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Human Services : Children's and Family Services

Home of the Innocents

Our region's open arms to kids in crisis

four stars

90.37

1100 East Market Street Louisville, KY 40206
tel: (502) 596-1000   Web Site
EIN: 61-0445834

Board Leadership
Remy Noble
Chairperson

CEO
Paul W. Robinson
President, CEO

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 90.37 four stars
  Financial 91.99 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 89.00 three stars
This rating was published 02/01/2021 and includes data from FY2019, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Home of the Innocents, a community of dedicated people and those they serve, provides the skills and opportunities by which vulnerable children, youth and their families may improve their lives. Home of the Innocents is a private, non-profit agency that has been in operation for over 130 years and served almost 4,000 children last year in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. The Home provides services to assist those who are facing severe crisis, including: residential and community-based services to children who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected; a hospital-like and home away from home environment for medically fragile children; and in-home and in-school support services for children with autism. The Home now operates Open Arms Children's Health - a one-stop full service pediatric medical practice offering integrated care, including medical, dental, hearing, vision, radiology, pharmacy, and behavioral health services.

Home of the Innocents, a community of dedicated people and those they serve, provides the skills and opportunities by which vulnerable children, youth and their families may improve their lives. Home of the Innocents is a private, non-profit agency that has been in operation for over 130 years and served almost 4,000 children last year in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. The Home provides services to assist those who are facing severe crisis, including: residential and community-based services to children who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected; a hospital-like and home away from home environment for medically fragile children; and in-home and in-school support services for children with autism. The Home now operates Open Arms Children's Health - a one-stop full service pediatric medical practice offering integrated care, including medical, dental, hearing, vision, radiology, pharmacy, and behavioral health services.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
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Total in 2019
Number of children in foster care who have stable placements
116
Number of children with a source of ongoing care
610
Number of children having a medical home
101
Number of children and youth with disabilities living in congregate care facilities
101
Number of children who receive new clothing
1,779
Number of children served
8,753
Number of children who received school supplies
1,779
Number of children receiving assistance with important legal documents
610
Number of children placed in foster homes
116
Number of children who have access to healthcare
7,164
Number of children receiving medical services
7,164
Number of children and youth who have received access to stable housing
779
Number of children who have access to education
779
Number of clients served
12,748
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This impact information is current as of August 2020, when it was provided to us by GuideStar. At this time, Impact information published on this organization's page has no effect on its rating per our methodology.

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Financial

four stars

91.99

Accountability & Transparency

three stars

89.00

This rating was published 02/01/2021 and includes data from FY2019, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 89.0%
  Administrative Expenses 9.2%
  Fundraising Expenses 1.7%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.12
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.25
  Program Expenses Growth 7.0%
  Liabilities to Assets 17.5%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Home of the Innocents on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Home of the Innocents on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Home of the Innocents (KY) 90.37 four stars
United Methodist Children's Home (AL) 90.85 four stars
Friends of the Children NY (NY) 86.21 three stars
Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida (FL) 90.21 four stars
The Centers for Exceptional Children (NC) 88.22 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $3,538,799
   Federated Campaigns $252,086
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $277,813
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $1,861,351
Total Contributions $5,930,049
   Program Service Revenue $32,136,004
Total Primary Revenue $38,066,053
   Other Revenue $1,989,557
TOTAL REVENUE $40,055,610
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $38,888,513
   Administrative Expenses $4,742,916
   Fundraising Expenses $650,750
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $44,282,179
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-4,226,569
   
Net Assets $54,976,524

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Kosair Charities Pediatric Convalescent Center (KCPCC) $19,352,879 49.8%
Crisis Care Services $8,265,013 21.3%
Outpatient Services $6,340,451 16.3%

Ratings History
Home of the Innocents has received 4 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2019-06 02/01/2021 90.37 four stars
2018-06 07/01/2019 90.56 four stars
2017-06 07/01/2018 90.87 four stars
2016-06 08/01/2017 90.69 four stars
2015-06 07/01/2016 89.66 three stars
2014-06 06/01/2016 90.58 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-06 10/01/2015 92.19 four stars
2013-06 08/01/2014 94.50 four stars
2012-06 08/01/2013 90.31 four stars
2011-06 06/01/2012 90.08 four stars
2010-06 09/20/2011 86.79 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2010-06 06/01/2011 81.68 three stars
2009-06 02/01/2011 94.41 four stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 61-0445834
Name in IRS Master File HOME OF THE INNOCENTS
NTEE Code P30
NTEE Classification Children's, Youth Services
NTEE Type Human Services - Multipurpose and Other
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (326) Care and housing of children (orphanage, etc)
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date January, 1984
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End June
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • June, 2018
  • June, 2017
  • June, 2016
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$262,021 0.59% Paul W. Robinson President, CEO

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Home of the Innocents (KY) 90.37 four stars
First Star (CA) 91.33 four stars
Childhaven (WA) 90.67 four stars
PACER Center (MN) 88.05 three stars
Eastside Baby Corner (WA) 86.99 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

Home of the Innocents
1100 East Market Street
Louisville, KY 40206
tel: (502) 596-1000
EIN: 61-0445834

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Board Leadership

Remy Noble
Chairperson

CEO

Paul W. Robinson
President, CEO

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