Champions for Children
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Champions for Children meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"Champions for Children provides education, mentoring, tools, and support to caregivers, teachers, and parents so all children can reach their full potential."
Year, State Incorporated:
1996, TX
Also Known As:
Early Childhood assistance Smith County Champions for Children
Champions for Children provides services that enable children to be successful in school and life. Well-trained caregivers significantly affect the progress of children. At Champions, Child Development Specialists and Licensed Professional Counselors train daycare workers and individually serve children with challenging behaviors.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Champions for Children's program expenses were:
| Programs | $857,090 |
| Total Program Expenses | $857,090 |
Chief Executive
Andria Horton, Executive Director
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Not disclosed
Board Size
16
Paid Staff Size
13
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
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 Champions for Children's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Donations | $417,880 |
| Program Service Revenue | $268,874 |
| Grants | $248,613 |
| United Way | $69,893 |
| Special Events | $68,927 |
| Contributed Nonfinancial Assets | $6,000 |
| Investment Income | $2,364 |
| Total Income | $1,082,551 |
Programs: 76% Fundraising: 9% Administrative: 15%
| Total Income | $1,082,551 |
| Total expenses: | $1,122,155 |
| Program expenses | $857,090 |
| Fundraising expenses | $95,559 |
| Administrative expenses | $169,506 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-39,604 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $185,008 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $145,404 |
| Total Liabilities | $38,141 |
| Total Assets | $183,545 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Serving Central East Texas