Ach Child and Family Services
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
89% goes to programs $1 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Ach Child and Family Services is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Fort Worth, Texas, registered in 1942, with $161,228,576 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 89% of spending to programs.
3712 Wichita St, Fort Worth, TX, 76119 EIN 75-0818140 Since 1942
Revenue (FY2024)
$161.2M
▲ 41.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$166.4M
Net assets
$40.6M
Employees
1,032
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating89% to programs · $1 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Ach Child and Family Services: 89% to programs · $1 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · -3% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Ach Child and Family Services: 3 mo reserves · -3% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Ach Child and Family Services: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Ach Child and Family Services: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Protecting children and preserving families.
What they do
Foster care and adoption - foster care provides a stable and safe environment for children and youth, ages 0 to 17, who have been abused, neglected or have experienced family crisis, to begin to heal and thrive. adoption services seeks to find forever homes with loving families for those children who are eligible. in 2024, we served 199 children and youth in foster care. 40 children were adopted. ach supervised 131 active, licensed foster homes.
Wedgwood transitional living program - the wedgwood transitional living program offers safe, stable and nurturing homes for youth, ages 14 to 17, providing home-based intervention therapy that assists youth in preparing for independent living while living in a safe and supportive environment. a second home was opened mid-year to provide additional capacity for the program. in 2024, we served 20 teens in our in this transitional living program.
Residential treaterment center - the only one of its kind in texas, the residential treatment center provides a secure facility staffed by treatment teams who will put our highest-needs teenagers on an accelerated path to success. in 2024 we served 23 youth in this intensive therapeutic program. real help for real life - real help for real life offers family preservation services, allowing us to engage with families at risk for child abuse or neglect. youth and family counseling services are offered free of charge for youth ages 0 to 17 years and their families. skill builder classes are offered free of charge for youth and parents of youth 10 to 17 years, including teenage mothers. case management services are offered as well. in 2024, 1411 counseling and skill builder sessions were provided.youth emergency shelter - the youth emergency shelter provides immediate help to youth during a crisis. the only youth shelter in tarrant county, it's a safe place for runaway, homeless and trafficked youth, ages 10 to 17 years. beyond providing a safe environment, our staff work to help youth in the shelter get treatment, if needed, and find safe, permanent homes. in 2024, we served 177 pre-teens and teens in our shelter.
Contact & location
- Address
- 3712 Wichita St, Fort Worth, TX, 76119
- City
- Fort Worth
- State
- Texas
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Phone
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $45.9M (FY2015) to $161.2M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $28.3MNet assets $40.6M
Operating margin
-3.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$68.9M
Total liabilities
$28.3M
Net assets
$40.6M
Salaries & benefits
$56.3M
34% of expenses
Board members
19
19 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $161,228,576▲41.5% | $166,442,177▲46.6% | $40,582,513▼74.5% | $68,852,880▼65.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $113,937,323▼2.1% | $113,504,559▼2.3% | $159,374,071▲2.1% | $197,604,764▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $116,381,574▲2.6% | $116,212,314▼1.8% | $156,113,571▼0.6% | $183,337,758▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $113,476,947▲15.3% | $118,299,866▲19.7% | $157,122,519▲6.6% | $185,656,706▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $98,425,348▲31.7% | $98,835,041▲35.6% | $147,352,755▲6.3% | $163,813,747▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $74,722,217▲7.5% | $72,890,519▲2.7% | $138,659,940▲10.7% | $151,983,407▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $69,511,014▲7.8% | $70,960,586▲13.4% | $125,271,682▼1.3% | $134,066,721▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $64,471,512▼8.3% | $62,563,508▲11.2% | $126,941,156▲12.7% | $137,997,481▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $70,294,956▲53.0% | $56,257,419▲13.3% | $112,602,517▲14.2% | $120,013,761▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $45,935,122 | $49,661,685▲317% | $98,618,589▲21.6% | $115,081,596▲37.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $11,897,313▲14.4% | $81,098,891▲7.7% | $83,430,759▲6.4% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $10,397,910▲0.8% | $75,289,620▼0.1% | $78,387,339▼4.3% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $10,314,142 | $75,355,430 | $81,947,467 | 990PF |
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Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Wayne Carson — $499,566 (0.30% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Carson | Ceo | 40 | $499,566 |
| Kris Naylor | Coo - Ocok | 40 | $251,243 |
| Sarah Proctor | Cfo | 40 | $249,595 |
| Melissa Opheim | Coo - Ach Programs | 40 | $220,362 |
| Dixie Mullins | Chief Development Officer | 40 | $208,933 |
| Greg Shrader | Chief Information Officer | 40 | $186,499 |
| Tnai Mason | Chief Hr Officer | 40 | $175,330 |
| Jeffrey Wilson | Cfo- Ocok | 40 | $143,682 |
| Jeffrey Sean Allen | Sr. Data Scientist | 40 | $140,380 |
| Anna Alvarado | Board Chair | 3 | — |
| Chris Mesa | Director | 1 | — |
| Delynn Crofford | Director | 1 | — |
| Farah Lawler | Director | 1 | — |
| Henry Borbolla | Director | 1 | — |
| Karen Morgan | Director | 1 | — |
| Katie Ciccarino | Director | 1 | — |
| Kelly Keller | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Kyle Whitaker | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Leah Collette | Director | 1 | — |
| Linda Christie | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Covenant Kids | Foster Care Services | $7,956,869 |
| Arrow Child & Family Ministries of Texas | Foster Care Services | $1,868,238 |
| Caregivers Youth and Transitional Living | Foster Care Services | $1,160,463 |
| Assuring Love Child Placement Agency | Foster Care Services | $1,059,186 |
| The Pride Lands Center of Hope | Foster Care Services | $847,952 |
Grants received · $3.0M total
168 grants to Ach Child and Family Services totaling $3.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa Community Foundation | General operations | 2024 | $72,999 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | Designated for the neurofeedback therapy project | 2024 | $60,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For the life project in honor of kristie gibson & wayne carson requested by gail rawl, kim darden, rebecca shores, frank darden, chris darden, cara farinholt, philip williamson, jr. and david williamson | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2024 | $47,659 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For general purposes | 2024 | $40,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For general purposes | 2024 | $27,440 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For wedgwood campus needs, in honor of edward l. baker, sr | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For the program to promote mental health for youth in foster care | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | As an annual distribution in memory of robert l. and francis cartwright | 2024 | $13,378 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For general purposes | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For operating expenses and christmas gifts for families | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For a matching fund award. please inform kristie gibson this grant was received | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $8,490 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For the secure assessment cottage | 2023 | $200,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For the secure assessment cottage | 2023 | $200,000 |
Grants made · $27.3M in FY2024
132 grants totaling $27.3M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Ach Child and Family Services →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ach Landowner II | Organizational support | $11,009,554 |
| Ach Landowner IV | Organizational support | $5,122,251 |
| House of Shiloh Family Services | T3c readiness activities - operations | $150,000 |
| Leaders of Texas Foundation Inc | T3c readiness activities | $150,000 |
| Cumberland Youth and Family Services | T3c readiness activities - buildings | $150,000 |
| Buckner Children and Family Services Inc | T3c readiness activities - buildings | $150,000 |
| Depelchin Childrens Center | T3c readiness activities - operations | $150,000 |
| Central Texas Table of Grace | T3c readiness activities - buildings | $150,000 |
| Amazing Grace Child and Family Services | T3c readiness activities | $150,000 |
| Azleway Inc | T3c readiness activities - operations | $150,000 |
| Helping Hand Home For Children | T3c readiness activities - buildings | $150,000 |
| Childrens Home of Lubbock and Family Service Agency Inc | T3c readiness activities - operations | $150,000 |
| Kid Net Foundation | T3c readiness activities | $150,000 |
| Bluebonnet Haven LLC | T3c readiness activities - operations | $150,000 |
| Monarch Family Services | T3c readiness activities - operations | $150,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Ach Child and Family Services a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ach Child and Family Services is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 75-0818140, based in Fort Worth, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ach Child and Family Services's EIN?
- Ach Child and Family Services's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 75-0818140.
- How much revenue does Ach Child and Family Services report?
- Ach Child and Family Services reported $161,228,576 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Ach Child and Family Services's spending goes to programs?
- Ach Child and Family Services spends about 89% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Ach Child and Family Services have?
- CharityIndex grades Ach Child and Family Services A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Ach Child and Family Services's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Ach Child and Family Services's latest Form 990 is $499,566, paid to Wayne Carson (Ceo).
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Data for Ach Child and Family Services (EIN 75-0818140) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.