Childrens Initiative
Mission:
SEEKS TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH IN HEALTH, EDUCATION, SAFETY & ECONOMIC SECURITY.
www.thechildrensinitiative.org
| 3625 RUFFIN RD STE 100 San Diego CA 92123-1841
Childrens Initiative is headquartered in San Diego, CA, and is a 501(c)(3) organization. EIN: 77-0587835. Donations are tax-deductible. The IRS' NTEE classification is Nonmonetary Support N.E.C. within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations category. The IRS ruling year for tax exemption was 2002.
(Source: IRS Business Master File and Form 990)
Encompass Rating System by Charity Navigator
Charity Navigator’s Encompass Rating System evolves on a quarterly basis as we add new measures and indicators, which we call Beacons. Check back often to see how this organization’s score changes.
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Overall Score
BETA
100
out of 100
This charity's score is a passing score.
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Finance & Accountability
Charity Navigator evaluates a nonprofit organization’s financial health including measures of stability, efficiency and sustainability. We also track accountability and transparency policies to ensure the good governance and integrity of the organization.
Finance & Accountability Score
BETA
100
out of 100
This charity's score is a passing score
This Beta V1 of Finance Score provides a baseline measure of an organization’s health including the indicators listed in the report below.
This score represents Form 990 data from latest filing year 2018.
Finance & Accountability Rating Highlights
Higher Effect on Score
Board Composition
12/12 Independent
We look for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of members identified as independent.
Lower Effect on Score
Liabilities to Assets Ratio
13.52%
Charity Navigator looks for a ratio less than 50%.
No Effect on Score
Total Revenue
$1,653,060
Charity Navigator doesn’t evaluate revenue amounts or sources in Beta V1. An organization’s size can affect whether and how we evaluate other indicators.
Finance & Accountability Report
100
of 100 points (BETA)
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Overview
The Finance and Accountability Score provides a basic measure for organizational health. At this time, it comprises 100% of a charity's Overall Score.
Program Expense Ratio
90.99%
Higher effect on score
More data
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s).
For a passing score, Charity Navigator looks for a ratio of 70% or higher. Charities in the 50%-70% range receive zero points for their Program Expense Ratio score. Charities that fall below 50% will receive zero points for both of their financial metric scores, Program Expense Ratio AND Liabilities to Assets Ratio.
Source: IRS Form 990
Board Composition
12/12 Independent
Higher effect on score
Charity Navigator looks for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of those members identified as independent.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Review/Financial Audit
Audited
Higher effect on score
For organizations larger than $1million in total revenue we expect to see that the charity completed an audit.
This indicator is not part of the score for organizations less than $250k in total revenue and is removed from the scoring methodology.
For charities under $1 million but over $250K in total revenue we expect to see that the charity completed an Audit, Review or Compilation.
Source: IRS Form 990
Liabilities to Assets Ratio
13.52%
Lower effect on score
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990).
Charity Navigator looks for a ratio less than 50%.
Source: IRS Form 990
Website Listed
Listed
Lower effect on score
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component
Source: IRS Form 990
Impact & Results
Charity Navigator assesses how well a nonprofit delivers on its mission. To issue an Impact & Results score, we estimate the actual impact a nonprofit has on the lives of those it serves, and determine whether it is making good use of donor resources to achieve that impact.
No Score
We have not issued this nonprofit an Impact & Results score. This does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, only that we have not reached a conclusion for one of the following reasons:
The nonprofit is eligible for a score, but we have not yet gotten to scoring it.
The nonprofit is eligible for a score, but we have not yet developed the specific algorithms to estimate the impact of the type of service it delivers and so cannot issue a score yet.
The nonprofit does not primarily deliver services directly to beneficiaries or it is not reasonable to expect the nonprofit to measure impact for its primary activity. The impact analysis framework that we use is not well suited to these nonprofits.
The nonprofit is not heavily reliant on individual donors because beneficiaries fund a majority of its costs or it does not receive any private charitable contributions.
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Additional Information
Unscored
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Largest Programs
Childrens Initiative reported its three largest programs on its FY 2018 Form 990 as:
$701,118
Spent in most recent FY
50%
Percent of program expenses
THE CHILDREN'S INITIATIVE WORKS TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH BY PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, BEST PRACTICE STRATEGIES AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AFTER S ... (More)
$275,723
Spent in most recent FY
19%
Percent of program expenses
THE CHILDREN'S INITIATIVE WORKS TO INCREASE COMMUNITY SAFETY BY DEVELOPING, STRENGTHENING AND SUPPORTING EARLY JUVENILE JUSTICE PREVENTION STRATEGIES, PROGRAMS, AND POLICIES. THE INITIATIVE PROVIDES T ... (More)
$401,857
Spent in most recent FY
29%
Percent of program expenses
THE CHILDREN'S INITIATIVE DEVELOPS AND PRODUCES THE COUNTY REPORT CARD ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THE REPORT CARD PRESENTS TREND DATA ON 25 HEALTH AND WELL-BEING INDICATORS THAT TOGETHER PRESENT A SNAP ... (More)
GuideStar Seal of Transparency by Candid
GuideStar Seal not earned
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Note: GuideStar Seals do not effect the nonprofit’s Impact & Results Score.
GlobalGiving
GlobalGiving Badge not earned
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Note: GlobalGiving Badges do not effect the nonprofit’s Impact & Results score.
Leadership & Adaptability
Charity Navigator will provide an assessment of the organization’s leadership capacity, strategic planning, and the ability to readily innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization’s mission.
Leadership & Adaptability Score (BETA)
Coming Soon
Encompass Rating Beta V2 does not provide an evaluation of the organization's leadership and adaptability.
Culture & Community
Charity Navigator will provide an assessment of the organization’s people operations, connectedness and engagement with the constituents and communities served, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion measures.
Culture & Community Score (BETA)
Coming Soon
Encompass Rating Beta V2 does not provide an evaluation of the organization's culture and community.
