Champions For Kids is located in Fayetteville, AR. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Champions For Kids 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, Champions For Kids generated $311.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $304.8k during the year ending 12/2023. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENCOURAGE BEHAVIORS THAT PROMOTE READING AND LIFE SKILLS FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS, TEACHERS, AND STUDENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHAMPIONS FOR KIDS (CFK) HAS AN EXCEPTIONAL HISTORY OF STEWARDING RESOURCES WITH $ 0.945 OF EVERY DONATED DOLLAR GOING DIRECTLY TOWARDS THE ORGANIZATIONS PROGRAMS AND MISSION, WHILE CONTROLLING ADMINISTRATIVE AND FUNDRAISING COSTS AT $ 0.03 AND $ 0.025 PER DONATED DOLLAR RESPECTIVELY. THE LARGEST SPEND FOR THE ORGANIATION IS PROGRAM INVESTMENTS WHICH INCLUDE ITEMS DISTRIBUTED TO LOCAL SCHOOLS, TEACHERS AND STUDENTS TO INCENTIVIZE BEHAVIORS THAT PROMOTE READING AND LIFE SKILLS CORE TO CFKS MISSION. FOR CLARIFICATION, PROGRAM INVESTMENTS ARE DEFINED AS ALL SPENDING DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE MISSION AND VISION OF CFKS, WHILE PROGRAM EVENT EXPENSES ARE SPENDING RELATED TO ANY EVENT COSTS NOT DIRECTLY BENEFITING SCHOOLS, TEACHERS, STAFF, OR STUDENTS IN CONNECTION TO CFKS MISSION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Rick Basom Chairman | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Jim Reeb Treasurer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Jacqui Lindsay Secretary | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Adelaide Shaeffer Board | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Adelaide Schaeffer Executive Director | 20 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $189,883 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $121,287 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $311,170 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $311,170 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,740 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,445 |
Information technology | $7,020 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $735 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $2,287 |
Total functional expenses | $304,774 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $42,396 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $32,002 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $74,398 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $23,000 |
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 | $45,000 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $68,000 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,398 |
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 | $74,398 |