Child Life Society Inc is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (F60) the organization is classified as: Counseling, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Child Life Society 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 12/2023, Child Life Society Inc generated $428.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $270.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.5% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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CHILD LIFE SOCIETY IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS (CF) AND OTHER GENETIC LUNG DISEASES, HELPING THEM BREATHE EASIER, BE HEALTHIER AND LIVE LONGER. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING FAMILY RESPITE TRIPS, CF COUNSELING, INFORMATION AND REFERRALS, ASSISTANCE IMPROVING ACCESS TO AND AFFORDABILITY OF CF MEDICINE, EQUIPMENT, THERAPIES, AND TREATMENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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4A.LIFESHINE RESPITE: CHILD LIFE SOCIETY (CLS) PROVIDES RESPITE TRIPS AT NO COST TO CHILDREN WITH CF AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE HAVE OBSERVED THAT SENDING FAMILIES FOR RESPITE IN LOCATIONS NOT DESIGNED FOR OUR INDIVIDUALS WITH CF LED TO A VARIETY OF UNNECESSARY STRESSORS AND HEALTH RISKS FOR THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. CLS LAUNCHED A MULTI-YEAR CAMPAIGN TO BUILD SPECIALLY-DESIGNED FACILITIES IN WHICH FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH CF WOULD BE ABLE TO ENJOY SAFER, LESS STRESS RESPITE. WE HAVE SUCCESSFULLY FUNDED AND BUILT TWO (2) RESPITE HOMES TO-DATE, WITH THE GOAL OF THREE (3) MORE WITHIN TEN (10) YEARS TO MEET THE INCREASING DEMAND FOR SERVICES. IN 2017, THE TWO LIFESHINE RESPITE HOMES PROVIDED 10 THERAPEUTIC RESPITE TRIPS TO 16 CHILDREN WITH CF AND THEIR FAMILIES (69 TOTAL INDIVIDUALS) AT NO COST TO THE FAMILY. TRIPS INCLUDE AS NEEDED, GROUND TRANSPORTATION, AIRFARE, ACCOMMODATION, FOOD AND OTHER EXPENSES. REQUESTS FOR SERVICES CONTINUE TO INCREASE AND INCREASINGLY STRAIN THE CAPACITY OF THE ORGANIZATION TO RESPOND.
4B. INFORMATION, REFERRAL & SUPPORT: CHILD LIFE SOCIETY SERVED 83 CHILDREN WITH CF, 25 PARENTS WITH CF, AND 291 OF THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS IN 2017 (90 FAMILIES). BASED UPON NEEDS ASSESSMENTS, CHILD LIFE SOCIETY PROVIDED DIRECT SUPPORT AND RELIEF TO THESE FAMILIES INCLUDING ASSISTANCE OBTAINING VITAMINS, MEDICINE, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, THERAPY, TREATMENTS AND HOUSEHOLD HELP TO ENSURE CF-SAFE HOME ENVIRONMENTS. CHILD LIFE SOCIETY CONDUCTS OUTREACH AND EDUCATION TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF CF, AND TO HELP INCREASE ACCESS TO AVAILABLE SERVICES FOR FAMILIES. IN 2017, WE CONDUCTED THREE (3) EDUCATIONAL EVENTS THAT HELPED RAISE AWARENESS AND EDUCATED MORE THAN 310 INDIVIDUALS IN NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, FLORIDA AND CANADA. CHILD LIFE SOCIETY CONDUCTED SEVEN (7) SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS VIA FIVE CONFERENCE CALLS (150-200 INDIVIDUALS) AND TWO DINNERS (42 INDIVIDUALS).
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Chaim A Wolkenfeld Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $52,000 |
Mordechai Rumpler President | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Bert Zakroff Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $428,063 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $428,063 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $428,063 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $52,000 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,978 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,092 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,266 |
Office expenses | $721 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $82,238 |
Travel | $35,583 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $5,854 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $66,196 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $537 |
Total functional expenses | $270,061 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $113,862 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,793,345 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,907,207 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $14,900 |
Other liabilities | $4,423 |
Total liabilities | $19,323 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,887,884 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,907,207 |