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Cheerful Helpers Child And Family Study Center Inc

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: Health — General and Rehabilitative / Single Organization Support (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$878k (2023)

Expenses
$1.01M (2023)

Total Assets
$1.75M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$751k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

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 June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$878,131
Expenses
$1,006,594
Net Income
-$128,463
Net Assets
$997,468
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $132,398
15.1%
Program Services $745,733
84.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $687,522
68.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,748,688
Total Liabilities $751,220
Net Assets $997,468
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jackie Sloan (President) $0 $0 $0
Eric Stockel (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Steve Barlam (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carrie Cannon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dana Ostroff (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ben Decter (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kate Colleary (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susanna Lovell (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ellen Pearlman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ellen Reinstein (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Arlene Schneir (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Victoria Sonu Song (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Throop (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Bloom (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Peter Foster (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,157,124
Expenses
$985,571
Net Income
$171,553
Net Assets
$1,081,084
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $230,168
19.9%
Program Services $804,076
69.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $122,880
10.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $661,878
67.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,855,881
Total Liabilities $774,797
Net Assets $1,081,084
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jackie Sloan (President) $0 $0 $0
Eric Stockel (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Steve Barlam (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carrie Cannon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dana Ostroff (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ben Decter (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kate Colleary (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susanna Lovell (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ellen Pearlman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ellen Reinstein (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Arlene Schneir (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Victoria Sonu Song (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Throop (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Bloom (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Peter Foster (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,129,348
Expenses
$934,442
Net Income
$194,906
Net Assets
$958,054
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $335,918
29.7%
Program Services $705,582
62.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$13,152
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $101,000
8.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $662,025
70.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,868,598
Total Liabilities $910,544
Net Assets $958,054
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jackie Sloan (President) $0 $0 $0
Eric Stockel (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Steve Barlam (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carrie Cannon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dana Ostroff (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Angie Tepper (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ben Decter (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kate Colleary (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susanna Lovell (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ellen Pearlman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ellen Reinstein (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Arlene Schneir (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Victoria Sonu Song (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Throop (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Bloom (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Peter Foster (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,034,012
Expenses
$777,037
Net Income
$256,975
Net Assets
$676,318
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $323,178
31.3%
Program Services $710,091
68.7%
Investment Income $743
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $517,987
66.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $928,523
Total Liabilities $252,205
Net Assets $676,318
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jackie Sloan (President) $0 $0 $0
Eric Stockel (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Steve Barlam (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carrie Cannon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dana Ostroff (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Angie Tepper (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ben Decter (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kate Colleary (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susanna Lovell (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ellen Pearlman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ellen Reinstein (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Arlene Schneir (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Victoria Sonu Song (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Throop (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Bloom (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Peter Foster (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$858,622
Expenses
$730,634
Net Income
$127,988
Net Assets
$423,917
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $252,251
29.4%
Program Services $604,853
70.4%
Investment Income $1,912
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$394
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $465,381
63.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $423,917
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $423,917
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sandy Throop (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Sloan (President) $0 $0 $0
Steve Barlam (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dana Ostroff (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Peter Foster (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ben Decter (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ellen Pearlman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ellen Reinstein (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Arlene Schneir (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Eric Stockel (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Victoria Sonu Song (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kate Colleary (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susanna Lovell (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Annie Jeng (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carrie Cannon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Angie Tepper (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Bloom (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$827,295
Expenses
$784,404
Net Income
$42,891
Net Assets
$293,079
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $241,516
29.2%
Program Services $585,542
70.8%
Investment Income $237
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $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 $21,210
2.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $458,432
58.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $293,079
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $293,079
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ellen Reinstein (Board Member/Director Until 12/22/17) $14,210 $0 $353
Ellen Pearlman (Board Member/Head Of School Until 12/22/17) $7,000 $0 $353
Sandy Throop (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Sloan (President) $0 $0 $0
Steve Barlam (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dana Ostroff (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tom Brauner (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ben Decter (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Arlene Schneir (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Eric Stockel (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Victoria Sonu Song (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kate Colleary (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susanna Lovell (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Annie Jeng (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carrie Cannon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Angie Tepper (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Bloom (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$618,122
Expenses
$717,321
Net Income
-$99,199
Net Assets
$248,683
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $177,070
28.6%
Program Services $440,823
71.3%
Investment Income $229
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $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 $47,277
6.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $410,270
57.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $248,683
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $248,683
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ellen Reinstein (Board Member/Director) $29,585 $0 $706
Ellen Pearlman (Board Member/Head Of Schoo) $17,692 $0 $706
Sandy Throop (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Sloan (President) $0 $0 $0
Steve Barlam (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dana Ostroff (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tom Brauner (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ben Decter (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Arlene Schneir (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Eric Stockel (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Victoria Sonu Song (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kate Colleary (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susanna Lovell (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Annie Jeng (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carrie Cannon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Angie Tepper (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$720,868
Expenses
$711,523
Net Income
$9,345
Net Assets
$349,689
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $211,419
29.3%
Program Services $509,204
70.6%
Investment Income $245
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $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 $51,623
7.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $367,133
51.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $349,689
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $349,689
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ellen Reinstein (Board Member/Director) $32,393 $0 $706
Ellen Pearlman (Board Member/Head Of School) $19,230 $0 $706
Sandy Throop (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Sloan (President) $0 $0 $0
Steve Barlam (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dana Ostroff (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tom Brauner (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ben Decter (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Arlene Schneir (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Erick Stockel (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Victoria Sonu Song (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kate Colleary (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susanna Lovell (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Annie Jeng (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carrie Cannon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$852,109
Expenses
$862,177
Net Income
-$10,068
Net Assets
$339,495
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $191,983
22.5%
Program Services $655,477
76.9%
Investment Income $1,290
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $3,359
0.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $71,100
8.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $432,269
50.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $339,550
Total Liabilities $55
Net Assets $339,495
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ellen Reinstein (Board Member) $39,908 $0 $647
Ellen Pearlman (Board Member) $31,192 $0 $647
Sandy Throop (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Sloan (President) $0 $0 $0
Steve Barlam (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dana Ostroff (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tom Brauner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ben Decter (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Katims (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jason Katims (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melinda Kiely (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Arlene Schneir (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Erick Stockel (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Victoria Sonu Song (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kate Colleary (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susanna Lovell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Annie Jeng (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carrie Cannon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$801,118
Expenses
$874,020
Net Income
-$72,902
Net Assets
$351,362
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $72,458
9.0%
Program Services $725,114
90.5%
Investment Income $3,457
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $89
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $74,392
8.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $481,451
55.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $351,362
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $351,362
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ellen Reinstein (Board Member) $39,778 $0 $706
Ellen Pearlman (Board Member) $34,614 $0 $2,530
Sandy Throop (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Sloan (President) $0 $0 $0
Steve Barlam (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dana Ostroff (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tom Brauner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ben Decter (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Katims (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jason Katims (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Melinda Kiely (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Arlene Schneir (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Erick Stockel (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Victoria Sonu Song (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kate Colleary (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Annie Jeng (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$761,435
Expenses
$797,236
Net Income
-$35,801
Net Assets
$423,488
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $74,505
9.8%
Program Services $681,990
89.6%
Investment Income $4,940
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $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 $77,185
9.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $452,009
56.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $423,849
Total Liabilities $361
Net Assets $423,488

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$623,625
Expenses
$815,913
Net Income
-$192,288
Net Assets
$467,932
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $56,344
9.0%
Program Services $557,313
89.4%
Investment Income $9,968
1.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $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 $76,752
9.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $465,913
57.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $468,278
Total Liabilities $346
Net Assets $467,932

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$680,893
Expenses
$747,558
Net Income
-$66,665
Net Assets
$645,711
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $34,405
5.1%
Program Services $627,483
92.2%
Investment Income $19,225
2.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$220
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $76,752
10.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $420,851
56.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $646,156
Total Liabilities $445
Net Assets $645,711

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Fiscal Year Ending June
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 June
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 June
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 June
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 June
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 June
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 June
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 June
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 June
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 June
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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