2025-10-14T16:34:27+00:00 2024-12-31 440160260 Forvis Mazars LLP 1201 Walnut Street Suite 1700 Kansas City MO 641062246 990 2024-10-01 446005794 Children International CHIL 8169422000 2000 East Red Bridge Rd Kansas City MO 64131 SUSANA ESHLEMAN PRESIDENT AND CEO 8169422000 2025-10-14 true true Michael Engle P00482834 8162216300 2025-10-14 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Susana Eshleman 2000 East Red Bridge Rd Kansas City MO 64131 108578053 false X WWW.CHILDREN.ORG X 1951 MO AS AN INTERNATIONAL CHILD AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION, WE CONNECT PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD IN THE FIGHT TO END POVERTY. WORKING TOGETHER, WE INVEST IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH, FOR THE FIRST TWO DECADES OF THEIR LIVES SO THEY TRANSFORM THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES, AND, AS A RESULT, MULTIPLY GOOD IN THE WORLD. 10 9 149 959 12963 9014 121829713 30431600 0 0 8300444 1248311 21198 12963 130151355 31692874 76091495 5176633 0 0 20876185 5270862 8836860 2906895 5299361 13426437 3968868 119230977 17323258 10920378 14369616 134784965 143786195 4418168 3502766 130366797 140283429 WE CONNECT PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD IN THE FIGHT TO END POVERTY. WORKING TOGETHER, WE INVEST IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH, BUILD THE HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS THEY NEED TO THRIVE, AND EMPOWER THEM TO CREATE LASTING CHANGE IN THEIR OWN LIVES AND COMMUNITIES. false false 6058756 2484597 0 COMMUNITY CENTERS & CARING ADULTS CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL PROVIDES ITS MOST COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS WITHIN ITS COMMUNITY CENTERS. NEWER, STATE-OF-THE-ART, FACILITIES HAVE SPECIFIC YOUTH ROOMS AND AREAS, WHICH ARE SEPARATE FROM THE GATHERING SPACES FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN, TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION AND ENHANCE YOUTH ACTIVITIES. WHILE BUILDINGS ARE IMPORTANT, THEY AREN'T WHAT MAKE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL'S PROGRAMS A SUCCESS; IT'S THE PEOPLE WHO INVEST IN THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO MAKE THE DIFFERENCE. CRITICAL SUPPORT AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRENGTHENING EFFORTS VOLUNTEERS. GLOBALLY, NEARLY 4,000 INDIVIDUALS VOLUNTEER IN SUPPORT OF CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL. THESE TRAINED VOLUNTEERS - TYPICALLY THE PARENTS OF SPONSORED CHILDREN AND YOUTH - CONDUCT FAMILY VISITS IN SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS, ARE OFTEN THE FIRST TO LEARN ABOUT LOCAL AND DOMESTIC ISSUES, AND SERVE AS AN INVALUABLE CONDUIT OF INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE. IN THE PAST, VOLUNTEERS HAVE SUPPORTED CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL DURING NATURAL DISASTERS, UNREST, AND OTHER DISRUPTIONS. THESE INDIVIDUALS ALSO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT TEACH CHILDREN AND YOUTH TO ORGANIZE PROJECTS AND DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS. THEN, THESE DEDICATED ADULTS ENCOURAGE YOUTH TO GIVE BACK THROUGH TUTORING YOUNGER CHILDREN AND LEADING COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. PROFESSIONAL STAFF THE ORGANIZATION'S WORKFORCE COMPRISES IN-COUNTRY NATIONALS WHO SPEAK THE SAME LANGUAGE AND DIALECT AS THE FAMILIES AND UNDERSTAND THE LOCAL CHALLENGES, CUSTOMS, LAWS, AND SOCIAL NETWORKS OF THE COMMUNITIES WHERE OUR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES LIVE. ALLIANCES AND PARTNERSHIPS COLLABORATION IS THE KEY TO COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND ASSISTANCE. THAT'S WHY CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL IS COMMITTED TO SECURING PARTNERSHIPS FOR GRANT FUNDING AND PRODUCT DONATIONS. THIS ADDITIONAL SUPPORT ALLOWS CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL TO ENHANCE AND SCALE OUR PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. PRODUCT DONATION PARTNERS OF CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL INCLUDE ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS THE CLEAN THE WORLD FOUNDATION, WHICH DONATES HYGIENE KITS TO AID IN SANITATION AND HEALTH EFFORTS, AND HEART TO HEART INTERNATIONAL, WHICH PROVIDES MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO SUPPORT OUR HEALTH PROMOTION WORK. CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL HAS WORKED COLLABORATIVELY WITH FOUNDATIONS AND OTHER NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS. ITS AGENCIES ALSO WORK IN-COUNTRY WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, SCHOOLS, AND UNIVERSITIES, AS WELL AS BUSINESSES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL DELIVERS A VARIETY OF COMMUNICATION TOOLS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE PLIGHT OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH LIVING IN POVERTY AND THE SOLUTIONS CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL OFFERS. THESE TOOLS INCLUDE JOURNEYS MAGAZINE, DIGITAL NEWSLETTERS, WHITE PAPERS, SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, BLOG POSTS, EDUCATIONAL FLYERS AND BROCHURES, AND PRESS RELEASES. TOGETHER, THESE EFFORTS ARE DESIGNED TO INFORM THE PUBLIC AND RAISE AWARENESS OF THE IMPACT THAT EVEN ONE PERSON CAN HAVE IN HELPING TO LIFT THOSE IN NEED OUT OF THEIR CIRCUMSTANCES. TRANSFORMING SPONSORS' LIVES SPONSORSHIP IS FAR MORE THAN AN EFFECTIVE FUNDING MODEL. AT ITS CORE, SPONSORSHIP IS A SHARED EXPERIENCE BETWEEN AN INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR AND AN INDIVIDUAL BENEFICIARY. WHILE THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS FOCUS ON IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THOSE LIVING IN POVERTY, CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL ALSO RECOGNIZES THE POSITIVE IMPACT THIS RELATIONSHIP HAS ON THE CHILD THROUGH ENCOURAGEMENT AND FRIENDSHIP. CONTRIBUTORS ALSO REPORT AN INCREASED SENSE OF PURPOSE AND FULFILLMENT. CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL STRIVES TO SHARE THIS KNOWLEDGE TO ENSURE SPONSORS UNDERSTAND HOW THEIR OWN LIVES MAY BE POSITIVELY TRANSFORMED BY BEING SUPPORTIVE OF THE ORGANIZATION, SPONSORED CHILDREN, AND YOUTH. CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL OFFERS ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT ITS MISSION AND VISION. DONORS HAVE THE OPTION TO FUND PROGRAMS SUCH AS TUTORING, MUSIC, DANCE, EMPLOYMENT, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND MORE. SUPPORTERS OF CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL ALSO EXPERIENCE POSITIVE CHANGES IN THEIR OWN LIVES. BY JOINING FORCES WITH THE ORGANIZATION, SUPPORTERS BECOME PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER - A CARING COMMUNITY THAT DELIVERS LIFE-CHANGING IMPACT TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH AROUND THE WORLD. 4039171 2692036 0 CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL CREATES PERSONAL, TRANSFORMATIVE AND IMPACTFUL RELATIONSHIPS AND OFFERS SUPPORTERS A WAY TO INVEST IN THE HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT OF A CHILD WITH THE ULTIMATE FOCUS ON EMPLOYABILITY TO HELP ITS GRADUATES BREAK THE GENERATIONAL CYCLE OF POVERTY. THIS IS DONE PRIMARILY THROUGH LOCALLY STAFFED COMMUNITY CENTERS AND VOLUNTEERS. CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL HAS SET FORTH A VISION OF BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO END POVERTY FOR GOOD. ITS AIM IS TO CREATE A WORLD WITHOUT POVERTY WHERE EVERY CHILD, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY IS CONNECTED, PRODUCTIVE AND THRIVING. THE ORGANIZATION CONNECTS PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD, FACILITATING STRONG RELATIONSHIPS AND PARTNERSHIPS ACROSS SOCIOECONOMIC AND CULTURAL BOUNDARIES. CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL BELIEVES EVERYONE SHARES THIS BASIC HUMAN RIGHT: TO LIVE FREE FROM POVERTY FOR GOOD. ITS APPROACH TO DELIVERING HOPE AND A STRATEGIC PATHWAY TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF GENERATIONAL POVERTY FOCUSES ON FOUR SPECIFIC CORE AREAS: HEALTH SERVICES, EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE, LIFE SKILLS AND EMPLOYABILITY. THROUGH ITS PROGRAMS, THE ORGANIZATION STRATEGICALLY PROVIDES THE SERVICES, TRAINING AND OPPORTUNITIES CHILDREN AND YOUTH NEED TO BECOME SUSTAINABLY EMPLOYED ADULTS. HEALTH PROMOTION HEALTH PROMOTION FOCUSES ON INTERVENTION TO RESPOND TO LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH NEEDS AND MORE CONNECTIONS WITH PUBLIC PROMOTION CAMPAIGNS. THE PROGRAM ALSO HELPS FAMILIES NAVIGATE LOCAL HEALTH SYSTEMS, ENSURING SUPPORT FOR REFERRALS. SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY SPONSORED CHILDREN AND YOUTH AND FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS BENEFIT THROUGH ACCESSING SERVICES AT EACH AGENCY PARTNER SITE, INCLUDING DONATIONS FROM GIK, SUCH AS MEDICAL CONSUMABLES & DRUGS, TRIAGING EQUIPMENT SUCH AS THERMOMETERS, WEIGHT SCALES AND EXAMINATION BEDS. CONTINUOUS ENGAGEMENT AND CAPTIVATION OF PARTNERS IN THE PROCESS OF IMPLEMENTATION, ENABLES COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT, STRENGTHENS THE TRUST STAKEHOLDERS HAVE IN CI, AND FACILITATES STAKEHOLDERS' RESPONSIVENESS. CHILD SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL (CI) EMPLOYS A CHILD SAFEGUARDING POLICY AND PROTOCOLS TO SAFEGUARD CHILDREN. IMPLEMENTATION INCLUDES THE PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE IN THE FORM OF TRAINING FOR STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, CHILDREN AND YOUTH, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS, AND THE REPORTING AND SUPPORT OF ALL CASES OF ABUSE TO SPONSORED CHILDREN AND YOUTH. CI PROVIDES PSYCHOLOGICAL, MEDICAL, LEGAL, FINANCIAL, AND OTHER SUPPORT TO SPONSORED CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO EXPERIENCE ABUSE AND ENDANGERMENT. EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT ECCD PROGRAMMING IS CRUCIAL FOR YOUNG CHILDREN TO SUPPORT BRAIN DEVELOPMENT, SOCIALIZATION, LEARNING, SCHOOL READINESS AND HEALTH OUTCOMES. WE DELIVER INTEGRATED COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH, NUTRITION AND PRESCHOOL SERVICES; ENGAGE CAREGIVERS AND LOCAL PARTNERS TO LEVERAGE RESOURCES; AND TRAIN STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS TO DEVELOP THEIR ECCD CAPACITIES. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS PROVIDE CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH THE ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND RESOURCES, SUCH AS BOOKS, COMPUTERS, DIGITAL SKILLS AND STEAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, MATH) EXPOSURE. TUTORING THE TUTORING PROGRAM HELPS STUDENTS SUCCEED IN SCHOOL WITH ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE ALIGNED WITH LOCAL CURRICULA. TRADITIONALLY, CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL TUTORING PROGRAMS MEET TWO TO THREE TIMES PER WEEK WITH TRAINED TUTORS. LIFE SKILLS OUR LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM EXPOSES CHILDREN TO MUSIC AND ART, STRENGTHENS LEADERSHIP SKILLS, ENHANCES DIGITAL ABILITIES AND MORE. EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING THE EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING PROGRAM TEACHES CHILDREN AND YOUTH HOW TO SELF-CARE, SELF-CALM AND IDENTIFY EMOTIONS. THE PROGRAM IS BASED ON CURRICULUM DEVELOPED BY TURNING POINT PART OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM. LIVING IN POVERTY LEADS TO STRESS AND EMOTIONAL STRAIN, WHICH MAKES IT THAT MUCH HARDER TO BREAK OUT. THIS PROGRAM HELPS YOUNG PEOPLE BUILD VITAL LIFE SKILLS, SO THEY CAN STAY MENTALLY HEALTHY TO HELP THEM BREAK THE CYCLE OF GENERATIONAL POVERTY. 10097927 true true false false false false false false false true true true false false true false false true false true true true false true false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true true false false true X 37 0 true 149 true true true true HO IN MX CJ CO EC GT false false false false false false false false false false X 10 9 false false true false false false false true true false false false true true true true true true true true false false CA CO CT DE DC FL GA AL HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME AK MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA AZ RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA AR WA WV WI WY X X DANIELLE R MITCHELL 8169422000 2000 EAST RED BRIDGE RD KANSAS CITY MO 64131 SUSANA ESHLEMAN DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT AND CEO 40.0 1.0 X X 559705 0 56648 ADAM NEWSOME DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 AVIVA AJMERA DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 DAVID CACIOPPO DIRECTOR 1.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 ENA WILLIAMS KOSCHEL DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 LIDERMAN DUIN DIRECTOR 1.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 MARVIN IRBY DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 PASHON MANN DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 ROLAND PANNAKKER DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 STEVE BERGER DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 DOUG BASSETT VP OF GLOBAL PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS 40.0 1.0 X 231117 0 44083 ERIC MCCULLOUGH ASST. SECRETARY 40.0 1.0 X 145057 0 9510 JESSICA WILCOX SECRETARY 40.0 1.0 X 74959 0 13829 LAURA THORNTON VP OF MARKETING/ENGAGEMENT 40.0 1.0 X 268992 0 37841 MARIA FERNANDA CORRAL VP OF TALENT GROWTH 40.0 0.0 X 249825 0 3808 ROBERTO FLORES CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.0 0.0 X 85534 0 1304 TIM BACHTA VP OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 40.0 0.0 X 282533 0 25445 WILLIAM BREWSTER CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.0 1.0 X 349163 0 53713 CHRIS HOYT SENIOR DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS TRANSFORMATIONS 40.0 0.0 X 190520 0 43520 DANIELLE MITCHELL CONTROLLER 40.0 1.0 X 185755 0 39604 JOHN SUDDUTH DIRECTOR OF APPLICATION DELIVERY & SUPPORT 40.0 0.0 X 191444 0 31939 SHAWN ROUEN DIRECTOR OF CU&I 40.0 0.0 X 181103 0 45533 TERESA GAFFNEY DIRECTOR OF MARKETING 40.0 0.0 X 191313 0 36451 3187020 0 443228 62 false true false 3SIXTY FUNDRAISING 134 N 4TH STREET BROOKLYN NY 11249 FUNDRAISING 1135020 THRIVING CHARITY ADVOCATES 7106 CROSSROADS BLVD SUITS 215 BRENTWOOD TN 37027 FUNDRAISING 882980 RKD GROUP LLC 3400 WATERVIEW PKWY SUITE 250 RICHARDSON TX 75080 CONSULTING 420829 iSANDBOX PO BOX 17125 RICHMOND VA 23226 CONSULTING 320142 NEXTPAGE INC 8300 NE Underground Drive Pillar 12 KANSAS CITY MO 64161 CONSULTING 201558 6 15764 30415836 1184653 30431600 0 0 0 0 0 865274 865274 0 0 77268216 0 76773403 111776 494813 -111776 383037 383037 0 PARTNERSHIP INCOME 901101 12963 12963 0 0 0 0 12963 31692874 0 12963 1248311 357289 357289 4819344 4819344 0 0 566650 345656 118996 101998 3858631 2353764 810313 694554 236129 144039 49587 42503 310261 189260 65154 55847 299191 182507 62830 53854 20280 10748 5273 4259 34466 18267 8961 7238 2906895 2906895 139747 74066 36334 29347 1018994 540066 264939 213989 979899 156784 823115 135785 84567 25595 25623 371201 230145 70528 70528 108091 58369 24861 24861 100918 69633 6055 25230 503141 281759 105660 115722 PRINT DONOR CORRESPONDENCE 324938 201462 61738 61738 POSTAGE DONOR CORRESPONDENCE 218689 135587 41551 41551 TRAINING/CONTINUING EDUCATION 12719 1399 10811 509 0 0 0 0 17323258 10097927 1925970 5299361 792137 1389769 6902829 19967773 323959 497573 0 0 0 0 254177 323361 5591145 1417420 26008547 15087192 11449399 10921355 100313506 100916749 8598293 7742058 0 559520 610137 134784965 143786195 3987051 3002389 0 0 431117 500377 4418168 3502766 X 128338170 137644041 2028627 2639388 130366797 140283429 134784965 143786195 X 14369616 -2951132 -1501852 X false true true false X 93640936 95724643 102502560 121829713 30431600 444129452 0 0 93640936 95724643 102502560 121829713 30431600 444129452 11596970 432532482 1323142 1902281 15448941 6165446 865274 25705084 22495 23927 0 11530 9014 66966 0 0 0 0 0 0 469901502 0 0.92047 0.90704 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 60110737 300 242318 955 98545 60253855 49911658 201136 10382008 23849 360216 60110737 44883654 137482 5156975 28000 238453 49911658 50615023 129265 -5567684 40000 252950 44883654 39713839 106200 11036266 14400 226882 50615023 0.9766 0.0209 0.0025 false false 228465 228465 16332282 7373692 8958590 4292231 4226565 65666 5155569 3486935 1668634 10921355 Closely-held equity interests Financial derivatives PRIVATE EQUITY INV PARTNERSHIP 7304558 F LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 437500 F 7742058 Federal Income Taxes GIFT ANNUITY FUNDS 484127 DEPOSIT PLAN FUNDS 16250 500377 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS DISCLOSURE MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED THEIR INCOME TAX POSITIONS UNDER THE GUIDANCE INCLUDED IN ASC 740. BASED ON THEIR REVIEW, MANAGEMENT HAS NOT IDENTIFIED ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TO BE RECORDED OR DISCLOSED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds THE PURPOSE OF THE ENDOWMENT FUND IS TO FUND BOTH OCCASIONAL EXTRAORDINARY INVESTMENTS IN THE BUSINESS AND PLANNED ANNUAL INVESTMENTS IN THE BUSINESS; FOR THE SOLE INTENT TO MAXIMIZE CHILD IMPACT. WITHDRAWALS FROM THE FUND WILL MAINTAIN THE APPROVED MINIMUM BALANCE OF THE FUND, WITH THE FUND EARNING OPTIMIZED RETURNS ON A RISK-ADJUSTED BASIS. true East Asia and the Pacific 2 0 Grantmaking 1835401 North America (Canada & Mexico only) 0 0 Grantmaking 232994 South America 0 0 Grantmaking 662337 South Asia 0 0 Grantmaking 769163 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Grantmaking 409332 Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Grantmaking 910117 2 0 0 0 2 0 4819344 0 4819344 East Asia and the Pacific CHILD & YOUTH SUPPORT & DEVELOPMENT 1029200 SEE SCHEDULE O WHOLESALE East Asia and the Pacific CHILD & YOUTH SUPPORT & DEVELOPMENT 806201 EFT Central America and the Caribbean CHILD & YOUTH SUPPORT & DEVELOPMENT 910117 EFT North America (Canada & Mexico only) CHILD & YOUTH SUPPORT & DEVELOPMENT 232994 EFT South America CHILD & YOUTH SUPPORT & DEVELOPMENT 662337 EFT South Asia CHILD & YOUTH SUPPORT & DEVELOPMENT 769163 EFT Sub-Saharan Africa CHILD & YOUTH SUPPORT & DEVELOPMENT 139303 SEE SCHEDULE O WHOLESALE Sub-Saharan Africa CHILD & YOUTH SUPPORT & DEVELOPMENT 270029 EFT 17 0 true false true true false false Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL (CI) PROVIDES VITAL BENEFITS, SERVICES AND COMPREHENSIVE SKILL BUILDING ACTIVITIES FOR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN ITS CHILD SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM, PRIMARILY THROUGH COMMUNITY CENTERS AROUND THE WORLD. ALL OF THESE INTERNATIONAL FIELD LOCATIONS FOLLOW GUIDANCE AS PRESCRIBED IN A FIELD MANUAL (WRITTEN AND MAINTAINED BY CI), OUTLINING KEY PROCEDURES FROM CHILD SELECTION TO PROGRAM MONITORING. THE ACCOUNTING PORTION OF THIS MANUAL DESCRIBES THE VARIOUS PROCEDURES AND CONTROLS SURROUNDING THE ACCOUNTING OF ALL FUNDS SENT FROM CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL USING A STANDARDIZED CHART OF ACCOUNTS AND ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS AROUND THE WORLD. AS DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOUNTING PORTION OF THE FIELD MANUAL, EACH FIELD LOCATION IS RESPONSIBLE TO KANSAS CITY FOR MONTHLY AND QUARTERLY REPORTS, COMPARING ACTUAL RESULTS TO BUDGET AND EXPLAINING ANY SIGNIFICANT VARIANCES. IN ADDITION, EACH FIELD LOCATION IS SUBJECT TO AN ANNUAL AUDIT CONDUCTED BY AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM AND AN ADDITIONAL AUDIT IS PERFORMED BY CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL INTERNAL AUDITORS EVERY 12 18 MONTHS, OR AS NEEDED. THE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL CONTROLLERS ALSO PERFORM AN INTERNAL REVIEW OF EACH FIELD LOCATION AS NEEDED. EACH CHILD SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM LOCATION PREPARES AN ANNUAL BUDGET BASED UPON GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED BY CI. THESE BUDGETS ARE REVIEWED BY CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL GLOBAL PROGRAMS STAFF AND ULTIMATELY BY THE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL REGIONAL DIRECTORS, DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL PROGRAMS AND VP OF GLOBAL PROGRAMS AT CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL, AND THE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AT CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS. Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN-Accrual; EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC-Accrual; NORTH AMERICA (CANADA & MEXICO ONLY)-Accrual; SOUTH AMERICA-Accrual; SOUTH ASIA-Accrual; SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA-Accrual Schedule F, Part II, Line 1 Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN-Accrual; EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC-Accrual; NORTH AMERICA (CANADA & MEXICO ONLY)-Accrual; SOUTH AMERICA-Accrual; SOUTH ASIA-Accrual; SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA-Accrual X X X X true THRIVING CHARITY ADVOCATES 7106 CROSSROADS BLVD SUITS 215 BRENTWOOD TN 37027 IN-PERSON SOLICITATIONS false 3525457 1731240 1794217 3SIXTY FUNDRAISING 134 N 4TH STREET BROOKLYN NY 11249 IN-PERSON SOLICITATIONS false 1385185 1175655 209530 4910642 2906895 2003747 AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY Schedule G, Part I, Line 2b FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH A VARIETY OF FUNDING METHODS, INCLUDING CHILD SPONSORSHIP, A CONTINUITY PROGRAM WHERE AN INDIVIDUAL AGREES TO SPONSOR A CHILD BY MEANS OF ONGOING MONTHLY CONTRIBUTIONS. DUE TO THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE INDIVIDUAL AND CHILD, MANY SPONSORS CONTINUE THEIR COMMITMENT FOR MULTIPLE YEARS. BECAUSE OF THIS LONGEVITY, IT IS NECESSARY, WHEN LOOKING AT THE VALUE OF A FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN, TO CONSIDER THE INCOME GENERATED BY THOSE SPONSORS OVER SEVERAL YEARS. THEREFORE, INCOME RESULTING FROM FUNDRAISING SPENDING IN FISCAL YEAR 2024 WILL BE REALIZED OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL YEARS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024, 79% OF ALL EXPENDITURES WERE USED TO PROVIDE BENEFITS AND SERVICES TO CHILDREN, YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES IN DESPERATE NEED. true CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL CHAPTERS OF AMERICA 2000 E RED BRIDGE RD KANSAS CITY MO 64131 431201088 501(c)(3) 33879 PROGRAM ASSISTANCE UALR CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL 2510 FAIR PARK BLVD LITTLE ROCK AR 72204 710505337 501(c)(3) 307260 PROGRAM ASSISTANCE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS 2000 E RED BRIDGE RD KANSAS CITY MO 64131 208441651 501(c)(3) 16150 PROGRAM ASSISTANCE 3 0 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL CONTRACTS WITH OTHER DOMESTIC CHARITIES THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO IMPOVERISHED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. THESE CHARITIES PROVIDE BENEFITS BASED UPON WRITTEN AGREEMENTS THAT OUTLINE THE KEY PROCEDURES AND SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED. FUNDING TO EACH OF THESE CHARITIES IS BASED UPON AN ANNUAL BUDGET THAT IS APPROVED BY CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ALL OF THESE TRANSACTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL'S INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM AS PART OF THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT. X X X X X X false false false false false false false false false SUSANA ESHLEMAN DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT AND CEO 531449 0 0 0 28256 0 29647 0 27001 0 616353 0 0 0 WILLIAM BREWSTER CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 334503 0 10000 0 4660 0 29647 0 24066 0 402876 0 0 0 TIM BACHTA VP OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 263681 0 18000 0 852 0 22447 0 2998 0 307978 0 0 0 LAURA THORNTON VP OF MARKETING/ENGAGEMENT 257689 0 10000 0 1303 0 21380 0 16461 0 306833 0 0 0 ERIC MCCULLOUGH ASST. SECRETARY 143777 0 0 0 1280 0 8204 0 1306 0 154567 0 0 0 MARIA FERNANDA CORRAL VP OF TALENT GROWTH 248265 0 0 0 1560 0 1274 0 2534 0 253633 0 0 0 DOUG BASSETT VP OF GLOBAL PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS 228028 0 0 0 3089 0 17471 0 26612 0 275200 0 0 0 DANIELLE MITCHELL CONTROLLER 181006 0 3000 0 1749 0 12575 0 27029 0 225359 0 0 0 SHAWN ROUEN DIRECTOR OF CU&I 180691 0 0 0 412 0 12413 0 33120 0 226636 0 0 0 TERESA GAFFNEY DIRECTOR OF MARKETING 189502 0 0 0 1811 0 12930 0 23521 0 227764 0 0 0 CHRIS HOYT SENIOR DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS TRANSFORMATIONS 183885 0 6250 0 385 0 13158 0 30362 0 234040 0 0 0 JOHN SUDDUTH DIRECTOR OF APPLICATION DELIVERY & SUPPORT 177934 0 7750 0 5760 0 8419 0 23520 0 223383 0 0 0 16 480548 Other - WHOLESALE VALUE X School Supplies 1 47940 Other - WHOLESALE VALUE X HYGIENE ITEMS 8 574980 Other - WHOLESALE VALUE X WHEELCHAIRS 2 81185 Other - WHOLESALE VALUE 0 false true true Schedule M, Part I, Line 32b Third parties used to solicit, process, or sell noncash contributions CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL WORKS WITH CORPORATE PARTNERS TO PROCURE AND DISTRIBUTE PRODUCT DONATIONS REQUESTED BY FIELD LOCATIONS TO AID THE CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE. CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL ALSO DISTRIBUTES PRODUCT DONATIONS INCLUDING SHOES, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND TEXTBOOKS, AND HYGIENE ITEMS. Schedule M, Part I Explanations of reporting method for number of contributions Drugs and medical supplies - THE AMOUNT IN COLUMN B IS THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS Other - School Supplies THE AMOUNT IN COLUMN B IS THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS Other - HYGIENE ITEMS THE AMOUNT IN COLUMN B IS THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS Other - WHEELCHAIRS THE AMOUNT IN COLUMN B IS THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS Form 990, Part III, Line 4a PROGRAM SERVICE DESCRIPTION CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS EMPLOYMENT IS THE LAST PIECE IN THE BREAKING-FREE-FROM-POVERTY PUZZLE. IN ADDITION TO HEALTH, EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT, A JOB GIVES YOUNG PEOPLE STABILITY, PURPOSE AND HOPE FOR THE FUTURE. CI WORKS TO ELIMINATE BARRIERS BETWEEN OUR YOUTH AND QUALITY EMPLOYMENT. YOUNG PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY OFTEN HAVE LESS INFORMATION ABOUT THE JOB MARKET, AND LESS ACCESS TO JOB-READINESS RESOURCES. BARRIERS TO EDUCATION, TECHNICAL TRAINING AND LIFE-SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTE TO THE GAP. INTO EMPLOYMENT TECHNICAL TRAINING, JOB-READINESS SKILLS AND JOB-PLACEMENT SUPPORT CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE TO UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUNG PEOPLE STRUGGLING TO BREAK INTO THE FORMAL JOB MARKET. INTO EMPLOYMENT PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH SPECIALIZED TECHNICAL AND JOB-SKILLS TRAINING, TAILORED TO THE GAPS IN LOCAL LABOR MARKETS. THE PROGRAM HELPS YOUNG PEOPLE DEVELOP THEIR TECHNICAL, JOB-READINESS AND LIFE SKILLS; FIND A STABLE JOB; AND CREATE A LONG-TERM CAREER PLAN. POST-SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIPS COLLEGE AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS REDUCE THE BARRIERS TO CONTINUING EDUCATION, WHICH CAN HELP OUR SPONSORED YOUTH COMPETE FOR HIGHER PAYING, QUALITY JOBS. THE HOPE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS A COMPETITIVE, RENEWABLE POST-SECONDARY GRANT FOR UNIVERSITY AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOL STUDENTS. STUDENTS HAVE TO APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP AND MEET CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS TO KEEP IT (SUCH AS MINIMUM GRADES, VOLUNTEER HOURS AND COMPLETING THE ACADEMIC YEAR). SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS RECEIVE JOB-READINESS AND LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING IN ADDITION TO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. CAREER READINESS JOB-READINESS SKILLS, CAREER-APPLICABLE LIFE SKILLS AND JOB-PLACEMENT SUPPORT GIVE YOUNG PEOPLE THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO FIND-AND COMPETE FOR-QUALITY EMPLOYMENT. THE CAREER READINESS PROGRAM HELPS YOUNG PEOPLE PREPARE TO ENTER THE MODERN WORKFORCE THROUGH A VARIETY OF WORKSHOPS (RESUME WRITING, MOCK INTERVIEWS, JOB SEARCHING) AND EXPERIENCES (JOB FAIRS, VISITS TO LOCAL COMPANIES, MOTIVATIONAL TALKS). THIS HANDS-ON CAREER COUNSELING HELPS PARTICIPANTS UNDERSTAND HOW THEIR SKILLS MATCH THE MARKETPLACE AND GUIDES THEM TOWARD MEANINGFUL, STABLE EMPLOYMENT WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY STRENGTHENING THE LOCAL JOB ECONOMY. ENTREPRENEURSHIP THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM TEACHES PARTICIPANTS BOTH LIFE SKILLS AND BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS. THE GOAL? CREATING AND OPERATING A SMALL BUSINESS TO GENERATE INCOME AND SELF-RELIANCE. PARTICIPANTS ARE SELECTED FOR THE PROGRAM BASED ON NEED, MOTIVATION AND INDEPENDENT INITIATIVE. ADDITIONAL PROGRAM SUMMARIES ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE CASH TRANSFERS, FOOD VOUCHERS, FOOD BASKETS AND HEALTH KITS ARE PROVIDED TO EACH SPONSORED FAMILY. CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL TRUSTS FAMILIES WILL KNOW BEST HOW TO SPEND THIS DIRECT ASSISTANCE-WHETHER ON FOOD, RENT, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, DATA PLANS, OR OTHER URGENT NEEDS. CONNECTING WITH FAMILIES A POWERFUL TOOL FOR CONNECTION. ALL AGENCIES NOW HAVE DEDICATED TEAMS, BUDGETS AND STRATEGIES FOR CONNECTING WITH FAMILIES. AGENCIES CONTACT SPONSORED FAMILIES AT LEAST TWICE EACH YEAR AND AIM TO REACH AT LEAST 75 PERCENT OF THEIR POPULATIONS. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A MEANS TO ASSESS CURRENT NEEDS, CONNECT THEM TO SERVICES AND ENSURE THAT PROGRAMS ARE SERVING SPONSORED FAMILIES. Form 990, Part IV, Line 12b Change in Year-End The organization was not included in consolidated, audited financial statements for tax year-ended 9/30/24 due to an upcoming change in year-end for audit and tax purposes. The organization will switch from fiscal year to calendar year-end, starting 12/31/24. A 15-month audit will be completed for 10/1/23 to 12/31/24, and a 3-month Form 990 will be prepared for 10/1/2024 to 12/31/2024. Beginning with year-ending 12/31/25, both consolidated audit and Form 990 will be completed for 12-month calendar year annually. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a & 15B VOLUNTEER MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS (ALL DIRECTORS WHO ARE NOT EMPLOYEES) COMPRISE A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WHICH IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING AND APPROVING ANNUALLY ANY CHANGES TO EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION. EACH YEAR A REPORT IS PREPARED BY A THIRD-PARTY CONSULTANT WHO GATHERS MARKET AND OTHER COMPARATIVE DATA AND REPORTS THE RESULTS OF SUCH REVIEW AND RECOMMENDS ANY CHANGES TO THE ORGANIZATION'S COMPENSATION STRUCTURE. THE CEO COMPENSATION IS SPECIFICALLY REVIEWED WITHIN THE REPORT FOR ANALYSIS AND DETERMINATION BY COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. REVIEW OF COMPENSATION FOR ALL OTHER EXECUTIVES IS DONE IN NOVEMBER TO COINCIDE WITH THE TIMING FOR REVIEW OF CEO COMPENSATION. Form 990, Part VI, Line 4 Significant changes to organizational documents THE BYLAWS WERE AMENDED IN DECEMBER 2024 TO CHANGE THE DATE OF THE ANNUAL MEETING FROM NOVEMBER TO FEBRUARY. AS A RESULT, DIRECTOR TERMS WERE EXTENDED TO ALIGN WITH THE NEW MEETING SCHEDULE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM, WHO PROVIDES A COPY TO members of children international's executive management and accounting personnel for review. EACH MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECEIVES A COPY OF THE ENTIRE 990 AND ATTACHED SCHEDULES. THEY ARE GIVEN A ONE- TO TWO WEEK PERIOD DURING WHICH EACH HAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THE RETURN. IF CHANGES ARE NEEDED AS A RESULT OF THE REVIEW, THE DRAFT IS RETURNED AND UPDATED TO REFLECT THE NEEDED CHANGES AND REDISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD FOR A FINAL REVIEW AND THEN ELECTRONICALLY FILED WITH THE IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy EVERY EMPLOYEE IS ASKED TO REVIEW THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY AND DISCLOSE IF THERE ARE ANY CONFLICTS WHICH NEED TO BE COMMUNICATED TO THE ORGANIZATION. THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A STATEMENT REPRESENTING THAT THEY ARE NOT A PARTY TO ANY RELATIONSHIP THAT WOULD CREATE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST BETWEEN THE OFFICER/DIRECTOR AND THE ORGANIZATION. IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DOES OCCUR, THE INDIVIDUAL WILL BE ASKED TO ABSTAIN FROM VOTING AND MAY BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE ROOM DURING THE DISCUSSION. THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICIES PROHIBIT DOING BUSINESS WITH ANY COMPANY THAT IS OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY A DIRECTOR OR OFFICER OR IN WHICH AN OFFICER OR DIRECTOR OR MEMBER OF HIS/HER FAMILY HAS A SUBSTANTIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE ORGANIZATION'S 990 AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PUBLISHED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AND MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances PARTNERSHIP INCOME - 12963; OTHER CHANGES - 1462220; IMPAIRMENT LOSS - -2977035; Schedule F, Part II, Line 1(h) DESCRIPTION OF NON-CASH ASSISTANCE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL (CI) WORKS WITH CORPORATE PARTNERS TO DISTRIBUTE PRODUCT DONATIONS REQUESTED BY FIELD LOCATIONS TO AID THE CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES THEY SERVICE. CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTES ITEMS INCLUDING SHOES, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND TEXTBOOKS, AND HYGIENE ITEMS. CHILDREN INTL CHAPTERS OF AMERICA 2000 E RED BRIDGE RD KANSAS CITY MO 64131 431201088 ASSISTANCE MO 501(c)(3) 7 CHILDREN INT true false true false false false false false false false false false true false true false false false false false