VARIETY THE CHILDRENS CHARITY OF ST LOUIS Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

VARIETY THE CHILDRENS CHARITY OF ST LOUIS

EIN 43-6078016 · Human Services (P)

What they do

VARIETY EMPOWERS OVER 1,650 CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL and DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (ALSO REFERRED to AS CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS) THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT HIGHLIGHT ABILITY RATHER THAN DISABILITY. OUR HOLISTIC APPROACH INCLUDES GIVING CHILDREN CRITICAL MEDICAL EQUIPMENT and THERAPIES ALONG WITH INNOVATIVE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS WHICH PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES for ADVENTURE, SOCIALIZATION, and ARTISTIC EXPRESSION. CHILDREN ALSO GAIN INDEPENDENCE, GROW IN INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AMONG FRIENDS and FAMILY, DEMONSTRATE POSITIVE BELIEF IN THEMSELVES, and CULTIVATE SKILLS to FULLY ENGAGE IN THE WORLD AROUND THEM.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $73.60 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

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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 leaders34 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

70.41%of revenue went to mission work73.6% of expenses · Program services

12.98%of revenue went to fundraising13.6% of expenses

$95.61spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

12.23%of revenue went to management and office costs12.8% of expenses

$2.13in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

97.6%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 $206,663 for BRIAN ROY (CHIEF EXECUTIVE 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$5,197,673

Mission workProgram services$3,659,67370.41% of revenue73.6% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$635,48012.23% of revenue12.8% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$674,42912.98% of revenue13.6% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$228,0914.39% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$4,969,58295.61% 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?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 73.6% mission · 12.8% management · 13.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 95.61% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 68.8% mission · 14.6% management · 16.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 69.58% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 66.6% mission · 14.6% management · 18.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 119.03% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 70.5% mission · 12.0% management · 17.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 108.07% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 68.9% mission · 11.9% management · 19.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 86.15% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 64.1% mission · 15.4% management · 20.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 102.90% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 69.9% mission · 10.5% management · 19.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 93.95% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$5,197,673

Expenses$4,969,582

Annual surplus $228,091 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)$3,659,673 · 73.6% of expenses

Management and office costs$635,480 · 12.8% of expenses

Fundraising$674,429 · 13.6% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$5,197,673

Expenses$4,969,582

Assets$10,562,026

Income$5,976,080

Contributions$5,073,049

Mission work (program services)$3,659,673

Fundraising$674,429

Grants given$113,837

Average grant$113,837

Management and general$635,480

Stocks and bonds$7,183,927

Accounting fees$25,450

Investing fees$25,000

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

BRIAN ROYCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $206,663Base $190,551 · Other $16,112

CHRISTINA ALTHOLZCHIEF FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $166,253Base $151,612 · Other $14,641

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 (34)

BRIAN ROYCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

CHRISTINA ALTHOLZCHIEF FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

SEAN FLEMINGVICE CHAIRMAN

LESLIE WILSONTREASURER

LINDA HUNTERBOARD MEMBER

LUCIA ROSENBLOOMBOARD MEMBER

MICHAEL STAENBERGBOARD MEMBER

MIKE LEFTONCHAIRMAN

PAUL SHAUGHNESSYBOARD MEMBER

RAY GRUENDERBOARD MEMBER

ROBERT OLOUGHLINBOARD MEMBER

LAWRENCE K OTTOBOARD MEMBER

STEVE CRIMMINSBOARD MEMBER (THRU DEC 2024)

STEVE GROSSSECRETARY

TERRI OWENBOARD MEMBER

THELMA STEWARDBOARD MEMBER

WARNER BAXTERBOARD MEMBER (THRU DEC 2024)

ZAC SMITHBOARD MEMBER

LEE KLINGBOARD MEMBER

AMY BESTBOARD MEMBER

KIMBERLY SPRINGERBOARD MEMBER

KERRI MORGANBOARD MEMBER

JOE CASTELLANOBOARD MEMBER (THRU DEC 2024)

J CHRISTOPHER KERCKHOFF JRBOARD MEMBER

IAN CASOBOARD MEMBER

DONALD L FERGUSONBOARD MEMBER

DAVIDA LICHTENSTEINBOARD MEMBER

DAVID STEWARDCHAIRMAN EMERITUS

DAVID HOGANBOARD MEMBER

CHERI FROMMBOARD MEMBER

CAITLIN STAYDUHARBOARD MEMBER

BRANDON MORITZBOARD MEMBER

BRADLEY TUTTEROWBOARD MEMBER

BEVIS SCHOCKBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1968
Location: 11840 WESTLINE INDUSTRIAL DRIVE 220, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63146-3329
County: St. Louis
In care of: Brian Roy
Primary officer: Brian Roy, Chief Executive Officer

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(314) 720-7700 Officer phone(314) 720-7715

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: October 1, 2024
Return type: 990
NTEE classification: Human Services (P)
IRS tax category: Human Services
Grant-giving organization: Yes