Council for Childrens Rights Inc

EIN: 561325184 501(c)(3)

Charlotte, NC

Total Revenue
$1,482,245
Total Expenses
$2,140,200
Total Assets
$1,485,932
Net Assets
$528,961
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1979
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
T Richmond McPherson III
Phone
7043727961
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Council for Childrens Rights Inc, founded in 1979, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 39% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $2.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 44% operating deficit.

Mission

Council for children's rights protects and advances the legal rights and development of children through individual representation,community education, and by addressing community wide issues through systems advocacy, research, and policy work.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,498,653
Program Service Revenue $23,684
Investment Income $4,824
Other Revenue $-44,916
TOTAL REVENUE $1,482,245

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,858,295
Fundraising Expenses $334,299
Program Expenses $1,719,830
Other Expenses $281,905
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,140,200

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,482,245 $2,414,299 -0.4%
Expenses $2,140,200 $2,524,566 -0.2%
Net Income $-657,955 $-110,267 +5.0%
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
20
Independent Members
20
Employees
32
Volunteers
250

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
$152,510
Total Directors
20
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Heather Johnson Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$132,387 $20,123 $152,510
Keith Atkinson Treas. Co-Chair 3.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ruth Cavin Board Member 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amanda Christie Board Member 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kim Cochran Board Member 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Emily Costigan Treas. Co-Chair 3.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Virginia Covill Board Member 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amanda Demopolous Board Member 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Deb Dilman President 3.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Landon Eustache Board Member 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lesley Garafola Board Member 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rashaad Hamilton Board Member 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Deb Hanna Past President 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Najla Long Board Member 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
T Richmond McPherson III Board Member 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sarah Negus Board Member 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Windy Oliver Board Member 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Beth Richek Board Member 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cory Rogers Board Member 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lindsey Smith Board Member 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Terry Board Member 1.50
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 $1,482,245 $2,140,200 $1,485,932 $-657,955
2024 $2,414,299 $2,524,566 $2,260,146 $-110,267
2023 $2,188,282 $2,562,948 $2,830,252 $-374,666
2022 $2,610,689 $2,450,491 $1,952,352 $160,198
2021 $3,059,567 $2,177,374 $2,134,619 $882,193
2020 $1,750,906 $2,326,935 $1,129,097 $-576,029
2019 $2,516,060 $2,218,046 $1,430,840 $298,014
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