CHILDREN'S RIGHTS INC

EIN: 133801864 501(c)(3) Civil Rights & Advocacy

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$5,615,381
Total Expenses
$7,844,198
Total Assets
$15,226,402
Net Assets
$10,967,813
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1994
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
SANDY SANTANA
Phone
2126832210
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CHILDREN'S RIGHTS INC, founded in 1994, is a community nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $5.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $7.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 40% operating deficit.

Mission

CHILDREN'S RIGHTS IS A NATIONAL ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION THAT INVESTIGATES, EXPOSES, AND COMBATS VIOLATIONS OF THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN. THROUGH STRATEGIC ADVOCACY AND CIVIL RIGHTS IMPACT LITIGATION, CHILDREN'S RIGHTS HOLDS GOVERNMENTS ACCOUNTABLE FOR KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE, HEALTHY, AND FREE FROM DISCRIMINATION. SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 1995, CHILDREN'S RIGHTS HAS ACHIEVED LASTING, SYSTEMIC CHANGE FOR HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY ACROSS OVER 20 STATES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $6,016,408 Revenue: $1,486,091

CHILD INSTITUTIONALIZATION:IN NEW YORK, WE PARTNERED WITH A GROUP OF YOUNG LEADERS WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE TO ADVOCATE FOR AN END, WHENEVER POSSIBLE, TO THE PRACTICE OF PLACING YOUTH IN PRISON-LIKE...

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CHILD INSTITUTIONALIZATION:IN NEW YORK, WE PARTNERED WITH A GROUP OF YOUNG LEADERS WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE TO ADVOCATE FOR AN END, WHENEVER POSSIBLE, TO THE PRACTICE OF PLACING YOUTH IN PRISON-LIKE CONGREGATE FACILITIES -- AND INSTEAD, STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY RESOURCES SO THEY CAN BE CARED FOR BY LOVING ADULTS IN HOME SETTINGS. WE SUBMITTED TESTIMONY TO THE U.S. SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, WHICH INVESTIGATED ALLEGATIONS OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT AT CERTAIN FOR-PROFIT RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES, PROVIDING EVIDENCE THAT THE UNNECESSARY PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN IN INSTITUTIONS IS ONE OF THE MOST PERNICIOUS WAYS THAT GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS INFLICT VIOLENCE ON CHILDREN.(CONTINUTED ON SCHEDULE O)MENTAL HEALTH CARE ACCESS: IN RHODE ISLAND WE FILED A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST THE STATE FOR DENYING MEDICAID-ELIGIBLE CHILDREN AND YOUTH THEIR RIGHT TO APPROPRIATE MENTAL HEALTH CARE. WE FILED A SIMILAR LAWSUIT IN NEW YORK IN 2022. AND IN MAINE WE REACHED A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THAT WILL PROTECT KIDS IN THE FOSTER SYSTEM FROM A LACK OF OVERSIGHT OVER THE ADMINISTRATION OF DANGEROUS PSYCHOTROPIC DRUGS. HOUSING JUSTICE: IN LOS ANGELES WE WON A SIGNIFICANT LEGAL VICTORY ON BEHALF OF YOUNG ADULTS TRANSITIONING OUT OF THE FOSTER SYSTEM, HOLDING LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ACCOUNTABLE FOR FAILING TO PROVIDE THEM WITH SAFE HOUSING AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AFFIRMING THE GOVERNMENT'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUTH BEYOND THE AGE OF 18, AND SETTING A CRITICAL PRECEDENT FOR THE FUTURE.LGBTQ+ YOUTH RIGHTS:IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LAMBDA LEGAL, WE PUBLISHED SAFE HAVENS, A POWERFUL REPORT CALLING FOR PROTECTIONS FOR TRANS AND NONBINARY YOUTHAND DETAILING STRATEGIES THAT CAN KEEP YOUTH SAFE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, PREVENT SYSTEM INVOLVEMENT, AND PROTECT CHILDREN IN CHILD WELFARE, JUVENILE LEGAL, AND HOMELESSNESS SYSTEMS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,418,751
Program Service Revenue $1,486,091
Investment Income $703,605
Other Revenue $6,934
TOTAL REVENUE $5,615,381

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $6,131,074
Fundraising Expenses $1,005,029
Program Expenses $6,016,408
Other Expenses $1,552,437
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,844,198

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,615,381 $6,519,676 -0.1%
Expenses $7,844,198 $7,938,963 0.0%
Net Income $-2,228,817 $-1,419,287 +0.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
53
Volunteers
16

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$477,517
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAN GALPERN CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LEWIS TEPPER VICE CHAIR/TREASURER 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE ROBINSON SECRETARY 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LEIGH FARRIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALAN C MYERS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAWANNA KIMBRO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH KORCHIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN SHATTUCK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KASSEEM DEAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN NEUKOM DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER D SERATING DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES STANTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHIARA TRENTO MAI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAY GALLUZZO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOBBI TAYLOR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ZACHARY BURKE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXANDRA HARTMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SANDY SANTANA PRES./EXEC.DIR. 35.00
Officer
$251,361 $36,053 $287,414
MARJORIE MCANDREWS CFO 30.00
Officer
$181,412 $8,691 $190,103
IRA LUSTBADER CPO 35.00
Highest
$235,473 $35,387 $270,860
HARRY FRISCHER CHIEF COUNSEL 35.00
Highest
$212,276 $25,763 $238,039
SAMANTHA BARTOSZ DEP LITIGATION DIR 35.00
Highest
$202,547 $17,153 $219,700
LEECIA WELCH DEP LITIGATION DIR 35.00
Highest
$192,406 $17,740 $210,146
SHEREEN WHITE DIR. OF ADVOCACY & POLICY 35.00
Highest
$176,379 $9,194 $185,573
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $5,615,381 $7,844,198 $15,226,402 $-2,228,817
2023 $6,519,676 $7,938,963 $14,925,184 $-1,419,287
2022 $10,361,588 $7,185,924 $15,906,447 $3,175,664
2021 $16,951,270 $6,343,184 $11,543,865 $10,608,086
2020 $5,925,077 $6,227,646 $3,477,406 $-302,569
2019 $4,149,089 $5,751,334 $3,273,991 $-1,602,245
2018 $6,077,651 $5,655,026 $3,103,654 $422,625
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