Nonprofit · EIN 81-3580335
CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDRENS MENTAL HEALTH INC
Tax-exempt · MILFORD, DE 19963
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $177,752 | $223,551 | -$45,799 | $2,509 | $0 | $2,509 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $255,744 | $251,857 | $3,887 | $48,308 | $0 | $48,308 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,554
- Program service revenue
- $168,198
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $76,626
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $76,626
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $16,192
- Program services (functional)
- $190,082
- Management and general (functional)
- $31,375
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,094
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $48,308
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,509
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,509
- Gross receipts
- $177,752
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2016
- State of legal domicile
- DE
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA MESSICK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 37.5 | $76,626 |
| JANET TAYLOR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DAWN CAREY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MORRIS BROUGHTON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ANN MARIE LAVELLE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA MESSICK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 37.5 | $100,121 |
| JANET TAYLOR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DAWN JERMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MORRIS BROUGHTON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ANN MARIE LAVELLE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 21 W CLARKE AVE STE 1600, MILFORD, DE 19963-1857
- In care of
- % BARBARA MESSICK
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- 18110 Johnson Road, Lincoln DE 19960
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BARBARA MESSICK, 21 W CLARKE AVE 1600, MILFORD, DE 19963
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- Barbara Messick, 18110 Johnson Road, Lincoln DE 19960
- Signed the 990
- BARBARA MESSICK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (302) 503-7198
- Website
- WWW.CHAMPIONSDE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BELFINT LYONS & SHUMAN PA
Mission
CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH EMPOWERS, INSPIRES AND EDUCATES DELAWARE FAMILIES CARING FOR CHILDREN WITH BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS. WE BELIEVE IN THE DIGNITY OF EVERY FAMILY, IN THE IMPORTANCE OF HOPE, AND THE UNIQUE VALUE OF LIVED EXPERIENCE. SUCH PURPOSE INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:* OFFERING CERTIFIED PEER FAMILY SUPPORT PROVIDERS TO FAMILIES IN DELAWARE WHO HAVE A CHILD(REN) WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES;* COLLABORATING WITH CRITICAL PARTNERS TO MAXIMIZE MENTAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION;* PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN ORGANIZATIONAL, SYSTEM OF CARE, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY;* DEVELOPING AND PROVIDING TRAINING IN CRITICAL AREAS OF MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS OF CARE, RESILIENCY, PEER TO PEER SUPPORT, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT;* CREATING PATHWAYS OF PEER TO PEER SUPPORT, SHARING, AND LEARNING; AND* ASSISTING ORGANIZATIONS, PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITIES IN DEVELOPING AND FOSTERING LEADERSHIP.
Program accomplishments
- FAMILY PEER SUPPORT - BALANCING THE NEEDS OF A FAMILY, FOLLOWING THE SUGGESTIONS OF PROFESSIONALS AND LEARNING HOW TO NAVIGATE THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM CAN MAKE THE DAY-TO-DAY WORK OF A PARENT OF A CHILD OR YOUTH WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS TIRING AND FRUSTRATING. FAMILIES REPORT THAT IT OFTEN HELPS TO HAVE ANOTHER PARENT TO TALK TO AND SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES ALONG THE WAY. A FAMILY SUPPORT PROVIDER (FSP) IS A PARENT OR FAMILY MEMBER OF A CHILD OR YOUTH WITH BEHAVIORAL AND/OR MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS THAT HAS LEADERSHIP AND PARTNERSHIP SKILLS THAT CAN BE HELPFUL TO OTHER FAMILIES AND THE SYSTEM THAT SERVES THEM. A CHAMPION'S FOR CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH FSP WILL: - HELP FAMILIES BETTER UNDERSTAND THE SYSTEM OF CARE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL NEEDS - SERVE AS AN ADVOCATE FOR FAMILIES - HELP FAMILIES DEVELOP SKILLS SO THEY CAN ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES - ATTEND HEALTHCARE, SCHOOL, AND COURT MEETING WITH FAMILIES - SERVE AS AN EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND A POSITIVE ROLE MODEL TO PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS - ASSIST THE SYSTEM IN PROVIDING SERVICES THAT ARE FAMILY DRIVEN AND RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF THOSE IT SERVES - WORK WITH FAMILIES IN SOLVING PROBLEMS RELATED TO THE CARE OF THEIR CHILD OR YOUTH - ASSIST IN IDENTIFYING AND TRAINING NEW LEADERS IN THE ARENA OF FAMILY INVOLVEMENT - BUILD COMMUNITY AWARENESS ABOUT CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH AND OUR SERVICESExpenses $190,082 · revenue $168,198
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-3580335
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Mental health and crisis intervention (F30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,509
- Income (IRS master file)
- $177,752
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $177,752 | $223,551 | $2,509 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $255,744 | $251,857 | $48,308 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $230,442 | $214,641 | $44,421 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Barbara Messick | December 31, 2016 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 81-3580335).
Questions about CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDRENS MENTAL HEALTH INC
- What is the EIN of CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDRENS MENTAL HEALTH INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDRENS MENTAL HEALTH INC is 81-3580335.
- Is CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDRENS MENTAL HEALTH INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDRENS MENTAL HEALTH INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDRENS MENTAL HEALTH 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 CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDRENS MENTAL HEALTH 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 CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDRENS MENTAL HEALTH 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 CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDRENS MENTAL HEALTH INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names BARBARA MESSICK.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDRENS MENTAL HEALTH INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $76,626 (BARBARA MESSICK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDRENS MENTAL HEALTH INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $177,752, expenses of $223,551 and total assets of $2,509 at year end.
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