Meriden Children First Initiative Inc is located in Meriden, CT. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (P30) the organization is classified as: Children & Youth Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Meriden Children First Initiative Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Meriden Children First Initiative Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Meriden Children First Initiative Inc generated $64.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (14.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $67.2k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (10.5%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF MERIDEN'S YOUNG CHILDREN BY WAY OF RESEARCH, PARENT LEADERSHIP TRAINING, AND ADVOCACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
PARENT LEADERSHIP TRAINING SEEKS TO ENABLE PARENTS TO BECOME LEADING ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN BY ENGAGING IN CIVIC ACTION.
PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ONGOING MENTORING TO PARENT LEADERS SO THEY CAN WORK IN COLLABORATION WITH POLICY MAKERS TO RESEARCH, RAISE & ADDRESS ISSUES THAT MATTER TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Darius Riddle President | 5 | $0 | |
Sheri Amechi Vice President | 5 | $0 | |
Eni Riddle Secretary | 1 | $0 | |
Robert Vogt Board Member | 1 | $0 | |
Charles Johnson Board Member | 1 | $0 | |
Kendall Moore Board Member | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $64,504 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $28 |
Total Revenue | $64,532 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $32,269 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $2,605 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $1,380 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $30,929 |
Total expenses | $67,183 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $4,649 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,649 |
Total liabilities | $2,025 |
Net assets or fund balances | $2,624 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Meriden Children First Initiative Inc has recieved totaling $5.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
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