CENTER FOR CHILDHOOD

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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

1985

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

TIMOTHY LAPPEN

Phone

3102013536

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

CENTER FOR CHILDHOOD, founded in 1985, is a micro nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $70K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 171% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $22K, a strong 32% operating margin.

Mission

CENTER FOR CHILDHOOD ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN. WE FURTHER THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAY AS A DEVELOPMENTAL AND LEARNING EXPERIENCE, PROMOTE PARENTING SKILLS IN A MULTI-CULTURAL COMMUNITY AND COUNTER THE NEGLECT AND ABUSE OF CHILDREN.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $47,877

COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY BASED PROJECTS WHICH ENHANCE PLAY PROGRAMS AND ENVIRONMENTS SUPPORTIVE OF CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES. DISTRIBUTION OF PROGRAMS AND MATERIALS TO PARENTS, TEACHERS AND...

COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY BASED PROJECTS WHICH ENHANCE PLAY PROGRAMS AND ENVIRONMENTS SUPPORTIVE OF CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES. DISTRIBUTION OF PROGRAMS AND MATERIALS TO PARENTS, TEACHERS AND PROFESSIONALS WORKING WITH CHILDREN; EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES; CULTURAL PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS.

Program 2

PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF PROGRAM MATERIALS (VIDEO & GUIDELINE PUBLICATION) REGARDING CHILD CARE AND MOTHER EDUCATION FACILITIES, TO BREAK CYCLE OF VIOLENCE (VIDEO PROJECT). DEVELOPMENT OF VIDEO PROGRAMS AND ESTABLISHMENT OF RESOURCE LIBRARY FOR UTILIZATION BY EDUCATORS AND ADMINISTRATORS.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $22,308

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $15,013

Other Revenue $32,797

TOTAL REVENUE $70,118

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $15,000

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $47,877

Other Expenses $32,877

TOTAL EXPENSES $47,877

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$70,118	$25,860	+1.7%
Expenses	$47,877	$23,710	+1.0%
Net Income	$22,241	$2,150	+9.3%

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

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

$15,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JON LAPPEN	PRESIDENT EMITERUS	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAY LAPPEN	CFO/DIRECTOR	0.25	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DEAN NOTA	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMY LAPPEN	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$15,000	$0	$15,000
TIMOTHY LAPPEN	PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANGIE ROSEN	EXEC. DIRECTOR - PRIOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KAITLIN WARREN	SECRETARY/DIRECTOR	0.25	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRYS RHODES	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
SYLVIA MENDOZA	DIRECTOR	0.25	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	$70,118	$47,877	$63,616	$22,241
2022	$25,860	$23,710	$53,227	$2,150
2018	$23,248	$31,343	$34,656	$-8,095