CITIZENS CARING FOR CHILDREN

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1984

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LYNNE ROLLER

Phone

4057534099

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CITIZENS CARING FOR CHILDREN, founded in 1984, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 35% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.5M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

CITIZENS CARING FOR CHILDREN BREAKS THE CYCLE OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT FOR OKLAHOMA FOSTER CHILDREN BY ADDRESSING THEIR MATERIAL, EMOTIONAL, INTELLECTUAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS...BECAUSE EVERY CHILD DESERVES THE CHANCE FOR A BETTER LIFE. THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS, WE PROMOTE SELF-WORTH, SELF-ESTEEM AND DEVELOP CHARACTER TO GIVE HOPE, CHANGE LIVES AND CREATE HEALTHY FUTURES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $642,945

RESOURCE CENTER AND BACK2SCHOOL CITIZENS CARING FOR CHILDREN OPERATES A RESOURCE CENTER TO PROVIDE NEW CLOTHING (INCLUDING SHOES, SOCKS, UNDERWEAR, PAJAMAS, TOPS, PANTS AND A WINTER COAT), BOOKS AND PERSONAL HYGIENE KITS TO FOSTER CHILDREN FOUR TIMES PER YEAR (3,100 APPOINTMENTS). MOST OF US TAKE FOR GRANTED NEW CLOTHES, PLENTY OF SOCKS AND UNDERWEAR, AND SHOES TO WEAR, BUT MANY FOSTER CHILDREN STRUGGLE TO GET AND KEEP THESE BASIC NECESSITIES. THE RESOURCE CENTER IS DESIGNED TO BE SIMILAR TO A RETAIL SHOPPING EXPERIENCE, WITH CLOTHING ON RACKS AND SHELVES, WHERE CHILDREN CAN USE DECISION-MAKING SKILLS AND BUILD THE CONFIDENCE THAT COMES WITH TAKING PRIDE IN ONE'S APPEARENCE. BACK2SCHOOL SERVES 600 CHILDREN, PROVIDING A NEW OUTFIT AND A BACKPACK FILLED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES.

Program 2

Expenses: $483,274

JOY4KIDS JOY4KIDS FILLS THE CHRISTMAS WISH LISTS OF 1,000 OKLAHOMA FOSTER CHILDREN. THE HOLIDAYS CAN BE ESPECIALLY DIFFICULT FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE SEPARATED FROM THEIR FAMILIES. YOUNGER CHILDREN...

JOY4KIDS JOY4KIDS FILLS THE CHRISTMAS WISH LISTS OF 1,000 OKLAHOMA FOSTER CHILDREN. THE HOLIDAYS CAN BE ESPECIALLY DIFFICULT FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE SEPARATED FROM THEIR FAMILIES. YOUNGER CHILDREN WONDER HOW SANTA WILL BE ABLE TO FIND THEM. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES GIFTS FROM A LIST MADE BY THE FOSTER CHILD, SO THEY CAN RECEIVE A GIFT THEY REALLY WANT. JOY4KIDS MAKES THE HOLIDAYS BRIGHTER FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE IN A DIFFICULT SITUATION THROUGH NO FAULT OF THEIR OWN.

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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 $1,605,334

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $14,046

Other Revenue $-67,057

TOTAL REVENUE $1,552,323

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $418,124

Fundraising Expenses $175,229

Program Expenses $1,126,219

Other Expenses $1,040,360

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,458,484

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,552,323	$1,153,842	+0.3%
Expenses	$1,458,484	$1,240,843	+0.2%
Net Income	$93,839	$-87,001	-2.1%

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

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

750

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

$93,484

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LYNNE ROLLER	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Officer	$93,484	$0	$93,484
LISA BUCKNER	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN CANNON	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JESSE CHAPEL	VICE PRESIDE	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREW FENRICK	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMY FOSKIN	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MERYDITH HARMON	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOE HENDRIX	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBIN JENKINS	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLI LAY	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA MINIHAN	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LYDIA MINOR	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LINDSEY WILLIAMS	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BILLY WOODRING	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	$1,552,323	$1,458,484	$1,345,543	$93,839
2024	$1,153,842	$1,240,843	$1,351,813	$-87,001
2023	$1,158,958	$1,300,483	$1,355,049	$-141,525
2022	$1,404,392	$1,186,484	$1,068,230	$217,908
2021	$1,180,292	$1,244,748	$912,555	$-64,456
2020	$1,286,393	$1,112,689	$959,831	$173,704