St Christophers Foundation For Children is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2022, St Christophers Foundation For Children employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. St Christophers Foundation For Children 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 06/2022, St Christophers Foundation For Children generated $1.2m 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 (4.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.0%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, St Christophers Foundation For Children has awarded 17 individual grants totaling $419,018. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ST. CHRISTOPHER'S FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN (SCFC) SUPPORTS THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE COMMUNITY ORAL HEALTH INITIATIVE PROGRAM FACILITATES CARE, AT NO COST TO FAMILIES AND SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME CHILDREN, INCLUDING THOSE WHO ARE UNINSURED, PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT AND EDUCATION. THE PROGRAM REACHES THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN ANNUALLY, COLLABORATING WITH SCHOOLS (PUBLIC, PAROCHIAL AND CHARTER), AND COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS (INCLUDING SHELTERS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS). ST. CHRISTOPHER'S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN HOSTS CLINIC DAYS AND EVENINGS ON ITS CAMPUS, AND PROVIDES IN-KIND GOODS AND SERVICES INCLUDING OFFICE SPACE AND PARKING, CLINICAL OVERSIGHT, AND PARTICIPATION OF DENTAL RESIDENTS WHO PROVIDE CLINICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PROGRAM.
OUR FARM TO FAMILIES PROGRAM IS A COLLABORATIVE, COMMUNITY-BASED EFFORT TO IMPROVE THE DIETS AND HEALTH OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN PHILADELPHIA BY ADDRESSING OBSTACLES TO HEALTHY EATING. ST. CHRISTOPHER'S FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN PARTNERS WITH LANCASTER FARM FRESH COOPERATIVE ("LFFC") TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS, FRESH AND LOCAL FOODS. FARM TO FAMILIES PROVIDES INFORMATION ON NUTRITION AND FOOD PREPARATION. LFFC SOURCES, PACKAGES AND DELIVERS FRESH FOOD TO FARM TO FAMILIES COMMUNITY FOOD HUBS. THE MAJORITY OF THE PRODUCE IS ORGANICALLY GROWN, PICKED FRESH AND BROUGHT DOWN TO PHILADELPHIA THE VERY NEXT DAY - MAKING IT SOME OF THE HEALTHIEST FOOD AVAILABLE IN THE COUNTRY.
SCFC SERVES AS THE FIDUCIARY AND FISCAL SPONSOR FOR OVER 25 DONOR DESIGNATED FUNDS THAT SUPPORT RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND PATIENT COMFORT AT ST. CHRISTOPHER'S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN.
THE RALPH W. BRENNER ENDOWED CHAIR IN PEDIATRICS. THIS IS A PERMANENT ENDOWMENT THAT CAN BE USED FOR THE RESEARCH OF THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF UNDER-PRIVILEGED YOUTH WITHIN THE NORTH PHILADELPHIA AREA. THE RESEARCH INFORMATION OBTAINED IS USED FOR ARTICLE PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jan Shaeffer President | Officer | 40 | $160,000 |
Douglas H Getty Chairman & Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sally Wang Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joseph Stapleton ESQ Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Denise Napier Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nancy Epstein Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $1,339 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,039,880 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,041,219 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $133,950 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $48,939 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,224,108 |
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. | $160,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $53,333 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $95,336 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,750 |
Other employee benefits | $6,331 |
Payroll taxes | $21,270 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $6,261 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $24,055 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,550 |
Office expenses | $34,518 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $52,011 |
Travel | $45 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $5,056 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $39,634 |
Insurance | $25,722 |
All other expenses | $10,459 |
Total functional expenses | $1,190,970 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $166,122 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $183,105 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $331,362 |
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 | $9,483 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $151,930 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,823,431 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,665,433 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $100,053 |
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 | $110,727 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $210,780 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $62,415 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,392,238 |
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 | $3,665,433 |
Over the last fiscal year, St Christophers Foundation For Children has awarded $118,000 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Washington, DC PURPOSE: BRENNER ENDOWMENT ($70,000) AND OTHER DENTAL HEALTH PROJECTS ($9,000) | $79,000 |
Saline, MI PURPOSE: HEALING THROUGH INTERACTIVE PLAY | $21,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: REACH OUT & READ | $18,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that St Christophers Foundation For Children has recieved totaling $1,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Baxter Family Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: HEALTH AND WELFARE | $1,000 |
Beg. Balance | $2,403,813 |
Earnings | -$379,222 |
Ending Balance | $2,024,591 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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John R Oishei Foundation Buffalo, NY | $294,151,477 | $18,357,929 |
Lor Foundation Inc West Chester, PA | $352,392,197 | $12,888,892 |
Grable Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | $386,701,292 | $35,946,563 |
Connelly Foundation West Conshohocken, PA | $387,913,026 | $27,891,431 |
The Abell Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD | $398,354,670 | $42,510,470 |
American Express Foundation New York, NY | $66,234,265 | $62,922,703 |
Essel Foundation Inc Purchase, NY | $100,106,056 | $12,292,478 |
Beth And Ravenel Curry Foundation New York, NY | $0 | $44,744,046 |
Kz Family Foundation New York, NY | $10,936,301 | $30,139,672 |
The Freeman Foundation P-01644-00-7 New York, NY | $343,405,683 | $35,941,951 |
Hearst Foundation Inc New York, NY | $439,249,947 | $42,040,987 |
Fred F Silk Charitable Foundation Louisville, OH | $0 | $2,703,630 |