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Champion For Children Foundation Of Highlands County Inc

Champion For Children Foundation Of Highlands County Inc

Sebring, FL 33870
Tax ID65-0444941

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About this organization

Revenue

$656,752

Expenses

$658,634

Website

championforchildren.org

Mission

To provide child abuse and neglect prevention programs and early-intervention services to children and families in Highlands County, Florida.

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STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS DESCRIPTION DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION: SERVICING AND ASSISTING THOSE WHO HAVE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CONCERNS AND ARE IN NEED OF GUIDANCE, ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT. IN ADDITION, WE SUPPORT THE LOCAL SHELTER FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WHICH HAS BEEN OPERATIONAL SINCE THE FOUNDATION HELP TO BUILD IT IN 1995. IT HAS PROVIDED REFUGE TO WELL OVER 4,000 WOMEN AND CHILDREN SINCE ITS INCEPTION. PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE 14,854 VISION QUEST: THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FREE PREVENTATIVE VISION SCREENINGS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EARLY LEARNING COALITION AND HIGHLANDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD. VISION SCREENINGS ARE PERFORMED USING A DIGITAL, NASA- DEVELOPED PROGRAM TO TAKE PICTURES OF THE INNER EYE. SCREENINGS HELP IDENTIFY MEDICAL CONCERNS AND POTENTIAL DISEASES THAT COULD HINDER VISION AND EARLY LEARNING. OVER 2,500 CHILDREN ARE SCREENED IN PRESCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN, FIRST AND THIRD GRADES. NEARLY 14% OF THE CHILDREN EXAMINED PRESENT VISION ABNORMALITIES AND ARE REFERRED FOR FOLLOW-UP MEDICAL SERVICES AND SCREENINGS. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS NEEDING GLASSES AND VARIOUS VISION MEDICAL PROCEDURES. CONTRIBUTIONS ARE RECEIVED FROM UNITED WAY AND THE HOSPITAL DISTRICT BOARD. PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE 16,297 CIRCLE THEATRE: THE HISTORIC CIRCLE THEATRE OFFERS EDUCATIONAL TRAININGS, PREVENTION PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY CONCERTS AND THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER. THIS VENUE IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR SPECIAL EVENT RENTAL. PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE 173,022 PREVENTION SERVICES & ASSISTANCE: SUPPORTING THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION PROVIDING PREVENTION PROGRAMS AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES TO AT-RISK CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES IN NEED, BENEFICIAL RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO LOW- INCOME FAMILIES, AND POSITIVE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH. CONTRIBUTIONS ARE RECEIVED FROM HEARTLAND FOR CHILDREN, UNITED WAY AND THE HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY. PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE 148,224 EMERGENCY RESCUE FUND: ASSISTING FAMILIES WITH YOUNG, VULNERABLE CHILDREN WHO ARE FACING AN EMERGENCY OR CRISIS OUTSIDE OF THEIR CONTROL. THIS FUND SERVES AS A HAND UP, NOT A HAND OUT, TO FAMILIES IN CRISIS IN ORDER TO ASSIST WITH REGAINING STABILITY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND A SAFE HOME ENVIRONMENT FOR THE CHILDREN. PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE 17,635 JUDGE CLIFTON M. KELLY AWARDS GALA: EACH YEAR, FIVE OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY CHILD ADVOCATES ARE HONORED AT THIS FORMAL AWARDS CEREMONY, WITH ONE BEING NAMED RECIPIENT OF THE CHAMPION FOR CHILDREN AWARD. HOMETOWN HERO AND LIFTIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS ARE ALSO PRESENTED. PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE 60,292 THE ILA/KINSLEY COX LIVING MEMORIAL FUND: THIS FUND HELPS PARENTS WITH SERIOUSLY ILL OR INJURED CHILDREN, AND SERIOUSLY ILL OR INJURED PARENTS WITH MINOR CHILDREN IN THEIR CARE. ASSISTANCE IS DESIGNATED TO HELP WITH WRAP-AROUND COSTS OF HOUSING, TRAVEL, SPECIALTY DIETS, AND MORE. PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE 17,160 LINDSEY'S WISH: THIS FUND HELPS FAMILIES WHO HAVE CHILDREN BATTLING CANCER. ASSISTANCE IS DESIGNATED TO HELP WITH WRAP-AROUND COSTS OF HOUSING, TRAVEL, SPECIALTY DIETS, AND MORE. PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE 15,895 OTHER PROGRAMS - VARIOUS OTHER ASSISTANCE, PREVENTION AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE 131,752 TOTAL PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE 595,131

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “Assist children in need”.

When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “Assist children in need”.

  • The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2020 is located at 1155 S HICKORY TRAIL, AVON PARK, FL, 33825.
  • The non-profit has reported 9 employees on their form as of 2020.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$1,882.
  • The CEO's remuneration policy within the organization is established through an impartial review and endorsement process.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 12 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1993.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
  • The organization pays $181,350 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $903 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization pays grants to individuals.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has grants to organizations.

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