Nonprofit · EIN 56-0529993
CHILDRENS HOPE ALLIANCE
Also known as BARIUM SPRINGS HOME FOR CHILDREN
Tax-exempt · STATESVILLE, NC 28677
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $42,835,234 | $44,305,803 | -$1,470,569 | $35,823,076 | $2,533,655 | $33,289,421 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $22,642,144 | $24,023,146 | -$1,381,002 | $36,263,792 | $3,113,522 | $33,150,270 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $17,963,974 | $20,509,618 | -$2,545,644 | $32,599,050 | $2,010,951 | $30,588,099 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $927,990
- Program service revenue
- $15,364,515
- Investment income
- $26,438,179
- Net rental income
- $104,550
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $25,582,102
- Other revenue
- $104,550
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $20,855,755
- Other salaries and wages
- $8,233,572
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $9,915,352
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $1,217,936
- Travel
- $629,759
- Depreciation
- $223,047
- Program services (functional)
- $38,357,493
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,948,310
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $36,263,792
- Total assets, end of year
- $35,823,076
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,533,655
- Net assets, end of year
- $33,289,421
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,264,514
- Publicly traded securities
- $203,998
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,361,856
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $27,927,565
- Gross receipts
- $45,650,335
- Employees
- 193
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 1891
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CELESTE DOMINGUEZ | CEO Officer | 2 | $0 | $338,436 | $19,205 |
| LAKISHA ROGERS-MARELLI | CIO Key employee | 2 | $0 | $204,017 | $8,007 |
| KEVIN ANDERS | CCO Key employee | 2 | $0 | $195,750 | $15,461 |
| CARSON OJAMAA | CSGO Key employee | 2 | $0 | $178,008 | $18,476 |
| KRISTA ZAPPIA | CFO Officer | 2 | $0 | $179,873 | $13,293 |
| LISA ERIN WHITLEY | ACTT NURSE P Highest-paid employee | 40 | $176,232 | $0 | $13,738 |
| KIRSTEN SMITH | CCPO Key employee | 2 | $0 | $173,875 | $14,967 |
| SARAH GRAY | CDO Key employee | 2 | $0 | $173,223 | $9,195 |
| ERIN EVES | ACCT NURSE P Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,150 | $0 | $16,606 |
| CHRISTIAN IMMEL | DIR OF OUTPA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,916 | $0 | $10,673 |
| LAURA SKINNER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA DOMINGUEZ | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELIA WILSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARYL DORMUS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHAEL HICKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATE BUCKLES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LIZ FEINBERG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CELESTE DOMINGUEZ | CEO Officer | 2 | $0 | $341,281 | $21,596 |
| LAKISHA ROGERS-MARELLI | CIO Key employee | 2 | $0 | $204,682 | $9,854 |
| KEVIN ANDERS | CCO Key employee | 2 | $0 | $196,859 | $16,373 |
| KRISTA ZAPPIA | CFO Key employee | 2 | $0 | $193,790 | $12,625 |
| CARSON OJAMAA | CSGO Key employee | 2 | $0 | $184,300 | $19,463 |
| SARAH GRAY | CDO Key employee | 2 | $0 | $185,965 | $10,612 |
| KIRSTEN SMITH | CCPO Key employee | 2 | $0 | $181,508 | $14,982 |
| LAURA SKINNER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA DOMINGUEZ | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELIA WILSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHAEL HICKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE BUCKLES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZ FEINBERG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARYL DORMUS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SALLY BECK | BRD MBMR THR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CELESTE DOMINGUEZ | CEO Officer | 2 | $0 | $862,993 | $20,896 |
| LAKISHA ROGERS-MARELLI | CIO Officer | 2 | $0 | $164,574 | $31,921 |
| KEVIN ANDERS | CCO Officer | 2 | $0 | $162,924 | $7,901 |
| JAMES L JONES | CFO Officer | 2 | $0 | $145,427 | $12,041 |
| SARAH GRAY | CDO Officer | 2 | $0 | $145,967 | $9,210 |
| KIRSTEN SMITH | CCPO Officer | 2 | $0 | $97,033 | $3,942 |
| KEVIN ANGELL | CPO-COMMUNIT Officer | 2 | $0 | $50,127 | $3,866 |
| CARSON OJAMAA | CSGO Officer | 2 | $0 | $26,593 | $970 |
| LAURA SKINNER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SALLY BECK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE BUCKLES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA DOMINGUEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARYL DORMUS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHAEL HICKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELIA WILSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KARLY LARIMORE | BRD MBR THRU Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTA ZAPPIA | CFO Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 194 BARIUM SPRINGS DR, STATESVILLE, NC 28677-8453
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CELESTE DOMINGUEZ, 194 BARIUM SPRINGS DR, STATESVILLE, NC 28677
- Signed the 990
- KRISTA ZAPPIA, CFO
- Phone
- (704) 872-4157
- Return prepared by
- CARTER P C
Mission
CHILDREN'S HOPE ALLIANCE (CHA) MISSION IS TO PROVIDE HOPE, HEALTH, AND HEALING FOR GENERATIONS.
Program accomplishments
- FOUNDED IN 1891 AS THE PRESBYTERIAN ORPHAN'S HOME FOR CHILDREN, BARIUM SPRINGS HOME FOR CHILDREN (BSHC) ORIGINALLY OPERATED A RESIDENTIAL CHILDREN'S HOME SERVING ORPHANED CHILDREN. IN 2011, BSHC MERGED WITH GRANDFATHER HOME FOR CHILDREN, TO FORM CHA-TOGETHER REPRESENTING A COMBINED 250-YEAR LEGACY OF SERVICE TO AT-RISK CHILDREN IN NC. TODAY, BSHC SERVES AS THE LICENSED OPERATING ENTITY WITHIN THE CHILDREN'S HOPE ALLIANCE (CHA) FAMILY OF NONPROFITS AND THE PRIMARY PROVIDER OF DIRECT SERVICES TO AT-RISK CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA. AS A 501(C)(3), PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION UNDER 170(B)(1)(A)(VI), BSHC HOLDS THE STATE LICENSURE, ACCREDITATION, AND CONTRACTUAL AUTHORIZATIONS REQUIRED TO DELIVER TRAUMA-INFORMED THERAPEUTIC SERVICES, FOSTER CARE, AND EARLY INTERVENTION/PREVENTION PROGRAMS. BSHC SERVES OVER 7,500 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ANNUALLY ACROSS 63 NC COUNTIES.Expenses $10,460,913 · revenue $9,259,517
- FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION - FOSTER CARE IS PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN WHO NEED CARE DURING A FAMILY CRISIS, NEED CARE BECAUSE OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT OR NEED ADDITIONAL STRUCTURE DUE TO BEHAVIORAL OR MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS. FOSTER HOMES ARE SELECTED BASED ON THEIR ABILITY TO PROVIDE A SAFE, STABLE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN. CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE FOSTER CARE PROGRAM REGULARY RECEIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, BEHAVIOR SUPPORT PLANNING, COUNSELING, AND CRISIS RESPONSE.Expenses $7,040,825 · revenue $6,104,998
- DURING FY2025, BSHC TRANSFERRED 20,855,755 IN SERVICE GRANTS TO CHILDREN'S HOPE ALLIANCE FOUNDATION (CHAF) FROM THE DIVESTITURE OF LEGACY REAL ESTATE, HISTORIC PROPERTIES ACCUMULATED OVER THE ORGANIZATION'S 130+ YEAR HISTORY THAT NO LONGER SERVE AN ACTIVE PROGRAMMATIC PURPOSE. CHAF, THE CONSOLIDATED ORGANIZATIONS TYPE I SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION HOLDS THE PERMANENT ENDOWMENT. UNDER CHAF'S BOARD-APPROVED SPENDING POLICY (4% OF TRAILING 5-YEAR AVERAGE ENDOWMENT MARKET VALUE), THESE PROCEEDS WILL GENERATE PERPETUAL ANNUAL INCOME TO SUPPORT DIRECT SERVICES DELIVERED THROUGH BSHC. THIS TRANSFER IS PART OF A BOARD-DIRECTED, MULTI-YEAR STRATEGIC ASSET OPTIMIZATION INITIATIVE THAT CONVERTS NON-PERFORMING LEGACY ASSETS INTO PERMANENT MISSION-SUSTAINING CAPITAL.Expenses $20,855,755 · grants $20,855,755
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-0529993
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Exempt since
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P73)
- Group exemption
- 4357: CHILDRENS HOPE ALLIANCE
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $35,823,076
- Income (IRS master file)
- $45,650,335
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $42,835,234 | $44,305,803 | $35,823,076 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $22,642,144 | $24,023,146 | $36,263,792 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $17,963,974 | $20,509,618 | $32,599,050 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $18,235,880 | $18,450,442 | $32,999,409 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 56-0529993).
Questions about CHILDRENS HOPE ALLIANCE
- What is the EIN of CHILDRENS HOPE ALLIANCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDRENS HOPE ALLIANCE is 56-0529993.
- Is CHILDRENS HOPE ALLIANCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Which annual return does CHILDRENS HOPE ALLIANCE 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 CHILDRENS HOPE ALLIANCE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHILDRENS HOPE ALLIANCE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHILDRENS HOPE ALLIANCE?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names CELESTE DOMINGUEZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILDRENS HOPE ALLIANCE?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 3 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CHILDRENS HOPE ALLIANCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $42,835,234, expenses of $44,305,803 and total assets of $35,823,076 at year end.
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