Children International is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Children International employed 235 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Children International 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 09/2020, Children International generated $112.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $103.2m during the year ending 09/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.2%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Children International has awarded 27 individual grants totaling $20,802,857. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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WE INVEST IN A PLACE, A TEAM AND A PATH OUT OF POVERTY THROUGH SUPPORTER CONTRIBUTIONS TO GRADUATE CHILDREN WHO ARE HEALTHY, EDUCATED, EMPOWERED AND EMPLOYED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Susana Eshleman Director/president And CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $473,716 |
William Brewster Executive Vp/coo | Officer | 40 | $287,654 |
Laura Thornton VP Of Marketing/engagement | Officer | 40 | $229,622 |
John Mccanna VP Of Global Programs | Officer | 40 | $209,523 |
Tim Bachta VP Of Information Technology | Officer | 40 | $192,166 |
Robert King Director Gift Plan Until 12/20 | 40 | $182,705 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Rkd Group Llc Consultant | 9/29/21 | $2,158,041 |
3 Sixty Fundraising Fundraising | 9/29/21 | $1,647,431 |
All For One Fundraising Llc Fundraising | 9/29/21 | $843,525 |
New Canvassing Experience Fundraising | 9/29/21 | $740,595 |
Personal Fundraising Servicesllc Fundraising | 9/29/21 | $346,748 |
Rkd Group Llc Consultant | 9/29/21 | $2,158,041 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $111,146,962 |
Investment income | $1,134,589 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $199,600 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $112,499,923 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $63,446,928 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,930,723 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $12,550,689 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $674,568 |
Other employee benefits | $1,709,674 |
Payroll taxes | $990,331 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $67,071 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $131,453 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $4,574,213 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $38,968 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,045,730 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,979,526 |
Office expenses | $44,750 |
Information technology | $1,652,786 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $421,263 |
Travel | $152,730 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $151,829 |
Interest | $5,146 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,238,284 |
Insurance | $184,672 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $103,235,117 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $756,851 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,880,026 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $383,761 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $488,722 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $12,271,744 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $48,175,740 |
Investments—other securities | $6,338,390 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $487,122 |
Total assets | $85,569,729 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,318,639 |
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 | $588,337 |
Total liabilities | $3,906,976 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $81,662,753 |
Over the last fiscal year, Children International has awarded $4,826,662 in support to 6 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: PROGRAM ASSISTANCE | $1,325,000 |
Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: PROGRAM ASSISTANCE | $1,325,000 |
UALR CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL PURPOSE: PROGRAM ASSISTANCE | $915,699 |
UALR CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL PURPOSE: PROGRAM ASSISTANCE | $915,699 |
Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE | $172,632 |
Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE | $172,632 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Children International has recieved totaling $446.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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100 Hearts 1 Mission Foundation Inc Saint Petersburg, FL PURPOSE: FIGHTING CHILDHOODHUNGER & POVERTY | $446 |
Beg. Balance | $39,713,839 |
Earnings | $11,036,266 |
Admin Expense | $226,882 |
Net Contributions | $106,200 |
Other Expense | $14,400 |
Ending Balance | $50,615,023 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Feed The Children Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $180,883,082 | $387,738,661 |
Convoy Of Hope Springfield, MO | $160,236,151 | $435,592,269 |
Heart To Heart International Inc Lenexa, KS | $69,647,242 | $283,611,296 |
Heifer Project International Little Rock, AR | $300,226,033 | $162,258,622 |
Children International Kansas City, MO | $85,569,729 | $112,499,923 |
Orphan Grain Train Inc Norfolk, NE | $23,468,365 | $39,686,320 |
Lifesong For Orphans Inc Gridley, IL | $55,071,126 | $40,755,637 |
Srd Foundation Overland Park, KS | $2,172,810 | $21,260,144 |
Mercy Without Limits Inc Overland Park, KS | $12,804,274 | $19,965,180 |
Nph-Usa Chicago, IL | $9,523,398 | $16,657,427 |
One Collective Nfp Elgin, IL | $3,863,320 | $13,470,210 |
Mission Enablers International Bentonville, AR | $795,841 | $7,887,827 |