HOMELESS CHILDREN'S EDUCATION FUND

EIN: 251820564 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

PITTSBURGH, PA

Total Revenue
$1,624,870
Total Expenses
$2,147,803
Total Assets
$2,731,580
Net Assets
$2,668,913
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
ARDANA JEFFERSON
Phone
4125620154
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

HOMELESS CHILDREN'S EDUCATION FUND, founded in 1999, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $2.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 32% operating deficit.

Mission

TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES; SERVING AS A TRUSTED ADVOCATE; SHARING EXPERTISE; FACILITATING COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS THAT MAXIMIZE THE COLLECTIVE IMPACT AMONG COMMUNITY PARTNERS [HOMELESS EDUCATION NETWORK(HEN)].

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $257,327

MOBILE LEARNINGHCEF WORKS WITH PARTNERS INCLUDING 27 HOUSING AGENCIES AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY TO CREATE HOPE THROUGH LEARNING FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH. OUR PROGRAMS REACH...

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MOBILE LEARNINGHCEF WORKS WITH PARTNERS INCLUDING 27 HOUSING AGENCIES AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY TO CREATE HOPE THROUGH LEARNING FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH. OUR PROGRAMS REACH CHILDREN FROM PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH YOUNG ADULTHOOD. IN 2024, ALL PROGRAMS CONTINUED TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY. HCEF CONTINUED TO EXPAND THE MOBILE LEARNING PROGRAM WHICH AIMS TO BRING TUTORING SERVICES TO MEET FAMILIES WHERE THEY ARE. THE MOBILE LEARNING PROGRAM MEETS THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF STUDENTS EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSTABILITY. STUDENTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS LEARN AND GROW WITH HIGH QUALITY, MOBILE TUTORS THAT VISIT STUDENTS WHERE THEY ARE IN THE COMMUNITY. INSTRUCTORS AND VOLUNTEERS TRAVEL TO BRING TUTORING TO STUDENTS' HOMES, LIBRARIES, PARKS, OR OTHER LOCATIONS CONVENIENT FOR FAMILIES. DURING THE SESSIONS, TUTORS BRING ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES, BOOKS, AND SUPPLIES DURING THEIR VISITS. THE PROGRAM WAS PILOTED IN THE SUMMER OF 2021 AND HAS CONTINUED TO GROW.

Program 2
Expenses: $204,303 Revenue: $28,326

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTPROVIDES HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE THROUGH PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIPS, WORKFORCE READINESS SKILLS, AND ESSENTIAL SUPPORT. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A LIVABLE WAGE FOR THEIR TIME IN CLASS AND...

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTPROVIDES HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE THROUGH PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIPS, WORKFORCE READINESS SKILLS, AND ESSENTIAL SUPPORT. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A LIVABLE WAGE FOR THEIR TIME IN CLASS AND AT THEIR PLACEMENT SITE, ALONG WITH ASSISTANCE FOR TRANSPORTATION AND PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE.

Program 3
Expenses: $182,396 Revenue: $21,109

HOMELESS SHELTER LEARNING CENTERS ARE BUILT JUST FOR KIDS AND EQUIPPED WITH TECHNOLOGY AND RESOURCES FOR EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT. THESE CENTERS ARE EQUIPPED WITH BOOKS, GAMES AND EDUCATIONAL TOYS IN...

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HOMELESS SHELTER LEARNING CENTERS ARE BUILT JUST FOR KIDS AND EQUIPPED WITH TECHNOLOGY AND RESOURCES FOR EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT. THESE CENTERS ARE EQUIPPED WITH BOOKS, GAMES AND EDUCATIONAL TOYS IN ADDITION TO POSTERS AND PROMPTS THAT FOSTER EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT. WE EQUIP AND REFRESH THESE SPACES, AS NEEDED, TO KEEP THEM AT PEAK QUALITY FOR OUR YOUTH. BUILDING BLOCKS FOR SUCCESS AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMMING IS DELIVERED TO CHILDREN LIVING IN HOMELESS SHELTERS AND TEMPORARY RESIDENCES. WITH OUR INSTRUCTORS, LITERACY SPECIALIST AND INTERN TEAMS, WE FORGE RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUTH AND THEIR PARENTS THAT ENABLE TRUST AND LEARNING. A QUALITY INSTRUCTOR AT EACH SITE IS ASSISTED BY A LITERACY SPECIALIST (WHO SHARES TIME BETWEEN ALL SITES) AND 2-3 COLLEGE INTERNS AND VOLUNTEERS. HCEF CONDUCTED GROUP ZOOM SESSIONS AND GOT TO KNOW EACH FAMILY INDIVIDUALLY (THE YOUTH AND THEIR PARENTS) DURING THE PANDEMIC. WE FOCUS ON OUTCOMES IN THREE AREAS: LEARNING STRATEGIES AND ENGAGEMENT, DEVELOPMENTAL RELATIONSHIPS AND SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING. ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS BRING CREATIVE, HANDS-ON STEAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS AND MATH) EXPERIENCES TO ENHANCE LEARNING. THE OBJECTIVES OF THESE PROGRAMS ARE TO EXPAND A CHILD'S WORLD, INTEGRATE THEM INTO LARGE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND PROVIDE A BASIS FOR "PRIOR KNOWLEDGE."

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,392,669
Program Service Revenue $49,435
Investment Income $54,783
Other Revenue $127,983
TOTAL REVENUE $1,624,870

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $68,280
Salaries & Benefits $1,121,400
Fundraising Expenses $380,338
Program Expenses $1,392,476
Other Expenses $958,123
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,147,803

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,624,870 $1,515,037 +0.1%
Expenses $2,147,803 $1,579,997 +0.4%
Net Income $-522,933 $-64,960 +7.1%
Key Indicators
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
45
Volunteers
90

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
$172,757
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JO CLARK CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOYCE BENDER VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE JASPER TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM MCKENNA SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TY ALLEN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BERNICE BOYDEN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER BRENNAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHELLY RENEE BROWN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW CLARK TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARRIE KELLER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVION LATHAM TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KALANI PALMER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER SCHRAMM TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN SHERIDAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALAN STEINBERG TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH ZEWE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARDANA JEFFERSON CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$154,930 $17,827 $172,757
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
2024 $1,624,870 $2,147,803 $2,731,580 $-522,933
2023 $1,515,037 $1,579,997 $3,233,736 $-64,960
2022 $1,223,735 $1,149,237 $3,020,095 $74,498
2021 $1,390,205 $961,101 $3,208,140 $429,104
2020 $1,200,171 $799,938 $2,654,299 $400,233
2019 $785,614 $837,352 $2,222,935 $-51,738
2018 $568,740 $828,852 $2,146,045 $-260,112
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