United Methodist Family Services of Virginia
Also known as Shineforth
United Methodist Family Services of Virginia reported $25.3 million in revenue and $23.5 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $78.49 went to program services, $19.25 to management and general costs and $2.26 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 58.8% of the total. Government grants made up 14.8%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $439,335 (President and CEO). 8 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 4% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $23MFor context, the median across 3,614 covered human services charities: $88.27 programs, $11.52 management, $0.21 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $25MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 78.5% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 19.2% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 2.3% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.08 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 25.3% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 14.8% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 58.8% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $439,335 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.87% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 8 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 31.2 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 18 of 19 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseThe Child & Family Healing Center at Shineforth (CFHC) serves children and teens ages 11-17 who are navigating emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. CFHC provides 24-7 supervised care in a modern dormitory-style setting that offers all residents private bedrooms and bathrooms. CFHC served 80 youth in FY25, and 87% self-reported being satisfied with their treatment
In our Treatment Foster Care (TFC) program, we support foster children and teens who have faced trauma, abuse, or medical and behavioral challenges by connecting them with dedicated foster families. We provide extensive training and ongoing support to ensure our 100 state-wide families offer the stability and care these children need. As a result, our foster parent utilization and retention rates remain high. And the impact is profound-87% of foster youth report feeling satisfied with their treatment, and more than 60% transition into a permanent family setting or adoption. Shineforth's…
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Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President and CEO Director/trustee, officer, 30.0 hrs/week | $358,569 | $0 | $80,766 | $439,335 |
| Chief Operating Officer Officer, 30.0 hrs/week | $178,021 | $0 | $45,301 | $223,322 |
| Chief Programs Officer Officer, 30.0 hrs/week | $156,836 | $0 | $17,500 | $174,336 |
| VP Residential Services Highest compensated employee, 30.0 hrs/week | $126,627 | $0 | $41,489 | $168,116 |
| VP Community Based Services Highest compensated employee, 30.0 hrs/week | $133,037 | $0 | $19,408 | $152,445 |
| VP Technology Quality and Data Highest compensated employee, 30.0 hrs/week | $113,770 | $0 | $19,031 | $132,801 |
| VP of Strategy & Innovation Highest compensated employee, 30.0 hrs/week | $123,697 | $0 | $7,136 | $130,833 |
| VP of Education Highest compensated employee, 30.0 hrs/week | $101,303 | $0 | $6,599 | $107,902 |
8 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from United Methodist Family Services of Virginia (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $688K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b19 · 18 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5409
- Volunteers Part I, line 61,100
Private foundation grants it received
11 private foundations reported grants to United Methodist Family Services of Virginia totaling $716K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Of every $100 United Methodist Family Services of Virginia spent in FY2025, $78.49 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of United Methodist Family Services of Virginia's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, United Methodist Family Services of Virginia reported that 78.5% of its $23.5 million in expenses went to program services, 19.2% to management and general and 2.3% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does United Methodist Family Services of Virginia pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation United Methodist Family Services of Virginia reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $439,335, for the role of President and CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does United Methodist Family Services of Virginia get its money?
Of $25.3 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 25.3% came from contributions and grants (including 14.8% from government grants) and 58.8% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is United Methodist Family Services of Virginia a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 54-0505969 as a 501(c)(3) organization (organization operated for a governmental college or university), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202610899349301061 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202521229349301307 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202441349349306414 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202331229349302418 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202201249349301100 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202101319349303095 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 54-0505969: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.