CHILDREN FIRST INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1977

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

AMBER ALEXANDER

Phone

9722640604

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CHILDREN FIRST INC, founded in 1977, is a small nonprofit that reported $446K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 19% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $612K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 37% operating deficit.

Mission

CHILDREN FIRST FOSTERS FREEDOM AND HEALING OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT BY PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL THERAPEUTIC SERVICES IN INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN OUR GROWING AND CHANGING COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $374,659

CHILDREN FIRST PROVIDES COUNSELING, GUIDANCE, AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES SPECIFICALLY FOCUSED ON CHILD ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND VICTIMIZATION TO THE RESIDENTS OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS AND SURROUNDING AREAS...

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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 $445,724

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $445,724

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $410,921

Fundraising Expenses $67,144

Program Expenses $374,659

Other Expenses $201,109

TOTAL EXPENSES $612,030

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$445,724	$552,235	-0.2%
Expenses	$612,030	$451,865	+0.4%
Net Income	$-166,306	$100,370	-2.7%

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

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

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

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CLAYTON FISHER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DANIEL SCESNEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSANA DELGADO-GRAY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DON GOLDSMITH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DOUG BRYAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EMILY LILES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GAIL WILLS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFF KERR	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE RAMIREZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MEAGAN GODFREY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELLE MADDEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MILDRED WALKER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NANCY BRIDGES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PRUDENCE MATHIS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REYES FLORES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD WHITMAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SAMMIE WALKER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHARON BOSHART	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHELLEY WHATLEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE DEBAUN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMBER ALEXANDER	CHIEF EXEC O	40.00	Officer	$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	$445,724	$612,030	$1,355,416	$-166,306
2023	$827,963	$680,200	$1,308,536	$147,763
2023	$530,487	$446,847	$1,390,466	$83,640
2023	$552,235	$451,865	$1,520,313	$100,370
2022	$480,971	$407,706	$1,089,816	$73,265
2021	$604,980	$348,331	$1,039,167	$256,649
2020	$492,135	$436,870	$599,147	$55,265
2018	$420,204	$389,037	$197,848	$31,167