Cherish Our Children Inc
- Assets
- $439.5k
- Revenue
- $454.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 07/1993
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 76-0393617
Organization Overview
Cherish Our Children Inc is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Cherish Our Children Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cherish Our Children 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 12/2022, Cherish Our Children Inc generated $454.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $397.9k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.8% per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DATING BACK TO ITS LAUNCH IN 2021, THE GAINING EMPOWERMENT IN MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM (GEMS) CONTINUES TO GAIN MOMENTUM, AS MORE SCHOOLS ARE REQUESTING OUR SERVICES AT THEIR CAMPUSES. DURING FY 2022, WE PURCHASED A NEW SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL LEARNING SOFTWARE THAT IS MORE USER FRIENDLY. THIS NEW SOFTWARE OFFERS OUR INSTRUCTORS ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR BETTER CLASSROOM ENGAGEMENT, DATA ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING. THE GEMS PROGRAM HAS SUCCESSFULLY AND EFFECTIVELY PROVIDED SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS 6 CAMPUSES, FOR 72 AT-RISK STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CHANNELVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND ALDINE SCHOOL DISTRICT. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING SERVICES TO OUR YOUTH, ANCILLARY INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO SUPPORT THE FAMILIES OF THE PARTICIPATING STUDENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COCI HAS STRATEGICALLY REFINED AND ENHANCED THE GAINING EMPOWERMENT IN MIDDLE SCHOOL (GEMS) PROGRAM. IT IS THE ONLY PROGRAM IN HOUSTON FOCUSED EXCLUSIVELY ON MIDDLE SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN OF INCARCERATED PARENTS. GEMS PROVIDES CURRICULUM-BASED, IN-SCHOOL CLASSES FOCUSING ON A PEER-TO-PEER, DISCUSSION-BASED MODEL THAT EMPHASIZES SELF-DISCOVERY AND STRENGTHENS NINE PROVEN COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS SETS, TO EMPOWER YOUTH LEADERSHIP. DURING FY 2022, WE PURCHASED A NEW SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING SOFTWARE THAT IS MORE USER FRIENDLY. THIS SOFTWARE PROVIDES OUR INSTRUCTORS WITH ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO INCREASE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT, AS WELL AS ENHANCED DATA ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING FEATURES. AS A RESULT, THIS SOFTWARE WILL FURTHER HELP THE GEMS PROGRAM BECOME MORE OPERATIONALLY SOUND.LASTLY, DURING 2022, THE GEMS PROGRAM SUCCESSFULLY AND EFFECTIVELY PROVIDED SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS 6 CAMPUSES, FOR 72 AT-RISK STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CHANNELVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND ALDINE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING SERVICES TO OUR YOUTH, ANCILLARY INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO OTHER COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS WAS ALSO PROVIDED TO SUPPORT THE FAMILIES OF THE PARTICIPATING STUDENTS.
BY PARTNERING WITH ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT, AS WELL AS PROVIDING DIRECT DELIVERY OF SERVICES TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR SOME OF OUR MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN, CHERISH OUR CHILDREN HAS A 29-YEAR HISTORY OF SUPPORT FOR INNOVATIVE, CARING SOLUTIONS THAT HAVE A LASTING IMPACT ON CHILDREN.
COCI PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE LITTLE BLUE SCHOOLS/LAS ESCUELITAS AZULES, PROGRAM LOCATED IN REYNOSA, MEXICO. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ACCESS TO EDUCATION, FOOD, HEALTHCARE, POTABLE WATER AND SHELTER IN A POVERTY-STRICKEN COMMUNITY JUST A FEW MILES FROM THE U.S. BORDER. THE COMMUNITY WAS ESTABLISHED BY MIGRANT WORKERS SEVERAL YEARS AGO AND HAD NO EDUCATIONAL SERVICES. THE PROGRAM BUILDS SMALL, AFFORDABLE SCHOOL BUILDINGS, PROVIDES TUTORS, FOOD AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES, PARTNERING WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, WHICH PROVIDE TEACHERS, AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, WHICH HELPS DETERMINE THE SCHOOL NEEDS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dwayne Bennet Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $19,792 |
Robert Wisner Chairman | Trustee | 15 | $0 |
Chaille Hutcheson Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Sharon Mills Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Darrell Rosenthal Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Chris Carmouche Secretary | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $462,852 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $462,852 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $435 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$8,673 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $454,614 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $19,792 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,958 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $56,550 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,840 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,268 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,973 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $216,890 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,185 |
| Office expenses | $11,317 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $19,655 |
| Travel | $540 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $5,173 |
| All other expenses | $6,405 |
| Total functional expenses | $397,907 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $439,511 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $439,511 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $149,900 |
| Other liabilities | $875 |
| Total liabilities | $150,775 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $288,736 |
| 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 | $439,511 |