CHILDSERVE COMMUNITY OPTIONS

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1992

Legal Domicile

Phone

5157278750

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CHILDSERVE COMMUNITY OPTIONS, founded in 1992, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $13.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 17% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $11.7M left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

WE PARTNER WITH FAMILIES TO HELP CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS LIVE A GREAT LIFE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,327,393 Revenue: $3,669,328

CHILDSERVE RESPITE GIVES FAMILIES A BREAK FROM DAILY DEMANDS OF CARING FOR A CHILD WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS. RESPITE IS PROVIDED IN THE CHILDREN'S HOMES AND IN THE COMMUNITY. IN THE CURRENT...

CHILDSERVE RESPITE GIVES FAMILIES A BREAK FROM DAILY DEMANDS OF CARING FOR A CHILD WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS. RESPITE IS PROVIDED IN THE CHILDREN'S HOMES AND IN THE COMMUNITY. IN THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR, CHILDSERVE RESPITE PROVIDED SERVICES FOR 465 CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS AND PROVIDED AN AVERAGE OF 8,231 HOURS OF RESPITE SERVICE EACH MONTH.

Program 2

Expenses: $1,875,762 Revenue: $2,140,287

CHILDSERVE CHILDCARE PROVIDES A UNIQUE CHILDCARE EXPERIENCE FOR AMES AND DES MOINES AREA CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS. IN THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR, CHILDSERVE CHILDCARE SERVED...

Program 3

Expenses: $1,529,261 Revenue: $2,404,152

CHILDSERVE AUTISM DAY PROGRAM INTEGRATES MEDICAL, DEVELOPMENTAL THERAPY, AND PSYCHOSOCIAL CLINICIANS WITH PARAPROFESSIONALS THAT ARE SPECIALLY TRAINED TO PROVIDE PERSONAL CARE AND SUPPORT TO CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. CHILDSERVE AUTISM DAY PROGRAM PROVIDED 99,635 HOURS OF SERVICE TO 136 CHILDREN.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $974,952

Program Service Revenue $11,953,203

Investment Income $102

Other Revenue $44,193

TOTAL REVENUE $12,972,450

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $90,694

Salaries & Benefits $7,815,769

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $9,039,088

Other Expenses $3,770,920

TOTAL EXPENSES $11,677,383

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$12,972,450	$11,086,614	+0.2%
Expenses	$11,677,383	$11,309,164	+0.0%
Net Income	$1,295,067	$-222,550	-6.8%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

610

Volunteers

124

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

$1,209,630

Total Directors

$666,556

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Cara Hardin	Secretary	0.2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Emily Willits	Past Chair	0.2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jake Moran	Treasurer	0.2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jim Hagenbucher	Chair	0.2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Joe Ceryanec	Vice Chair	0.2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Teri Wahlig	CEO	4.0	Officer Director	$0	$95,621	$666,556
David McKenzie	President/COO	4.0	Officer	$0	$81,577	$543,074

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	$12,972,450	$11,677,383	$2,240,774	$1,295,067
2024	$11,086,614	$11,309,164	$2,332,693	$-222,550
2023	$10,726,335	$11,123,276	$1,817,946	$-396,941
2022	$11,623,811	$10,080,153	$2,057,993	$1,543,658
2021	$9,672,779	$9,561,835	$3,747,582	$110,944
2020	$8,758,600	$9,233,862	$2,850,571	$-475,262
2019	$9,886,832	$9,946,539	$3,359,167	$-59,707