Oakland Family Services
To provide quality treatment, education and prevention services to meet human service needs in the community
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Oakland Family Services is a private, non-profit organization in southeast Michigan, providing prevention, education and treatment services in the community since 1921.
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Mission
To provide quality treatment, education and prevention services to meet human service needs in the community
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Oakland Family Services has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- Established in 1921, it is among the oldest human services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- 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
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOakland Family Services is a registered human services nonprofit based in Pontiac, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1921 and has been operating for 105 years. Its EIN is 381358388. 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 $14M in annual revenue. 167 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Oakland Family Services's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 381358388. 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.
Oakland Family Services 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 87% 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.
Oakland Family Services is located in Pontiac, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1921 and has been active for 105 years.
Based on official tax filings, Oakland Family Services has $14M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.
Oakland Family Services 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 $14M in annual revenue. The organization has 167 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Oakland Family 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Oakland Family Services 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 87% 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.
Oakland Family Services is a private, non-profit organization in southeast Michigan, providing prevention, education and treatment services in the community since 1921. Oakland Family Services is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1921.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $14M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Oakland Family Services are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Oakland Family Services is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 381358388, 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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OAKLAND FAMILY 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 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 - 167 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · 167 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 · 1921
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Oakland Family Services
- What is Oakland Family Services?
- Oakland Family Services is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Pontiac, United States. Oakland Family Services is a private, non-profit organization in southeast Michigan, providing prevention, education and treatment services in the community since 1921.
- When was Oakland Family Services founded?
- Oakland Family Services was founded in 1921.
- Who leads Oakland Family Services?
- Jaimie Clayton serves as President.
- Where is Oakland Family Services located?
- Headquartered in Pontiac, MI, United States.
- What is Oakland Family Services's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Oakland Family Services trustworthy?
- Oakland Family Services 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 Oakland Family Services's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 381358388.
- What is Oakland Family Services's website?
- http://www.oaklandfamilyservices.org/