Children First Foundation

EIN: 391249704 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Belleville, IL

Total Revenue
$758,997
Total Expenses
$611,150
Total Assets
$1,926,162
Net Assets
$1,356,702
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1992
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Bridget Buckley
Phone
8888059787
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Children First Foundation, founded in 1992, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $759K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 8% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $148K, a strong 19% operating margin.

Mission

Our mission is to help children and caregivers effectively adapt to divorce, separation, custodial conflict, and visitation exchange issues by creating services and products that address these issues.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,627 Revenue: $95,367

PARENTING EDUCATION CURRICULUM is a video/DVD-based curriculum targeting divorcing or separating parents to educate them on how to best help their children cope with the effects of family changes and...

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PARENTING EDUCATION CURRICULUM is a video/DVD-based curriculum targeting divorcing or separating parents to educate them on how to best help their children cope with the effects of family changes and conflict. Organizations can become providers of our parenting education course by purchasing a license. There are currently 8 licensed providers. The agency website offers the class on the internet for parents needing to complete the class and not attending class in the classroom. An internet class and site were created for College of Lake County (one of our licensees). In 2023 we revised our parenting education/course video, and it is now offered in Spanish and English versions.

Program 2
Expenses: $18,441 Revenue: $122,955

PARENTING EDUCATION - Four-hour Children First classes are offered in Madison County on Mondays and Tuesdays (6-8pm) and in St. Clair County on Wednesdays and Thursdays (6-8pm). Each location offers...

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PARENTING EDUCATION - Four-hour Children First classes are offered in Madison County on Mondays and Tuesdays (6-8pm) and in St. Clair County on Wednesdays and Thursdays (6-8pm). Each location offers a Friday class one time per month from 9:00am - 1:00pm. This scheduling allows morning options to participants. In Madison County 39 parents attended the class and, in St. Clair County, 47 parents attended. The four-hour internet class was completed by 2,005 individuals in St. Clair and Madison Counties and 1,467 in Lake County.

Program 3
Expenses: $522,307 Revenue: $0

SUPERVISED & OVERNIGHT PARENTING TIME PROGRAMS provide designated parking and separate entrances. Both programs ensure no contact occurs between parents during the exchange. Overnight parenting is...

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SUPERVISED & OVERNIGHT PARENTING TIME PROGRAMS provide designated parking and separate entrances. Both programs ensure no contact occurs between parents during the exchange. Overnight parenting is designed to supervise the transfer of children between divorced or separated parents. This program targets high-conflict couples with a history of problems at the time of child transfer. During the Supervised Parenting Time the receiving parent is not allowed to leave the center with the child. The visit takes place on site. All families are court-ordered into these programs. The Family Center in St. Clair County served families with 764 scheduled exchanges and 762 supervised parenting times. The Madison County Kids Corner served families with 463 scheduled exchanges and 1,471 supervised parenting times.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $526,252
Program Service Revenue $218,322
Investment Income $13,912
Other Revenue $511
TOTAL REVENUE $758,997

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $469,235
Fundraising Expenses $22,713
Program Expenses $542,375
Other Expenses $141,915
TOTAL EXPENSES $611,150

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $758,997 $701,931 +0.1%
Expenses $611,150 $509,634 +0.2%
Net Income $147,847 $192,297 -0.2%
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
29
Volunteers
11

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
$88,996
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Bridget Buckley President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Alana Mejias V.P. 0.75
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Cynthia Doil Secretary 0.75
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Chris Smith Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Joslyn Sandifer Board member 0.75
Director
$0 $0 $0
Daniel Cuneo Board member 0.75
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Johnston Board member 0.75
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cathy Daesch Board member 0.75
Director
$0 $0 $0
Heinz Rudolf Board member 0.75
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ella Duncan Board member 0.75
Director
$0 $0 $0
Angela Donohoo Board member 0.75
Director
$0 $0 $0
Julie Chambers Exec. director 40.00
Officer
$86,407 $2,589 $88,996
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 $758,997 $611,150 $1,926,162 $147,847
2023 $701,931 $509,634 $1,681,069 $192,297
2022 $626,756 $464,251 $1,379,180 $162,505
2021 $563,687 $357,113 $1,135,708 $206,574
2020 $484,128 $341,284 $726,087 $142,844
2019 $466,690 $378,543 $653,632 $88,147
2018 $424,448 $390,249 $499,324 $34,199
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