Citizens Caring for Children, Inc.

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1 Citizens Caring for Children, Inc. nprofit Profile Contact Information nprofit Citizens Caring for Children, Inc. Address 730 W. Wilshire Creek Blvd Suite 112 Oklahoma City, OK Oklahoma County Phone (405) Fax Website Contact Name Julie Keller Contact OK At a Glance Organization's type of tax exempt status Public Supported Charity Organization Does Business As (DBA) Citizens Caring for Children Former Names Citizens Concerned for Children Supporting Organization Citizens Caring for Children, Inc. Year Founded 1984 IRS Ruling Year

2 Registered with the Secretary of State? State Registration Expiration Mar 2018 Other ways to donate support, or volunteer Mail a check to 730 W. Wilshire Creek Blvd, Suite 112, Oklahoma City, OK Make a donation by phone by calling In-kind donations of NEW clothing, shoes, socks, undergarments, books, pajamas, coats, toiletry items, towels, wash cloths, blankets, stuffed animals, backpacks and school supplies. Volunteer opportunities available through four programs: the Mentor Program, Joy 4 Kids, Back-to-School and the Resource Center, for more information call Host a drive - call to discuss drive opportunities and engage your organization or business. Make a donation online at Make an online donation to the endowment fund at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation at Statements Mission Citizens Caring for Children serves children in foster care, the most vulnerable children in the state, by providing clothing, personal hygiene products and continued support focused on education to build for a brighter tomorrow. Background Citizens Caring for Children (CCC) was founded in 1984 after first-hand experience with foster children revealed the significant needs that were present in and around Oklahoma City. Too many children in our community were not receiving the basics in life that we have all taken for granted at one point in time. CCC continues this mission today, providing resources clothing, personal hygiene kits, books, mentoring and enrichment opportunities to foster children in Canadian, Cleveland, Grady, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, and Pottawatomie counties. In 2015, there were 10,916 Oklahoma children living in foster care. In July, the Department of Human Services (DHS) discontinued emergency clothing vouchers for foster children, cutting yet another resource for foster parents who already raise children on funds that cover approximately 40 percent of their needs and making the services of CCC even more important. When children are taken from their home, they are often left with nothing but the clothing on their back. The CCC Resource Center, Back to School and Joy4Kids provide necessities to children in foster care. Through these programs, children receive much needed new clothing, shoes, toiletries, duffel bag, backpack, school supplies and a Christmas experience. Citizens Caring for Children makes a difference in the lives of Oklahoma s foster children. We are working continually to enhance the quality of the Resource Center experience for foster children and foster families. We believe collaborations and added enrichment opportunities can serve to further enhance the children s confidence and motivate them to be the best they can be. With your support, we will help ensure that these innocent children will have the chance for a better life. 2

3 Impact Last year, Citizens Caring for Children served Oklahoma s foster children by Providing clothing, shoes, socks, underwear, pajamas, coats, books and personal hygiene kits for 1601unique children in 3016 visits to our Resource Center Assisting 601children in selecting a complete new school outfit everything from head to toe as well as a backpack and school supplies during our Back to School event Fulfilled the Christmas wish lists of 1,000 children through our Joy 4 Kids program Program objectives include increasing the number of children served in the Resource Center in the coming year by 35% and researching the efficacy of providing opportunities for enrichment/mentoring activities that enhance community and volunteer awareness as well as offer educational assistance. With a goal to increase our noncash support of the Resource Center by 40%, we will focus on broadening the scope of community participation to meet the needs of children living in foster care in central Oklahoma. Needs 1. Financial Support of the Resource Center. Monthly donors would be particularly helpful in meeting our needs and sustaining our programs. 2. Donations of new clothes for the Resource Center for children from birth to 18 years of age, including underwear, socks, jeans, shirts, full size shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant, duffel bags, towels, blankets and children's books. 3.Companies, organizations and individuals to coordinate drives for needed items. 4.Volunteers to help in the Resource Center, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 5.Financial and in-kind support for Back 2 School and Joy 4 Kids. CEO/Executive Director Statement The Resource Center at Citizens Caring for Children is unique in that it provides an actual shopping experience for foster children. They have the opportunity to choose their own new clothing in a setting designed to facilitate their decision-making skills and build the confidence that comes with taking pride in one s appearance. Children can visit the Resource Center four times a year, and also participate in Back to School, an additional visit during which a personal shopper helps them select a new outfit for school, as well as a backpack and school supplies. Aware of the increasing need for our services, we are committed to growing and adapting our Resource Center. Analysis of our client base reveals that 15% of the children we serve are ages birth 2, 55% are ages 3 9, and 30% are 10 and older. This data allows us to improve our ordering distribution providing foster children the sizes and items needed and reducing the excess in less popular sizes. A 35% increase in children served in the Resource Center means that we would be providing clothing, personal hygiene kits, books and other basic necessities for 3,000 visits 250 children per month - and an additional 600 children at Back to School. Because children can visit the Resource Center four times per year (once each season) and during Back to School, some of these visits are returning children and some are new children. We track those numbers and follow-up with s and phone calls to determine changes in placement status, such as adoption or reunification that will impact whether a child continues to need our services. We make a difference in the lives of foster children. We are working continually to enhance the quality of the Resource Center experience for foster children and foster families. Our volunteer base is growing, which will translate into increased awareness of the need for community support. Through survey data, we know that at least 86% of our clients believe their foster children feel better about themselves because of the clothing and supplies they receive in a Resource Center visit. We believe collaborations and added enrichment opportunities can serve to further enhance their confidence and motivate them to be the best they can be. Board Chair Statement I got involved with Citizens Caring for Children after seeing a friend open their home to foster several children. The children's stories drew me to seek a way to help. Our friends told us about Citizens Caring for Children and I have been involved ever since. As the word continues to spread about CCC, more people become involved and we can continue to make a difference in the lives of these children. 3

4 Area Served Area Served Geographic Area Served Canadian County Cleveland County Grady County Lincoln County Logan County Oklahoma County Pottawatomie County We serve foster children in Canadian, Cleveland, Grady, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma and Pottawatomie counties. However, we would serve any child in the state who had the proper documentation and needed our services. Service Categories Primary Organizational Category Secondary Organizational Category Tertiary Organizational Category Human Services/Children's and Youth Services Youth Development/ Human Services Foster Care Programs Joy 4 Kids (Other Youth) Description Joy 4 Kids provides Christmas presents to children in foster care during the holidays, allowing them to experience the joy of the holiday. Our Joy 4 Kids program gives children in foster care a sense of hope in the moment and for their futures. We work with DHS to fill wish lists for 1,000 children in our seven county area. This is accomplished through partnerships with businesses, churches, schools, and individuals who shop for a child or make a donation to cover the cost of items on the wish list. Budget $75, Category Human Services, General/Other Foster Care Strategy Population Served Children and Youth (0-19 years) Program Short-term Success Program Success Monitoring Examples of Program Success During the 2016 holiday seasons Citizens Caring for Children ensured that more than 1,000 children and young adults living in foster care were not forgotten. With the help of our partners and generous community support these children received gifts to open on Christmas morning.. 4

5 Resource Center Description Our Resource Center serves as a place foster children come to shop in a warm and inviting retail like environment. They will receive new clothing, shoes, underwear, socks, pajamas, coats, books and other basic items. These items help alleviate a foster child's sense of loss felt after leaving all his/her personal belongings behind when removed from their home. Budget $535, Category Human Services, General/Other Foster Care Strategy Population Served Children and Youth (0-19 years) Adolescents Only (13-19 years) Children and Youth (0-19 years) Program Short-term Success Program Success Monitoring Examples of Program Success Back 2 School Description Category Back 2 School- Starting School can cause anxiety in any child, but for foster children who could change schools with every placement, this time can be very frightening. CCC's Back 2 School program is a bonus visit to our Resource Center. Through the Back 2 School program, foster children are matched with a personal shopper who helps them select a new outfit, backpack, and school supplies so they can go to school feeling more confident. Human Services, General/Other Foster Care Strategy Population Served Children and Youth (0-19 years) Program Short-term Success Program Success Monitoring Examples of Program Success In the 2016 The Back2School event served 601 children. This event helps Oklahoma foster children go Back-to-School with confidence. Disaster Programs Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) Member Comments on Programs CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments Like most nonprofits, we are competing for donations in a community that has experienced economic downturns in the oil and gas industry. In addition, Oklahoma has a huge number of nonprofits seeking donations. We provide a service to foster children that impacts both their physical and emotional well-being. The need for our services continues to grow, particularly for children 5

6 ages 3 to 12. We are working effectively with our small staff, and have made great strides in improving the efficiency of our Resource Center and are excellent stewards of our donor dollars. We are expanding our reach through social media, outreach and the creation of a Teen Board. Staff & Management CEO/Executive Director Lynne Roller Start Date July lroller@cccokc.org CEO/Executive Director Experience Lynne Roller began her career as an educator, moving from the classroom to administration, development and alumni work before taking a position as Deputy Director at the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum. In her 13 year tenure there she lead the organization's successful accreditation by the American Association of Museums, and developed and implemented the Museum's education programs. At Citizens Caring for Children, Ms. Roller has directed staff reorganization, renovated and updated the Resource Center and Warehouse space. Ms. Roller has BS and MS degrees from Oklahoma State University. Senior Staff Name Julie Keller Toni Lee Title Director of Development Director of Operations Staff Information Number of Full-time Staff 4 Number of Part-time Staff 0 Number of Contract Staff 0 Number of Volunteers 200 Staff Retention Rate 80 % Are professional development opportunities provided? Does CEO/Executive Director have formal evaluations? Management Reports to Board? Staff Demographics - Ethnicity Caucasian 3 Hispanic/Latino 1 Staff Demographics - Gender Female 4 6

7 Organizational Plans Fundraising Plan Policy against commission-based compensation for fundraising consultant Communication Plan Strategic Plan Under Development Number of Years Strategic Plan Considers 1 Date Strategic Plan Adopted Oct 2011 Management Succession Plan Organization Policies and Procedures Continuity of Operations Plan Policies ndiscrimination Policy Whistle Blower Policy Document Destruction Policy Directors and Officers Insurance Policy Collaborations United Way of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma State Department of Human Services, OK Foster Wishes, Sunbeam Family Services, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), Youth & Family Services, White Fields, Speck Group Home, The Mentoring Project, The 111 Project, Smart Start of Oklahoma, Pauline E. Mayer Emergency Children's Shelter, Bair Foundation, Infant Crisis Center, Sooner Success, Cleats for Kids, Peppers Ranch, Anna's House, Mother Huggers. Affiliations Affiliation Oklahoma Center for nprofits, Standards of Excellence Program Graduate Year 2010 United Way of Central Oklahoma member agency 1999 Awards Awards 7

8 Award/Recognition Organization Year The Fun Fest Junior League of Oklahoma City 2001 Volunteer Award Oklahoma Department of Human Services 2003 Pacesetter United Way of Central Oklahoma 2005 Pacesetter United Way of Central Oklahoma 2006 Pacesetter United Way of Central Oklahoma 2007 Pacesetter United Way of Central Oklahoma 2008 Pacesetter United Way of Central Oklahoma 2009 Outstanding Volunteer Services Oklahoma Department of Human Services/Volunteers Light the Way 2010 Pacesetter United Way of Central Oklahoma 2010 Platinum Award United Way of Central Oklahoma 2010 Pacesetter United Way of Central Oklahoma 2011 Symphony of Service Oklahoma Department of Human Services/Volunteer Awards Ceremony 2012 Member Greater Oklahoma City Chamber 2012 Pacesetter United Way of Central Oklahoma 2013 Pacesetter United Way of Central Oklahoma 2014 Pacesetter United Way of Central Oklahoma 2015 Pacesetter United Way of Central Oklahoma 2016 Pacesetter United Way of Central Oklahoma 2017 Community Partner Award DHS 2017 Government Licenses Is your organization licensed by the government (federal, state and/or local)? Governance Board Chair Mr. Kevin Cunningham Company Affiliation Denton Law Firm Term July 2015 to June Board of Directors List Current as of July 01,

9 Name Affiliation Status Kayla Blount Liberty Mutual Voting Jesse Chapel Andrew Davis Voting Jeb Cook Summit Bank Voting Kevin Cunningham Bass Law Voting Merydith Easter Oklahoma County District Attorney's Office Voting Tim Gallegly Crowe & Dunlevy Voting Brian Geiger Bank of Oklahoma Voting Joe Hendrix Mariner Wealth Advisors Voting Kevin Lawrence BancFirst Voting Becky Roten Community Leader Voting Lindsey Williams Arledge & Associates Voting Board Demographics - Ethnicity Caucasian 11 Board Demographics - Gender Male 7 Female 4 Governance Information Board Term Lengths Board Term Limits 3 years 2 terms Number of Full Board Meetings Annually 10 Board Meeting Attendance % 80 % Percentage of Board Making Monetary Contributions to the Organization Percentage of Board Making In-Kind Contributions to the Organization Board Orientation Constituency Includes Client Representation Written Board Selection Criteria? Written Conflict of Interest Policy? 100 % 100 % Standing Committees Executive Finance Human Resources / Personnel Program / Program Planning Board Governance 9

10 Development / Fund Development / Fund Raising / Grant Writing / Major Gifts Marketing Youth Board Additional Boards: Youth Board Members Name Affiliation Comments on Board & Governance CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments The CCC Board is a working Board in every sense of the word. They are committed to the organization and its mission, and willing to do whatever they can to move the mission forward. Financials Current Fiscal Year July 01, 2017-June 30,2018 Current Year Budgeted Total Income $876,415 Current Year Budgeted Total Expenses $876,415 Prior Three Years' Financial History Income and Expenses Fiscal Year Total Revenue $616,255 $835,154 $894,178 Total Expenses $755,209 $853,683 $898,371 Revenue Less Expenses ($138,954) ($18,529) ($4,193) Income Sources 10

11 Fiscal Year Contributions $422,096 $604,756 $637,607 Foundation and Corporation Contributions Government Contributions $0 $0 $0 Federal State Local Unspecified Individual Contributions Indirect Public Support $115,000 $118,000 $109,478 Earned Revenue Investment Income, Net of Losses $8,611 $14,907 $13,650 Unrealized Gain/Loss ($7,404) ($2,775) $33,847 Membership Dues Special Events $77,952 $99,181 $99,596 Revenue In-Kind Other -- $1, Expense Allocation Fiscal Year Program Expense $639,720 $704,881 $762,964 Administration Expense $77,526 $114,535 $77,983 Fundraising Expense $37,963 $34,267 $57,424 Payments to Affiliates Total Revenue/Total Expenses Program Expense/Total Expenses 85% 83% 85% Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue 20% 16% 27% Assets and Liabilities Fiscal Year Total Assets $786,147 $952,129 $948,021 Current Assets $123,477 $584,666 $502,039 Long-Term Liabilities Current Liabilities $13,505 $40,533 $17,896 Total Net Assets $772,642 $911,596 $930,125 Short-term Solvency Fiscal Year Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities Long-term Solvency Fiscal Year Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets 0% 0% 0% Top Funding Sources 11

12 Fiscal Year Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount Contributions $422,096 Contributions $604,756 Contributions $637,607 Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar Indirect Public Indirect Support Indirect Public Amount Support $115,000 $118,000 Support $109,478 Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount Special Events $77,952 Special Events $99,181 Special Events $99,596 Endowment and Other Financial Information Endowment? Endowment Value $84, Endowment Spending Policy Endowment Spending Policy Percentage (if selected) Credit line? Rreserve fund? Tax Credits? Income Only 5 % Capital Campaign Currently in a Capital Campaign? Capital Campaign Anticipated in Next 5 Years? Comments on Financials Foundation Staff Comments Current year financial summary data in charts and graphs are per the organization's IRS Form 990. All other prior year's financial information is from audited financials. Therefore, you may see some discrepancies in the breakout of revenue, expenses, totals assets and/or net assets going from the audited financials to the Form 990s. Contributions may include foundations and corporations when the breakout was not available. The financial information presented is obtained from the following sources: IRS Form 990, independent audit reports, financial statements board approved when available, and supplemental information from the organization. We do not warrant or guarantee the timeliness, errors or inaccuracies. With respect to information regarding financial performance, nothing on this website should be interpreted as a statement or interpretation by OCCF staff. Organizations with a GiveSmartOKC profile are responsible for updating information annually within 45 days following the end of their fiscal year. Created Copyright 2018 Oklahoma City Community Foundation 12