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Family Matters Inc

Family matters partners with youth, families, and communities to cultivate a way of living in the world that develops strong relationships, meaningful communication, and safe environments for courageous …

Community Development Chicago, IL EIN 363588490 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Family Matters Inc

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Founded
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S210
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1993

Mission

Family matters partners with youth, families, and communities to cultivate a way of living in the world that develops strong relationships, meaningful communication, and safe environments for courageous social change. We seek to built an equitable society for all.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development · NTEE S210
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 24%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.05%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Family Matters Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1987 and has been operating for 39 years. Its EIN is 363588490. 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 90/100 for community development charities in United States. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 122 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Family Matters Inc 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 community development charities in United States is 90/100.

Family Matters Inc is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1987 and has been active for 39 years.

Based on official tax filings, Family Matters Inc has $1M 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.

Family Matters Inc is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 122 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Family Matters 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.

Family Matters Inc 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. Visit the Family Matters 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.

Family matters partners with youth, families, and communities to cultivate a way of living in the world that develops strong relationships, meaningful communication, and safe environments for courageous social change. We seek to built an equitable society for all. Family Matters Inc is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1987.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Family Matters Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Family Matters Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Family Matters Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 363588490, 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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

NA
Nancy Haag Jarvinen
President

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Adams J•••••
Director
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Antwi E•••••
Director
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Arlene M•••••••
Director
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Barnes R••••••
Treasurer
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Bennett O•••••
Vice President
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Bienash T•••
Director
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Bobesink R•••••
Director
BO
Borski C••••
Director
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Bradley K•••
Director
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Brad S••••••••••
Director
BR
Breanne P•••••
Director
CA
Carrie S••••
SECRETARY
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Chabraja M••••••
Director
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Cindy B•••••
Director
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Cynthia P••••
Director
DA
Davis E•••••
Director
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DeLong K••
Executive Dir.
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Desire W•••••••••
Director
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Donovan D•••••
Director
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Dorian B••••••
Director
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Evan A••••
Director
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Evan A••••
Director
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Gillett-Reid M•••••••
Director
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Jabari M•••••••
Director
JA
Jarvinen N••••
Director
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Family Matters Inc This page 79 $1.2 million -
Alaska Community Development Corp 93 $4.1 million 100%
Dona Ana County Colonias Development Council 90 $2.5 million 92%
501cpa 89 $1.6 million -
Minnesota Propane Gas Research Foundation 89 $1.9 million -
Family Advocacy & Community Training 89 $4.4 million -
Cardinal Shehan Center Inc 89 $2.2 million -
Middle Flint Council on Aging Inc 89 $7.1 million -
Cairnwood Village Inc 89 $1.1 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

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 Family Matters Inc

What is Family Matters Inc?
Family Matters Inc is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. Family matters partners with youth, families, and communities to cultivate a way of living in the world that develops strong relationships, meaningful communication, and safe environments for courageous social change. We seek to built an equitable society for all.
When was Family Matters Inc founded?
Family Matters Inc was founded in 1987.
Who leads Family Matters Inc?
Nancy Haag Jarvinen serves as President.
Where is Family Matters Inc located?
Headquartered in Chicago, United States.
What is Family Matters Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Family Matters Inc trustworthy?
Family Matters Inc 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 Family Matters Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 363588490.
What is Family Matters Inc's website?
http://www.familymatterschicago.org