LATIN AMERICAN CHILDRENS FUND INC

EIN: 431527314 501(c)(3)

St Charles, MO

Total Revenue
$271,937
Total Expenses
$233,085
Total Assets
$54,098
Net Assets
$54,098
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1991
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
Ralph Shupe
Phone
8005770225
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

LATIN AMERICAN CHILDRENS FUND INC, founded in 1991, is a small nonprofit that reported $272K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 30% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $233K left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

LACF is a funding source to help the mission in Peru provide a Christian education to over 200 children attending the Roma Lee Courvisier School in Reque, Peru. This includes a Christian education, health services to students and familes, and meals to students and faculty.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $271,937
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $271,937

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $226,790
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $226,790
Other Expenses $6,295
TOTAL EXPENSES $233,085

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $271,937 $209,953 +0.3%
Expenses $233,085 $196,809 +0.2%
Net Income $38,852 $13,144 +2.0%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
30

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
$0
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Ken Biron School Liason 40
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ralph Shupe Chairman 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Tami Conrad Vice Chair 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeanne Erzinger Secretary 3
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Diane Swanson Treasurer 12
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Melonie Cochran Sponsorship Coordinator 6
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nancy Lumbar Board Member 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan Bost Board Member 5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert Hefner Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sam Zicafoose Board Member 1
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 $271,937 $233,085 $54,098 $38,852
2024 $209,953 $196,809 $15,246 $13,144
2023 $150,024 $151,290 $2,102 $-1,266
2022 $126,152 $126,240 $3,368 $-88
2021 $138,816 $154,056 $3,456 $-15,240
2020 $195,174 $182,805 $18,696 $12,369
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