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Nonprofit · EIN 52-1799846

CHILD LIFE COUNCIL INC

Tax-exempt · GREENBELT, MD 20770

Financials

$2M$2.4M2023$2.4M$2.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHILD LIFE COUNCIL INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,442,625$2,505,337-$62,712$2,185,116$494,803$1,690,313
December 31, 2023990$2,011,151$2,438,058-$426,907$2,290,097$541,642$1,748,455
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$874,896
Program service revenue
$1,368,964
Investment income
$160,010
Royalties
$18,000
Net gain from sales of assets
$102,884
Other revenue
$38,755

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$40,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$357,924
Other salaries and wages
$628,937
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,144,887
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$10,914
Accounting fees
$107,015
Occupancy
$76,451
Travel
$109,298
Depreciation
$47,075
Program services (functional)
$2,070,563
Management and general (functional)
$434,774

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,290,097
Total assets, end of year
$2,185,116
Total liabilities, end of year
$494,803
Net assets, end of year
$1,690,313
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,988
Publicly traded securities
$1,018,451
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,257,441
Net assets with donor restrictions
$432,872
Gross unrelated business income
$27,664
Gross receipts
$3,220,564
Employees
15
Volunteers
258
Year formed
1982
State of legal domicile
MD

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ALISON HERONCEO
Officer
40$185,621$20,959
ANGELA FLANIGANCOO
Officer
40$134,816$16,528
ALISHA SAAVEDRAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
SARAH PATTERSONPRESIDENT-ELECT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
ELANA BREWERPRESIDENT-ELECT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
LINDSAY HEERINGPAST-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
CRISTIE SUZUKAWA CLANCYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
REBECCA MEYERSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
RILEY HAMMONDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
VICTORIA ISAACSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
CASSANDRA C JAMESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JANELLE MITCHELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ALYSSA LUKSADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
NICOLE GANDOLFODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KATHERINE BENNETTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
ALISON HERONCEO
Officer
40$187,277$20,461$28,453
ANGELA FLANIGANCOO
Officer
40$133,301$877$16,795
ALISHA SAAVEDRAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0$0
LINDSAY HEERINGPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0$0
SARAH PATTERSONPRESIDENT- ELECT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0$0
RILEY HAMMONDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0$0
CRISTIE SUZUKAWA-CLANCYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0$0
JANELLE MITCHELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
VICTORIA ISSACSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
CASSANDRA JAMESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
ALYSSA LUKSADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
8843 GREENBELT ROAD STE 261, GREENBELT, MD 20770-2451
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ALISON HERON, 8843 GREENBELT ROAD 261, GREENBELT, MD 207702255
Signed the 990
ALISON HERON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Phone
(571) 483-4500
Return prepared by
SNYDER COHN PC

Mission

CHILD LIFE COUNCIL, INC. D/B/A ASSOCIATION OF CHILD LIFE PROFESSIONALS (ACLP) MISSION IS TO FOSTER EXCELLENCE IN CHILD LIFE PROFESSIONALS THROUGH ENGAGEMENT IN EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY, AND INNOVATION.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • CONFERENCE:ASSOCIATION OF CHILD LIFE PROFESSIONALS (ACLP) HOSTS AN ANNUALCONFERENCE ON PROFESSIONAL ISSUES WHICH IS THE PREMIER EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR CHILD LIFE PROFESSIONALS. EACH YEAR, APPROXIMATELY 500-800 CHILD LIFE SPECIALISTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD GATHER FOR HIGH-QUALITY, TIMELY AND RELEVANT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS. THE CONFERENCE ALSO FEATURES AN EXHIBIT HALL OFFERING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES THAT ARE OF INTEREST TO THE CHILD LIFE COMMUNITY. OTHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED BY ACLP INCLUDE OUR WEBINAR SERIES AND THE PROGRAM REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT SERVICE.
    Expenses $974,083 · revenue $444,257
  • MEMBER SERVICES: THE ASSOCIATION OF CHILD LIFE PROFESSIONALS (ACLP) IS THE ONLY INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION DEVOTED TO CHILD LIFE (CL) SPECIALISTS. MEMBERS ARE CHILD LIFE PROFESSIONALS, STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, AND ASSOCIATES FROM RELATED FIELDS. MEMBERSHIP OFFERS CONNECTION TO THE CL COMMUNITY, AN ONLINE NETWORKING TOOL WHICH INCLUDES KEY BENEFITS SUCH AS NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, FILE LIBRARIES AND THE MEMBER DIRECTORY. OTHER MAJOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO MEMBERS INCLUDE CHILD LIFE EDUCATION AND TRAINING THROUGH PUBLICATIONS SUCH AS THE BULLETIN NEWSLETTER, THE JOURNAL OF CHILD LIFE, AND CL NEWS, A MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER. MEMBERS ALSO RECEIVE DISCOUNTED RATES ON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PUBLICATIONS, AND CERTIFICATION FEES.
    Expenses $338,815 · grants $40,000 · revenue $542,826
  • PUBLICATIONS AND MERCHANDISE
    Expenses $389,479 · revenue $49,089
  • Expenses $368,186 · revenue $305,128

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
52-1799846
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1994
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,185,116
Income (IRS master file)
$3,220,564

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$2,442,625$2,505,337$2,185,116XML
990-TDecember 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$2,011,151$2,438,058$2,290,097XML
990-TDecember 2023–––IRS
990December 2022$2,835,843$2,664,958$2,884,058IRS
990-TDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-TDecember 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-TDecember 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 52-1799846).

Questions about CHILD LIFE COUNCIL INC

What is the EIN of CHILD LIFE COUNCIL INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILD LIFE COUNCIL INC is 52-1799846.
Is CHILD LIFE COUNCIL INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
Are donations to CHILD LIFE COUNCIL INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHILD LIFE COUNCIL 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 CHILD LIFE COUNCIL INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CHILD LIFE COUNCIL INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of CHILD LIFE COUNCIL INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ALISON HERON.
Who are the officers and directors of CHILD LIFE COUNCIL INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $185,621 (ALISON HERON, CEO).
How much revenue does CHILD LIFE COUNCIL INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,442,625, expenses of $2,505,337 and total assets of $2,185,116 at year end.

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