CHAMPIONS FOR KIDS

EIN: 680587684 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

FAYETTEVILLE, AR

Total Revenue
$2,171,708
Total Expenses
$1,668,349
Total Assets
$539,915
Net Assets
$509,758
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
AR
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CHAMPIONS FOR KIDS, founded in 2004, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $2.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $503K, a strong 23% operating margin.

Mission

TO ENCOURAGE BEHAVIORS THAT PROMOTE READING AND LIFE SKILLS FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS, TEACHERS, AND STUDENTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,668,349 Revenue: $2,171,447

CHAMPIONS FOR KIDS (CFK) HAS AN EXCEPTIONAL HISTORY OF STEWARDING RESOURCES WITH $ 0.945 OF EVERY DONATED DOLLAR GOING DIRECTLY TOWARDS THE ORGANIZATIONS PROGRAMS AND MISSION, WHILE CONTROLLING...

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CHAMPIONS FOR KIDS (CFK) HAS AN EXCEPTIONAL HISTORY OF STEWARDING RESOURCES WITH $ 0.945 OF EVERY DONATED DOLLAR GOING DIRECTLY TOWARDS THE ORGANIZATIONS PROGRAMS AND MISSION, WHILE CONTROLLING ADMINISTRATIVE AND FUNDRAISING COSTS AT $ 0.03 AND $ 0.025 PER DONATED DOLLAR RESPECTIVELY. THE LARGEST SPEND FOR THE ORGANIATION IS PROGRAM INVESTMENTS WHICH INCLUDE ITEMS DISTRIBUTED TO LOCAL SCHOOLS, TEACHERS AND STUDENTS TO INCENTIVIZE BEHAVIORS THAT PROMOTE READING AND LIFE SKILLS CORE TO CFKS MISSION. FOR CLARIFICATION, PROGRAM INVESTMENTS ARE DEFINED AS ALL SPENDING DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE MISSION AND VISION OF CFKS, WHILE PROGRAM EVENT EXPENSES ARE SPENDING RELATED TO ANY EVENT COSTS NOT DIRECTLY BENEFITING SCHOOLS, TEACHERS, STAFF, OR STUDENTS IN CONNECTION TO CFKS MISSION.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,969,474
Program Service Revenue $202,234
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,171,708

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,668,349
Other Expenses $1,668,349
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,668,349

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,171,708 N/A N/A
Expenses $1,668,349 N/A N/A
Net Income $503,359 N/A N/A
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
4
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
N/A
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
4
$0
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DORRY DAVIS SECRETARY 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ADELAIDE SHAEFFER BOARD 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE RIFFLE CHAIRMAN 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
GARY ALECUSAN TREASURER 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ADELAIDE SCHAEFFER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 20.00
Highest
$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
2024 $2,171,708 $1,668,349 $539,915 $503,359
2023 $311,170 $304,774 $74,398 $6,396
2018 $18,370 $41,708 $1,780,342 $-23,338
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