Children First Pa
- Assets
- $6.9m
- Revenue
- $4.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 30
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Founding
- 09/1982
- Data as of
- 05/2022
- EIN
- 23-2137461
Organization Overview
Children First Pa is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (P01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 05/2022, Children First PA employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Children First PA is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 05/2022, Children First PA generated $4.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 05/2022. While expenses have increased by 14.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CHILDREN FIRST IS THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA REGION'S LEADING CHILD ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION. ITS MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AND CHILDREN OF COLOR BY ANALYZING THE OBSTACLES TO OPPORTUNITY, PROPOSING SOUND SOLUTIONS THAT IMPROVE LIFE OUTCOMES, AND WORKING WITH PUBLIC OFFICIALS TO PUT SOLUTIONS IN PLACE. CHILDREN FIRST FOCUSES ON THE NEEDS OF THE WHOLE CHILD BY DOCUMENTING THE UNMET NEEDS OF CHILDREN OF COLOR AND LOW-INCOME CHILDREN, PROFFERING SOUND SOLUTIONS THAT ADDRESS RACIAL INEQUITIES AND PRODUCE OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL CHILDREN, AND BUILDING PUBLIC SUPPORT TO ENACT THESE SOLUTIONS. OUR WORK AFFECTS A CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH, AND WELL-BEING FROM THE MOMENT THEY ARE BORN TO ADULTHOOD. IN RESPONSE TO COVID, CHILDREN FIRST OPENED THE DOOR TO CRITICALLY NEEDED EMERGENCY SUPPORTS BY SIMPLIFYING AND TRANSLATING GOVERNMENT OUTREACH MATERIALS INTO 18 LANGUAGES AND WORKING WITH PARTNERS IN THE IMMIGRANT- SERVING COMMUNITY TO ENSURE THESE RESOURCES WERE TAPPED FOR CHI
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHILDREN FIRST IS THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA REGION'S LEADING CHILD ADVOCATE. WE TAKE PRIDE IN THE FACT THAT OUR RESEARCH, AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES GENERATED THE PUBLIC WILL TO SUPPORT A 200 MILLION STATE INCREASE IN FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS WITH A DOUBLE DOSE OF ADDITIONAL STATE FUNDS ALLOCATED TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS EDUCATING THE LARGEST NUMBER OF LOW-INCOME STUDENTS WHERE 70% OF STUDENTS OF COLOR ARE EDUCATED. IN ADDITION, WE SUCCEEDED IN DEMONSTRATING PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR AMPED UP INVESTMENTS IN CHILD CARE RESULTING IN A HISTORIC 116 MILLION TO MEET THE CHILD CARE NEEDS OF FAMILIES DURING THE PANDEMIC. OUR WORK TO PROTECT YOUTH IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM WAS ADVANCED BY SUCCESSFULLY CREATING THE PHILADELPHIA YOUTH OMBUDSPERSON OFFICE FOCUSED ON PROTECTING CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE, JUVENILE JUSTICE, AND MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Donna Cooper Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $139,713 |
Estelle Richman Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Frances Sheehan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
John Summers President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kathleen Noonan Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Javier Suarez Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $208,390 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $191,742 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $252,359 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,836,825 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,489,316 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $32,792 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $10,980 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$41,353 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,711,732 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $121,349 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,848,409 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $248,260 |
| Payroll taxes | $141,428 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,316 |
| Office expenses | $76,670 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $91,954 |
| Travel | $10,298 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,938 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $8,430 |
| All other expenses | $38,699 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,696,448 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,596,898 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,529,984 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $16,672 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,461 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,535,892 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,242,452 |
| Total assets | $6,927,359 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $155,234 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,040,857 |
| Total liabilities | $1,196,091 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,932,703 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,798,565 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,927,359 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Children First Pa has recieved totaling $938,547.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Van Ameringen Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: NEW SUPPORT FOR A CAMPAIGN TO GIVE 2,000 PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE CURRENTLY INACCESSIBLE TO THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES. | $200,000 |
Pennsylvania Partnerships For Children Harrisburg, PA PURPOSE: SUPPORT CHILDCARE CAMPAIGN | $175,495 |
Partnership For Americas Children Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CHILD AVOCACY WORK | $130,000 |
United Way Of Greater Philadelphia And Southern New Jersey Philadelphia, PA | | $112,500 |
Philadelphia Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: ADVOCACY UNRESTRICTED | $101,000 |
Van Ameringen Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: NEW SUPPORT FOR A CAMPAIGN TO GIVE 2,000 PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE CURRENTLY INACCESSIBLE TO THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES. | $100,000 |
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Ohio Domestic Violence Network Columbus, OH | $2,589,990 | $6,020,949 |
Early Care And Learning Council Albany, NY | $2,126,988 | $4,347,919 |
Children First Pa Philadelphia, PA | $6,927,359 | $4,711,732 |
Comprehensive Youth Development Inc New York, NY | $3,135,468 | $4,183,398 |
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Pennsylvania Family Institute Harrisburg, PA | $1,899,311 | $2,997,088 |
West Virginia Advocates Inc Charleston, WV | $518,474 | $2,509,847 |