The Children's Ark Inc

EIN: 204089044 501(c)(3) Human Services

Chamberlain, SD

Total Revenue
$250,778
Total Expenses
$243,115
Total Assets
$233,987
Net Assets
$187,771
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
SD
Phone
6052342000
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE CHILDRENS ARK INC, founded in 2006, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $153K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $173K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

Providing childcare and early education.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $24,183
Program Service Revenue $227,027
Investment Income $82
Other Revenue $-514
TOTAL REVENUE $250,778

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $170,276
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $243,115
Other Expenses $72,839
TOTAL EXPENSES $243,115

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $250,778 $219,739 +0.1%
Expenses $243,115 $211,330 +0.2%
Net Income $7,663 $8,409 -0.1%
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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
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
12
Volunteers
N/A

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
$35,044
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Alyson Lynch Executive Director 40
Officer
$35,044 $0 $35,044
Cassidy Snow Treasurer 20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Aran Anderson President 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Shanelle Waugh Vice President 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Shana Hloucha Secretary 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $250,778 $243,115 $233,987 $7,663
2024 $219,739 $211,330 $227,376 $8,409
2023 $122,713 $204,100 $217,262 $-81,387
2022 $233,304 $215,874 $299,750 $17,430
2021 $209,145 $184,037 $283,581 $25,108
2020 $211,805 $175,800 $263,175 $36,005
2019 $152,446 $166,149 $230,868 $-13,703
2018 $153,050 $173,205 $242,879 $-20,155
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