Childrens Welfare League Inc

Organization Overview

Childrens Welfare League Inc is located in Asheville, NC. The organization was established in 1953. According to its NTEE Classification (P30) the organization is classified as: Children & Youth Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Childrens Welfare League 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, Childrens Welfare League Inc generated $237.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $179.9k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.8% 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.

Since 2017, Childrens Welfare League Inc has awarded 72 individual grants totaling $900,584. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION AND WELFARE OF UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN OF THE CITY OF ASHEVILLE AND BUNCOMBE COUNTY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE CHILDREN'S WELFARE LEAGUE WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GUIDANCE COUNSELORS FROM COUNTY AND CITY HIGH SCHOOLS. COUNSELORS RECOMMEND STUDENTS IN GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING WITH A DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED. EACH STUDENT RECEIVES A MONTHLY STIPEND OF 40 WITH AN ADDITIONAL 50 FOR THE HOLIDAYS AND UPON GRADUATION. THESE STUDENTS HAVE BEEN SELECTED FROM RECOMMENDATIONS BY SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELORS. THEY ARE SELECTED ON THE BASIS OF FINANCIAL NEED AND THEIR DESIRE TO ACHIEVE SCHOLASTICALLY. TYPICALLY, STUDENTS USE THE MONEY TO SUPPLEMENT BASIC NECESSITIES LIKE RENT, GROCERIES AND PERSONAL SUPPLIES. THEY ALSO USE IT FOR SCHOOL FEES, FIELD TRIPS AND, SOMETIMES, TO JUST BE ABLE TO JOIN THEIR FRIENDS IN TYPICAL TEEN ACTIVITIES LIKE A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES. IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2021-2022 APPROXIMATELY 265 STUDENTS TAKE PART IN THIS PROGRAM. THERE ARE WAITING LISTS AT EVERY SCHOOL. IN ADDITION TO STIPENDS, THERE ARE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OUR COMMUNITY DETERMINED TO SUCCEED WHO FACE GREAT CHALLENGES IN THEIR LIVES: HOMELESSNESS, ABANDONMENT, AND EXTREME POVERTY. THE LEAGUE IS IN A UNIQUE POSITIONS TO HELP THEM. THROUGH OUR SOS (SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS) FUND, THE ORGANIZATION INTERVENES IN TIMES OF CRISIS. AMOUNTS PROVIDED UNDER THE SOS PROGRAM ARE INCLUDES IN AMOUNTS REPORTED PAID TO LOCAL SCHOOLS. THE CHILDREN'S WELFARE LEAGUE HAS BEEN IN EXISTENCE FOR OVER 90 YEARS. SINCE ITS FORMATION TO THE PRESENT, THERE HAS ALWAYS BEEN ONE COMMON PURPOSE: TO IMPROVE AND ENRICH THE LIVES AND EDUCATION OF THE CHILDREN IN BUNCOMBE COUNTY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Debbie Heffner
President
$0
Shelia Elingburg
President El
$0
Laura Livingstain
Treasurer
$0
Sonya Leonard
Assistant Tr
$0
Karen Hardy
Corr Secreta
$0
Molly Russell
Recording Se
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$10,080
Fundraising events$148,447
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$67,626
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$226,153
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $613
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $3,060
Net Income from Fundraising Events $5,417
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $237,408

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Childrens Welfare League Inc has awarded $140,984 in support to 10 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ASHEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

PURPOSE: STIPENDS

$19,841

AC REYNOLDS HIGH SCHOOL

PURPOSE: STIPENDS

$19,271

CLYDE A ERWIN HIGH SCHOOL

PURPOSE: STIPENDS

$18,328

TC ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL

PURPOSE: STIPENDS

$16,000

CHARLES D OWEN HIGH SCHOOL

PURPOSE: STIPENDS

$15,326

ENKA HIGH SCHOOL

PURPOSE: STIPENDS

$14,068
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Childrens Welfare League Inc has recieved totaling $7,508.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
$5,000
Woodson Family Foundation Inc

Asheville, NC

PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL

$2,000
Mills Family Foundation Inc

Asheville, NC

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$500
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$8
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$78,548
Earnings-$8,814
Admin Expense$733
Ending Balance$69,001

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