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Human Services : Children's and Family Services

The Centers for Families and Children

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four stars

90.58

4500 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44103
tel: (216) 432-7200   Web Site
EIN: 23-7084455

Board Leadership
Jim Wooley
Chair

CEO
Elizabeth Newman
President & CEO

 
 
  Score
(out of 100)		 Rating
Overall Score & Rating 90.58 four stars
  Financial 92.50 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 89.00 three stars
This rating was published 06/01/2017 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
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Financial

four stars

92.50

Accountability & Transparency

three stars

89.00

This rating was published 06/01/2017 and includes data from FY2015, 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)		 85.0%
  Administrative Expenses 13.1%
  Fundraising Expenses 1.7%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.05
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.45
  Program Expenses Growth 18.9%
  Liabilities to Assets 19.0%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by The Centers for Families and Children on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by The Centers for Families and Children 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
The Centers for Families and Children (OH) 90.58 four stars
Jewish Family Service of Seattle (WA) 88.45 three stars
Family Resources (FL) 90.83 four stars
Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City (KS) 96.80 four stars
Julie's Family Learning Program (MA) 90.55 four stars

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We believe lasting, positive change begins with access to opportunities. We bridge the opportunity gap by connecting as many people as possible to effective health care, education and essential human services. With core services in early learning, integrated health and wellness, and workforce development, we connect our clients to the right opportunities, relationships, resources and networks that can help them build a better future.

REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $2,924,191
   Federated Campaigns $966,039
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $104,882
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $10,925,588
Total Contributions $14,920,700
   Program Service Revenue $20,862,162
Total Primary Revenue $35,782,862
   Other Revenue $2,752,251
TOTAL REVENUE $38,535,113
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $32,526,209
   Administrative Expenses $4,758,841
   Fundraising Expenses $570,077
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $37,855,127
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $679,986
   
Net Assets $37,385,888

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
Behavioral Health Services $17,049,499 52.4%
Early Learning Programs $13,124,082 40.3%
EASE at Work $1,571,316 4.8%

Ratings History
The Centers for Families and Children has received 2 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2015-12 06/01/2017 90.58 four stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 91.40 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 04/01/2016 91.02 four stars
2013-12 07/01/2015 89.24 three stars
2012-12 05/01/2014 90.61 four stars
2011-12 07/01/2013 88.53 three stars
2010-12 03/01/2012 89.70 three stars
2009-12 09/20/2011 82.13 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 05/01/2011 73.97 two stars
2008-12 07/01/2010 83.77 three stars
2007-12 08/01/2009 88.11 three stars
2006-12 07/01/2008 87.27 three stars
2005-12 05/01/2007 81.26 three stars
2004-12 05/01/2006 77.13 two stars
2003-12 04/01/2005 73.70 two stars
2002-12 05/01/2004 86.21 three stars
2001-12 02/05/2003 86.47 three stars
2000-12 10/15/2002 85.11 three 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 23-7084455
Name in IRS Master File CENTER FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN
NTEE Code P20
NTEE Classification Human Service Organizations - Multipurpose
NTEE Type Human Services - Multipurpose and Other
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (408) Community service organization
(574) Day care center
(160) Aid to the handicapped (see also 031)
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 December, 1970
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
  • December, 2012
  • December, 2011

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

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Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$233,843 0.61% Elizabeth Newman President & CEO
Other Salaries of Note
$89,379 0.23% David Reines Interim CEO & CFO
$54,840 0.14% Sharon Sobol Jordon Former President, CEO

We believe lasting, positive change begins with access to opportunities. We bridge the opportunity gap by connecting as many people as possible to effective health care, education and essential human services. With core services in early learning, integrated health and wellness, and workforce development, we connect our clients to the right opportunities, relationships, resources and networks that can help them build a better future.

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
The Centers for Families and Children (OH) 90.58 four stars
The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families, Inc. (NY) 90.38 four stars
New Moms (IL) 87.44 three stars
Hour Children (NY) 100.00 four stars
ALIVE! (VA) 93.26 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

The Centers for Families and Children
4500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44103
tel: (216) 432-7200
EIN: 23-7084455

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Board Leadership

Jim Wooley
Chair

CEO

Elizabeth Newman
President & CEO

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