OBLONG CHILDREN'S CHRISTIAN HOME

EIN: 370921806 501(c)(3) Human Services

OBLONG, IL

Total Revenue
$1,186,460
Total Expenses
$1,137,107
Total Assets
$4,327,039
Net Assets
$4,327,039
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1964
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
DEBORAH DANNER
Phone
6185923633
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

OBLONG CHILDREN'S CHRISTIAN HOME, founded in 1964, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 41% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.1M left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE OBLONG CHILDREN'S CHRISTIAN HOME IS TO GLORIFY GOD BY PROVIDING FAMILY-STYLE HOMES FOR AT-RISK AND STRUGGLING YOUTH. THE MINISTRY DISCIPLES YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES BY BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, DEMONSTRATING GOD'S UNCONDITIONAL LOVE, TEACHING GOD'S TRUTH, AND DEVELOPING EACH CHILD'S UNIQUE ABILITIES. THE MINISTRY SEEKS TO REUNITE THE FAMILY OR PREPARE THE YOUNG PERSON FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $885,107 Revenue: $34,068

THE OBLONG CHILDREN'S CHRISTIAN HOME PROVIDES OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT TO CHILDREN, TYPICALLY AGES 5 TO 18, WHO ARE IN NEED OF SERVICES DUE TO PARENTAL ILLNESS, INCARCERATION, OR THE INABILITY TO SET...

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THE OBLONG CHILDREN'S CHRISTIAN HOME PROVIDES OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT TO CHILDREN, TYPICALLY AGES 5 TO 18, WHO ARE IN NEED OF SERVICES DUE TO PARENTAL ILLNESS, INCARCERATION, OR THE INABILITY TO SET APPROPRIATE STRUCTURE IN THE HOME. THE MINISTRY PROVIDES FOR ALL OF THE CHILDREN'S NEEDS, ASSUMING ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR CARE 24 HRS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK, UNTIL THE GOALS THAT WERE ESTABLISHED FOR THEM UPON ENTRY INTO THE PROGRAM ARE MET. CHILDREN ARE PLACED INTO FAMILY-STYLE HOMES WHERE A MARRIED COUPLE SERVE AS HOUSE PARENTS. THE MINISTRY EMPLOYS FIVE SETS OF FULL-TIME HOUSE PARENTS AND ONE SET THAT WORKS PART-TIME. CHILDREN MAY ATTEND A LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL, A LOCAL PRIVATE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (GRADES K - 8), OR THE CHILDREN'S HOME PRIVATE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL (NEW LIFE ACADEMY). CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES (SOCCER, 4-H, GYMNASTICS, ETC.) AND WHEN OF AGE, HOLD PART-TIME JOBS IN THE AREA. THE GOAL OF THE MINISTRY IS TO REUNITE CHILDREN WITH THEIR FAMILIES AFTER SIGNIFICANT CHANGES ARE MADE IN BOTH THEIR HOME LIFE AND BEHAVIOR/DECISION-MAKING. PARENTS/GUARDIANS ARE ASKED TO TAKE PART IN THE REFORM BY ATTENDING MONTHLY FAMILY DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS, TALKING WITH THE COUNSELOR AND HOUSE PARENTS REGULARLY, PARTICIPATING IN WEEKLY PHONE CALLS AND ENGAGING IN HOME VISITS. THE HOME EMPLOYS A FULL-TIME COUNSELOR TO MEET WITH CHILDREN WEEKLY, AND A PORTION OF OUR THERAPY COMES THROUGH HORSEMANSHIP. THE MINISTRY CARES FOR HORSES AND HAS CONSTRUCTED AN INDOOR RIDING ARENA FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $943,186
Program Service Revenue $34,068
Investment Income $187,624
Other Revenue $21,582
TOTAL REVENUE $1,186,460

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $739,960
Fundraising Expenses $92,368
Program Expenses $885,107
Other Expenses $397,147
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,137,107

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,186,460 $2,026,916 -0.4%
Expenses $1,137,107 $1,071,452 +0.1%
Net Income $49,353 $955,464 -0.9%
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
5
Independent Members
4
Employees
15
Volunteers
125

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
4
$77,946
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAVID HEATH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOYCE TRACY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TONY KITTLE PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BEA JAY LAUGHTON VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEANN KEYS SECRETARY/TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH DANNER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 30.00
Officer
$68,192 $9,754 $77,946
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 $1,186,460 $1,137,107 $4,327,039 $49,353
2024 $2,026,916 $1,071,452 $4,183,746 $955,464
2023 $2,020,487 $1,111,752 $3,107,494 $908,735
2022 $1,064,664 $1,038,711 $2,142,866 $25,953
2021 $1,096,644 $1,126,050 $2,122,851 $-29,406
2020 $1,184,408 $1,161,015 $2,142,173 $23,393
2019 $1,027,962 $1,029,016 $2,144,197 $-1,054
2018 $1,202,412 $1,003,830 $2,144,429 $198,582
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