Special Childrens Charities
- Assets
- $7.5m
- Revenue
- $4.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 07/1970
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 23-7026774
Organization Overview
Special Childrens Charities is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1970. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Special Childrens Charities employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Special Childrens Charities 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 12/2022, Special Childrens Charities generated $4.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 10.1% 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
TO PROMOTE, FOSTER, AND ENCOURAGE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN CHICAGO WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN COOPERATION WITH THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT SPECIAL RECREATION PROGRAM AND THE CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SPECIAL CHILDREN'S CHARITIES PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING, RECREATIONAL, AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS FOR THE CHILDREN AND ADULTS OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS CHICAGO.
LIFE ENRICHING PROGRAMS - SPECIAL CHILDREN'S CHARITIES FUNDS PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE PARTICIPANTS WITH A VITAL RESOURCE FOR EDUCATION, CREATIVITY, AND FRIENDSHIP. PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE VIRTUALLY AND IN-PERSON, THROUGH THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT, AND OTHER AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE CITY. PROGRAMS INCLUDE MUSIC, SCIENCE AND CREATIVE ARTS CLASSES AND PROGRAMS.
AFTER 22 PROGRAM - DEVELOPED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ANIXTER CENTER AND CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO, SPECIAL CHILDREN'S CHARITIES FUNDS THE AFTER 22 PROGRAM WHICH GIVES YOUNG ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONTINUE TO RECEIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND DEVELOP JOB READINESS SKILLS AFTER THEY AGE OUT OF THE CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS SYSTEM.
ART & MUSIC THERAPY PROGRAM - SPECIAL CHILDREN'S CHARITIES FUNDS ART AND MUSIC THERAPY SERVICES TO STUDENTS IN CLUSTER PROGRAMS AT CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND VARIOUS CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT LOCATIONS. LICENSED CERTIFIED ART AND MUSIC THERAPISTS WORK WITH STUDENTS TO ENHANCE SENSORY INTEGRATION, IMAGINATION, AND ABSTRACT THINKING, WHILE THEY IMPROVE THEIR SOCIAL SKILLS AND BUILD STRONGER RELATIONSHIPS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ray Baker President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Carolyn Daley Past President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Matt O'shea Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Sheila O'callaghan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Saul Lopez Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mike Andolina Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $2,467,049 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,919,392 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $404,008 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,790,449 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $109,828 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $16,488 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$436,450 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,510,422 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $917,641 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $135,916 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,979 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $393,727 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $7,943 |
| Payroll taxes | $40,590 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $280,768 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,355 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $38,588 |
| Fees for services: Other | $155,881 |
| Advertising and promotion | $56,614 |
| Office expenses | $57,337 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $84,231 |
| Travel | $864,159 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $32,911 |
| Insurance | $8,624 |
| All other expenses | $71,780 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,812,378 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,345,608 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,457,784 |
| 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 | $55,032 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $16,180 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,664,812 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $7,539,416 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,282,089 |
| Grants payable | $25,344 |
| Deferred revenue | $258,736 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,566,169 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,442,785 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $530,462 |
| 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 | $7,539,416 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Special Childrens Charities has awarded $676,032 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT PURPOSE: General purpose | $386,388 |
ANIXTER CENTER PURPOSE: After 22 Program | $174,473 |
RICHARD J DALEY COLLEGE PURPOSE: After 22 Program | $115,171 |