St Christophers Foundation For Children

Organization Overview

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 06/2023, St Christophers Foundation For Children employed 7 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 06/2023, St Christophers Foundation For Children generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.6% per year over the past 7 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.

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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

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.


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.


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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jan Shaeffer
President
$160,000
Sally Wang
Chair
$0
Douglas H Getty
Treasurer
$0
Joseph Stapleton ESQ
Secretary
$0
Denise Napier
Director
$0
Nancy E Epstein
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$1,454
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $250,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,070,414
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,321,868
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $95,633
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$102,516
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,314,985

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, St Christophers Foundation For Children has awarded $118,000 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CHILDREN'S DENTAL HEALTH PROJECT

PURPOSE: BRENNER ENDOWMENT ($70,000) AND OTHER DENTAL HEALTH PROJECTS ($9,000)

$79,000

GAMERS OUTREACH FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: HEALING THROUGH INTERACTIVE PLAY

$21,000

FIRST BOOK

PURPOSE: REACH OUT & READ

$18,000
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