Family Inc was founded in 1995.
- Who leads Family Inc?
- Cathe Dykstra serves as President & CEO.
- Where is Family Inc located?
- Headquartered in Louisville, KY, United States.
- What is Family Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 93% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Family Inc trustworthy?
- Family Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 461418469.
- What is Family Inc's website?
- http://www.familyscholarhouse.org