Realities For Children Charities is located in Fort Collins, CO. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Realities For Children Charities employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Realities For Children Charities 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 12/2022, Realities For Children Charities generated $1.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 10.4% 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.
Since 2014, Realities For Children Charities has awarded 243 individual grants totaling $3,600,708. 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
REALITIES FOR CHILDREN CHARITIES INC IS DEDICATED TO SERVING THE NEEDS OF ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN IN LARIMER AND WELD COUNTIES. WE PROVIDE EMERGENCY FUNDING AND CRITICAL SUPPORT TO LOCAL NON-PROFIT AND GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE ABUSED, NEGLECTED, AND AT-RISK CHILDREN, INCLUDING ITEM DISTRIBUTIONS, YOUTH ACTIVITIES, AND FACILITIES SPACE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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REALITIES FOR CHILDREN CHARITIES HAS HELPED TO CREATE A COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH 40 YOUTH AGENCIES WITHIN LARIMER COUNTY AND 1 IN WELD COUNTY. OUR PROGRAMS PROVIDE COMMUNITY EDUCATION ABOUT THESE PROGRAMS AND THE NEEDS OF ABUSED AND AT-RISK CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY, SPECIAL YOUTH ACTIVITIES FOR THIS POPULATION EVERY MONTH, DIRECT FINANCIAL AGENCY SUPPORT OF THE UNMET NEEDS FOR THIS POPULATION EVERY MONTH, AND EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE ABUSED AND AT-RISK CHILDREN THEY SERVE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Craig Secher Executive Di | Officer | 30 | $0 |
Justin Smith President | Trustee | 0.33 | $0 |
Karen Weitkunat Vice Preside | Trustee | 0.33 | $0 |
Brian Watkins Treasurer | Trustee | 0.33 | $0 |
Kristy Volesky Secretary | Trustee | 0.33 | $0 |
Larry Abrahamson Director | Trustee | 0.33 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $595,887 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,200,886 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $761,939 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,796,773 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $12,840 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $27,983 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,837,596 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $318,833 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $736,845 |
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 | $51,327 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,538 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,646 |
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 | $2,353 |
Fees for services: Other | $41,739 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $15,323 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $34,177 |
Insurance | $8,421 |
All other expenses | $894 |
Total functional expenses | $1,282,442 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $118,557 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $877,731 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $37,694 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,500 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $180,524 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,103,439 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $218,188 |
Total assets | $3,538,633 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,411 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $6,411 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,532,222 |
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 | $3,538,633 |
Over the last fiscal year, Realities For Children Charities has awarded $282,119 in support to 22 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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WELD COUNTY DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES PURPOSE: YOUTH SERVICES | $36,553 |
Fort Collins, CO PURPOSE: YOUTH SERVICES | $17,001 |
Loveland, CO PURPOSE: YOUTH SERVICES | $16,315 |
Loveland, CO PURPOSE: YOUTH SERVICES | $15,775 |
LARIMER COUNTY DEPT OF HUMAN SERV PURPOSE: YOUTH SERVICES | $15,000 |
Fort Collins, CO PURPOSE: YOUTH SERVICES | $15,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Realities For Children Charities has recieved totaling $200.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Patrick Foundation Tr Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $200 |
Beg. Balance | $257,012 |
Earnings | -$33,294 |
Admin Expense | $2,353 |
Net Contributions | $4,159 |
Other Expense | $9,336 |
Ending Balance | $216,188 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Aspen Community Foundation Basalt, CO | $62,511,754 | $28,301,426 |
Jewish Community Foundation Of Greater Kansas City Overland Park, KS | $291,884,746 | $15,071,209 |
Impact Charitable Denver, CO | $10,724,494 | $21,202,015 |
Greater Salina Community Foundation Salina, KS | $322,187,245 | $17,442,186 |
Greater Manhattan Community Foundation Manhattan, KS | $138,440,801 | $66,806,194 |
Jewishcolorado Denver, CO | $81,767,824 | $13,645,129 |
Community Foundation For Southern Arizona Tucson, AZ | $172,311,447 | $35,644,345 |
The Community Foundation Boulder, CO | $79,799,287 | $19,282,047 |
Wyoming Community Foundation Laramie, WY | $214,898,852 | $21,534,093 |
Community Foundation Of Northern Colorado Fort Collins, CO | $185,330,639 | $37,336,720 |
Jewish Community Foundation Of Southern Arizona Tucson, AZ | $157,844,908 | $29,193,344 |
Yampa Valley Community Foundation Steamboat Springs, CO | $51,851,485 | $30,806,242 |