Childrens Initiative
- Assets
- $3.3m
- Revenue
- $3.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 21
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Founding
- 09/2002
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 77-0587835
Organization Overview
Childrens Initiative is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (T19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Childrens Initiative employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Childrens Initiative 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 06/2021, Childrens Initiative generated $3.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.2% 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
TO HELP SAN DIEGO COUNTY'S LOW-INCOME CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES THRIVE AND PROSPER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION: IN COLLABORATION WITH THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION AND SAN DIEGO COUNTY LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS, THE INITIATIVE PROVIDES LEADERSHIP AND OVERSIGHT TO THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY EXPANDED LEARNING CONSORTIUM, SUPPORTING EXPANDED LEARNING (BEFORE, AFTER AND SUMMER SCHOOL) PROGRAMS BY PROVIDING: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPLIES/RESOURCES. TO FURTHER SUPPORT EDUCATION, THE INITIATIVE IMPLEMENTS THE SCALING READING SUCCESS PROGRAM, WHICH IS AN EVIDENCEBASED PROGRAM THAT UTILIZES EXPERIENCED ADULTS (55 YEARS OLD +) TO PROVIDE LITERACY TUTORING TO K3 STUDENTS SIGNIFICANTLY READING BELOW GRADE LEVEL.
COMMUNITY SAFETY: INCREASE COMMUNITY SAFETY AND HEALTHY FAMILIES BY DEVELOPING AND STRENGTHENING POSITIVE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION STRATEGIES, PROGRAMS AND POLICIES. CONVENE LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS AND NATIONAL EXPERTS TO IMPROVE OUR SYSTEMS OF CARE BY INCORPORATING BEST PRACTICES IN POLICIES, PROGRAMS AND SERVICE DELIVERY. WE WORK WITH GOVERNMENT ENTITIES AND COMMUNITY PROVIDERS TO ENSURE YOUTH AND FAMILIES RECEIVE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THAT PROMOTE POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, STRONG FAMILIES AND SAFE COMMUNITIES. TO PREVENT AND RESPOND TO CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, WE FACILITATE THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISOR CHILD AND FAMILY STRENGTHENING ADVISORY. SUPPORT AND DEVELOP CROSSSECTOR COLLABORATION IN THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM TO ENSURE THE SAFETY AND WELLBEING OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
COMMUNITY HEALTH: DEVELOP AND PRODUCE THE LIVE WELL SAN DIEGO REPORT CARD ON CHILDREN FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY. THE REPORT CARD PRESENTS TREND DATA OF 25 HEALTH AND WELL BEING INDICATORS FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES THAT TOGETHER PRESENT A SNAPSHOT THE HEALTH OF SAN DIEGO CHILDREN. IN ADDITION, THE REPORT CARD PROVIDES NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED BEST PRACTICES IN PREVENTION/INTERVENTION AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SPECIFIC ACTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY. THE INITIATIVE ALSO FACILITATES THE CHILDHOOD INJURY PREVENTION PROGRAM PROVIDING TRAININGS FOR PARENTS AND CHILDCARE PROVIDERS ON INJURY PREVENTION STRATEGIES TO MAKE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES SAFER AND HEALTHIER FOR YOUNG CHILDREN. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES LOW INCOME PARENTS AND FAMILIES WITH HOME SAFETY KITS, HEALTH/SAFETY RESOURCES AND OTHER SAFETY EQUIPMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sandra Mcbrayer Board Member/ceo | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $153,931 |
William Lansdowne Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kristy Gregg Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Barbara Ryan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Dimitrios Alexiou Board Member | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Ana Espana Board Member | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $25,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $827,422 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $852,422 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,482,419 |
| Investment income | $21,878 |
| 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 | $3,356,719 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $448,635 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $19,589 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $153,931 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,236 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $628,303 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $119,351 |
| Payroll taxes | $60,431 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $60,915 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $510,721 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $79,181 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $107,797 |
| Travel | $13,953 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $19,551 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $17,047 |
| All other expenses | $559,718 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,799,123 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,218,871 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,749,392 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $340,248 |
| 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 | $16,558 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $8,364 |
| Total assets | $3,333,433 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $232,996 |
| 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 | $232,996 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,987,791 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $112,646 |
| 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 | $3,333,433 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Childrens Initiative has awarded $448,634 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
SAN DIEGO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE SCHOOL SUPPLIES | $315,093 |
SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE SCHOOL SUPPLIES | $88,668 |
FIRST 5 COMMISSION OF SAN DIEGO PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE SCHOOL SUPPLIES | $44,873 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Childrens Initiative has recieved totaling $108,392.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
B Quest San Diego, CA PURPOSE: IMPROVING SAN DIEGO'S JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM BY CONCENTRATING OUR RESOURCES AND EFFORTS IN PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION WHILE PROVIDING THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TO THOSE MOST IN NEED. | $100,000 |
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $7,374 |
Peek Family Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $18 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Cause Communications Los Angeles, CA | $1,679,573 | $7,838,789 |
Henderson Family Foundation A California Charitable Organization Burlingame, CA | $111,333,025 | $137,987,606 |
Childrens Initiative San Diego, CA | $3,333,433 | $3,356,719 |
3200 Adams Holding Corp Los Angeles, CA | $13,494,424 | $950,940 |
Gvngorg Beverly Hills, CA | $461,558 | $999,295 |
Arizona Grantmakers Forum Phoenix, AZ | $0 | $309,042 |
League Of California Community Foundations Sonora, CA | $1,702,745 | $954,379 |
La-Tech Org Santa Monica, CA | $413,917 | $840,684 |
Cornerstone Ondemand Foundation Santa Monica, CA | $241,025 | $470,878 |
Transformational Opportunities Inc Prescott Valley, AZ | $130,151 | $365,740 |
Irwindale Community Foundation Irwindale, CA | $25,724 | $260,000 |
Louis And Arlene Navias Foundation La Jolla, CA | $801,942 | $490,809 |