THE CAMPBELL INSTITUTE Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

THE CAMPBELL INSTITUTE

EIN 93-1095351 · Unknown (Z99Z)

What they do

CHILDRENS INSTITUTES MISSION is to LEVERAGE RESEARCH, PRACTICE, POLICY, and ADVOCACY to SHIFT SYSTEMS TOWARD JUSTICE for FAMILIES SO THAT ALL of OREGONS CHILDREN, PRENATAL to GRADE 5, HAVE ACCESS to OPPORTUNITY.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $82.00 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 2025The charity has a recent tax report to read.

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

They name their leaders25 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

136.13%of revenue went to mission work82.0% of expenses · Program services

12.71%of revenue went to fundraising7.7% of expenses

$166.08spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

17.24%of revenue went to management and office costs10.4% of expenses

$2.42in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

83.9%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $1,882,818 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $270,018 for KALI THORNE LADD (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2025

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$2,849,412

Mission workProgram services$3,878,891136.13% of revenue82.0% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$491,10317.24% of revenue10.4% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$362,23612.71% of revenue7.7% of expenses

Total expenses$4,732,230166.08% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

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

2025CurrentExpense mix: 82.0% mission · 10.4% management · 7.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 166.08% of revenue

2024Expense mix: 81.5% mission · 10.4% management · 8.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 131.59% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 82.6% mission · 7.9% management · 9.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 34.58% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 85.7% mission · 6.2% management · 8.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 168.46% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 81.5% mission · 10.1% management · 8.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 238.37% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 81.1% mission · 10.9% management · 7.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 97.87% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 84.3% mission · 6.8% management · 8.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 141.23% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 86.0% mission · 7.9% management · 6.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 26.30% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$2,849,412

Expenses$4,732,230

Annual shortfall $1,882,818 Expenses were higher than revenue 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)$3,878,891 · 82.0% of expenses

Management and office costs$491,103 · 10.4% of expenses

Fundraising$362,236 · 7.7% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$2,849,412

Expenses$4,732,230

Assets$11,459,920

Income$8,410,855

Contributions$2,390,936

Mission work (program services)$3,878,891

Fundraising$362,236

Grants given$2,312,204

Average grant$59,287

Management and general$491,103

Executive compensation (total)$562,973

Stocks and bonds$4,422,444

Accounting fees$23,146

Investing fees$11,773

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2025

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

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

KALI THORNE LADDCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $270,018Base $252,391 · Other $17,627

EMILY GILLILANDCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $200,702Base $192,983 · Other $7,719

ERICA MULLENCHIEF RESOURCE & INNOVATION OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $163,371Base $157,062 · Other $6,309

MARINA MERRILLDIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND S · 40 hrs/week $160,026Base $146,574 · Other $13,452

DANA HEPPERDIRECTOR OF POLICY AND ADVOCACY · 40 hrs/week $155,616Base $149,608 · Other $6,008

ERIN LOLICHEARLY LITERACY SPECIALIST · 40 hrs/week $139,982Base $127,309 · Other $12,673

ELI OBRATEDIRECTOR OF FINANCE · 40 hrs/week $114,455Base $100,656 · Other $13,799

TALISA TIMMSEQUITY MANAGER · 40 hrs/week $113,068Base $103,491 · Other $9,577

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 (25)

KALI THORNE LADDCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

EMILY GILLILANDCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

ERICA MULLENCHIEF RESOURCE & INNOVATION OFFICER

MARINA MERRILLDIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND S

DANA HEPPERDIRECTOR OF POLICY AND ADVOCACY

ERIN LOLICHEARLY LITERACY SPECIALIST

ELI OBRATEDIRECTOR OF FINANCE

TALISA TIMMSEQUITY MANAGER

JENNIFER BRUMLBOARD MEMBER

SU EMBREEBOARD MEMBER

SARA KERRBOARD MEMBER

PETER BUCKLEYBOARD MEMBER

MIRIAM CALDERONBOARD MEMBER

MARISSA KAISERCHAIR

MARC MONAGHAN STARTING 112025BOARD MEMBER

MADDIE ONEILL ANDREWSBOARD MEMBER

LISA NAITOBOARD MEMBER

JOTH RICCIVICE-CHAIR

ALICIA CHAPMANBOARD MEMBER

JEAN BACK STARTING 112025BOARD MEMBER

FRANK REPPENHAGENTREASURER

CORY CARMAN STARTING 112025BOARD MEMBER

BOB HARDINGPAST CHAIR

BECKY TYMCHUCKBOARD MEMBER

AMY DOWD THROUGH 122025SECRETARY

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1993
Location: 1500 SW 1ST AVENUE 750, PORTLAND, OR 97201
County: Multnomah
In care of: KALI THORNE LADD
Primary officer: KALI THORNE LADD, CEO

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@childinst.org Phone(503) 219-9034

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2025
Tax period began: January 1, 2025
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: MCDONALD JACOBS PC
NTEE classification: Unknown (Z99Z)
IRS tax category: Child and Youth Services
Grant-giving organization: Yes