Children Of Character Inc
- Assets
- $685.1k
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Founding
- 04/2002
- Data as of
- 09/2022
- EIN
- 82-0541197
Organization Overview
Children Of Character Inc, operating under the name Children in Christ, is located in Oklahoma City, OK. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (X21) the organization is classified as: Protestant, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Children in Christ employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Children in Christ 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 09/2022, Children in Christ generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.5% 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
CALLED TO GO TO CHALLENGING PLACES AND UNREACHED PEOPLE CHILDREN IN CHRIST INSPIRES EQUIPS AND MOBILIZES A GOD-GROWN INDIGENOUS MINISTRY FROM LOCAL CHURCH TO BROADER COMMUNITIES THAT: VALUES CHILDREN MINISTERS GOD'S LOVE TO THEM MATURES THEM IN CHRIST AND EMPOWERS THEM TO IMPACT FAMILIES VILLAGES AND NATIONS FOR CHRIST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHILDREN IN CHRIST INSPIRES EQUIPS AND TRAINS INDIGENOUS AFRICAN CHURCH LEADERS AND LAY MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS IN THE IMPORTANCE OF CHILDREN AND HOW TO MINISTER TO THEM EFFECTIVELY. WE TRAIN PASTORS AND CHURCHES TO UNDERSTAND THAT CHILDREN WHO ARE 48% OF THE ENTIRE POPULATION IN AFRICA ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO GOD AND SHOULD BE VERY IMPORTANT TO THE CHURCH AS WELL. ADDITIONALLY CIC EMPHASIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF THE LOCAL CHURCH REACHING OUT TO UNCHURCHED CHILDREN AND MINISTERING GOD'S LOVE TO THEM. CIC PROVIDES INTERESTED PASTORS AND CHURCHES WITH 5 DAYS OF CHILDREN'S MINISTRY VISION AND MINISTRY TRAININGS SO THAT THOSE CHURCHES CAN ESTABLISH MINISTRY TO UNCHURCHED CHILDREN IN THEIR PROXIMATE REGIONS THROUGH CHILDREN'S WEEKLY CLUBS. IN FY 2022 CIC INSPIRED AND MOBILIZED 29,727 INDIGENOUS MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS TO MINISTER IN THESE CLUBS. TOTAL PARTICIPANTS TRAINED IN FY 2022 WERE 14,966 IN WHICH 1,418 PASTORS WERE TRAINED AND EQUIPPED FOR THE MINISTRY. THERE WERE 1,220 TRAINING EVENTS IN FY 2022.
CHILDREN IN CHRIST HOLDS WEEKLY CHILDREN'S CLUBS CIC CLUBS IN REMOTE UNCHURCHED REGIONS WHICH ARE LED BY EQUIPPED AND TRAINED INDIGENOUS LOCAL CHURCH MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS. THESE WEEKLY CIC CLUB MEETINGS INCLUDE GAMES WORSHIP BIBLE LESSONS DISCIPLESHIP CONTENT LIFE APPLICATION QUESTIONS AND PRAYER. IN FY 2022 APPROXIMATELY 182,097 CHILDREN IN 4,017 SITES IN 24 COUNTRIES 25 COUNTRY GROUPS ACROSS SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA ATTENDED CIC CLUBS WEEKLY.
CHILDREN IN CHRIST INSPIRES EQUIPS AND EMPOWERS CHILDREN AND YOUTH AGES 9-18 TO LEAD EFFECTIVELY AS POSITIVE HEALTHY ROLE MODELS AND SERVANT LEADERS IN 3 WAYS: 1 WEEKLY MONTHLY YOUTH LEADERSHIP DISCIPLESHIP MEETINGS 2 5-DAY CHILD YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAININGS 3 EQUIPPED AND EMPOWERED ACTIVE LEADERSHIP ROLES WITHIN CIC CLUB MINISTRY AND PEER TRAININGS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
James Saunders Treasurer | Officer | 40 | $40,000 |
Frank Williams Secretary And Chairman Of Board | OfficerTrustee | 0.05 | $0 |
Jennifer Merryman Director And President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Terry Andrews Director And Founder | Trustee | 0.01 | $0 |
Scott Zimmerman Director | Trustee | 0.01 | $0 |
Tim Andrews Director | Trustee | 0.01 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,104,019 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $112,789 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,104,019 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $4,228 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$576 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,107,671 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $848,559 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $40,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $29,642 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $5,000 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,268 |
| Fees for services: Management | $20,000 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,874 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $61,833 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $12,047 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $997 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,074 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $7,065 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,040,359 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $225,929 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $188,290 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $270,863 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $685,082 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $634,463 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $50,619 |
| 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 | $685,082 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Children Of Character Inc has recieved totaling $250,732.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: EVANGELISM | $103,700 |
Maclellan Foundation Inc Chattanooga, TN PURPOSE: FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN YOUTH. | $75,000 |
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: GROWTH | $50,000 |
Maclellan Foundation Inc Chattanooga, TN PURPOSE: FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN YOUTH. | $20,000 |
First Fruit Inc Newport Beach, CA PURPOSE: YOUTH LEADERS | $1,970 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $62 |
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