HEPHZIBAH CHILDRENS ASSOCIATION Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

HEPHZIBAH CHILDRENS ASSOCIATION

EIN 36-2167096 · Housing & Shelter N.E.C. (L99)

What they do

A CHILD WELFARE AGENCY PROVIDING GROUP HOME CARE, FOSTER CARE, and DAYCARE SERVICES to HELP CHILDREN THRIVE and FAMILIES FLOURISH THROUGH INNOVATIVE, COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $81.40 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders22 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

77.64%of revenue went to mission work81.4% of expenses · Program services

6.04%of revenue went to fundraising6.3% of expenses

$95.32spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

11.64%of revenue went to management and office costs12.2% of expenses

$1.35in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

18.9%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $167,209 for NANCY DORFMAN-SCHWARTZ (CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$14,235,740

Mission workProgram services$11,052,03477.64% of revenue81.4% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$1,657,63711.64% of revenue12.2% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$859,7186.04% of revenue6.3% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$666,3514.68% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$13,569,38995.32% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

The current filing is first. Each bar compares annual spending reported for mission work, management, and fundraising.

2024Current81.4% mission · 12.2% management · 6.3% fundraising

202379.7% mission · 14.8% management · 5.5% fundraising

202282.5% mission · 11.7% management · 5.8% fundraising

202181.7% mission · 12.5% management · 5.8% fundraising

202083.6% mission · 10.8% management · 5.6% fundraising

201983.1% mission · 10.8% management · 6.1% fundraising

201883.6% mission · 11.2% management · 5.2% fundraising

201781.8% mission · 13.7% management · 4.5% fundraising

Money in and money out

Revenue$14,235,740

Expenses$13,569,389

Annual surplus $666,351 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$11,052,034 · 81.4% of expenses

Management and office costs$1,657,637 · 12.2% of expenses

Fundraising$859,718 · 6.3% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$14,235,740

Expenses$13,569,389

Assets$18,352,369

Income$15,077,191

Contributions$2,693,719

Mission work (program services)$11,052,034

Fundraising$859,718

Management and general$1,657,637

Executive compensation (total)$382,657

Stocks and bonds$4,519,642

Accounting fees$49,866

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

NANCY DORFMAN-SCHWARTZCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $167,209Base $148,784 · Other $18,425

MICHELLE ANDERSONCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $151,725Base $136,439 · Other $15,286

JULIE DVORSKYDIRECTOR OF FAMILY BASED SERVICES · 40 hrs/week $141,363Base $124,171 · Other $17,192

MARY JANE JOYCE-BYRNEDIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES · 40 hrs/week $131,813Base $115,569 · Other $16,244

JULIET YERADIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT · 40 hrs/week $123,842Base $106,679 · Other $17,163

JASON PATENAUDECHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $107,156Base $103,035 · Other $4,121

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (22)

NANCY DORFMAN-SCHWARTZCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

MICHELLE ANDERSONCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

JULIE DVORSKYDIRECTOR OF FAMILY BASED SERVICES

MARY JANE JOYCE-BYRNEDIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

JULIET YERADIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

JASON PATENAUDECHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

STEPHANIE GRAHAMDIRECTOR

ALEX LEIBOWITZDIRECTOR

RONDELL RICHARDSONDIRECTOR

PETE SENECHALLEDIRECTOR

MARCIA PRESTONDIRECTOR

LYNDE OBRIENDIRECTOR

LISA AZU-POPOWTREASURER

KENNA MACKINNONDIRECTOR

JON YATESDIRECTOR

JOHN MCCONVILLEDIRECTOR

JENNIFER IERARDIDIRECTOR

JENNIFER ELLIS-JACKSONPRESIDENT

GREG FLINNDIRECTOR

FARAH USMANIDIRECTOR

DONNA ROLFVICE PRESIDENT - PRESIDENT ELECT

AMY FELTONSECRETARY

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1945
Location: 946 NORTH BOULEVARD, OAK PARK, IL 60301
County: Cook
In care of: DONNA ROLF
Primary officer: DONNA ROLF, PRESIDENT

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(708) 649-7100

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: WARADY & DAVIS LLP
NTEE classification: Housing & Shelter N.E.C. (L99)
IRS tax category: Housing & Shelter N.E.C.