Collaborative For Children is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (P11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Collaborative For Children employed 125 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Collaborative For Children 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, Collaborative For Children generated $9.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.5% 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, Collaborative For Children has awarded 573 individual grants totaling $9,876,789. 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
TO BUILD RESOURCES FOR EARLY CHILHOOD EDUCATION IN THE REGION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDER ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS SUPPORT AND DEVELOP CHILD CARE AND EARLY EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS THROUGH ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTING, TRAINING AND MENTORING, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT, SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCES, AND WAGE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS TO REWARD TEACHERS FOR OBTAINING HIGHER EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS PARTICIPATE IN PARTNERSHIPS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND STRENGTHEN LAWS AND REGULATIONS IMPACTING YOUNG CHILDREN. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IS PROMOTED AS A HIGH PRIORITY PUBLIC POLICY ISSUE IN OUR REGION WHICH NEEDS THE ADEQUATE SUPPORT NECESSARY TO DELIVER QUALITY PROGRAMS FOR PARENTS, CHILDREN, AND TEACHERS.
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH INFORMATION, RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO LAUNCH THEIR CHILDREN TOWARD ACADEMIC AND LIFE SUCCESS BY PROVIDING PARENT EDUCATION CLASSES, ONE-ON-ONE PARENT COACHING, AND REFERRALS FOR EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS PROGRAMS THAT HAVE RECEIVED TRAINING ON MEETING THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH DIFFERENT ABILITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Allison Falender Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jennifer Klein Strauss Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dreanna Belden Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bryan Brown Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michol Ecklund Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Steve Gomez Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Sparkhound Llc Technology Services | 12/30/22 | $403,946 |
Texas A&m University Educational Services | 12/30/22 | $304,412 |
Blazek & Vetterling Audit And Tax Services | 12/30/22 | $113,181 |
Creative Financial Staffing Llc Recruiting Services | 12/30/22 | $167,435 |
Rice University Educational Services | 12/30/22 | $102,501 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $64,512 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $265,204 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $3,114,839 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,463,569 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $337,361 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,908,124 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $65,733 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$18,478 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $8,955,379 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,645,184 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $211,595 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $523,818 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $115,240 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,484,888 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $108,070 |
Other employee benefits | $307,482 |
Payroll taxes | $224,508 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $64,944 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $27,600 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $350,778 |
Advertising and promotion | $158,346 |
Office expenses | $157,143 |
Information technology | $633,130 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $116,300 |
Travel | $110,689 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $160,209 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $61,577 |
Insurance | $34,148 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $7,919,161 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,367,033 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,850,311 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,365,309 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $198,463 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $874,984 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $437,191 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,320 |
Total assets | $7,094,611 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,473,568 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $171,514 |
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 | $1,645,082 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,755,636 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,693,893 |
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 | $7,094,611 |
Over the last fiscal year, Collaborative For Children has awarded $1,645,184 in support to 64 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ACADEMIC ROMPER ROOM 2 PURPOSE: Equipment and incentives | $25,706 |
ACADEMIC ROMPER ROOM LLC PURPOSE: Equipment and incentives | $25,706 |
AGAPE PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE PURPOSE: Equipment and incentives | $25,706 |
ADORABLE BABIES #1 PURPOSE: Equipment and incentives | $25,706 |
ALPHA ACADEMY 3 PURPOSE: Equipment and incentives | $25,706 |
ARTISTIC MINDS EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY LLC PURPOSE: Equipment and incentives | $25,706 |