Childrens Action Alliance Inc is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (O99) the organization is classified as: Youth Development N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Childrens Action Alliance Inc employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Childrens Action Alliance 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 12/2023, Childrens Action Alliance Inc generated $2.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 5 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2019, Childrens Action Alliance Inc has awarded 12 individual grants totaling $420,500. 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:
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CHILDREN'S ACTION ALLIANCE IS AN INDEPENDENT VOICE THAT IDENTIFIES AND ELIMINATES BARRIERS TO THE WELL BEING OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND CREATES OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH PARTNERSHIP AND POLICY SOLUTIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ARIZONA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SAW KEY WINS IN 2023 ALL OF WHICH WERE PRIORITIES FOR CHILDRENS ACTION ALLIANCE. KIDSCARE, THE STATES CHILDRENS HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM, EXPANDED ELIGIBILITY TO INCLUDE MORE LOW INCOME WORKING FAMILIES, AND A NURSE HOME VISITATION PROGRAM WAS CREATED TO SERVE FIRST TIME, LOW INCOME PARENTS. LAWMAKERS OVERWHELMINGLY SUPPORTED ENDING THE PRACTICE OF BENEFITS MINING, WHICH ALLOWED THE STATE TO SEIZE THE SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS OF CHILDREN IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM TO OFFSET THE COSTS OF THEIR CARE. THE K12 SCHOOLS EXPENDITURE AGGREGATED LIMIT AEL, WHICH CAPS ALREADY ALLOCATED PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING, WAS RAISED FOR THE 23 24 SCHOOL YEAR. THIS TEMPORARY FIX AVOIDED A SCHOOL FUNDING NIGHTMARE FOR ONE MORE YEAR WHILE WE KEEP WORKING ON A PERMANENT SOLUTION. OUR WORK IS ABOUT REAL ARIZONANS CHILDREN, PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, AND INDIVIDUALS WHO SHOULD BE ABLE TO EXPECT EQUITABLE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY HEALTH CARE, EARLY LEARNING AND EDUCATION, CHILD WELL BEING SERVICES, AND ESSENTIAL PUBLIC SERVICES THAT WILL SUPPORT THEM IN TOUGH TIMES. OUR ABILITY TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF THESE ARIZONANS IS BECAUSE OF YOUR DEDICATION AND SUPPORT. TOGETHER, WE CAN HELP CHANGE ARIZONA AND CREATE A STATE WHERE EVERY CHILD AND FAMILY CAN THRIVE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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January Contreras Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $14,628 |
Damita Curry Employee | Officer | 40 | $114,364 |
David Lujan Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $44,864 |
Karen Mclaughlin Employee | Officer | 40 | $98,851 |
Joanna Mendoza Employee | Officer | 40 | $107,706 |
Jason Moore Employee | Officer | 40 | $111,174 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $26,446 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $57,883 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,141,019 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,225,348 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $114,202 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$13,722 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,332,119 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $222,500 |
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. | $80,865 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,173 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,310,406 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $22,927 |
Other employee benefits | $136,651 |
Payroll taxes | $110,890 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $20,296 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $18,801 |
Fees for services: Other | $315,797 |
Advertising and promotion | $100,451 |
Office expenses | $76,541 |
Information technology | $36,428 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $75,380 |
Travel | $27,446 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $32,582 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $24,767 |
Insurance | $6,176 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,647,628 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $368,146 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $563,000 |
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 | $8,883 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $37,433 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,299,722 |
Investments—other securities | $479,957 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $97,209 |
Total assets | $3,854,350 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $34,891 |
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 | $99,493 |
Total liabilities | $134,384 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,175,972 |
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 | $3,854,350 |
Over the last fiscal year, Childrens Action Alliance Inc has awarded $222,500 in support to 5 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ARIZONA HEAD START ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: Early Childhood Policy | $24,000 |
AZ ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN PURPOSE: Early Childhood Policy | $13,500 |
SOUTHERN AZ ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN PURPOSE: Early Childhood Policy | $24,000 |
ARIZONA EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: Early Childhood Policy | $24,000 |
ARIZONA CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT PURPOSE: People First Economy Project | $137,000 |