Childrens Charity, operating under the name Houston Children's Charity, is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (S80) the organization is classified as: Community Service Clubs, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Houston Children's Charity employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Houston Children's Charity 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 09/2021, Houston Children's Charity generated $4.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.2% per year over the past 6 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PURPOSE OF THE CHARITY IS TO SUPPORT CAUSES RELATED TO CHILDREN. THIS INCLUDES PROVIDING VEHICLES AND OTHER TYPES OF SUPPORT TO OTHER ORGANIZATION WHICH PROVIDE DIRECT BENEFITS TO CHILDREN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHRISTMAS PARTY - THE CHARITY PROVIDES A CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR NEEDY CHILDREN.
CHARIOTS FOR CHILDREN - THE CHARITY CONTRIBUTES VANS TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WHO HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS OR TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO CHILDREN.
A BETTER NIGHTS SLEEP - THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE NEEDY CHILDREN WITH BEDS AND MATTRESSES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A BETTER NIGHTS SLEEP FOR THEM.
BACK TO SCHOOL - THE CHARITY PROVIDES NEEDY CHILDREN WITH BACKPACKS JUST PRIOR TO THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Laura S Ward President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $350,000 |
Tillman J Fertita Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Gary D Becker Vice-Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Grant W Guthrie Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Edna Meyer-Nelson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
John B Johnson Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $1,198,439 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,188,944 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,181,190 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,387,383 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $17,708 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$369,873 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,121,015 |
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. | $2,922,641 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $143,500 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,500 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $302,267 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $23,800 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $6,929 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $34,706 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $4,803 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $35,271 |
All other expenses | $5,796 |
Total functional expenses | $3,865,103 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $505,200 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $512,023 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $293,715 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $36,810 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $9,408 |
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 | $1,357,156 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,606 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $12,606 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,344,550 |
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 | $1,357,156 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Childrens Charity has recieved totaling $126,318.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: GROWTH | $50,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $26,550 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $17,518 |
Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: HOUSTON CHILDRENS CHARITY -VD- TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES TO FAMILIES IMPACTED BY THE 2021 WINTER STORM | $15,000 |
Zions Bancorporation Foundation Salt Lake City, UT PURPOSE: IMPROVE THE LIFE OF CHILDREN | $6,250 |
Greater Houston Community Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: PUBLIC BENEFIT | $6,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
The Onestar Foundation Austin, TX | $2,630,311 | $19,496,828 |
Las Colinas Association Irving, TX | $32,652,078 | $16,281,459 |
Downtown Fort Worth Inc Fort Worth, TX | $1,699,002 | $9,582,702 |
Texas Retired Teachers Association Austin, TX | $11,866,847 | $5,873,069 |
Childrens Charity Houston, TX | $1,357,156 | $4,121,015 |
Pine-Belt Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency Incorporated Jonesboro, LA | $579,272 | $3,229,420 |
Georgetown Caring Place Georgetown, TX | $4,842,347 | $3,321,334 |
The Onestar Foundation Austin, TX | $2,465,909 | $3,375,276 |
Saheli Austin, TX | $538,210 | $2,600,715 |
Friendship Of Women Brownsville, TX | $941,053 | $2,402,279 |
Greater Waco Collective Impact Initiative Waco, TX | $1,049,789 | $1,541,441 |
Day Resource Center For The Homeless Fort Worth, TX | $352,912 | $2,190,663 |