TIDES FAMILY SERVICES INC

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

215 WASHINGTON STREET, WEST WARWICK, RI 02893-5176

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

BETH BIXBY, 215 WASHINGTON STREET, WEST WARWICK, RI 02893

Signed the 990

BETH BIXBY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Phone

(401) 822-1360

Website

WWW.TIDESFS.ORG

Return prepared by

CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP

Mission

TIDES FAMILY SERVICES, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY FOCUSING ON ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AT RISK. SINCE ITS INCORPORATION IN 1983, TIDES HAS PROMOTED FAMILY PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUTH WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND GROUP COUNSELING; HOME VISITATIONS; EDUCATIONAL AND COURT ADVOCACY AS WELL AS THE NETWORKING OF SOCIAL SERVICES. TIDES AIMS TO PROVIDE THE CHILDREN, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH THE SERVICES THEY NEED. THE OVERALL GOAL OF TIDES' EFFORT IS TO KEEP WITHIN THE MISSION OF THE DE LA SALLE CHRISTIAN BROTHERS.

Program accomplishments

• PRESERVING FAMILIES NETWORKS (PFN) IS AN INNOVATIVE, COMMUNITY BASED NETWORK OF CARE THAT PROVIDES A WIDE SPECTRUM OF PROGRAMMING FOR A HOLISTIC RESPONSE TO FAMILIES WITH COMPLEX NEEDS. PFN PROVIDES IN-HOME CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, INCLUDING FAMILY THERAPY, THAT AIMS TO DELIVER COMPREHENSIVE AND PERSONALIZED CARE WHILE RECOGNIZING AND RESPECTING THE DIVERSE CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS OF THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SERVED.
  Expenses $4,734,545 · revenue $5,837,184
• TIDES OUTREACH PROGRAM (TOP) IS DESIGNED TO MAINTAIN YOUTH IN FAMILY-BASED SETTINGS IN THEIR COMMUNITY AND IS BASED ON THE BELIEF THAT ALL FAMILIES POSSESS STRENGTHS THAT CAN BE IDENTIFIED AND HARNESSED TOWARD THEIR BENEFIT. THE PROGRAM HELPS FAMILIES STAY TOGETHER DESPITE SIGNIFICANT STRESSORS WHILE ENABLING THEM TO BUILD SKILLS LEADING TO THEIR EMPOWERMENT.
  Expenses $1,679,747 · revenue $2,571,836
• COUNSELING: THIS INCLUDES CLINICAL AND ENHANCED OUTPATIENT SERVICES (EOS) AND 7 CHALLENGES. EOS IS A HOME-BASED CLINICAL PROGRAM PROVIDES YOUTH, 6 TO 18, WITH INTENSIVE SHORT-TERM COUNSELING WITH A GOAL OF PREVENTING HOSPITALIZATION. LICENSED CLINICIANS RECEIVE REFERRALS FROM PARENTS, COURTS, PROBATION OFFICERS, SCHOOL DEPARTMENTS, AND OTHER MENTAL HEALTH OR SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCIES. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, 3 CLIENTS WERE SUPPORTED THROUGH THIS SERVICE. 7 CHALLENGES IS A COUNSELING PROGRAM FOR YOUTH THAT SUPPORTS DECISION-MAKING AND PERSONAL GROWTH WHILE ADDRESSING SUBSTANCE USE AND COOCCURRING ISSUES. DESIGNED FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS, IT EMPOWERS PARTICIPANTS TO EVALUATE LIFE CHOICES, UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT OF SUBSTANCE USE, AND DEVELOP HEALTHIER COPING STRATEGIES. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, 55 CLIENTS WERE SUPPORTED BY THESE SERVICES.MRSS: TFS ALSO DELIVERS MOBILE RESPONSE AND STABILIZATION SERVICES (MRSS). MRSS IS A BRIEF INTERVENTION MODEL WITH THE GOAL OF STABILIZING ACUTE CRISIS SITUATIONS WHILE PROVIDING ASSESSMENT AND REFERRALS TO APPROPRIATE TREATMENT PROVIDERS. THOSE TREATMENT PROVIDERS WILL THEN BE ABLE TO ADDRESS THE UNDERLYING PROBLEMS THAT ARE PERPETUATING THE CRISIS. MASTER'S LEVEL CLINICIANS, BEHAVIORAL ASSISTANTS, AND PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS WILL WORK TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY HOSPITALIZATIONS, POLICE INTERVENTIONS AND/OR OUT OF HOME PLACEMENT. SERVING AGES 2 TO 21, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR A MAXIMUM OF 30 DAYS IN ORDER TO HELP THEM STABILIZE AND MAKE A CONNECTION TO NEEDED SERVICES. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, 446 CLIENTS GAINED ACCESS TO MRSS.NEXO BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC DELIVERS OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR BIPOC YOUTHS, AGES 5-17. PEOPLE CAN ACCESS THESE SERVICES EVEN IF THEY DON'T HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE AND AREN'T ABLE TO PAY. SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE SCREENING AND ASSESSMENTS FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONDITIONS, MEDICAL CONDITIONS, AND SOCIAL RISKS. THIS CLINIC SUPPORTED 152 CLIENTS IN FY2025.
  Expenses $1,842,541 · revenue $147,347
• EDUCATION: TWO SCHOOL SITES OPERATED OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR - TIDES SCHOOL AND THE GEORGE N. HUNT SCHOOL, WHICH BOTH FOLLOW THE COMMONCORE STATE STANDARDS. THE TIDES SCHOOL IS A TRAUMA INFORMED PROGRAM THAT WORKS WITH STUDENTS CHALLENGED BY A VARIETY OF SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RELATED ISSUES. THE TIDES SCHOOL PROVIDES AN ALTERNATIVE PLACEMENT FOR STUDENTS ALLOWING THEM TO ACHIEVE THEIR EDUCATIONAL GOALS IN A SMALLER, THERAPEUTIC SETTING. THE TIDES SCHOOL PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH PROGRAMS THAT DEVELOP COMPETENCY IN THE BASIC SKILLS OF READING, WRITING, PROBLEM SOLVING AND COMPUTATION. THE INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE TIDES SCHOOL ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A PERSONALIZED APPROACH TO CURRICULUM (SPECIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM ADAPTED/MODIFIED). CLINICAL SUPPORT IS PROVIDED BY THE SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER VIA IEP GOALS AND OBJECTIVES (WHICH ALIGN WITH THE RI SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING STANDARDS), SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION, TOPICAL GROUPS BASED ON STUDENT NEED. HOME VISITS AND OFF SITE PHYSICIAN AND PROVIDER APPOINTMENT MEETINGS ARE ALSO PROVIDED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AS NEEDED. THE TIDES SCHOOL ALSO UTILIZES A VARIETY OF WIDELY ACCEPTED TREATMENT MODALITIES. THE TIDES SCHOOL PROVIDES TRANSITION PLANNING TO ASSIST STUDENTS IN SEEKING EMPLOYMENT. WE CONNECT STUDENT TO ORS AND CCAP AS WELL AS ASSIST THEM WITH OBTAINING A STATE ID, OPENING A SAVINGS ACCOUNT, ETC. WE ALSO PROVIDE SCHOOL BASED TRANSITION EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CULINARY AND WOOD SHOP. ESY IS PROVIDED PER THE IEP AS APPROPRIATE IN COORDINATION WITH THE SENDING SCHOOL DISTRICT. THE GEORGE N HUNT SCHOOL IS A THERAPEUTIC DAY PROGRAM THAT SERVES SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS WITH SPECIFIC SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS. THE SCHOOL'S MISSION IS TO PREPARE STUDENTS TO REJOIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS WHEN THEY DEMONSTRATE READINESS. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL) AND POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS (PBIS). SCHOOL CLINICIANS OFFER THERAPEUTIC AID BASED ON INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND IEPS. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC, INNOVATIVE, COMPREHENSIVE, AND INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR STUDENTS REFERRED BY LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES. OUR GOAL IS TO SUPPORT THE ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF ALL STUDENTS, IN ORDER FOR THEM TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. ADDITIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED: THE PROGRAM OFFERS HIGH STAFF-TO-STUDENT RATIOS AND INTENSIVE CLINICAL SERVICES. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY, FULL-TIME NURSING, EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM EMPHASIZING SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILL-BUILDING, AND COMMUNITY-BASED ACTIVITIES ARE ALSO A PART OF THE PROGRAM. OVER THE COURSE OF THE FISCAL YEAR, APPROXIMATELY 36 STUDENTS WERE EDUCATED AT BOTH SCHOOL SITES. DURING THE COURSE OF THE SCHOOL YEAR AND EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR, 70 STUDENTS WERE ENROLLED BETWEEN BOTH SCHOOLS.
  Expenses $2,305,546 · revenue $2,663,602
• THE YOUTH TRANSITION CENTER (YTC) OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE CONTINUUM OF SERVICES OFFERED TO YOUTH LIVING IN PAWTUCKET, PROVIDENCE, WOONSOCKET, AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. SERVICES ARE CULTURALLY COMPETENT, TRAUMA-SENSITIVE, AND ARE DELIVERED IN THE CONTEXT OF FAMILY SYSTEMS. YTC HELPS YOUTH PREPARE FOR RELEASE FROM THE RHODE ISLAND TRAINING SCHOOL (RITS) OR MEET THE CONDITIONS OF THEIR PROBATION. IT EMPHASIZES RESPONSIBILITY AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES TO AVOID RE-ENTRY INTO THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. 86 YOUTH RECEIVED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THROUGH THE YTC PROGRAM.
  Expenses $583,565 · revenue $888,220
• FUNCTIONAL FAMILY THERAPY AND FUNCTIONAL FAMILY THERAPY GANG (FFT AND FFT-G) IS A WELL-ESTABLISHED AND EVIDENCE-BASED THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION DESIGNED TO ADDRESS BEHAVIORAL AND EMOTIONAL ISSUES WITHIN THE FAMILY SYSTEM. IT IS PRIMARILY USED TO WORK WITH ADOLESCENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, AIMING TO IMPROVE FAMILY FUNCTIONING, COMMUNICATION, AND RELATIONSHIPS. FFT-G IS ADDED TO EXISTING TEAMS TO ADDRESS THE HIGHER-INTENSITY RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH GANG-INVOLVED YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. FFT-G USES THE SAME CLINICAL APPROACH AS TRADITIONAL FFT WITH AN ADDED EMPHASIS ON COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS WITH EXPERTISE IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND GANGS. FFT DELIVERED SERVICES OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR TO 70 CLIENTS.
  Expenses $248,937 · revenue $246,646
• INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM SUPPORTS YOUTH WHO HAVE STRUGGLED TO REMAIN AT HOME DUE TO BEHAVIORAL OR SUBSTANCE USE ISSUES. THIS STRUCTURED PROGRAM OFFERS INTENSIVE THERAPY AND SUPPORT. THE PROGRAM HELPS YOUTH MANAGE CHALLENGES LIKE ADDICTION, MENTAL HEALTH, AND BEHAVIORAL ISSUES, PROVIDING MORE CARE THAN TYPICAL OUTPATIENT SERVICES BUT WITHOUT THE NEED FOR 24-HOUR RESIDENTIAL CARE. THE PROGRAM IS LOCATED IN PAWTUCKET AND IS AVAILABLE TO YOUTH STATEWIDE. IOP DELIVERED SERVICES TO 30 YOUTH DURING FY2025.
  Expenses $253,480 · revenue $75,330
• SAFFE FAMILIES PROVIDES TRAUMA-FOCUSED, COMMUNITY AND HOME BASED SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AGES 4-18 WITH SEXUAL ABUSE HISTORIES AND SEXUALLY REACTIVE BEHAVIORS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY THERAPY, CARE COORDINATION, PSYCHOEDUCATION FOR CAREGIVERS USING THE FAMILIES IMPACTED BY SEXUAL ABUSE CURRICULUM, EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY, CLINICAL SUPPORT GROUPS FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, AND CAREGIVERS, SENSORY INTERVENTIONS, AND EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY. NEARLY 30 CHILDREN AND YOUTH RECEIVED THIS SERVICE OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR.
  Expenses $322,785 · revenue $500,927
• SUPPORTING TEENS AND ADULTS AT RISK PROVIDES TRAUMA-FOCUSED SERVICES TO PRESERVE PLACEMENTS, REDUCE RELIANCE ON CONGREGATE CARE, AND SUPPORT SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION, AS WELL AS HIGH-RISK YOUTH. NEARLY 30 CHILDREN AND YOUTH RECEIVED THIS SERVICE OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR.
  Expenses $414,735 · revenue $670,824
• BELIEVE IN MAKING RESULTS (BMR) IS A PREVENTATIVE, YOUTH DIVERSION PROGRAM SUPPORTING YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. BMR FOCUSES ON IMPROVING FAMILY FUNCTIONING, MEETING BASIC NEEDS, PREVENTING DCYF INVOLVEMENT, DEVELOPING COPING SKILLS, AND PREVENTING OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT. BMR DELIVERED SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 25 CLIENTS IN FY2025.
  Expenses $132,217 · revenue $48,052
• CREDIBLE MESSENGER IS A MENTORING PROGRAM ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF YOUTH WHO ARE INVOLVED WITH OR AT RISK OF INVOLVEMENT WITH THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO BE ADAPTABLE TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF YOUTH WITH COMMUNITY SAFETY CONCERNS, HELPING THEM TO REDUCE THE CYCLE OF INCARCERATION. THIS PROGRAM HARNESSES THE POWER OF CREDIBLE MESSENGERS, INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE OVERCOME THEIR OWN INVOLVEMENT IN THE JUVENILE OR CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS, TO MENTOR AND SUPPORT JUSTICE-INVOLVED YOUTH. A TOTAL OF 10 YOUTH WERE MENTORED IN FY2025 BY THE TFS CREDIBLE MESSENGER TEAM.
  Expenses $120,782 · revenue $136,156
• ALL OTHER PROGRAMS.
  Expenses $174,178 · revenue $83,250

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

22-2478229

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

1983

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Human services (P400)

Assets (IRS master file)

$13,484,386

Income (IRS master file)

$18,647,099

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 22-2478229).

Questions about TIDES FAMILY SERVICES INC

What is the EIN of TIDES FAMILY SERVICES INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of TIDES FAMILY SERVICES INC is 22-2478229.

Is TIDES FAMILY SERVICES INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.

Are donations to TIDES FAMILY SERVICES INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does TIDES FAMILY SERVICES INC file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of TIDES FAMILY SERVICES INC due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did TIDES FAMILY SERVICES INC last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.

Who is the principal officer of TIDES FAMILY SERVICES INC?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BETH BIXBY.

Who are the officers and directors of TIDES FAMILY SERVICES INC?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $160,404 (BETH LEMME-BIXBY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).

How much revenue does TIDES FAMILY SERVICES INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $17,404,404, expenses of $18,944,111 and total assets of $13,484,386 at year end.

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