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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: February 2026 Expires: February 2027

Family Advocacy and Community Training

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(636) 949-2425
2240 Bluestone Dr
Saint Charles, MO, 63303
http://www.factmo.org
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Family Advocacy and Community Training meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"To mentor and empower families through advocacy and training to improve the quality of life and opportunities for children and young adults with disabilities."

Year, State Incorporated:
1987, MO

This organization provides advocacy and parent partner support for families of children and young adults with disabilities and serious emotional disorders in Lincoln, Franklin and St. Charles County. Current programs include: Parent PARTNER services, for families with children up to age 19 with a serious emotional disorder. Services are through the Partnership with Families Program (a joint program with Crider Health Center) Educational Advocacy for families with children from 0-21 with developmental disabilities who need assistance with obtaining and understanding the maze of special education. Transition Services for families with children 14-21 with developmental disabilities in obtaining a DESE compliant transition plan. People First for adults 18 and older with developmental disabilities who want to take an active role in advocating for needed services in their community, region and state. F.A.C.T. receives generous funding from the Lincoln County Resource Board, the Franklin County Children and Families Community Resource Board, Children and Community Resource Board of St. Charles and the Developmental Disability Resource Board of St. Charles County.

For the year ended June 30, 2025, Family Advocacy and Community Training's program expenses were:

Programs $3,939,977
Total Program Expenses $3,939,977

Chief Executive
Heather Lytle, Executive Director

Compensation*
$150,078

Chair of the Board
Dave Becker

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Appspace

Board Size
14

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Internet, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Family Advocacy and Community Training's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2025.

Source of Funds
Program Service Fees $4,225,432
Special Events $74,634
Contributions $53,678
Investment Income $48,070
Miscellaneous $9,834
Total Income $4,411,648

Programs: 90% Fundraising: 1% Administrative: 9%

Total Income $4,411,648
Total expenses: $4,382,691
  Program expenses $3,939,977
  Fundraising expenses $41,782
  Administrative expenses $400,932
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $28,957
Beginning Net Assets $1,399,679
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $1,428,636
Total Liabilities $488,581
Total Assets $1,917,217

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BBB of Eastern & Southwest Missouri & Southern Illinois