Durham Childrens Initiative is located in Durham, NC. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Durham Childrens Initiative employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Durham Childrens Initiative 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 06/2024, Durham Childrens Initiative generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 06/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.7%) per year over the past 9 years. 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DURHAM CHILDREN'S INITIATIVE PROVIDES A PIPELINE OF HIGH-QUALITY SERVICES FOR THE CHILDREN OF DURHAM. DCI DEVELOPS AND IMPLEMENTS A SYSTEMATIC CONTINUUM OF ACADEMIC, MENTORING, WORKPLACE, AND FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR DURHAM YOUTH WHICH MAXIMIZES THE USE OF RESOURCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEARN TO EARN: THE FAMILY ADVOCATES PROGRAM WAS REBRANDED TO LEARN TO EARN (LTE). LTE IS DESIGNED TO HELP ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS DEVELOP CRITICAL ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL SKILLS NECESSARY FOR SCHOOL SUCCESS. STUDENTS ARE TAUGHT THE IMPORTANCE OF GOAL SETTING. ADDITIONALLY, DCI OFFERS SOCIAL EMOTIONAL WELLNESS WORKSHOPS FOR THE STUDENTS. #SERVED: 167
SEASON OF WISHES ACTIVITIES PROVIDED WRAPPED TOYS FOR CHILDREN WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM.BASIC NEEDS SUPPORT: CONTINUING THE BASIC NEEDS EFFORTS THAT BEGAN DURING THE PANDEMIC, DCI FOCUSED ON DISTRIBUTING ITEMS SUCH AS DIAPERS. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS, DONATIONS, AND THIRD PARTY AGENCIES, DCI INITIATED DISTRIBUTION OF THESE ITEMS TO FAMILIES ON A REGULAR, ROUTINE BASIS. COLLEGE AND CAREER: THE MANAGER OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ALONG WITH FAMILY ADVOCATES IDENTIFIED YOUTH AGES 14+ FOR THE SUMMER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 25. THEY RECEIVED SUPPORT ON JOB AND WORKFORCE SKILLS TRAINING OVER A SIX WEEK PERIOD.PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT RELATED TO BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING A PROGRAM OR SERVICE AS PART OF THE DCI PIPELINE, FOR EXAMPLE MEDICAL PROVIDERS, DURHAM COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, UNITED WAY COLLABORATIVE, HEALTH DEPARTMENT, BOOK HARVEST, ETC.BUILDING SELF: DCI OFFERS A VARIETY OF SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES 05, INCLUDING DCI EARLY CHILDHOOD PARENTCOACHES, CHILDCARE SUBSIDIES, AND KINDERGARTEN READINESS PROGRAMS. IN FY24, DCI ALSO HELD SEVERAL PARENT ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOPS THAT SUPPORTED PARENTAL DEVELOPMENT AND GUIDANCE. #SERVED: 400
PRESCHOOL: DCI OPERATES A LOWCOST, HALFDAY, BILINGUAL PRESCHOOL (DCI ACADEMY). IN FY24, ENROLLMENT AVERAGED 18 CHILDREN. 100% OF TESTED RISING KINDERGARTENERS LEFT THE DCI ACADEMY READY FOR SUCCESS IN KINDERGARTEN AND BEYOND, AS MEASURED BY THE KINDERGARTEN OBSERVATION FORM. #SERVED: 20
PEDIATRICS SUPPORTING PARENTS INITIATIVE - DURHAM PROOF POINT COMMUNITY - IS A NATIONAL INITIATIVE THAT SEEKS TO SUPPORT FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGED BIRTH TO 3 BY UTILIZING THE WELL CHILD VISIT TO STRENGTHEN EARLY RELATIONAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CAREGIVERS, CLINICIANS, AND THE COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ellen Reckhow Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Minnie Forte-Brown Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Cheryl Parquet Board Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Zachary Prager Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Brad Binegar Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Stelfanie Williams Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Duke University Evaluation Services | 6/29/24 | $150,517 |
Durham Public Schools Community Advocates | 6/29/24 | $373,977 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $17,201 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,172,517 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $9,425 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,189,718 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $12,330 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$17,683 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,218,097 |
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. | $11,050 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $155,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $93,760 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $559,636 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,375 |
Other employee benefits | $114,817 |
Payroll taxes | $56,364 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $64,855 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $22,000 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $567,093 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,121 |
Office expenses | $24,835 |
Information technology | $4,182 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $150,286 |
Travel | $7,369 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $720 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,297 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $7,110 |
Total functional expenses | $1,807,850 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $486,549 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $412,821 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $64,185 |
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 | $9,495 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,805 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $1,039,644 |
Other assets | $34,241 |
Total assets | $2,048,740 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $80,372 |
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 | $1,206,084 |
Total liabilities | $1,286,456 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$194,382 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $956,666 |
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 | $2,048,740 |