The Centers for Families and Children
The Centers for Families and Children reported $24.9 million in revenue and $25.7 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $86.96 went to program services, $11.22 to management and general costs and $1.82 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 85.6% of the total. Government grants made up 75.0%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $407,369 (Chief Executive Officer). 4 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue fell 17% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $26MFor context, the median across 3,614 covered human services charities: $88.27 programs, $11.52 management, $0.21 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $25MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 87.0% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.8% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.02 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 85.6% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 75.0% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 11.7% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $407,369 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.59% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 13.6 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 24 of 24 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseEarly LearningThe Centers provides early learning programs through the Early Head Start, Head Start, and Universal Pre-kindergarten programs. It provides early learning programming at centers across Greater Cleveland and through a comprehensive, home-based service team.The Centers' First 2,000 Days of Learning takes place at seven early learning centers across Northeast Ohio. Each offers:- Part- and full-day programs available at most locations- Well-rounded curriculum taught by highly qualified teachers and staff- Comprehensive support services that respond to the unique needs of each child-…
Integrated Health CareThrough its integrated health model, The Centers provided behavioral health treatment and access to primary health care to low-income patients. The range of services includes psychiatry, pharmacy counseling, case management, and alcohol and other drug services. Extended support services include programming that emphasizes nutrition, fitness, and social recreation. The Centers and Circle Health Services provide services in locations across Cuyahoga County offering daytime, evening and same-day appointments for primary care and mental health services. Our staff also…
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer Officer, 13.00 hrs/week | $0 | $330,816 | $76,553 | $407,369 |
| Chief Financial Officer Officer, 13.00 hrs/week | $0 | $223,923 | $43,203 | $267,126 |
| Chief Program Officer Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $174,356 | $0 | $36,260 | $210,616 |
| VP of Education and Fam. Services Operations Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $125,853 | $0 | $28,255 | $154,108 |
| Assistant Grant Director Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $105,638 | $0 | $28,740 | $134,378 |
| Director of Curriculum & Instructions Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $101,798 | $0 | $16,984 | $118,782 |
4 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from The Centers for Families and Children (Part VII, line 2).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b24 · 24 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aNo
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5351
- Volunteers Part I, line 627
Largest outside contractors
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| Allegro Realty Advisors Ltd Property Management | $743,228 |
| Crystal Clear Building Services Inc Cleaning & Janitorial Services | $574,515 |
| Urban Community School Headstart Program Delegate | $303,434 |
| East Cleveland City Schools Prospect Aca Headstart Program Delegate | $239,650 |
| TD Security LTD Inc Security Guard Service | $201,251 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 6 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
22 private foundations reported grants to The Centers for Families and Children totaling $1.2M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of The Centers for Families and Children's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, The Centers for Families and Children reported that 87.0% of its $25.7 million in expenses went to program services, 11.2% to management and general and 1.8% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does The Centers for Families and Children pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation The Centers for Families and Children reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $407,369, for the role of Chief Executive Officer (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does The Centers for Families and Children get its money?
Of $24.9 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 85.6% came from contributions and grants (including 75.0% from government grants) and 11.7% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is The Centers for Families and Children a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 23-7084455 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202523219349320782 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202423209349323612 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202323199349323932 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202203229349301110 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202143199349325369 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202043189349309859 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 23-7084455: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.