Father Matters Inc
Father Matters is dedicated to fostering growth and resilience in socially and economically underserved communities. We provide a broad range of support services, including employment and training programs, …
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During and post-pandemic Father Matters continued operations to support the community at large. Over the past year, families have experienced an increased need for support seeking gainful employment, housing and rental assistance, accessing and paying for child care, and daily living essentials such as food and transportation costs. Father Matters utilized creative processes and well-established partnerships to expand resources to meet the needs of 3,654 individuals!
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Mission
Father Matters is dedicated to fostering growth and resilience in socially and economically underserved communities. We provide a broad range of support services, including employment and training programs, family reunification services such as parenting classes, support groups, and supervised visitation. Through personalized case management and community navigation, we connect individuals and families to vital resources-such as a food pantry, resource room, bus passes, work shoe vouchers, and community-based resource fairs-empowering them to achieve stability and long-term success.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Father Matters Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFather Matters Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Tempe, AZ, 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 911846806. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $382K in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Father Matters Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 911846806. 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.
Father Matters Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 76% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Father Matters Inc is located in Tempe, AZ, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.
Based on official tax filings, Father Matters Inc has $382K in annual revenue. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Father Matters Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $382K in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Father Matters Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Father Matters 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 76% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). 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.
During and post-pandemic Father Matters continued operations to support the community at large. Over the past year, families have experienced an increased need for support seeking gainful employment, housing and rental assistance, accessing and paying for child care, and daily living essentials such as food and transportation costs. Father Matters utilized creative processes and well-established partnerships to expand resources to meet the needs of 3,654 individuals! Father Matters Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $382K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Father Matters Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Father Matters Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 911846806, 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
5 years 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.
FATHER MATTERS 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 (4)
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4 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 - 10 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 10 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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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 · 1997
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Father Matters Inc
- What is Father Matters Inc?
- Father Matters Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Tempe, United States. During and post-pandemic Father Matters continued operations to support the community at large. Over the past year, families have experienced an increased need for support seeking gainful employment, housing and rental assistance, accessing and paying for child care, and daily living essentials such as food and transportation costs. Father Matters utilized creative processes and well-established partnerships to expand resources to meet the needs of 3,654 individuals!
- When was Father Matters Inc founded?
- Father Matters Inc was founded in 1997.
- Who leads Father Matters Inc?
- Vance Simms serves as Founder & Executive Director.
- Where is Father Matters Inc located?
- Headquartered in Tempe, AZ, United States.
- What is Father Matters Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 76% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Father Matters Inc trustworthy?
- Father Matters Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Father Matters Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 911846806.
- What is Father Matters Inc's website?
- http://fathermatters.org