Nonprofit · EIN 23-7068446
THE CHILDRENS COLLECTIVE INC
Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $14,739,984 | $14,237,630 | $502,354 | $13,727,409 | $11,963,171 | $1,764,238 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $12,383,398 | $12,280,546 | $102,852 | $12,505,026 | $11,243,142 | $1,261,884 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $12,762,350 | $12,480,505 | $281,845 | $7,340,796 | $6,181,764 | $1,159,032 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $14,738,897
- of which government grants
- $11,593,948
- Program service revenue
- $1,047
- Investment income
- $40
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,033,950
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,518,325
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,974,230
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $14,501
- Occupancy
- $1,538,867
- Travel
- $31,687
- Depreciation
- $99,087
- Program services (functional)
- $12,779,659
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,457,971
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,505,026
- Total assets, end of year
- $13,727,409
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $11,963,171
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,764,238
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,154,322
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,764,238
- Gross receipts
- $14,739,984
- Employees
- 123
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 1972
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR JACKIE KIMBROUGH | PAST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $329,948 | $19,863 |
| SHARON SMITH | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $212,999 | $18,729 |
| FERNANDO REYES | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $146,207 | $17,353 |
| YOLANDA WALTERS | CHIEF PERSONNEL OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,775 | $12,386 |
| ERYNN LAURENT | DIRECTOR OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,648 | $10,583 |
| DR CHARLES LEE-JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $40,006 | $0 |
| ANITHA MITCHELL MD | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANJETTA BOWLES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLA MURPHY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERNESTO SOLIS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE HANCOCK | PAST MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY COLUNGA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LARTHIA R DUNHAM | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR BARRY SETTLE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR JACKIE KIMBROUGH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $246,088 | $31,756 |
| SHARON SMITH | CONTROLLER Officer | 40 | $171,915 | $26,631 |
| ANITHA MITCHELL MD | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANJETTA BOWLES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLA MURPHY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERNESTO SOLIS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE HANCOCK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR JACKIE KIMBROUGH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $217,448 | $30,077 |
| SHARON SMITH | CONTROLLER Officer | 40 | $151,227 | $24,846 |
| ANITHA MITCHELL MD | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANJETTA BOWLES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLA MURPHY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WIL BRYANT | PAST MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERNESTO SOLIS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE HANCOCK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8616 LA TIJERA BLVD STE 100, LOS ANGELES, CA 90045-3956
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DR CHARLES LEE-JOHNSON, 8616 LA TIJERA BLVD 100, LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
- Signed the 990
- DR CHARLES LEE-JOHNSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (310) 870-1376
- Website
- WWW.CHILDRENSCOLLECTIVE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GYL LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 23-7068446 or by the name THE CHILDRENS COLLECTIVE INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
THE CHILDREN'S COLLECTIVE INC.'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE ACADEMIC, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LIFE OUTCOMES FOR LOW INCOME, MINORITY CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY, COMPREHENSIVE SEAMLESS SERVICES IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, FAMILY SUPPORT, AND HEALTH.
Program accomplishments
- THE CALIFORNIA STATE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDED FULL AND PART-DAY DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES TO 469 CHILDREN FROM 3 TO 5 YEARS OF AGE. SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOR 240 DAYS. THESE SERVICES ALLOWED LOW-INCOME WORKING PARENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING PROGRAMS AS WELL AS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT WHILE CHILDREN WERE CARED FOR IN A SECURE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDED RESPITE TO VERY LOW-INCOME OVERBURDENED FAMILIES.Expenses $7,421,266 · revenue $1,047
- GENERAL CHILD CARE PROVIDED FULL-DAY DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES TO 60 INFANTS AND 59 TODDLERS FROM TWO TO THIRTY-SIX MONTHS FOR 240 DAYS. THIS PROGRAM ALLOWED LOW-INCOME PARENTS TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT, AS WELL AS OBTAIN JOB TRAINING, WHILE THEIR CHILDREN WERE CARED FOR IN SECURE, NURTURING CHILDCARE ENVIRONMENTS. THE CHILDREN RECEIVED AGE-APPROPRIATE EARLY EDUCATION IN COGNITIVE, LANGUAGE, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT. CHILDREN WERE FED TWO NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND A SNACK DAILY, AND AS NEEDED, PROVIDED WITH EARLY THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION.Expenses $1,833,285
- FAMILYSOURCE CENTER PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF CORE SERVICES TO INCREASE FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY, INCLUDING FINANCIAL LITERACY; INCOME TAX PREPARATION; EMERGENCY FOOD AND CLOTHING; INFORMATION AND REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES INCLUDING BANKING AND UTILITY BILL PAYMENTS, AS WELL AS HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, RECREATION, AND LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, THE FSC PROGRAM SERVED 3,459 CLIENTS, INCREASED FAMILY INCOME BY $674,864 AND HELPED 95 YOUTH OBTAIN AN ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OUTCOMEExpenses $1,464,592
- CAL FRESHBLACK INFANT HEALTHFOOD PROGRAMLAUPERAPEARLY HEAD STARTExpenses $2,060,516
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7068446
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1976
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P33Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $13,727,409
- Income (IRS master file)
- $14,739,984
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $14,739,984 | $14,237,630 | $13,727,409 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $12,383,398 | $12,280,546 | $12,505,026 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $12,762,350 | $12,480,505 | $7,340,796 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $10,927,005 | $10,914,411 | $3,623,213 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7068446).
Questions about THE CHILDRENS COLLECTIVE INC
- What is the EIN of THE CHILDRENS COLLECTIVE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE CHILDRENS COLLECTIVE INC is 23-7068446.
- Is THE CHILDRENS COLLECTIVE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1976.
- Are donations to THE CHILDRENS COLLECTIVE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE CHILDRENS COLLECTIVE INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THE CHILDRENS COLLECTIVE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE CHILDRENS COLLECTIVE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE CHILDRENS COLLECTIVE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DR CHARLES LEE-JOHNSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE CHILDRENS COLLECTIVE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $329,948 (DR JACKIE KIMBROUGH, PAST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does THE CHILDRENS COLLECTIVE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $14,739,984, expenses of $14,237,630 and total assets of $13,727,409 at year end.
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