﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2023v5.1">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2024-09-19T13:16:13-04:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2023-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>911471050</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>CLARKE WHITNEY CPA GROUP LLC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>610 WARREN AVE</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>BREMERTON</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>WA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>98337</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2023-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>911702551</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>CHILDREN OF THE NATIONS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>CHIL</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 3970</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>SILVERDALE</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>WA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>98383</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>CHRISTOPHER CLARK</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>PRESIDENT</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>3606987227</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2024-09-19</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>true</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>true</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>CLARKE WHITNEY CPA</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00447598</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>3607921040</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2024-09-19</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2023</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2024-08-08 14:25:15Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="8">
    <IRS990 documentId="IRS990">
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>8488324</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>false</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>HTTPS://COTNI.ORG/</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1995</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>WA</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>TO PROVIDE HOLISTIC, CHRIST-CENTERED CARE FOR ORPHANED AND DESTITUTE CHILDREN, ENABLING THEM TO CREATE POSITIVE AND LASTING CHANGE IN THEIR NATIONS.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>10</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>9</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>50</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>75</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>8588470</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>8436558</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>0</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>16941</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>16</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>-94045</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>-33286</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>8511366</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>8403288</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>4315771</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>3500863</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>2427311</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>2444970</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>269861</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>199000</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>687222</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>2500525</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>2733426</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>9513468</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>8878259</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-1002102</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-474971</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>4387443</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>4102652</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>141614</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>319781</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>4245829</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>3782871</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <MissionDesc>TO PROVIDE HOLISTIC, CHRIST-CENTERED CARE FOR ORPHANED AND DESTITUTE CHILDREN, ENABLING THEM TO CREATE POSITIVE AND LASTING CHANGE IN THEIR NATIONS.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>false</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>false</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>1288207</ExpenseAmt>
      <GrantAmt>1285170</GrantAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>744813</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: TODAY COTN IS ACTIVE IN THE POOREST VILLAGES OF THE BARAHONA DISTRICT OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. THROUGH OUR VILLAGE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS, OUR STAFF ALONG WITH THOUSANDS OF SHORT-TERM VOLUNTEERS HAVE STEPPED IN, BUILDING SCHOOLS AND FEEDING CENTERS THAT PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH THE NEEDED EDUCATION AND NUTRITION THAT MANY FAMILIES ARE DESPERATELY STRUGGLING TO PROVIDE. MEDICAL ATTENTION, EDUCATIONAL TUTORING, YOUTH SPORTS EVENTS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND BIBLICAL TRAINING FOR CHILDREN ARE ALL AMONG THE SERVICES THAT COTN HAS INCORPORATED INTO THEIR COMMITTED EFFORTS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE IMPOVERISHED CHILDREN.</Desc>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>1082955</ExpenseAmt>
        <GrantAmt>1037161</GrantAmt>
        <RevenueAmt>678267</RevenueAmt>
        <Desc>MALAWI: TAKING INTO THEIR CARE THE WORST OF THE WORST CASES, COTN RAISES CHILDREN OUT OF THE DUST OF POWERLESSNESS AND GIVES THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE, LEARN, LAUGH, AND WE HOPE, SOMEDAY, TO LEAD. IN MALAWI WE ARE BEGINNING TO SEE OUR VISION COME TO FRUITION. THROUGH VILLAGE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS AND CHILDRENS HOMES, COTN HAS ESTABLISHED A DAILY PRESENCE IN THE COMMUNITIES WE MINISTER TO, PROVIDING RESOURCES (INCLUDING SCHOOLS, MEDICAL CLINICS, FEEDING CENTERS, HEALTH INITIATIVES, ETC.) THAT EMPOWER MALAWIAN NATIONALS TO RAISE THEIR OWN CHILDREN. COTN IS COMMITTED TO SEEING ALL OF OUR CHILDREN IN MALAWI SUCCEED. OUR GOAL IS TO EMPOWER CHILDREN TO BECOME ALL THEIR POTENTIAL WILL ALLOW.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>954596</ExpenseAmt>
        <GrantAmt>936125</GrantAmt>
        <RevenueAmt>509143</RevenueAmt>
        <Desc>SIERRA LEONE: CHILDREN OF THE NATIONS HAS A UNIQUE APPROACH TO THE PROBLEMS FACING THE POPULATION OF SIERRA LEONE. IT IS A VISION THAT ACTS NOW TO AFFECT THE FUTURE. CHILDREN OF THE NATIONS RECOGNIZES THE FUTURE OF ANY COUNTRY IS IN THE HANDS, MINDS, AND SOULS OF ITS CHILDREN. THROUGH VILLAGE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS AND CHILDRENS HOMES, CHILDREN OF THE NATIONS HAS ESTABLISHED A DAILY PRESENCE IN THE COMMUNITIES WE MINISTER TO, PROVIDING RESOURCES (INCLUDING SCHOOLS, MEDICAL CLINICS, FEEDING CENTERS, HEALTH INITIATIVES, ETC.) THAT EMPOWER SIERRA LEONEAN NATIONALS TO RAISE THEIR OWN CHILDREN. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PEOPLE OF SIERRA LEONE, CHILDREN OF THE NATIONS VISION IS TO DEVELOP A GENERATION OF FUTURE LEADERS AND SECURE FOR SIERRA LEONE A FUTURE AND A HOPE.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
        <ExpenseAmt>3493946</ExpenseAmt>
        <GrantAmt>474209</GrantAmt>
        <Desc>MISCELLANEOUS INTERNATIONAL: PART 1</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
        <ExpenseAmt>896827</ExpenseAmt>
        <GrantAmt>851236</GrantAmt>
        <RevenueAmt>640355</RevenueAmt>
        <Desc>IN UGANDA, ORPHANS AND WIDOWS ARE AMONG THE HARDEST HIT FROM THE COUNTRYS TURMOIL AS THEY HAVE BEEN LEFT TO FEND FOR THEMSELVESEITHER ON THE STREETS OR IN THE REMAINS OF DISMANTLED IDP CAMPS. HEALTHCARE IS A GREAT CONCERN FOR FAMILIES. ACCESS TO MEDICAL FACILITIES IS LIMITED AND COSTLY. WITHOUT ACCESS TO EVEN THE MOST BASIC NECESSITIES OR SERVICES, ACUTE CONDITIONS SUCH AS MALNUTRITION ARE RAMPANT. PSYCHOLOGICAL AND EMOTIONAL STRESSES AFFECT ALL AGES. UNRESOLVED TRAUMA RESULTING FROM HORRIFIC WAR-TIME EXPERIENCES HAUNTS ADULTS AND CHILDREN ALIKE. CHILDREN ARE IN DESPERATE NEED OF IMPROVED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP THEM ESCAPE THE CYCLE OF POVERTY AND OPEN UP A BRIGHTER FUTURE. TODAY, COTN CARES FOR HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN IN UGANDA, PROVIDING FOOD, MEDICAL CARE, SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES, CLEAN WATER, CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP, A UNIVERSITY/VOCATIONAL PROGRAM, AND MUCH MORE.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
      <TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt>4390773</TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt>
      <TotalOtherProgSrvcGrantAmt>1325445</TotalOtherProgSrvcGrantAmt>
      <TotalOtherProgSrvcRevenueAmt>640355</TotalOtherProgSrvcRevenueAmt>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>7716531</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="990A">true</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="990B">true</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>false</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>false</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>false</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd>false</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd>false</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd>false</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd>false</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>false</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="990D">true</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>false</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>false</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd>false</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="990D">true</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>false</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="990D">true</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>false</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>false</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>true</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="990F">true</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd referenceDocumentId="990F">true</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>false</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd referenceDocumentId="990G">true</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="990G">true</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>false</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>false</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>false</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>false</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>false</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>false</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>false</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>false</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>false</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>false</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>false</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd referenceDocumentId="990M">true</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>false</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>false</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>false</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>false</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>false</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>false</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TransactionWithControlEntInd>false</TransactionWithControlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>false</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>false</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>true</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>9</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>true</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>50</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>true</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>false</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>false</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>false</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>false</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>false</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>true</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContriDisclInd>true</QuidProQuoContriDisclInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>false</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <Form8899Filedind>false</Form8899Filedind>
      <Form1098CFiledInd>false</Form1098CFiledInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>false</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>false</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>false</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>10</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>9</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>true</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>false</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>false</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>false</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>false</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>false</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>false</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>true</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>true</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>false</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>false</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>true</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>true</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>true</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>true</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>true</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>true</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>true</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>true</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>false</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>AL</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>AZ</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>CA</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>CO</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>CT</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>FL</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>GA</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>IL</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>KY</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>MA</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>MD</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>MI</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>MN</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>NC</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>NE</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>NM</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>NY</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>OH</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>OK</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>OR</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>PA</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>TN</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>TX</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>WA</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>WI</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <OwnWebsiteInd>X</OwnWebsiteInd>
      <OtherWebsiteInd>X</OtherWebsiteInd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>RENEE SCHERTZER</PersonNm>
        <PhoneNum>3606987227</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>11992 CLEAR CREEK RD NW</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>SILVERDALE</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>WA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>98383</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CHRISTOPHER CLARK</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>59970</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>56520</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DEBRA CLARK</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>NON-VOTING MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>69244</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>5520</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MIKE JUNGKEIT</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CHAIRMAN</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BRANDON BEARD</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>SCOTT LAFRAMBOISE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BRUCE DONOHO</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JACQUELINE LANG</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JAMES BLESSING</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MIKE JONES</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VICE CHAIRMAN</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>GREG DESAUTEL</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>129214</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>62040</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>false</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>false</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>false</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <PersonNm>MASTERWORKS</PersonNm>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>19462 POWDER HILL PL NE STE 200</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>POULSBO</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>WA</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>98370</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>MARKETING AGENCY</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>105726</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <PersonNm>THRIVING CHILDREN ADVOCATES LLC</PersonNm>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>525 W MONROE ST STE 900</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>CHICAGO</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>IL</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>60661</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>FUNDRAISING</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>199000</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <PersonNm>MISSION NATION TRAVEL</PersonNm>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>1248 W MAIN ST STE 14</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>EPHRATA</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>PA</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>17522</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>TRAVEL AGENT</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>201622</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <PersonNm>UNITED HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC</PersonNm>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 959782</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>SAINT LOUIS</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>MO</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>63195</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>HEALTH INSURANCE</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>101604</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>4</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FundraisingAmt>804570</FundraisingAmt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>7631988</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <NoncashContributionsAmt>691927</NoncashContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>8436558</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>16</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>16</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>51750</FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>804570</ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>
      <FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>85036</FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>
      <NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>-33286</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>-33286</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>8403288</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>0</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>-33270</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd>
      <ForeignGrantsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3500863</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>3500863</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </ForeignGrantsGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>195425</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>195425</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2249545</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1644029</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>311253</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>294263</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
        <TotalAmt>8978</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>8978</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>38276</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>38276</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesProfFundraising>
        <TotalAmt>199000</TotalAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>199000</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesProfFundraising>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>40874</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>22362</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>18512</FundraisingAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>44555</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>30514</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>14041</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>76572</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>39878</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1776</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>34918</FundraisingAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <InterestGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2127</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2127</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InterestGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>25438</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>25438</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>IN-KIND EQUIP AND SUPPLIES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>617729</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>604790</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>12939</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>OTHER EXPENSES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>1321496</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1236103</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>21169</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>64224</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>COMMUNICATIONS</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>30488</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>11141</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>5571</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>13776</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>526893</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>453788</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>10576</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>62529</FundraisingAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>8878259</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>7716531</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>474506</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>687222</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>664387</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>622907</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>505279</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>83580</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2621478</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2832376</EOYAmt>
      </PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
      <InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp>
        <BOYAmt>187456</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>159416</EOYAmt>
      </InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>16514</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>31943</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>668600</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>296170</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>392329</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>372430</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>4387443</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>4102652</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>123212</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>306458</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>18402</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>13323</EOYAmt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>141614</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>319781</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2538890</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2901954</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1706939</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>880917</EOYAmt>
      </DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>4245829</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>3782871</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>4387443</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>4102652</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>-474971</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>12013</NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>false</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>true</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>X</SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>true</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>false</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="990A">
      <PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind>X</PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>8955986</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>8217108</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>9083677</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>9064768</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>8814640</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>44136179</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp>
      <Total509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>8955986</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>8217108</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>9083677</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>9064768</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>8814640</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>44136179</TotalAmt>
      </Total509Grp>
      <AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>105807</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>99524</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>75162</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>118875</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>76121</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>475489</TotalAmt>
      </AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp>
      <SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>105807</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>99524</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>75162</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>118875</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>76121</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>475489</TotalAmt>
      </SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp>
      <PublicSupportTotal509Amt>43660690</PublicSupportTotal509Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>13619</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>11443</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>4195</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>16941</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>17122</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>63320</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp>
      <InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>13619</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>11443</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>4195</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>16941</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>17122</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>63320</TotalAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp>
      <TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>8969605</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>8228551</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>9087872</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>9081709</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>8831762</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>44199499</TotalAmt>
      </TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp>
      <PublicSupportCY509Pct>0.98780</PublicSupportCY509Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY509Pct>0.98840</PublicSupportPY509Pct>
      <InvestmentIncomeCYPct>0.00000</InvestmentIncomeCYPct>
      <InvestmentIncomePYPct>0.00000</InvestmentIncomePYPct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="990B">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="990D">
      <LandGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>75000</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>75000</BookValueAmt>
      </LandGrp>
      <BuildingsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>513829</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>238379</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>275450</BookValueAmt>
      </BuildingsGrp>
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>66148</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>44168</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>21980</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <OtherLandBuildingsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>13623</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>13623</DepreciationAmt>
      </OtherLandBuildingsGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>372430</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>LEASE LIABILITY</Desc>
        <Amt>13323</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <TotalLiabilityAmt>13323</TotalLiabilityAmt>
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>8831763</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>12013</NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>
      <DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt>331426</DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt>
      <OtherRevenueAmt>85036</OtherRevenueAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedAmt>428475</RevenueNotReportedAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>8403288</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>8403288</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>9294721</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt>331426</DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt>
      <OtherExpensesIncludedAmt>85036</OtherExpensesIncludedAmt>
      <ExpensesNotReportedAmt>416462</ExpensesNotReportedAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>8878259</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>8878259</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleF documentId="990F">
      <GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>true</GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>
      <AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
        <RegionTxt>CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN</RegionTxt>
        <TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>PROGRAM SERVICES</TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>
        <SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>EDUCATIONMEDICAL</SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>
        <RegionTotalExpendituresAmt>1288207</RegionTotalExpendituresAmt>
      </AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
      <AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
        <RegionTxt>SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA</RegionTxt>
        <TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>PROGRAM SERVICES</TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>
        <SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>EDUCATIONMEDICAL</SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>
        <RegionTotalExpendituresAmt>2934378</RegionTotalExpendituresAmt>
      </AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
      <SubtotalSpentAmt>4222585</SubtotalSpentAmt>
      <TotalSpentAmt>4222585</TotalSpentAmt>
      <GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp>
        <RegionTxt>CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN</RegionTxt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>VILLAGE PARTNERSHIP</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
        <CashGrantAmt>1187441</CashGrantAmt>
        <MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt>WIRE TRANSFER</MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>97729</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <DescriptionOfNonCashAsstTxt>MATERIAL AND SUPPLIES</DescriptionOfNonCashAsstTxt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>FAIR MARKET VALUE</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
      </GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp>
      <GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp>
        <RegionTxt>SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA</RegionTxt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>VILLAGE PARTNERSHIP</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
        <CashGrantAmt>884473</CashGrantAmt>
        <MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt>WIRE TRANSFER</MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>152688</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <DescriptionOfNonCashAsstTxt>MATERIAL AND SUPPLIES</DescriptionOfNonCashAsstTxt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>FAIR MARKET VALUE</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
      </GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp>
      <GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp>
        <RegionTxt>SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA</RegionTxt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>VILLAGE PARTNERSHIP</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
        <CashGrantAmt>606531</CashGrantAmt>
        <MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt>WIRE TRANSFER</MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>329594</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <DescriptionOfNonCashAsstTxt>MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES</DescriptionOfNonCashAsstTxt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>FAIR MARKET VALUE</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
      </GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp>
      <GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp>
        <RegionTxt>SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA</RegionTxt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>VILLAGE PARTNERSHIP</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
        <CashGrantAmt>822418</CashGrantAmt>
        <MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt>WIRE TRANSFER</MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>28818</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <DescriptionOfNonCashAsstTxt>MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES</DescriptionOfNonCashAsstTxt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>FAIR MARKET VALUE</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
      </GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp>
      <Total501c3OrgCnt>4</Total501c3OrgCnt>
      <TotalOtherOrgCnt>4</TotalOtherOrgCnt>
      <TransferToForeignCorpInd>false</TransferToForeignCorpInd>
      <InterestInForeignTrustInd>false</InterestInForeignTrustInd>
      <ForeignCorpOwnershipInd>false</ForeignCorpOwnershipInd>
      <PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd>false</PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd>
      <ForeignPartnershipInd>false</ForeignPartnershipInd>
      <BoycottCountriesInd>false</BoycottCountriesInd>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Use of grant monitoring procedures (Part I, line 2)</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>EACH FOREIGN ORGANIZATION IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT: (1) ANNUAL BUDGETS TO THE GOVERNING BODY; (2) MONTHLY BUDGET REPORTS TO PRIOR TO DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS; AND (3) ANNUAL INDEPENDENTLY AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT MAKES REGULAR VISITS TO EACH SITE TO ENSURE RESOURCES ARE USED APPROPRIATELY. EACH FOREIGN ORGANIZATION IS AUDITED ANNUALLY FOR COMPLIANCE TO THE ORGANIZATIONS STANDARDS OF SERVICE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleF>
    <IRS990ScheduleG documentId="990G">
      <MailSolicitationsInd>X</MailSolicitationsInd>
      <EmailSolicitationsInd>X</EmailSolicitationsInd>
      <InPersonSolicitationsInd>X</InPersonSolicitationsInd>
      <SolicitationOfNonGovtGrantsInd>X</SolicitationOfNonGovtGrantsInd>
      <SpecialFundraisingEventsInd>X</SpecialFundraisingEventsInd>
      <AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd>true</AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd>
      <FundraiserActivityInfoGrp>
        <PersonNm>THRIVING CHILDREN ADVOCATES</PersonNm>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>7106 CROSSROADS BOULEVARD STE 215</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>BRENTWOOD</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>TN</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>37027</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <ActivityTxt>IN PERSON SOLICITATIONS</ActivityTxt>
        <FundraiserControlOfFundsInd>false</FundraiserControlOfFundsInd>
        <GrossReceiptsAmt>59499</GrossReceiptsAmt>
        <RetainedByContractorAmt>199000</RetainedByContractorAmt>
        <NetToOrganizationAmt>-139501</NetToOrganizationAmt>
      </FundraiserActivityInfoGrp>
      <TotalGrossReceiptsAmt>59499</TotalGrossReceiptsAmt>
      <TotalRetainedByContractorsAmt>199000</TotalRetainedByContractorsAmt>
      <TotalNetToOrganizationAmt>-139501</TotalNetToOrganizationAmt>
      <LicensedStatesCd>CA</LicensedStatesCd>
      <LicensedStatesCd>CO</LicensedStatesCd>
      <LicensedStatesCd>CT</LicensedStatesCd>
      <LicensedStatesCd>FL</LicensedStatesCd>
      <LicensedStatesCd>GA</LicensedStatesCd>
      <LicensedStatesCd>IL</LicensedStatesCd>
      <LicensedStatesCd>MA</LicensedStatesCd>
      <LicensedStatesCd>NE</LicensedStatesCd>
      <LicensedStatesCd>OH</LicensedStatesCd>
      <LicensedStatesCd>OK</LicensedStatesCd>
      <LicensedStatesCd>OR</LicensedStatesCd>
      <LicensedStatesCd>PA</LicensedStatesCd>
      <LicensedStatesCd>TN</LicensedStatesCd>
      <LicensedStatesCd>WA</LicensedStatesCd>
      <LicensedStatesCd>AZ</LicensedStatesCd>
      <LicensedStatesCd>AL</LicensedStatesCd>
      <LicensedStatesCd>TX</LicensedStatesCd>
      <LicensedStatesCd>NM</LicensedStatesCd>
      <LicensedStatesCd>NC</LicensedStatesCd>
      <LicensedStatesCd>KY</LicensedStatesCd>
      <LicensedStatesCd>MD</LicensedStatesCd>
      <LicensedStatesCd>MI</LicensedStatesCd>
      <LicensedStatesCd>MN</LicensedStatesCd>
      <LicensedStatesCd>NY</LicensedStatesCd>
      <LicensedStatesCd>WI</LicensedStatesCd>
      <FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
        <Event1Nm>CA AUCTION</Event1Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>248450</GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>
        <CharitableContriEvent1Amt>225150</CharitableContriEvent1Amt>
        <GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>23300</GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>
        <RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt>11892</RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt>
        <FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt>22365</FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt>
        <OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>3768</OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>
        <Event2Nm>VIR AUCTION</Event2Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt>493550</GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt>
        <CharitableContriEvent2Amt>465100</CharitableContriEvent2Amt>
        <GrossRevenueEvent2Amt>28450</GrossRevenueEvent2Amt>
        <RentFacilityCostsEvent2Amt>2743</RentFacilityCostsEvent2Amt>
        <FoodAndBeverageEvent2Amt>22485</FoodAndBeverageEvent2Amt>
        <OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt>16083</OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt>
        <OtherEventsTotalCnt>2</OtherEventsTotalCnt>
        <GrossReceiptsOtherEventsAmt>114320</GrossReceiptsOtherEventsAmt>
        <CharitableContriOtherEventsAmt>114320</CharitableContriOtherEventsAmt>
        <FoodAndBeverageOtherEventsAmt>3393</FoodAndBeverageOtherEventsAmt>
        <OthDirectExpnssOtherEventsAmt>2307</OthDirectExpnssOtherEventsAmt>
        <GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>856320</GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>
        <CharitableContributionsTotAmt>804570</CharitableContributionsTotAmt>
        <GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>51750</GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>
        <RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt>14635</RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt>
        <FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt>48243</FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt>
        <OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>22158</OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>
        <DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>85036</DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>
        <NetIncomeSummaryAmt>-33286</NetIncomeSummaryAmt>
      </FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleG>
    <IRS990ScheduleM documentId="990M">
      <ClothingAndHouseholdGoodsGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>691927</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>FAIR MARKET VALUE</MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>
      </ClothingAndHouseholdGoodsGrp>
      <AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd>false</AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd>
      <ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd>false</ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd>
      <ThirdPartiesUsedInd>true</ThirdPartiesUsedInd>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Number of contributions or items or both (Part I, col b)</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ESTIMATES WERE USED FOR THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Third party arrangements (Part I, line 32b)</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>CHILDREN OF THE NATIONS USES CHARITABLE ADULT RIDES AND SERVICES (CARS) TO SELL DONATED VEHICLES AND PROCESS THE IRS PAPERWORK.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleM>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="990O">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>CHRISTOPHER CLARK AND DEBRA CLARK HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE REVIEWS THE FINANCIAL AND OTHER INFORMATION PRESENTED ON THE FORM 990 PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT CPA. THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE THEN REVIEWS THE FORM 990 WITH THE GOVERNING BOARD PRIOR TO FILING IT.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>EVERY EMPLOYEE SIGNS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, WHICH IS KEPT IN THEIR INDIVIDUAL PERSONNEL FILE. THE EMPLOYEE IS RESPONSIBLE TO NOTIFY MANAGEMENT IF CONFLICTS OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARISE. DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND MANAGERS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO BE AWARE OF ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AT ALL TIMES. EVERY DIRECTOR, OFFICER, AND MANAGER COMPLETES AND SIGNS AN ANNUAL QUESTIONNAIRE TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>COMPARATIVE SALARY DATA FROM SIMILAR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IS USED BY THE GOVERNING BODY TO DETERMINE PROPOSED SALARY FOR THE CEO. THE GOVERNING BODY REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE CEOS COMPENSATION PACKAGE ANNUALLY.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>COMPARATIVE SALARY DATA FROM SIMILAR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IS USED BY SENIOR MANAGEMENT TO DETERMINE PROPOSED SALARIES. THE PROPOSED SALARIES ARE SUBMITTED TO THE CEO FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990 availability to public Part VI line 18</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>UPON REQUEST, A COPY OF FORM 990 AND FORM 1023 ARE PROVIDED TO THE INDIVIDUAL REQUESTOR. THE 990 IS ALSO MADE AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATIONS WEBSITE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>UPON REQUEST, A COPY OF THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED TO THE INDIVIDUAL REQUESTOR.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>List of other expenses Part IX line 24e</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>PRINTING AND PUBLICATION, VENTURE TEAMS AND CLINIC.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>