National Center for Childrens Illu… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1997

Legal Domicile

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

National Center for Childrens Illustrated Literat, founded in 1997, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $759K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 13% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $690K left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

The National Center for Childrens Illustrated Literature (NCCIL) exists to exhibit, tour, collect, preserve and promote original art from the finest childrens literature while inspiring children of all ages to read and be creative. See Schedule O for additional information.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $261,080

The organinzation collaborates with award-winning illustrators to produce exhibitions of their artwork that are distinctive, appealing to museum visitors of all ages, and of the highest quality. The exhibitions are on display at their gallery in Abilene, Texas and include opporunities to meet visiting artists during the exhibitions opening events. In addition, these award-winning exhibitions then travel both nationally and internationally to be exhibited in museums, galleries, libraries and more, ensuring more people are impacted by this important work.

Program 2

Expenses: $108,697 Revenue: $63,456

The Organization provides exhibitions of artwork from childrens literature to museums, public libraries, and galleries nationwide.

Program 3

Expenses: $106,660

The NCCIL offers several opportunities for the community to learn about the displayed art and explore their creative talents. Some of this free programming includes family art activities, monthly art adventure for preschoolers, instructional exhibition tours for students, and annual workshops and art camps for all ages.

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $515,622

Program Service Revenue $145,815

Investment Income $15,439

Other Revenue $81,700

TOTAL REVENUE $758,576

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $305,098

Fundraising Expenses $63,456

Program Expenses $476,437

Other Expenses $385,279

TOTAL EXPENSES $690,377

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$758,576	$876,353	-0.1%
Expenses	$690,377	$666,407	+0.0%
Net Income	$68,199	$209,946	-0.7%

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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$65,650

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Molly Bellah	Executive Director	40.00	Director	$65,650	$0	$65,650
Julee Hammer	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Emerald Cassidy	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Miguel Espinoza	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Austin Roeder	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
James Wiser	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Michelle Jones	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kim Osborne	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jud Beall	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jill Frizzell	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Joe Specht	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Karyn Ching	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Holly Frizzell	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lynn Barnett	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rebecca McMurray	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Christine Curtis-Carr	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Grant Cunningham	Chair	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Trey Shirley	Secretary	1.00	Officer 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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$758,576	$690,377	$2,105,780	$68,199
2022	$876,353	$666,407	$2,458,356	$209,946
2021	$462,940	$538,271	$2,290,826	$-75,331
2020	$460,889	$466,084	$2,318,154	$-5,195
2019	$445,139	$506,613	$2,381,416	$-61,474
2018	$392,726	$532,132	$2,334,353	$-139,406

National Center for Childrens Illustrated Literat