Children First Foundation is located in Belleville, IL. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (A33) the organization is classified as: Printing & Publishing, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Children First Foundation employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Children First Foundation 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 12/2023, Children First Foundation generated $701.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $509.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.9% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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OUR MISSION IS TO HELP CHILDREN AND CAREGIVERS EFFECTIVELY ADAPT TO DIVORCE, SEPARATION, CUSTODIAL CONFLICT, AND VISITATION EXCHANGE ISSUES BY CREATING SERVICES AND PRODUCTS THAT ADDRESS THESE ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PARENTING EDUCATION CURRICULUM IS A VIDEO/DVD-BASED CURRICULUM TARGETING DIVORCING OR SEPARATING PARENTS TO EDUCATE THEM ON HOW TO BEST HELP THEIR CHILDREN COPE WITH THE EFFECTS OF FAMILY CHANGES AND CONFLICT. ORGANIZATIONS CAN BECOME PROVIDERS OF OUR PARENTING EDUCATION COURSE BY PURCHASING A LICENSE. THERE ARE CURRENTLY 12 LICENSED PROVIDERS. THE AGENCY WEBSITE OFFERS THE CLASS ON THE INTERNET FOR PARENTS NEEDING TO COMPLETE THE CLASS AND NOT ATTENDING CLASS IN THE CLASSROOM. AN INTERNET CLASS AND SITE WERE CREATED FOR COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY (ONE OF OUR LICENSEES). IN 2023 WE REVISED OUR PARENTING EDUCATION/COURSE VIDEO, AND IT IS NOW OFFERED IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH VERSIONS.
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PARENTING EDUCATION - FOUR-HOUR CHILDREN FIRST CLASSES ARE OFFERED IN MADISON COUNTY ON MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS (6-8PM) AND IN ST. CLAIR COUNTY ON WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS (6-8PM). EACH LOCATION OFFERS A FRIDAY CLASS ONE TIME PER MONTH FROM 9:00AM - 1:00PM. THIS SCHEDULING ALLOWS MORNING OPTIONS TO PARTICIPANTS. IN MADISON COUNTY 60 PARENTS ATTENDED THE CLASS AND, IN ST. CLAIR COUNTY, 49 PARENTS ATTENDED. THE FOUR-HOUR INTERNET CLASS WAS TAKEN BY 2,108 INDIVIDUALS IN ST. CLAIR AND MADISON COUNTIES AND 1,121 IN LAKE COUNTY.
SUPERVISED & OVERNIGHT PARENTING TIME PROGRAMS PROVIDE DESIGNATED PARKING AND SEPARATE ENTRANCES. BOTH PROGRAMS ENSURE NO CONTACT OCCURS BETWEEN PARENTS DURING THE EXCHANGE. OVERNIGHT PARENTING IS DESIGNED TO SUPERVISE THE TRANSFER OF CHILDREN BETWEEN DIVORCED OR SEPARATED PARENTS. THIS PROGRAM TARGETS HIGH-CONFLICT COUPLES WITH A HISTORY OF PROBLEMS AT THE TIME OF CHILD TRANSFER. DURING THE SUPERVISED PARENTING TIME THE RECEIVING PARENT IS NOT ALLOWED TO LEAVE THE CENTER WITH THE CHILD. THE VISIT TAKES PLACE ON SITE. ALL FAMILIES ARE COURT-ORDERED INTO THESE PROGRAMS. THE FAMILY CENTER IN ST. CLAIR COUNTY SERVED FAMILIES WITH 621 SCHEDULED EXCHANGES AND 624 SUPERVISED PARENTING TIMES. THE MADISON COUNTY KIDS CORNER SERVED FAMILIES WITH 435 SCHEDULED EXCHANGES AND 1,636 SUPERVISED PARENTING TIMES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Bridget Buckley President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alana Mejias V.P. | OfficerTrustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Cynthia Doil Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Chris Smith Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joslyn Sandifer Board Member | Trustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Daniel Cuneo Board Member | Trustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $467,076 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $467,076 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $204,145 |
Investment income | $27,562 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $17 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$8,131 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $701,931 |
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. | $78,832 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,883 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $261,952 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,369 |
Other employee benefits | $4,176 |
Payroll taxes | $27,720 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,880 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $14,056 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,808 |
Office expenses | $13,388 |
Information technology | $41,222 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $41,641 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $7,826 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $509,634 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $242,652 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $203,322 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $6,310 |
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 | $234,106 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $979,886 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $14,793 |
Total assets | $1,681,069 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $33,075 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $484,402 |
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 | $13,177 |
Total liabilities | $530,654 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,150,415 |
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 | $1,681,069 |