THE CHILDRENS INSTITUTE FOUNDATION

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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

2021

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

WENDY PARDEE PHD

Phone

4124202308

Tax Period

2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

THE CHILDRENS INSTITUTE FOUNDATION, founded in 2021, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $2.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. The organization ran a surplus of $2.4M, a strong 100% operating margin.

Mission

TO HEAL. TO TEACH. TO EMPOWER. TO AMAZE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

THE CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE FOUNDATION IS THE FUNDRAISING ARM FOR THE CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH, THE EARLY LEARNING INSTITUTE AND THE DAY SCHOOL. THE FOUNDATION FUNDRAISES TO SUPPORT THE...

THE CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE FOUNDATION IS THE FUNDRAISING ARM FOR THE CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH, THE EARLY LEARNING INSTITUTE AND THE DAY SCHOOL. THE FOUNDATION FUNDRAISES TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATIONS' MISSION THROUGH GRANTS, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND TARGETED CAMPAIGNS.FOR MORE THAN 120 YEARS, THE CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH AND AFFILIATES HAS SERVED AMAZING KIDS AND FAMILIES FROM PITTSBURGH AND BEYOND. TODAY, WE HELP MORE THAN 8,000 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES EACH YEAR REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, AUTISM SERVICES, OUTPATIENT PHYSICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, EARLY INTERVENTION, AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES. THE CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE FOUNDATION KICKED OFF FUNDRAISING EFFORTS IN JUNE 2023. THE FOLLOWING FISCAL YEAR, THE FOUNDATION WILL PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE SUBSIDIARIES OF THE CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE PARENT COMPANY.

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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 (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,250,000

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $182,964

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $2,432,964

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $6,882

TOTAL EXPENSES $6,882

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$2,432,964	N/A	N/A
Expenses	$6,882	$820	+7.4%
Net Income	$2,426,082	$-820	-2959.6%

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

N/A

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

$588,400

Total Directors

$376,447

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
WENDY PARDEE	PRESIDENT & CEO	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$23,175	$376,447
MICHAEL HANNON	CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAY KATARINCIC	VICE CHAIR	0.25	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TINA CHEKAN	SECRETARY (EXIT 06/23)	0.25	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROMAYNE BOTTI	TREASURER	0.25	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN MCINERNEY	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN BOYLE	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN THORNBURGH	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN JUBAS	CFO	2.00	Officer	$0	$13,173	$211,953

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$2,432,964	$6,882	$61,468,332	$2,426,082