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Frequently Asked Donation Questions
Is your agency a 501(c)(3) non-profit?
Yes, Family & Children Services is a not-for-profit agency.
Who do you serve?
Family & Children Services serves clients from a wide range of backgrounds, traditions, and cultures. The majority of our clients are from low-income households without access to
health insurance. For a full profile of the individuals served, please
see our Agency Demographics Chart.
Where are your services provided?
Family & Children Services serves Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. In addition to offices in Palo Alto, San Jose, and Campbell, we offer services in more than 100 locations, including schools, childcare centers, and workplaces.
Who is on your Board of Directors?
Family & Children Services is governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors. Please see our Board of Directors listing for the names of our current Board members.
Where does my donation go?
Unless otherwise designated, your
donation to Family & Children Services will go to the area of most
need. We are more than happy to designate your contribution to
your specific area of interest.
Please see our Family and Children Services' Revenue and Expense Chart for an overview of our funding sources and expenses.
How do you evaluate program effectiveness?
Family & Children Services evaluates all programs on an ongoing basis and through an annual review.
All programs operate based on clearly defined outcomes and objectives. The evaluation methods applied to each program vary by the type of program or service. Data and information collected through evaluation
is used to analyze trends and make program improvements as necessary.
Information is also shared with agency staff, clients, and donors.
Do you ever deny services to people unable to afford
your fees?
No. Services are provided based on a sliding scale. For those unable to
pay a full fee, services are subsidized by community donations, insurance,
and/or contract fees.
Where do you get your funding?
In addition to agency fees for service and contracts, Family & Children
Services must raise hundreds of thousands of dollars each year to support
the programs we offer. Funding comes from our Annual Support Campaign,
Corporate & Foundation Grants, planned giving, and special events.
For a full listing of our current donors, please see our
Annual Report.
Are you listed in Guidestar?
Yes, you can learn more about our financial position online at Guidestar.org.
Where do I get a stock donation form?
You can print the form from our web site: Family & Children Services Stock Donation
Form. Give us a call and we would be pleased to fax or mail it to you: 650-326-6576.
What is your Tax ID number?
Family & Children Services’ Tax ID number is 941167408.
How will my gift be acknowledged?
All gifts are greatly appreciated and are recognized with an acknowledgement
letter from our President & CEO. Due to space constraints, we are
only able to list gifts over $100 in our annual report. Please see our
Giving Categories for an example of how your gift might be listed. If
you wish, we are also able to list your gift anonymously.
Giving Categories
All donations are recognized in our agency annual report, based
on the fiscal year in which the donation was made. Due to space constraints,
only donations of $100 or more are listed.
Giving categories are classified as listed:
| Gold Partners |
$100,000 and above |
| Partners |
$50,000-99,000 |
| Platinum Family Circle |
$25,000-49,999 |
| President's Circle |
$10,000-24,999 |
| Family Circle |
$5,000-9,999 |
| Benefactor |
$2,500-4,999 |
| Patron |
$1,000-2,499 |
Supporter |
$500-999 |
Friend |
$250-499 |
Associate |
$100-249 |
Other |
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What can a gift do?
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Here’s what your gift to F&CS can
do: |
| $500 |
Provides ten counseling sessions and art therapy materials for a struggling child. |
| $750 |
Provides one full year of positive parenting techniques for a struggling parent through our Positive Solutions program. |
| $1,500 |
Helps to break the cycle of violence, by providing a full year of anger management training for an adult offender. |
| $6,000 |
Allows us to place a full-time therapist at a local high school or middle school for an entire month. |
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