Champion For Children Foundation Of Highlands County Inc

Organization Overview

Champion For Children Foundation Of Highlands County Inc is located in Sebring, FL. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (T22) the organization is classified as: Private Independent Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Champion For Children Foundation Of Highlands County Inc employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Champion For Children Foundation Of Highlands County 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 12/2023, Champion For Children Foundation Of Highlands County Inc generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $619.3k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.7% 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.

Since 2014, Champion For Children Foundation Of Highlands County Inc has awarded 24 individual grants totaling $285,052. 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

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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ASSIST CHILDREN IN NEED

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS DESCRIPTION DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION: SERVICING AND ASSISTING THOSE WHO HAVE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CONCERNS AND NEED GUIDANCE, ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT. IN ADDITION, WE SUPPORT THE LOCAL SHELTER FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WHICH HAS BEEN OPERATIONAL SINCE THE FOUNDATION HELPED TO BUILD IT IN 1995. PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE 10,738 HEALTH QUEST: PROVIDING DIRECT ASSISTANCE FOR MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS TO IMPROVE OVERALL PHYSICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF CLIENTS SERVED. CONTRIBUTIONS ARE RECEIVED FROM UNITED WAY. PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE 12,974 PREVENTION SERVICES & ASSISTANCE: PROVIDING PREVENTION PROGRAMS AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES TO AT-RISK CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES IN NEED, BENEFICIAL RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO LOW- INCOME FAMILIES, AND POSITIVE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH. THIS PROGRAM ALSO ENHANCES THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF LOCAL PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, AND PROFESSIONALS IN THE AREAS OF UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF TRAUMA ON CHILDREN, ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES (ACES), CHILD ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT, PROTECTIVE FACTORS, UNDERSTANDING POVERTY, PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS, PARENTING TOPICS, AND CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION TOPICS LEADING TOWARD BECOMING A "TRAUMA INTEGRATED COMMUNITY". CONTRIBUTIONS ARE RECEIVED FROM HEARTLAND FOR CHILDREN, UNITED WAY, HOSPITAL DISTRICT BOARD AND THE HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY. PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE 188,755 EMERGENCY RESCUE FUND: ASSISTING FAMILIES WITH YOUNG, VULNERABLE CHILDREN WHO ARE FACING AN EMERGENCY OR CRISIS OUTSIDE OF THEIR CONTROL. THIS FUND SERVES AS A HAND UP, NOT A HAND OUT, TO FAMILIES IN CRISIS IN ORDER TO ASSIST WITH REGAINING STABILITY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND A SAFE HOME ENVIRONMENT FOR THE CHILDREN. CONTRIBUTIONS ARE RECEIVED FROM THE UNITED WAY. PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE 16,113 JUDGE CLIFTON M. KELLY AWARDS GALA: EACH YEAR, FIVE OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY CHILD ADVOCATES ARE HONORED AT THIS FORMAL AWARDS CEREMONY, WITH ONE BEING NAMED RECIPIENT OF THE CHAMPION FOR CHILDREN AWARD. PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE 62,815 THE ILA/KINSLEY COX LIVING MEMORIAL FUND: THIS FUND HELPS PARENTS WITH SERIOUSLY ILL OR INJURED CHILDREN, AND SERIOUSLY ILL OR INJURED PARENTS WITH MINOR CHILDREN IN THEIR CARE. ASSISTANCE IS DESIGNATED TO HELP WITH CONCRETE SUPPORT AND WRAP-AROUND COSTS OF HOUSING, TRAVEL, SPECIALTY DIETS, AND MORE. CONTRIBUTIONS ARE RECEIVED FROM HOSPITAL DISTRICT BOARD AND THE HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY. PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE 35,684. LINDSEY'S WISH: THIS FUND HELPS FAMILIES WHO HAVE CHILDREN AFFECTED BY CANCER. ASSISTANCE IS DESIGNATED TO HELP WITH CONCRETE SUPPORT AND WRAP- AROUND COSTS OF HOUSING, TRAVEL, SPECIALTY DIETS, AND MORE. PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE 26,620 OTHER PROGRAMS - VARIOUS OTHER ABUSE PREVENTION, TRAUMA-INFORMED, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND POSITIVE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. (EXAMPLE: FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER, HOPE FOR HIGHLANDS, TAG ART, GUSTAT MUSIC FUND, YOUTH AWARDS)PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE 198,450 TOTAL PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE 539,175


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jason C Biance
Treasurer
$0
Mark Cox CPA
Secretary
$0
Laketra Hills
Director
$0
Jill Jernigan
Director
$0
Beth H Johnson
Director
$0
Meredith Keiber
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $195,932
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$282,114
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$478,046
Total Program Service Revenue$98,433
Investment income $28,957
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 $1,126,691

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Champion For Children Foundation Of Highlands County Inc has awarded $32,294 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF FLORIDAEARLY LEARNING COALITION OF FLORIDA

PURPOSE: VISION SCREENINGS

$12,094

HIGHLANDS COUNTY SCHOOLSHIGHLANDS COUNTY SCHOOLS - VARIOUS

PURPOSE: ARTS

$9,200

YOUTH FOR CHRIST HIGHLANDS COUNTYYOUTH FOR CHRIST HIGHLANDS COUNTY

PURPOSE: TEEN CENTER

$11,000
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