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| − | '''Family Care Foundation''' ('''FCF''') (EIN 33-0734917) is a 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation based in Dulzura, California. FCF attempts to attract tax-exempt charitable donations for ventures run by [[The Family International]] | + | '''Family Care Foundation''' ('''FCF''') (EIN 33-0734917) is a 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation based in Dulzura, California. FCF attempts to attract tax-exempt charitable donations for ventures run by members of [[The Family International]]. Despite voluminous documentation suggesting otherwise, both The Family International and The Family Care Foundation have strongly denied that there is ''any'' connection between them. In February [[2005]], FCF excutive director [[Larry Corley]] [[San Francisco Chronicle: IRS documents show ties between charity, sex cult|told]] [[:Category:Press:San Francisco Chronicle|San Francisco Chronicle]] reporter [[Don Lattin]] that, "there is no relationship, period. It is not a front for the Family. It is not tied to the Family." Similarly, in February 2005 Family International spokesperson [[Claire Borowik]] stated "There is no legal relationship between the Family and the Family Care Foundation." |
| − | In [[2003]], FCF's total revenue was over $3 million, with charitable distribution at slightly over $2.5 million (see [[# | + | In [[2003]], FCF's total revenue was over $3 million, with charitable distribution at slightly over $2.5 million (see [[#Form 990|Forms 990]], below). |
==Leadership== | ==Leadership== | ||
*'''[[Grant Cameron Montgomery]]''' | *'''[[Grant Cameron Montgomery]]''' | ||
| − | + | **President of FCF; former [[Prime Minister]] of The Family International | |
| − | + | **Canadian/American | |
| − | + | **legally changed his name to [[Lee Ronald Smith]], [[1992]]-12-21 | |
| − | + | **legally changed his name back to Grant Cameron Montgomery, [[1996]]-10-29 | |
| − | + | **Aliases: Gary, Hosanna, Paul Papers | |
*'''[[Lawrence Corley]]''' | *'''[[Lawrence Corley]]''' | ||
| − | + | **Executive Director of FCF | |
| − | + | **American | |
| − | + | **Aliases: John | |
*'''[[Kenneth L. Kelly]]''' | *'''[[Kenneth L. Kelly]]''' | ||
| − | + | **an FCF Director; brother of second-in-command Family leader [[Steven Kelly]] | |
| − | + | **American | |
| − | + | **Aliases: Steve Tall | |
*'''[[Christine Mlot|Christine M. Mlot]]''', M.D. | *'''[[Christine Mlot|Christine M. Mlot]]''', M.D. | ||
| − | + | **Treasurer of FCF; wife of [[Kenneth L. Kelly]] | |
| − | + | **American | |
*'''[[Arthur Lindfield]]''' and '''[[Becky Lindfield]]''' | *'''[[Arthur Lindfield]]''' and '''[[Becky Lindfield]]''' | ||
| − | + | **FCF India | |
| − | + | **Aliases (Arthur Lindfield): King Arthur | |
*'''[[Thomas B. Bergstrom]]''' | *'''[[Thomas B. Bergstrom]]''' | ||
| − | + | **FCF Indonesia | |
*'''[[Mike Edwards]]''' | *'''[[Mike Edwards]]''' | ||
| − | + | **FCF Mexico; former member of [[NACRO]] | |
| − | + | **American | |
| − | + | **Aliases: Dust | |
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| − | == | + | ===Form 990=== |
| − | * [http://www.xfamily.org/images/ | + | Forms 990 from the IRS: |
| − | * [http://www.xfamily.org/images/ | + | * [[Image:icon_pdf.gif|PDF]][http://www.xfamily.org/images/0/0d/FCF_990_Form-1997.pdf 1997 Form 990] <small>(1,315 KB)</small> |
| + | * [[Image:icon_pdf.gif|PDF]][http://www.xfamily.org/images/4/47/FCF_990_Form-1998.pdf 1998 Form 990] <small>(1,143 KB)</small> | ||
| + | * [[Image:icon_pdf.gif|PDF]][http://www.xfamily.org/images/b/b9/FCF_990_Form-1999.pdf 1999 Form 990] <small>(1,034 KB)</small> | ||
| + | * [[Image:icon_pdf.gif|PDF]][http://www.xfamily.org/images/1/1a/FCF_990_Form-2000.pdf 2000 Form 990] <small>(1,007 KB)</small> | ||
| + | * [[Image:icon_pdf.gif|PDF]][http://www.xfamily.org/images/6/69/FCF_990_Form-2001.pdf 2001 Form 990] <small>(846 KB)</small> | ||
| + | * [[Image:icon_pdf.gif|PDF]][http://www.xfamily.org/images/e/e7/FCF_990_Form-2002.pdf 2002 Form 990] <small>(841 KB)</small> | ||
| + | * [[Image:icon_pdf.gif|PDF]][http://www.xfamily.org/images/5/5d/FCF_990_Form-2003.pdf 2003 Form 990] <small>(872 KB)</small> | ||
| − | == | + | ===Miscellaneous=== |
| − | * [http://www.xfamily.org/images/8/8a/FamilyCareFoundation-TheFamilyCOG.pdf Family Care Foundation and The Family/Children of God - Exploring the Connections] <small>( | + | * [[Image:icon_pdf.gif|PDF]][http://www.xfamily.org/images/6/6f/Meeting_Transcript_FCF_28-10-97.pdf Transcript of Meeting with Steven Kelly and FCF Directors] — [[1997]]-10-28 <small>(1.47 MB)</small> |
| − | * [http://www.xfamily.org/images/f/f1/FCF_-_More_Than_Meets_the_Eye.pdf "Family Care Foundation | + | * [[Image:icon_pdf.gif|PDF]][http://www.xfamily.org/images/2/2e/FCF_-_Application_for_Recognition_of_Exemption.pdf Application for Recognition of Exemption] — Form 1023 (for a 501(c)(3)) <small>(418 KB)</small> |
| + | * [[Image:icon_pdf.gif|PDF]][http://www.xfamily.org/images/8/8a/FamilyCareFoundation-TheFamilyCOG.pdf Family Care Foundation and The Family/Children of God - Exploring the Connections] <small>(113 KB)</small> | ||
| + | * [[Image:icon_pdf.gif|PDF]][http://www.xfamily.org/images/f/f1/FCF_-_More_Than_Meets_the_Eye.pdf "Family Care Foundation – More Than Meets the Eye"] <small>(21 KB)</small> | ||
* [[Family Care Foundation: A Front Group for The Family Cult]] — Newsletter by [[Samuel Ajemian]], 2003 | * [[Family Care Foundation: A Front Group for The Family Cult]] — Newsletter by [[Samuel Ajemian]], 2003 | ||
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==Press coverage== | ==Press coverage== | ||
* [[San Francisco Chronicle: IRS documents show ties between charity, sex cult]] — 2005-02-06 | * [[San Francisco Chronicle: IRS documents show ties between charity, sex cult]] — 2005-02-06 | ||
Revision as of 23:28, 28 December 2005
Family Care Foundation (FCF) (EIN 33-0734917) is a 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation based in Dulzura, California. FCF attempts to attract tax-exempt charitable donations for ventures run by members of The Family International. Despite voluminous documentation suggesting otherwise, both The Family International and The Family Care Foundation have strongly denied that there is any connection between them. In February 2005, FCF excutive director Larry Corley told San Francisco Chronicle reporter Don Lattin that, "there is no relationship, period. It is not a front for the Family. It is not tied to the Family." Similarly, in February 2005 Family International spokesperson Claire Borowik stated "There is no legal relationship between the Family and the Family Care Foundation."
In 2003, FCF's total revenue was over $3 million, with charitable distribution at slightly over $2.5 million (see Forms 990, below).
Leadership
- Grant Cameron Montgomery
- President of FCF; former Prime Minister of The Family International
- Canadian/American
- legally changed his name to Lee Ronald Smith, 1992-12-21
- legally changed his name back to Grant Cameron Montgomery, 1996-10-29
- Aliases: Gary, Hosanna, Paul Papers
- Lawrence Corley
- Executive Director of FCF
- American
- Aliases: John
- Kenneth L. Kelly
- an FCF Director; brother of second-in-command Family leader Steven Kelly
- American
- Aliases: Steve Tall
- Christine M. Mlot, M.D.
- Treasurer of FCF; wife of Kenneth L. Kelly
- American
- Arthur Lindfield and Becky Lindfield
- FCF India
- Aliases (Arthur Lindfield): King Arthur
- Thomas B. Bergstrom
- FCF Indonesia
- Mike Edwards
- FCF Mexico; former member of NACRO
- American
- Aliases: Dust
Documents
Form 990
Forms 990 from the IRS:
1997 Form 990 (1,315 KB)- 1998 Form 990 (1,143 KB)
- 1999 Form 990 (1,034 KB)
- 2000 Form 990 (1,007 KB)
- 2001 Form 990 (846 KB)
- 2002 Form 990 (841 KB)
- 2003 Form 990 (872 KB)
Miscellaneous
- Transcript of Meeting with Steven Kelly and FCF Directors — 1997-10-28 (1.47 MB)
- Application for Recognition of Exemption — Form 1023 (for a 501(c)(3)) (418 KB)
- Family Care Foundation and The Family/Children of God - Exploring the Connections (113 KB)
- "Family Care Foundation – More Than Meets the Eye" (21 KB)
- Family Care Foundation: A Front Group for The Family Cult — Newsletter by Samuel Ajemian, 2003
Press coverage
- San Francisco Chronicle: IRS documents show ties between charity, sex cult — 2005-02-06
- San Francisco Chronicle: Hewlett grant went to cult-linked charity — 2005-02-12
- San Francisco Chronicle: Flora Family Foundation donated money to charity with ties to infamous cult — 2005-02-12
- IRE Journal: Records, sources help show link between charity, religious sect — 2005-09-01
