2026-02-02T11:19:16-06:00 2025-06-30 454128465 THE POOLE GROUP CPAS LLC 711 AURORA AVENUE METAIRIE LA 70005 990 2024-07-01 741870298 THE CHILDREN'S FUND INC CHIL 7132440288 5773 WOODWAY DRIVE 189 HOUSTON TX 77057 DAVID TSCHOEPE TREASURER 7139611813 2026-02-02 1 1 MARY E POOLE P00545375 5048281259 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z DAVID TSCHOEPE 5773 WOODWAY DRIVE 189 HOUSTON TX 77057 1927989 0 X WWW.CHILDRENS-FUND.ORG X 1976 TX SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING MEDICAL AND SOCIAL CARE FOR NEEDY CHILDREN IN THE HOUSTON AREA 45 45 0 162 0 0 1541155 1639821 0 0 44145 26668 -230839 -282381 1354461 1384108 1277500 1377000 0 0 0 0 0 0 3049 78696 81118 1356196 1458118 -1735 -74010 650760 576750 0 0 650760 576750 X THE CHILDREN'S FUND, INC. IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED TO SUPPORT ALL TYPES OF ORGANIZATIONS FORMED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL AND SOCIAL CARE FOR THE NEEDY AND DESERVING CHILDREN IN THE GREATER HOUSTON METROPOLITAN AREA. RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS ARE NOMINATED BY THE SPONSORS (VOLUNTEER MEMBERSHIP) OF THE CHILDREN'S FUND, INC. A CHARITY SELECTION COMMITTEE SCREENS THE NOMINATED RECIPIENTS AND THEIR WRITTEN PROPOSALS AND CONDUCTS INTERVIEWS OF THE PROSPECTIVE RECIPIENTS. THE CHARITY SELECTION COMMITTEE MAKES ITS RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CHILDREN'S FUND, INC.'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD AND THE SPONSORS (MEMBERSHIP) MUST THEN APPROVE ALL SELECTED RECIPIENTS. 0 0 1377000 1377000 GRANT PROGRAM: THE CHILDREN'S FUND, INC. FOCUSES ON CHARITIES WITH SMALL BUDGETS, MINIMAL FUND-RAISING ABILITY, SMALL ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS, LACK OF GOVERNMENT OR OTHER CHARITY SUPPORT, AND LACK OF EXPOSURE TO THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY. 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TEXAS LAW PERMITS SUCH ACTIVITY; A LICENSE IS NOT REQUIRED. 0 1 0 1.00000 THE CHILDREN'S FUND 5773 WOODWAY DRIVE HOUSTON TX 77057 0 NONE 0 1 CHINQUAPIN PREPARATORY SCHOOL 2615 E WALLISVILLE ROAD HIGHLANDS TX 77562 741616827 501(C)(3) 45000 0 CHINQUAPIN PREPARATORY SCHOOL'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A HIGH-QUALITY COLLEGE-PREPARATORY EDUCATION TO ABLE AND MOTIVATED YOUTH FROM UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES AND SCHOOLS IN THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA. PROJECT ONE DAY 2220 MCKEE STREET HOUSTON TX 77009 843963489 501(C)(3) 225000 0 PROJECT ONE DAY'S MISSION IS TO BRING THE LOVE AND SAFETY OF JESUS CHRIST TO INFANTS AND TODDLERS OF LOW-INCOME SINGLES IN HOUSTON. OAK FOREST FOSTER CLOSET 1216 BETHLEMHEM STREET HOUSTON TX 77018 332360909 501(C)(3) 37000 0 OAK FOREST FOSTER CLOSET'S MISSION IS TO UPLIFT AND EMPOWER FOSTER, ADOPTIVE, AND KINSHIP FAMILIES BY SUPPLYING THEM WITH VITAL RESOURCES SUCH AS CLOTHING, SHOES, TOYS, BEDDING, BOOKS, AND MORE THROUGHOUT THEIR JOURNEY. THE FARIS FOUNDATION 77 SUGAR CREEK CENTER SUITE 315 SUGAR LAND TX 77478 833109684 501(C)(3) 55000 0 THE FARIS FOUNDATION BRINGS BRIGHTER DAYS AND BETTER TREATMENTS TO CHILDREN WITH CANCER. J'S HOUSE INC 1311 BUCKINGHAM WAY KINGWOOD TX 77339 874407958 501(C)(3) 73000 0 J'S HOUSE PROVIDES FAMILY-CENTERED TRANSITIONAL CARE FOR KIDS IN CRISIS. FAMILY TO FAMILY ADOPTIONS SERVICES 710 S 8TH STREET RICHMOND TX 77469 760634221 501(C)(3) 20000 0 FAMILY TO FAMILY ADOPTIONS SERVICES' MISSION IS TO BROADEN ACCESS TO ADOPTION FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO EXPAND THEIR FAMILY THROUGH ADOPTION WITHOUT REGARD TO RELIGION, INCOME OR LIFESTYLE. THEY ALSO SUPPORT FOSTER CARE WHICH WORKS TO KEEP ALL CHILDREN SAFE WITHIN A HEALTHY FAMILY ENVIRONMENT THROUGH TRAUMA INFORMED EDUCATION AND SUPPORT. ONPURPOSE ENRICHMENT INC 13100 WORTHAM CTR DRIVE HOUSTON TX 77065 813215812 501(C)(3) 25000 0 ONPURPOSE ENRICHMENT HELPS YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES FIND HOPE, HEALING AND PURPOSE BEYOND TRAUMA. LETTING EVERYONE ACHIEVE DREAMS PO BOX 25112 HOUSTON TX 77265 202369453 501(C)(3) 130000 0 LETTING EVERYONE ACHIEVE DREAMS PREPARES YOUTH FROM UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS FOR SUCCESS BY PROVIDING LIFE SKILLS AND EXPOSURE TO NEW OPPORTUNITIES. REINING STRENGTH THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP 3802 CRYSTAL OAKS COURT RICHMOND TX 77406 470979792 501(C)(3) 20000 0 REINING STRENGTH THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP PARTNERING WITH HORSES TO HELP PEOPLE REALIZE THEIR INDIVIDUAL POTENTIAL THROUGH CUSTOMIZED EQUINE ASSISTED SERVICES. NEHEMIAH CENTER INC 5015 FANNIN STREET HOUSTON TX 77004 760437157 501(C)(3) 100000 0 NEHEMIAH CENTER'S MISSION IS TO CREATE A HAVEN WHERE CHILDREN ARE MOTIVATED, INSPIRED, AND EQUIPPED TO REALIZE THEIR GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL. NEHEMIAH CENTER IS A MULTI-FACETED MINISTRY MODEL THAT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES. HYPE FREEDOM SCHOOL INC 1801 BRIGHTON BROOK LANE PEARLAND TX 77581 465133254 501(C)(3) 25000 0 HYPE FREEDOM SCHOOL PROVIDES CHILDREN OUT OF SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT. IT EMPOWERS FAMILIES WITH KNOWLEDGE FOR SUCCESSFUL LIVING BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES. SANDAL GAP STUDIO 9434 KATY FREEWAY SUITE 380 HOUSTON TX 77055 814763316 501(C)(3) 105000 0 SANDAL GAP STUDIO'S MISSION IS TO FILL THE GAP OF KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN SOCIETY AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. THEY BREAK DOWN THE SUPERFICIAL BARRIERS USING ART TO FILL THE GAP WITH BEAUTY, ACCEPTANCE AND UNDERSTANDING. THE HARRIS SCHOOL INC 6210 ROOKIN STREET HOUSTON TX 77074 760287971 501(C)(3) 145000 0 THE HARRIS SCHOOL PROMOTES MENTAL HEALTH IN CHILDREN THROUGH A THERAPEUTIC SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT ASSISTS CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 13 YEARS IN OVERCOMING EMOTIONAL DIFFICULTIES. ALL EARS LISTENING AND LANGUAGE CENTER 4840 W PANTHER CREEK DRIVE STE 208 THE WOODLANDS TX 77381 465209696 501(C)(3) 220000 0 ALL EARS LISTENING AND LANGUAGE CENTER FOSTERS LIFELONG LEARNING, INCLUSION AND INDEPENDENCE FOR CHILDREN WITH HEARING LOSS THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE LISTENING AND SPOKEN LANGUAGE PROGRAM. WONDERS & WORRIES INC 9101 BURNET ROAD SUITE 205 AUSTIN TX 78758 743012982 501(C)(3) 72000 0 WONDERS & WORRIES PROVIDES FREE PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS DURING A PARENT'S SERIOUS ILLNESS. MISSION SQUASH OF HOUSTON PO BOX 540693 HOUSTON TX 77254 454562711 501(C)(3) 30000 0 MISSION SQUASH OF HOUSTON EMPOWERS STUDENTS FROM HOUSTON'S UNDER-SERVED COMMUNITIES TO UNLOCK AND MAXIMIZE THEIR POTENTIAL THROUGH INTENSIVE, YEAR-ROUND ACADEMIC, WELLNESS AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS. OPEN DANCE PROJECT INC 747 N SHEPHERD DRIVE SUITE 100 HOUSTON TX 77007 474631028 501(C)(3) 25000 0 OPEN DANCE PROJECT IS AN ENSEMBLE-DRIVEN DANCE THEATER COMPANY DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING AND PRESENTING WORLD CLASS DANCE THEATER EXPERIENCES IN HOUSTON AND SERVING AS A CULTURAL RESOURCE. JOHN T FONTAINE JR CHARITY INC 832 GEORGIA AVE SUITE 400 CHATTANOOGA TN 37402 812839993 501(C)(3) 25000 0 JOHN T. FONTAINE JR. CHARITY'S MISSION IS TO HELP KIDS ACROSS THE COUNTRY MAKE GOOD DECISIONS ABOUT ALCOHOL THAT NOT ONLY SAVE THEIR LIVES, BUT ALSO PROVIDE THEM WITH THE TOOLS TO BECOME HEALTHY, SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. 18 PART I, LINE 2: THE CHILDREN'S FUND, INC. IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED TO SUPPORT ALL TYPES OF ORGANIZATIONS FORMED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL AND SOCIAL CARE FOR THE NEEDY AND DESERVING CHILDREN IN THE GREATER HOUSTON METROPOLITAN AREA. RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS ARE NOMINATED BY THE SPONSORS (VOLUNTEER MEMBERSHIP) OF THE CHILDREN'S FUND, INC. A CHARITY SELECTION COMMITTEE SCREENS THE NOMINATED RECIPIENTS AND THEIR WRITTEN PROPOSALS AND CONDUCTS INTERVIEWS OF THE PROSPECTIVE RECIPIENTS. THE CHARITY SELECTION COMMITTEE MAKES ITS RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CHILDREN'S FUND, INC.'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD AND THE SPONSORS (MEMBERSHIP) MUST THEN APPROVE ALL SELECTED RECIPIENTS. X 5 7850 AUCTION PROCEEDS X 2 350 AUCTION PROCEEDS X VACATIONS/EXCURSIONS 43 240710 AUCTION PROCEEDS X HOUESHOLD DECOR, CLOTHING... 185 125197 AUCTION PROCEEDS X ENTERTAINMENT, DINNING... 50 115287 AUCTION PROCEEDS X JEWELRY 6 2735 AUCTION PROCEEDS 0 0 1 PART I, LINE 32B: CERTAIN DONATED ITEMS WERE SOLD ON CONSIGNMENT BY THE DONOR. THE DONOR CONTRIBUTED AN AGREED PERCENTAGE OF THE AUCTION PROCEEDS TO THE ORGANIZATION. THE AMOUNT REPORTED ON SCHEDULE M IS NET OF CONSIGNMENT FEES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 SEVERAL MARRIED COUPLES SERVE AS DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B WE WILL PROVIDE A COPY OF THE 2024 FORM 990 TO EACH BOARD MEMBER BEFORE IT IS FILED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THESE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.