BUILDING FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN INC

EIN: 463006084 501(c)(3) Human Services

COLUMBIA, MD

Total Revenue
$1,448,186
Total Expenses
$1,805,077
Total Assets
$1,834,326
Net Assets
$481,912
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
TRICIA A SAKLES
Phone
4108721050
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

BUILDING FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN INC, founded in 2014, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 25% operating deficit.

Mission

FOUNDED IN 1920 BY MCCORMICK SPICE COMPANY'S ENTREPRENEUR WILLOUGHBY MCCORMICK, BUILDING FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN (BFC), FORMERLY BAPTIST FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES, EXISTS TO PROVE A SAFE, NURTURING FAMILY FOR EVER CHILD AND A SUPPORTIVE, THRIVING COMMUNITY FOR EVERY FAMILY. OUR MISSION IS TO SHARE THE LOVE OF CHRIST BY HELPING MARYLAND'S MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN THRIVE IN FAMILIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,158,560 Revenue: $1,119,498

THE CHOSEN PROGRAM PROVIDES FAMILY-BASED TREATMENT FOSTER CARE (TFC) FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO HAVE BEEN REMOVED FORM THEIR HOMES BY A LOCAL DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS). DUE TO CHILDHOOD...

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THE CHOSEN PROGRAM PROVIDES FAMILY-BASED TREATMENT FOSTER CARE (TFC) FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO HAVE BEEN REMOVED FORM THEIR HOMES BY A LOCAL DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS). DUE TO CHILDHOOD TRAUMA THEY REQUIRE MORE THAN THE BASIC CARE, SUPPORT LOVE AND NURTURING THAT REGULAR FOSTER CARE PROVIDES. OUR APPROACH IS ATTACHMENT-BASED AND TRAUMA INFORMED AND IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE COMPLEX NEEDS OF VULNERABLE CHILDREN. CHOSEN STAFF TRAINS AND PROVIDES WEEKLY IN-HOME SUPPORT TO TREATMENT FOSTER PARENTS SO THEY CAN PROVIDE CARE THAT HELPS THE YOUTH HEAL FROM TRAUMA AND TEACHES NEW COPING SKILLS. THE HOPEFUL OUTCOME IS THAT THE CHILDREN REMAIN STABLE IN THEIR FOSTER FAMILY, AND EVENTUALLY MEET THEIR PERMANENCY GOAL.

Program 2
Expenses: $300,609 Revenue: $78,487

SAFE FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN MOBILIZES A NETWORK OF COMPASSIONATE VOLUNTEERS TO WRAP AROUND FAMILIES FACING CRISIS. WHILE SOME VOLUNTEERS TEMPORARILY PROVIDE HOUSING FOR CHILDREN, OTHERS STEP IN TO...

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SAFE FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN MOBILIZES A NETWORK OF COMPASSIONATE VOLUNTEERS TO WRAP AROUND FAMILIES FACING CRISIS. WHILE SOME VOLUNTEERS TEMPORARILY PROVIDE HOUSING FOR CHILDREN, OTHERS STEP IN TO MENTOR PARENTS AND HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR GOAL. THESE SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS PROVIDE THE SAFETY NET MANY VULNERABLE FAMILIES NEED TO KEEP CHILDREN OUT OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM AND ACHIEVE LONG-TERM STABILITY. MANY FAMILIES TODAY ARE ISOLATED, THEY MAY NOT HAVE ANYONE TO CALL WHEN DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES ARISE, LEAVING THEM VULNERABLE. THIS IS WHERE SAFE FAMILIES CAN STEP IN. VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE A SAFE, NURTURING HOME FOR CHILDREN, ALLOWING PARENTS TO FOCUS ON CRISIS SITUATIONS WITHOUT WORRYING ABOUT LOSING PARENTAL CUSTODY, WHILE PROVIDING AN EXTRA LAYER OF SUPPORT AS PARENTS WORK TOWARD STABILITY.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,576

IN OUR THERAPEUTIC FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM, THERAPISTS WORK WITH CHILDREN OF ALL AGES AND THEIR CAREGIVERS TO ADDRESS EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DIFFICULTIES RESULTING FROM TRAUMA. WE HELP FAMILIES OF...

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IN OUR THERAPEUTIC FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM, THERAPISTS WORK WITH CHILDREN OF ALL AGES AND THEIR CAREGIVERS TO ADDRESS EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DIFFICULTIES RESULTING FROM TRAUMA. WE HELP FAMILIES OF ALL TYPES (ADOPTIVE, FOSTER AND BIOLOGICAL) TO CONNECT, HEAL AND THRIVE TOGETHER. CHILDHOOD TRAUMA MAKES A LASTING IMPACT ON THE BRAIN, HINDERING A CHILD'S ABILITY TO LEARN, GROW AND FORM HEALTHY ATTACHMENTS WITH OTHERS. OUR THERAPIST'S APPROACH IS BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF TRUST-BASED RELATIONAL INTERVENTION (TBRI), A HOLISTIC, ATTACHMENT-BASED, TRAUMA-INFORMED INTERVENTION DESIGNED TO MEET THE COMPLEX NEEDS OF VULNERABLE CHILDREN.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $302,864
Program Service Revenue $1,111,380
Investment Income $20,454
Other Revenue $13,488
TOTAL REVENUE $1,448,186

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $988,675
Fundraising Expenses $98,803
Program Expenses $1,460,745
Other Expenses $816,402
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,805,077

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,448,186 $1,596,981 -0.1%
Expenses $1,805,077 $1,891,649 0.0%
Net Income $-356,891 $-294,668 +0.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
19
Volunteers
N/A

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
3
$0
Total Directors
9
$119,526
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TRICIA A SAKLES EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Director
$97,293 $22,233 $119,526
DR STEVE BURNETT PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEW EIDEL TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE GIBBS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRINA HARVEY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY SCOTT BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF SHUSTERMAN VICE PRESIDE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
REV SHANE VALENSTEIN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAWN WAYMAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
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 $1,448,186 $1,805,077 $1,834,326 $-356,891
2024 $1,596,981 $1,891,649 $2,213,058 $-294,668
2023 $1,845,623 $1,920,428 $1,101,022 $-74,805
2022 $2,032,568 $2,112,503 $1,135,883 $-79,935
2021 $2,410,529 $2,209,515 $1,389,837 $201,014
2020 $2,232,305 $2,239,846 $1,254,218 $-7,541
2019 $1,903,864 $2,057,298 $1,051,107 $-153,434
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