Human Services : Children's and Family Services
Christel House International
Transforming lives
CEO
Christel DeHaan
Founder, CEO
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Founded in 1998, Christel House International works to help children around the world break the cycle of poverty and become self-sufficient, contributing members of their societies. Christel House builds and operates high social-impact learning centers in impoverished neighborhoods, which provide: quality education, nutritious meals, regular health care, life skills training and character development, as well as parent and community outreach. Children are taught the importance of caring, sharing and making a difference. Christel House believes that academic learning must be complemented with character development, a positive self-image and a commitment to caring for others. As a result, the work of Christel House will be multiplied many times over.
Founded in 1998, Christel House International works to help children around the world break the cycle of poverty and become self-sufficient, contributing members of their societies. Christel House builds and operates high social-impact learning centers in impoverished neighborhoods, which provide: quality education, nutritious meals, regular health care, life skills training and character development, as well as parent and community outreach. Children are taught the importance of caring, sharing and making a difference. Christel House believes that academic learning must be complemented with character development, a positive self-image and a commitment to caring for others. As a result, the work of Christel House will be multiplied many times over.
Financial
88.46
Accountability & Transparency
97.00

Program Expenses (Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs and services it delivers) |
81.7% | |
Administrative Expenses | 8.3% | |
Fundraising Expenses | 9.9% | |
Fundraising Efficiency | $0.10 | |
Working Capital Ratio (years) | 3.79 | |
Program Expenses Growth | 6.9% | |
Liabilities to Assets | 30.2% |
REVENUE | |
Contributions | |
Contributions, Gifts & Grants | $1,893,879 |
Federated Campaigns | $0 |
Membership Dues | $0 |
Fundraising Events | $920,115 |
Related Organizations | $7,022,100 |
Government Grants | $0 |
Total Contributions | $9,836,094 |
Program Service Revenue | $1,957,200 |
Total Primary Revenue | $11,793,294 |
Other Revenue | $-146,423 |
TOTAL REVENUE | $11,646,871 |
EXPENSES | |
Program Expenses | $8,677,780 |
Administrative Expenses | $816,886 |
Fundraising Expenses | $1,107,929 |
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES | $10,602,595 |
Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
Excess (or Deficit) for the year | $1,044,276 |
Net Assets | $43,371,376 |
Charts
Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | Compensation from Affiliates |
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$13,908 | 0.13% | Christel DeHaan | President | $1,545 |
Other Salaries of Note | ||||
$269,752 | 2.54% | Joseph Schneider | Chief Financial Officer & Senior VP | $14,197 |
$172,059 | 1.62% | Barbara Bosch | Vice President of Development | -- |
$154,145 | 1.45% | Cheryl Wendling | Senior Vice President | -- |
$114,315 | 1.07% | Becky Arnett | Director Development | -- |
Mission
Founded in 1998, Christel House International works to help children around the world break the cycle of poverty and become self-sufficient, contributing members of their societies. Christel House builds and operates high social-impact learning centers in impoverished neighborhoods, which provide: quality education, nutritious meals, regular health care, life skills training and character development, as well as parent and community outreach. Children are taught the importance of caring, sharing and making a difference. Christel House believes that academic learning must be complemented with character development, a positive self-image and a commitment to caring for others. As a result, the work of Christel House will be multiplied many times over.
Highly Rated
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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Christel House International (IN) | 91.56 | |
Shoes and Clothes for Kids (OH) | 92.38 | |
CARE House of Oakland County (MI) | 87.65 | |
Community Storehouse (TX) | 88.01 | |
The Kentucky United Methodist Homes for Children & Youth (KY) | 88.38 |