Child Poverty Action Lab is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 2016. As of 12/2023, Child Poverty Action Lab employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Child Poverty Action Lab 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, Child Poverty Action Lab generated $10.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 50.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $8.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 50.9% 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 2019, Child Poverty Action Lab has awarded 32 individual grants totaling $2,426,718. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CHILD POVERTY ACTION LAB EXISTS TO REDUCE CHILD POVERTY IN DALLAS BY 50% WITHIN A SINGLE GENERATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FOCUSING ON THE ENTIRE DALLAS REGION, RESEARCH, EDUCATE, AND IDENTIFY SOLUTIONS TO POVERTY IN DALLAS. CONVENED WITH LOCAL LEADERS TO DISCUSS AND DEVELOP CONSENSUS, SERVE AS A GENERAL MANAGEMENT FUNCTION TO IMPACT AND FACILITATE CITY AND COUNTY NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAMS, ADVOCATE FOR CHANGE, AND ASSIST IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SOLUTIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Alan Cohen President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $305,000 |
Ashley Flores Chief Of Housing | 40 | $160,000 | |
Anthony Galvan Chief Data Officer | 40 | $135,000 | |
Jerrey Sullivan Sr. Director | 40 | $135,000 | |
Rachel Tache Sr. Director | 40 | $141,447 | |
Melanie Calzada Chief Operating Of | 40 | $140,665 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Ideoorg Design Studio | 12/30/23 | $397,500 |
Propeller Inc Consulting & Technology | 12/30/23 | $646,493 |
Development Seed Technology | 12/30/23 | $120,900 |
Hr&a Advisors Consulting | 12/30/23 | $310,000 |
Ideas42 Consulting | 12/30/23 | $175,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $10,296,004 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $975 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,296,004 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $379,120 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $10,676,440 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,135,601 |
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. | $330,012 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $43,763 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,742,557 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $45,766 |
Other employee benefits | $200,528 |
Payroll taxes | $146,608 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,354 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $79,900 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,910,306 |
Advertising and promotion | $144,272 |
Office expenses | $64,258 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $151,827 |
Travel | $45,661 |
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 | $102,266 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $8,300,923 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $555,109 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,290,843 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $4,262,371 |
Accounts receivable, net | $20,899 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $250,000 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $71,014 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $298,314 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,084,804 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $209,436 |
Total assets | $20,042,790 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $919,579 |
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 | $202,305 |
Total liabilities | $1,121,884 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,550,702 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,370,204 |
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 | $20,042,790 |
Over the last fiscal year, Child Poverty Action Lab has awarded $734,198 in support to 10 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
DALLAS EVICTION ADVOCACY CENT PURPOSE: General operating support | $250,000 |
DALLAS COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP PURPOSE: General operating support | $15,000 |
FOR OAK CLIFF PURPOSE: General operating support | $50,000 |
METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM FOUND PURPOSE: General operating support | $10,000 |
GROUNDWORK DFW PURPOSE: General operating support | $30,000 |
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: DEASON CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM CENT | $141,000 |