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Christel House International
Christel House International reported $28.8 million in revenue and $23.5 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $79.09 went to program services, $13.68 to management and general costs and $7.23 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 87.2% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $554,291 (PRESIDENT AND CEO FROM 9/1). 14 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 58% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $23MFor context, the median across 469 covered international, foreign affairs & national security charities: $89.04 programs, $8.28 management, $2.68 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 $29M- Contributions & grants (non-government)$86.34 $25M
- Program service revenue$1.99 $579K
- Investment income$11.67 $3.4M
Other revenue was negative: −$277K. The bar shows the positive sources only.
The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 79.1% | 86.1% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 13.7% | 8.0% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 7.2% | 2.6% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.07 | $0.03 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 87.2% | 96.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $554,291 | $341,362 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 2.36% | 1.06% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 14 | 10 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 44.8 | 7.5 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 15 of 16 | 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 expenseAcademic programs: the cornerstones of Christel House's mission is its commitment to ensuring that students at its affiliated schools receive high quality k-12 academic programming and supporting graduates of those schools as they pursue opportunities for higher education and/or vocational training. In 2024, Christel House and its affiliates served 7,084 students and alumni. It offers extended academic time-on-task for students. 92% of 2023 students returned to school in 2024 (excluding graduates). In 2024, 83% of students enrolled in post-secondary programs and 97% of graduates were…
Community outreach: the Christel House schools, funded and overseen by Christel House and operated by its affiliated entities, are nonresidential and their students return home each evening. Students learn that they have an obligation to give back and make the world a better place. Christel House believes that by remaining connected to their roots, students will be in a better position to make a positive impact on their communities. Christel House's affiliates partner with families to co-create student success and provides them with the support to achieve personal and economic goals. Parent…
Health and nutrition: a child's physical, mental, and emotional health determines academic success and impacts overall quality of life. Two healthy meals and a snack are served during regular school days. Medical, dental, and vision check-ups, as well as other medical services were provided, and immunizations were administered when needed, according to world health organization standards. Children suffering from trauma and loss were counselled by mental health practitioners, and other health issues were addressed as needed throughout the year
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT AND CEO FROM 9/1 Director/trustee, officer, 48.00 hrs/week | $492,143 | $0 | $62,148 | $554,291 |
| SENIOR VP GLOBAL ACADEMICS Highest compensated employee, 48.00 hrs/week | $357,786 | $0 | $41,190 | $398,976 |
| SR VP, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer, 48.00 hrs/week | $274,332 | $0 | $37,275 | $311,607 |
| CEO THROUGH 8/31, DIRECTOR Director/trustee, officer, 48.00 hrs/week | $274,331 | $0 | $22,957 | $297,288 |
| CHIEF OF STAFF Highest compensated employee, 48.00 hrs/week | $235,022 | $0 | $41,453 | $276,475 |
| CHIEF TALENT OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 45.60 hrs/week | $231,928 | $11,596 | $2,215 | $245,739 |
| SENIOR VP DEVELOPMENT Highest compensated employee, 48.00 hrs/week | $228,645 | $0 | $15,341 | $243,986 |
| VP & DIR OF PROGRAMS & SVS Highest compensated employee, 48.00 hrs/week | $162,186 | $0 | $46,356 | $208,542 |
14 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Christel House International (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.3M (Part IX, line 5).
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–1b16 · 15 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 11aYes
- 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 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 536
- Volunteers Part I, line 615
Largest outside contractors
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| FAEGRE DRINKER BIDDLE & REATH LLP Legal services | $133,750 |
| TAFT STETTINIUS & HOLLISTER LLP Legal services | $118,055 |
| CHRISTINA FROEB CONSULTING LLC Educational consultant and executive coa | $113,310 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 5 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
3 private foundations reported grants to Christel House International totaling $9.0M 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 Christel House International's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, Christel House International reported that 79.1% of its $23.5 million in expenses went to program services, 13.7% to management and general and 7.2% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Christel House International pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Christel House International reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $554,291, for the role of PRESIDENT AND CEO FROM 9/1 (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Christel House International get its money?
Of $28.8 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 87.2% came from contributions and grants and 2.0% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Christel House International a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 35-2051932 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 202523179349306252 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202433189349307263 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202302719349301555 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202243199349304564 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202143069349302554 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202023149349303707 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 35-2051932: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.