Children Have Options In Caring Environments Inc, operating under the name Choices Inc, is located in Dayton, OH. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (P32) the organization is classified as: Foster Care, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Choices Inc employed 60 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Choices 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 06/2022, Choices Inc generated $5.1m 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 $5.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.9% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CHOICES, INC. FOSTERS A MEANINGFUL QUALITY OF LIFE FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES. WE INSPIRE HOPE, STRENGTHEN FOUNDATIONS, AND ENRICH ENVIRONMENTS THROUGH SUPPORTIVE INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHOICES, INC. PROVIDED FOSTER CARE SERVICES FOR A TOTAL OF 29,627 SERVICE DAYS.
CHOICES, INC. PROVIDED INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES FOR YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 17 AND 21 IN THEIR OWN SCATTERED-SITE APARTMENTS WITH THE PURPOSE OF TRANSITIONING THEM INTO SOCIETY (TOTAL OF 8,860 CENSUS DAYS). THE CONTINUING "BRIDGES" PROGRAM, ALSO SERVED QUALIFYING YOUTH WHO PREVIOUSLY EMANCIPATED FROM CARE. THE PROGRAM SERVES YOUTH FROM ENROLLMENT UNTIL AGE 21.
CHOICES, INC. PROVIDED 13,859 HOURS OF HOME-BASED SERVICES FOR FAMILIES IN THE MIDST OF A SIGNIFICANT CRISES IN THEIR LIVES.
THE OHIO CHILD WELFARE TRAINING PROGRAM (OCWTP) PROVIDED TRAINING TO CHILD WELFARE CAREGIVERS THROUGHOUT OHIO.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jane Anderson Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $109,892 |
Chris Brill Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sam Gradwohl Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lori Simms-Parks Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joe Varabkanich Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kate Clark Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $4,269,441 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $337,055 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $78,442 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,606,496 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $434,882 |
Investment income | $599 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $19,162 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $5,061,139 |
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. | $2,146,891 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $109,892 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $109,892 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,719,098 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $62,037 |
Other employee benefits | $276,772 |
Payroll taxes | $147,600 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $20,829 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $180 |
Advertising and promotion | $83,102 |
Office expenses | $26,861 |
Information technology | $115,679 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $64,948 |
Travel | $107,045 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $15,887 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $32,503 |
Insurance | $97,562 |
All other expenses | $109,283 |
Total functional expenses | $5,251,670 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $41,930 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $547,065 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $773,749 |
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 | $109,203 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $475,862 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,366 |
Total assets | $1,950,175 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $548,181 |
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 | $548,181 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,307,082 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $94,912 |
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 | $1,950,175 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Children Have Options In Caring Environments Inc has recieved totaling $56,697.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Ticket To Dream Foundation Roseville, CA PURPOSE: FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM | $33,465 |
Rsm Us Foundation Davenport, IA PURPOSE: YOUTH EDUCATION, HEALTH, HOUSING, AND/OR HUNGER | $15,003 |
Johnson Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $8,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $229 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Bair Foundation Of Pennsylvania New Wilmington, PA | $4,400,305 | $17,358,075 |
Ennis Center For Children Inc Flint, MI | $5,584,723 | $17,419,199 |
Specialized Alternatives For Families And Youth Of Kentucky Inc Lexington, KY | $1,516,940 | $14,842,351 |
Spaulding For Children Southfield, MI | $7,623,371 | $10,216,119 |
Bair Foundation Of Texas New Wilmington, PA | $1,144,889 | $8,905,447 |
Tabor Childrens Services Inc Philadelphia, PA | $5,265,944 | $8,132,394 |
Cadence Care Network Niles, OH | $3,603,274 | $7,911,630 |
Ohio Teaching-Family Association Swanton, OH | $1,062,390 | $6,784,090 |
Childrens Choice Inc Chester, PA | $1,421,593 | $5,676,837 |
Children Have Options In Caring Environments Inc Dayton, OH | $1,950,175 | $5,061,139 |
Caring For Kids Inc Cuyahoga Falls, OH | $2,258,086 | $5,059,020 |
Family Care For Children&youth Inc Milton, PA | $3,265,351 | $3,892,797 |