Nonprofit · EIN 52-1992391
CHILD FIRST AUTHORITY INC
Tax-exempt · BALTIMORE, MD 21211
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,724,283 | $3,511,956 | $212,327 | $2,132,714 | $414,131 | $1,718,583 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,768,201 | $3,435,024 | $333,177 | $1,822,124 | $315,868 | $1,506,256 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,156,644 | $3,459,782 | -$303,138 | $1,755,551 | $582,472 | $1,173,079 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,720,391
- of which government grants
- $490,049
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $3,892
- Other revenue
- $3,892
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $177,691
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,863,591
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,404,207
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $115,377
- Occupancy
- $22,925
- Travel
- $54,546
- Depreciation
- $11,844
- Program services (functional)
- $2,832,066
- Management and general (functional)
- $641,424
- Fundraising (functional)
- $38,466
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,822,124
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,132,714
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $414,131
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,718,583
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $28,157
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,452,000
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $266,583
- Gross receipts
- $3,741,141
- Employees
- 147
- Volunteers
- 400
- Year formed
- 1996
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAYL BROOKS | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,114 | $5,244 |
| OJEDA HALL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $127,788 | $0 |
| BRIAN GORDON | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VERONICA BLACK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL SINCLAIR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER BELL-ELLWANGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ODELL DICKERSON JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WALTER FIELDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JACQUELINE FULTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WAYNE D HARRIS SR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PORSCHE JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR CARLYN E PAYTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA REIGHARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY W TORAIN II | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANISTA HUNTE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UNTIL 10/2023 Officer | 40 | $105,805 | $4,232 |
| GAYL BROOKS | ACTING EXEC DIR 10/2023 - 4/2024 Officer | 40 | $96,280 | $3,971 |
| JESSICA REIGHARD | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA STALLINGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA BAEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE K SHATZKIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VERONICA BLACK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER BELL-ELLWANGER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN GORDON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN ORR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR CARLYN E PAYTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WAYNE HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| OJEDA HALL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BEGINNING 4/2024 Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANISTA HUNTE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $134,389 | $4,994 |
| JESSICA REIGHARD | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA STALLINGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA BAEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE K SHATZKIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VERONICA BLACK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER BELL-ELLWANGER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN GORDON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN ORR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR CARLYN E PAYTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WAYNE HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3904 HICKORY AVE STE 200, BALTIMORE, MD 21211-1855
- In care of
- % CAROL D RECKLING
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- GAYL BROOKS, 3904 HICKORY AVENUE 200, BALTIMORE, MD 21211
- Signed the 990
- GAYL BROOKS, ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (410) 367-8520
- Website
- WWW.CHILDFIRSTAUTHORITY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GROSS MENDELSOHN & ASSOCIATES PA
Mission
THE MISSION OF CHILD FIRST IS TO DEVELOP YOUTH AND STRENGTHEN FAMILIES BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, AND PARENT LEADERSHIP.
Program accomplishments
- OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME (OST) PROGRAMMING AT CHILD FIRST AUTHORITY IS A RESEARCH-INFORMED STRATEGY THAT EXTENDS LEARNING BEYOND THE SCHOOL DAY, PROVIDING SAFE AND ENRICHING ENVIRONMENTS WHERE STUDENTS GROW ACADEMICALLY, SOCIALLY, AND EMOTIONALLY. OST PROGRAMS REINFORCE CLASSROOM LEARNING WHILE OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXPLORATION, SKILL-BUILDING, AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT.AT CHILD FIRST AUTHORITY, OST PROGRAMS SERVE AS A STRUCTURED PLATFORM FOR COORDINATING ACADEMIC SUPPORT, ENRICHMENT, AND STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IN ALIGNMENT WITH SCHOOL-DAY GOALS. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO ADDRESS BARRIERS TO SUCCESS SUCH AS LEARNING LOSS, LIMITED ACCESS TO ENRICHMENT, AND LACK OF SAFE AFTERSCHOOL OPTIONS. EACH SITE IS LED BY A PROGRAM COORDINATOR WHO MANAGES DAILY OPERATIONS, SUPPORTS STAFF, AND USES DATA TO GUIDE PLANNING AND IMPROVEMENT. ADDITIONAL SITE LEADERSHIP POSITIONS INCLUDE AN ACADEMIC COORDINATOR WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING AND SUPPORTING ALL COMPONENT OF THE ACADEMIC PORTION OF THE PROGRAM, ALONG WITH A PARENT INVESTMENT COORDINATOR WHO CULTIVATES RELATIONSHIPS WITH PARENTS AND STRENGTHENS FAMILY ENGAGEMENT.CORE COMPONENTS INCLUDE ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP, ARTS AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT. THROUGH STRONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, STUDENTS GAIN ACCESS TO HANDS-ON LEARNING, MENTORSHIP, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD NEW SKILLS.BY PROVIDING CONSISTENT AND SUPPORTIVE SPACES DURING OUT-OF-SCHOOL HOURS, OST PROGRAMS IMPROVE ATTENDANCE, STRENGTHEN ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, AND PROMOTE POSITIVE YOUTH OUTCOMES WHILE ADVANCING EQUITY IN HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.Expenses $1,438,078
- COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ARE A RESEARCH-BASED STRATEGY THAT TRANSFORMS SCHOOLS INTO NEIGHBORHOOD HUBS WHERE STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES ACCESS INTEGRATED ACADEMIC, HEALTH, AND SOCIAL SUPPORTS. AT CHILD FIRST AUTHORITY, COMMUNITY SCHOOLS OPERATE AS THE "OPERATING SYSTEM" FOR COORDINATING PARTNERSHIPS, ALIGNING RESOURCES, AND ADDRESSING BARRIERS TO LEARNING SUCH AS CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM, UNMET HEALTH NEEDS, AND FAMILY INSTABILITY. EACH SCHOOL IS STAFFED WITH A COMMUNITY SCHOOL COORDINATOR WHO LEADS DATA-DRIVEN PLANNING, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, AND PARTNER ALIGNMENT TO DELIVER TARGETED SUPPORTS. CORE COMPONENTS INCLUDE EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, INTEGRATED STUDENT SUPPORTS, AND COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP. BY LEVERAGING SCHOOLS AS TRUSTED ANCHORS, COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IMPROVE ATTENDANCE, ACADEMIC OUTCOMES, AND OVERALL WELL-BEING WHILE ADVANCING EQUITY IN HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.Expenses $1,393,988
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
- 52-1992391
- 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
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,132,714
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,741,141
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,724,283 | $3,511,956 | $2,132,714 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,768,201 | $3,435,024 | $1,822,124 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,156,644 | $3,459,782 | $1,755,551 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,285,678 | $3,054,169 | $1,854,972 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 52-1992391).
Questions about CHILD FIRST AUTHORITY INC
- What is the EIN of CHILD FIRST AUTHORITY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILD FIRST AUTHORITY INC is 52-1992391.
- Is CHILD FIRST AUTHORITY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to CHILD FIRST AUTHORITY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHILD FIRST AUTHORITY 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 FIRST AUTHORITY 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 CHILD FIRST AUTHORITY 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 CHILD FIRST AUTHORITY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names GAYL BROOKS.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILD FIRST AUTHORITY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $131,114 (GAYL BROOKS, DEPUTY DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CHILD FIRST AUTHORITY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,724,283, expenses of $3,511,956 and total assets of $2,132,714 at year end.
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