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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: August 2024 Expires: August 2026

DePelchin Children's Center

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(713) 730-2335
4950 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX, 77007-7440
https://www.depelchin.org
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

DePelchin Children's Center meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:

 
We strengthen the lives of children by enhancing their mental health and physical well-being.
 
 

Year, State Incorporated:
1893, TX

 
Since 1893, DePelchin Children's Center has supported parents and families in providing for the emotional, mental, and physical needs of their children. Originally created to shelter orphaned children, DePelchin also provides children's social and mental health services in the greater Houston area and across Texas. Annually, they serve more than 11,000 clients. In 2021 DePelchin served 4,456 individuals through its Prevention/Early Intervention Services, Counseling and Parenting Programs. 2,041 individuals through its Child Welfare Programs. The Residential Treatment Program provided 5,376 days of care for 32 children with severe emotional and behavioral problems. The Foster Care Program provided 159,657 days of care for 829 abused and/or neglected children and maintained an overall placement stability of 98.8%. The Adoption Program placed 125 children. 
 

For the year ended December 31, 2023, DePelchin Children's Center's program expenses were:

Foster care $11,296,282
Parent education and family support $5,630,303
Prevention $4,437,453
Today's Harbor $2,459,936
Residential services $1,904,410
Integrated mental health $1,810,154
Supervised independent living $1,127,786
Adoption $306,190
Community research and evaluation $207,837
Post adoption $169,130
Total Program Expenses $29,349,481

Chief Executive
Jenifer Jarriel, CEO and President

Chair of the Board
Mr. Temple W Webber III, Board Chairperson

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
37

Paid Staff Size
234

Method(s) Used:
Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Radio, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 5.98%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on DePelchin Children's Center's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Source of Funds
Revenues $19,636,019
Other - Change in interest in net assets of FDCC (Note 8) $14,953,501
General public contributions $9,654,696
Federal and state grants $8,770,400
Private foundations $8,651,606
United Way allocation $401,759
Contributions of nonfinancial assets (Note 14) $83,631
Testamentary bequests $20,000
Total Income $62,171,612

Programs: 83% Fundraising: 5% Administrative: 12%

Total Income $62,171,612
Total expenses: $35,209,649
  Program expenses $29,349,481
  Fundraising expenses $1,644,113
  Administrative expenses $4,216,055
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $26,961,963
Beginning Net Assets $142,715,496
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $169,677,459
Total Liabilities $3,903,243
Total Assets $173,580,702

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Report completed by:
BBB of Greater Houston and South Texas