Nonprofit · EIN 86-0430037
CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE AGENCY INC
Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85004
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $10,176,373 | $10,436,987 | -$260,614 | $15,224,303 | $3,751,278 | $11,473,025 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $10,927,161 | $10,425,012 | $502,149 | $15,948,663 | $4,309,937 | $11,638,726 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $9,666,181 | $10,154,879 | -$488,698 | $15,144,636 | $4,118,089 | $11,026,547 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,492,393
- Program service revenue
- $4,290,022
- Investment income
- $389,496
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $27,502
- Other revenue
- $4,462
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $260,321
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,628,520
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,992,422
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $280,267
- Travel
- $114,983
- Depreciation
- $373,419
- Program services (functional)
- $8,289,473
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,260,908
- Fundraising (functional)
- $886,606
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $15,948,663
- Total assets, end of year
- $15,224,303
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,751,278
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,473,025
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,795,400
- Publicly traded securities
- $6,045,123
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $9,435,164
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,037,861
- Gross receipts
- $11,333,350
- Employees
- 161
- Volunteers
- 74
- Year formed
- 1982
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK UPTON | PRESIDENT & Officer | 40 | $232,918 | $9,708 |
| TIMOTHY KRUSMARK | VP OF FINANC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,243 | $23,106 |
| NICOLE SALUSKY | VP SOCIAL & Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,339 | $15,956 |
| SHEILA MENGARELLI | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PASTOR BURKE MONTOYA | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGIE YOUNGBLOOD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE EVERETTE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG NAPIER | OFFICER AT L Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HURON CLAUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER GENTALA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR LINNEA LYDING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY ST JOHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK UPTON | PRESIDENT & Officer | 40 | $232,327 | $9,597 |
| TIMOTHY KRUSMARK | VP OF FINANC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,260 | $17,705 |
| BRITNI EARNEST | VP OF COMMUN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,793 | $5,013 |
| SHEILA MENGARELLI | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PASTOR BURKE MONTOYA | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGIE YOUNGBLOOD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE EVERETTE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG NAPIER | OFFICER AT L Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HURON CLAUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HUNTER | PAST BOARD C Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER GENTALA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR LINNEA LYDING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY ST JOHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK UPTON | PRESIDENT & Officer | 40 | $213,262 | $12,709 |
| TIMOTHY KRUSMARK | VP OF FINANC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,960 | $16,275 |
| MICHAEL HUNTER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHEILA MENGARELLI | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PASTOR BURKE MONTOYA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE EVERETTE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG NAPIER | OFFICER AT L Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE WHITEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGIE YOUNGBLOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER GENTALA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HURON CLAUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR LINNEA LYDING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2346 N CENTRAL AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85004-1329
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARK UPTON, 2346 N CENTRAL AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85004
- Signed the 990
- MARK UPTON, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (602) 234-1935
- Website
- CFCARE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- JDS PROFESSIONAL GROUP
Mission
THE MISSION OF CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE IS TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND SERVE AT-RISK CHILDREN IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST. THE OUTCOME OF OUR WORK RESULTS IN BUILDING FLOURISHING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES FOCUSING ON THREE PILLARS: PRESERVE, PREPARE, RESTORE.
Program accomplishments
- FOSTER CARE - CHILDREN ARE PLACED IN FOSTER CARE DUE TO ABUSE OR NEGLECT. CURRENTLY, THERE ARE APPROX 7,300 CHILDREN IN OUT-OF-HOME CARE IN ARIZONA. THE PURPOSE OF CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE'S FOSTER CARE MINISTRY IS TO PROVIDE SAFE, CHRIST-CENTERED HOMES TO AT-RISK CHILDREN AND HELP RESTORE THE CHILDREN'S BIOLOGICAL FAMILIES- BY COLLABORATING WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY AND CFC'S OTHER PROGRAMS. FOSTER FAMILIES LICENSED THROUGH CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE HAVE OPENED THEIR HEARTS AND HOMES TO THESE CHILDREN TO HELP THEM HEAL FROM ABUSE OR NEGLECT. THEY'RE ALSO LIVING OUT THEIR FAITH AND ENCOURAGED TO SHARE GOD'S REDEEMING LOVE IN WORD AND DEED WITH THOSE CHILDREN. OUR LICENSED FOSTER FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO CHRIST-CENTERED SUPPORT SERVICES THAT HELP EQUIP AND EDUCATE THEM TO CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH UNIQUE NEEDS. CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE IS THERE TO ENCOURAGE THEM, PRAY WITH THEM, AND RESPOND TO UNEXPECTED CHALLENGES OR EMERGENCIES. BY PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES AT NO COST, WE ARE GIVING EVERY FAMILY AND CHILD THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED.Expenses $2,627,906 · revenue $954,477
- ADOPTION/PREGNANCY - FOR NEARLY 43 YEARS, CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE HAS HELPED GUIDE FAMILIES THROUGH THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS OF ADOPTING A CHILD. AT CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE, WE BELIEVE ADOPTION IS THE MOST MEANINGFUL GIFT AN ADULT CAN GIVE A TRAUMATIZED OR VULNERABLE CHILD. FROM THE FIRST STEPS IN EXPLORING ADOPTION TO BIG STEPS IN WELCOMING HOME A CHILD; WE ARE THERE EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. EVEN AFTER AN ADOPTION IS FINALIZED, WE OFFER PARENTING COURSES AND EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS TO SUPPORT AND EDUCATE PARENTS ON HOW TO CARE FOR CHILDREN WHO MAY COME WITH A TRAUMATIZED PAST. CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE IS HERE TO ADVISE, GUIDE, ENCOURAGE, AND PRAY WITH OUR ADOPTIVE FAMILIES. IN ADDITION, CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE'S PREGNANCY COACHES OFFER SUPPORT THROUGH DECISION-MAKING AND POST-ADOPTION SUPPORT. EXPECTANT FAMILIES WHO CHOOSE TO PLACE THEIR BABY IN AN ADOPTIVE FAMILY CAN REVIEW PROFILES OF OUR HOPEFUL ADOPTIVE FAMILIES ALL CERTIFIED BY THE STATE OF ARIZONA. AT CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE, WE'VE WITNESSED THE BLESSINGS OF OPEN ADOPTION. THEREFORE, WE WORK WITH FAMILIES WHO ARE WILLING TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN ONGOING CONNECTIONS WITH BIRTH FAMILIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THEIR CHILD.Expenses $1,733,209 · revenue $201,543
- COUNSELING - CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE, OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF COUNSELING SERVICES THROUGH OUR MINISTRY, ARIZONA FAMILY COUNSELING. OUR TEAM OF EXPERTS INCLUDES A PSYCHOLOGIST, AND SEVERAL ADULT, CHILD AND FAMILY THERAPISTS. OUR THERAPISTS CAN PROVIDE SERVICES TO ANYONE; HOWEVER,OUR EXPERTISE IS IN HELPING FAMILIES WITH FAMILY AND MARITAL CHALLENGES, ASSESSMENT,BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT,EMOTIONAL HEALING, AND PARENTING STRATEGIES FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA. MANY INDIVIDUALS WE SERVE DEAL WITH SPECIFIC ISSUES OF LOSS, ATTACHMENT TRAUMA, AND ABUSE/NEGLECT. OFTEN INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THESE ISSUES EXHIBIT DIFFERENCES IN THE BRAIN, WHICH MAY APPEAR AS INAPPROPRIATE COPING BEHAVIORS AND DELAYED EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL GROWTH. CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE'S COUNSELING TEAM USES THERAPY TECHNIQUES SPECIALLY CHOSEN TO HELP THESE INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES.Expenses $1,513,109 · revenue $790,552
- STRONG FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN - OFFERS A SECURE AND TEMPORARY HOME TO CHILDREN, MINIMIZING THE RISK FOR ABUSE OR NEGLECT AND GIVING THE PARENTS THE TIME AND TOOLS THEY NEED TO HELP THEIR FAMILIES THRIVE. THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE ALTERNATIVE TO CHILD WELFARE CUSTODY, PREVENT CHILD ABUSE, AND SUPPORT AND STABILIZE PARENTS THAT ARE SOCIALLY ISOLATED WHILE GIVING THEM A CIRCLE OF SUPPORT THAT HAS A LIFELONG IMPACT. . TRAINING - CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE PROVIDES TRAUMA-INFORMED CLASSES, COUNSELING, AND COACHING NEEDED TO STRENGTHEN AND STABILIZE FOSTER, ADOPTIVE, AND COMMUNITY FAMILIES AT LITTLE TO NO COST. CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF COURSES THROUGH OUR FAMILY CARE LEARNING MINISTRY. THESE COURSES AIM TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND EQUIP PARENTS AND GUARDIANS TO INTERACT AUTHENTICALLY AND EFFECTIVELY WITH AT-RISK CHILDREN. . MENTORING - CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE'S MENTORING PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE YOUTH IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM AS WELL AS AT-RISK YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY WITH A MENTOR WHO WILL HAVE A CONSISTENT PRESENCE IN THEIR LIFE. A MENTOR'S SUPPORT AND DEDICATION TO BUILDING A LASTING RELATIONSHIP IS ENCOURAGING TO A YOUTH OR YOUNG ADULT IN WHATEVER SEASON OF LIFE THEY ARE IN. WE CAREFULLY MATCH OUR MENTORS WITH YOUNG TEEN AND PRE-TEEN FOSTER CHILDREN. MEETINGS ARE ONE-ON-ONE AND FACE-TO-FACE EACH MONTH. WE HOPE THAT A DEEP, LONG-TERM FRIENDSHIP WOULD DEVELOP BETWEEN THESE PAIRS AND THAT EACH YOUTH WOULD BE ENCOURAGED BY THE ADULT'S COMMITMENT TO THE MEETINGS AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP. . FAMILY CARE KIDS - CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE'S EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER, FAMILY CARE KIDS, PROVIDES EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN FROM SIX WEEKS TO PRE- KINDERGARDEN. THE BIBLE IS THE FOUNDATION FOR OUR SCHOOL AND DRIVES OUR COMPASSIONATE CARE TO ALL PEOPLES IN THE COMMUNITY. OUR STAFF ALL PROFESS A FAITH IN GOD. FAMILY CARE KIDS WELCOMES EVERY CHILD AND FAMILY FROM EVERY BACKGROUND. THE GOAL AT FAMILY CARE KIDS IS TO ENSURE CHILDREN AT OUR SCHOOL SUCCEED, LEARN, AND GROW IN A COMFORTING CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT. FAMILY CARE KIDS PROVIDES PARENTS AND KIDS ACCESS TO ALL THE RESOURCES OF CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE. . FAMILY COACHING - CAREGIVING AND PARENTING ARE TWO OF THE MOST REWARDING AND CHALLENGING EXPERIENCES. WHEN CAREGIVERS OR FAMILIES EXPERIENCE CHALLENGING SITUATIONS, OUR COACHES PROVIDE EXPERT GUIDANCE. OUR EXPERIENCED TEAM DRAWS ON THEIR FOUNDATIONAL UNDERSTANDING OF ATTACHMENT, CHILD DEVELOPMENT, FAMILY SYSTEMS THEORY, BIRTH ORDER THEORY, TRAUMA- INFORMED CARE, BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION, AND FOUNDATIONAL BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES. OUR COACHES HAVE EXPERIENCE APPLYING CLINICAL UNDERSTANDING TO HELP FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS. THEY HAVE SIGNIFICANT EXPERTISE IN SUPPORTING FAMILIES THAT ARE CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF PROVIDING FOSTER CARE OR PURSUING ADOPTION, WHICH MAKES THEM ESPECIALLY WELL EQUIPPED TO GUIDE CAREGIVERS AND FAMILIES IN ALMOST ANY SITUATION. . YOUNG ADULT SERVICES - YOUNG ADULT SERVICES, AKA, EXTENDED FOSTER CARE (EFC) SERVES YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 17.5 - 21 YEARS OF AGE WHO ARE/WERE IN THE ARIZONA FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO WERE/ARE DEPENDENTS ON THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY (DCS) AT AGE 18 TO VOLUNTARILY AGREE TO CONTINUE RECEIVING FOSTER CARE SERVICES. THE SERVICES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO LIVING ARRANGEMENT SUPPORT, A FINANCIAL STIPEND, EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL ASSISTANCE. WHILE RECEIVING THE SERVICES, THE YOUNG ADULT IS WORKING ON THEIR GOALS TOWARDS A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES ALL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AS THEY WORK ALONGSIDE THE YOUNG ADULTS, HELPING THEM AS THEY GAIN COMPETENCIES IN THEIR TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD. . THRIFT STORE - OFFERS LOW-COST ITEMS TO CLIENTS OF CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. SHOPPING AT CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE THRIFT STORE HELPS FURTHER OUR MISSION TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND SERVE AT RISK CHILDREN IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST. ALL EXCESS UNSOLD MERCHANDISE IS DONATED TO OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.Expenses $2,415,249 · revenue $2,343,450
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-0430037
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P46Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $15,224,303
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,333,350
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $10,176,373 | $10,436,987 | $15,224,303 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $10,927,161 | $10,425,012 | $15,948,663 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $9,666,181 | $10,154,879 | $15,144,636 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $9,720,320 | $9,250,687 | $15,334,495 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 86-0430037).
Questions about CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE AGENCY INC
- What is the EIN of CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE AGENCY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE AGENCY INC is 86-0430037.
- Is CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE AGENCY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE AGENCY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE AGENCY INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE AGENCY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE AGENCY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE AGENCY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names MARK UPTON.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE AGENCY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $232,918 (MARK UPTON, PRESIDENT &).
- How much revenue does CHRISTIAN FAMILY CARE AGENCY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,176,373, expenses of $10,436,987 and total assets of $15,224,303 at year end.
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