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Children First Foundation

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Printing, Publishing (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$627k (2022)

Expenses
$464k (2022)

Total Assets
$1.38M (2022)

Total Liabilities
$462k (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2022

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$626,756
Expenses
$464,251
Net Income
$162,505
Net Assets
$916,951
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $413,447
66.0%
Program Services $212,087
33.8%
Investment Income $25,473
4.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $52
0.0%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$24,421
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $118
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $76,069
16.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $240,137
51.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,379,180
Total Liabilities $462,229
Net Assets $916,951
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Julie Chambers (Exec. Director) $73,563 $0 $2,207
Bridget Buckley (President) $0 $0 $0
Alana Mejias (V.P.) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Daesch (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chris Smith (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joslyn Sandifer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Cuneo (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Johnston (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Doil (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jim Keehner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Heinz Rudolf (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ella Duncan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Angela Donohoo (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$563,687
Expenses
$357,113
Net Income
$206,574
Net Assets
$836,308
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $322,061
57.1%
Program Services $230,578
40.9%
Investment Income $9,563
1.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $14
0.0%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,421
0.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $50
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $72,480
20.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $175,427
49.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,135,708
Total Liabilities $299,400
Net Assets $836,308
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Julie Chambers (Exec. Director) $70,149 $0 $2,104
Bridget Buckley (President) $0 $0 $0
Alana Mejias (V.P.) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Daesch (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chris Smith (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joslyn Sandifer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Cuneo (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Johnston (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Doil (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jim Keehner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Heinz Rudolf (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ella Duncan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Foster Jr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$484,128
Expenses
$341,284
Net Income
$142,844
Net Assets
$630,897
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $302,967
62.6%
Program Services $180,363
37.3%
Investment Income $688
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $110
0.0%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $74,990
22.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $153,216
44.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $726,087
Total Liabilities $95,190
Net Assets $630,897
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Julie Chambers (Exec. Director) $70,068 $0 $2,102
Bridget Buckley (President) $0 $0 $0
Alana Mejias (V.P.) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Daesch (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chris Smith (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joslyn Sandifer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Cuneo (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Johnston (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Doil (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jim Keehner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Heinz Rudolf (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ella Duncan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Foster Jr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$466,690
Expenses
$378,543
Net Income
$88,147
Net Assets
$488,052
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $306,769
65.7%
Program Services $158,708
34.0%
Investment Income $960
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $66
0.0%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $187
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $69,465
18.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $200,839
53.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $653,632
Total Liabilities $165,580
Net Assets $488,052
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Julie Chambers (Exec. Director) $68,369 $0 $2,051
Christopher Smith (President) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Cuneo (V.P.) $0 $0 $0
John Johnston (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joslyn Sandifer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Daesch (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Doil (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ella Duncan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jim Keehner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Heinz Rudolf (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Julie Katz (Board Member (Jan. Sept.)) $0 $0 $0
Bridget Buckley (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alana Mejias (Board Member (Sept. Dec.)) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Foster Jr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$424,448
Expenses
$390,249
Net Income
$34,199
Net Assets
$399,905
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $280,825
66.2%
Program Services $143,426
33.8%
Investment Income $191
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $6
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $68,795
17.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $202,585
51.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $499,324
Total Liabilities $99,419
Net Assets $399,905
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Julie Chambers (Exec. Director) $66,890 $0 $2,007
Christopher Smith (President) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Cuneo (V.P.) $0 $0 $0
John Johnston (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joslyn Sandifer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Daesch (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Doil (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ella Duncan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jim Keehner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Heinz Rudolf (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Julie Katz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bridget Buckley (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Foster Jr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$447,100
Expenses
$410,035
Net Income
$37,065
Net Assets
$365,706
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $293,755
65.7%
Program Services $153,047
34.2%
Investment Income $189
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $109
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $94,547
23.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $198,858
48.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $437,601
Total Liabilities $71,895
Net Assets $365,706
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Katherine Claudson (Exec. Dir. (11 Months)) $88,067 $0 $2,474
Julie Chambers (Exec. Dir. (1 Month)) $5,572 $0 $0
Christopher Smith (President) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Cuneo (V.P.) $0 $0 $0
John Johnston (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Julie Chambers (Treasurer (Part Year)) $0 $0 $0
Joslyn Anthony (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Daesch (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Doil (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ella Duncan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jim Keehner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Heinz Rudolf (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Julie Katz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bridget Buckley (Treasurer (Part Year)) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$428,197
Expenses
$374,402
Net Income
$53,795
Net Assets
$328,647
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $272,880
63.7%
Program Services $154,997
36.2%
Investment Income $171
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $149
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $84,592
22.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $186,758
49.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $363,601
Total Liabilities $34,954
Net Assets $328,647
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Katherine Claudson (Exec. Director) $83,955 $0 $0
Christopher Smith (President) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Cuneo (V.P.) $0 $0 $0
John Johnson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Julie Chambers (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Laninya Cason (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Daesch (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Doil (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ella Duncan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jim Keehner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Heinz Rudolf (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Julie Katz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bridget Buckley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$396,864
Expenses
$359,678
Net Income
$37,186
Net Assets
$274,852
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $252,891
63.7%
Program Services $143,331
36.1%
Investment Income $178
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $464
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $81,931
22.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $160,430
44.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $353,618
Total Liabilities $78,766
Net Assets $274,852
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Katherine Claudson (Exec. Director) $79,457 $0 $2,474
Christopher Smith (President) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Cuneo (V.P.) $0 $0 $0
John Johnson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Julie Chambers (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Laninya Cason (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Daesch (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Doil (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ella Duncan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jim Keehner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Patti Kievlanptyear (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Heinz Rudolf (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Shawptyear (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Julie Katzptyear (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bridget Buckley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$376,061
Expenses
$372,713
Net Income
$3,348
Net Assets
$237,666
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $237,435
63.1%
Program Services $138,077
36.7%
Investment Income $172
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $377
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $81,931
22.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $153,328
41.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $296,136
Total Liabilities $58,470
Net Assets $237,666
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Katherine Claudson (Exec. Director) $79,457 $0 $0
Daniel Cuneo (President) $0 $0 $0
John Johnson (V.P.) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Doil (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Smith (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Laninya Cason (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Julie Chambers (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Daesch (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lorri Mott (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jim Keehner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Patti Kievlan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Heinz Rudolf (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Shaw (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$367,708
Expenses
$381,434
Net Income
-$13,726
Net Assets
$234,318
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $225,852
61.4%
Program Services $140,542
38.2%
Investment Income $147
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $628
0.2%
Other Revenue $539
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $84,229
22.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $170,406
44.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $291,669
Total Liabilities $57,351
Net Assets $234,318
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Katherine Claudson (Exec. Director) $81,290 $0 $0
Daniel Cuneo (President) $0 $0 $0
Lorri Mott (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Doil (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Smith (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Laninya Cason (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Julie Chambers (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Daesch (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Johnston (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jim Keehner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Patty Kievlan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Heinz Rudolf (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Shaw (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$414,897
Expenses
$415,960
Net Income
-$1,063
Net Assets
$248,044
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $259,145
62.5%
Program Services $155,410
37.5%
Investment Income $181
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $100
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $61
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $82,664
19.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $193,095
46.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $302,734
Total Liabilities $54,690
Net Assets $248,044

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$392,020
Expenses
$392,798
Net Income
-$778
Net Assets
$249,107
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $250,977
64.0%
Program Services $149,534
38.1%
Investment Income $301
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$11,313
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,521
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $82,870
21.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $165,738
42.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $329,705
Total Liabilities $80,598
Net Assets $249,107

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2000

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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