Nonprofit · EIN 87-2684499
CHILDRENS INSTITUTE FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · PITTSBURGH, PA 15217
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $8,614,628 | $7,371,110 | $1,243,518 | $193,881,003 | $31,625 | $193,849,378 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $6,567,916 | $8,450,701 | -$1,882,785 | $190,668,840 | $6,928,964 | $183,739,876 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,432,964 | $6,882 | $2,426,082 | $61,468,332 | $2,415 | $61,465,917 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $797,294
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $7,817,334
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $5,464,941
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $5,871,544
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $11,716
- Accounting fees
- $46,480
- Program services (functional)
- $5,871,544
- Management and general (functional)
- $765,125
- Fundraising (functional)
- $734,441
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $190,668,840
- Total assets, end of year
- $193,881,003
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $31,625
- Net assets, end of year
- $193,849,378
- Publicly traded securities
- $193,671,963
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $184,812,294
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $9,037,084
- Gross unrelated business income
- $669,001
- Gross receipts
- $8,614,628
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY A PARDEE | PRESIDENT & CEO (EXITED 1/31/25) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $374,600 | $536,766 |
| JOHN JUBAS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 2 | $0 | $244,038 | $14,469 |
| BARRY SHEPARD INTERIM | PRESIDENT & CEO (ENTERED 2/1/25) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $200,429 | $23,372 |
| MICHAEL J HANNON | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY B STAFFORD | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY GABBIANELLI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANICA GRIFFITH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| J A KATARINCIC JR | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GREGORY B BENCKART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN L BOYLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN M MCINERNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN K THORNBURGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY A PARDEE PHD | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $367,275 | $26,284 |
| JOHN JUBAS | CFO Officer | 2 | $0 | $210,689 | $12,865 |
| MICHAEL J HANNON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| J A KATARINCIC JR | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROMAYNE L BOTTI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANICA GRIFFITH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GREGORY B BENCKART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN L BOYLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN M MCINERNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN K THORNBURGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY PARDEE | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $353,272 | $23,175 |
| JOHN JUBAS | CFO Officer | 2 | $0 | $198,780 | $13,173 |
| MICHAEL HANNON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY KATARINCIC | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TINA CHEKAN | SECRETARY (EXIT 06/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROMAYNE BOTTI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN MCINERNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN BOYLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN THORNBURGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1405 SHADY AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15217-1350
- In care of
- % WENDY PARDEE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DR JOHANNA VIDAL-PHELAN, 1405 SHADY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15217
- Signed the 990
- DR JOHANNA VIDAL-PHELAN, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (412) 420-2308
- Website
- WWW.AMAZINGKIDS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SCHNEIDER DOWNS & CO INC
Mission
TO HEAL. TO TEACH. TO EMPOWER. TO AMAZE.
Program accomplishments
- THE CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE FOUNDATION IS THE FUNDRAISING ARM FOR THE CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE PARENT COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES. THE FOUNDATION FUNDRAISES TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATIONS' MISSION THROUGH GRANTS, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND TARGETED CAMPAIGNS.SEE CONTINUATION ON SCHEDULE O.THE CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH, WHICH IS A LEADER IN PEDIATRIC THERAPUTIC AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES; AND FAMILY PLACEMENT, PRESERVATION, REUNIFICATION, AND ENRICHMENT SERVICES. ESTABLISHED IN 1902, THE CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH IS AN INDEPENDENT, NONPROFIT, LICENSED ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE, AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING A SPECIALIZED CONTINUUM OF SERVICES THAT ENABLES THEM TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL.HEADQUARTERED IN PITTSBURGH WITH SATELLITE LOCATIONS ACROSS WESTERN PA., THE CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH IS ONE OF THE ONLY ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA OFFERING SUCH A WIDE ARRAY OF SERVICES INCLUDING: EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, AUTISM SERVICES, OUTPATIENT PHYSICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, EARLY INTERVENTION, AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES. THIS UNIQUE, COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH SETS THE ORGANIZATION APART.IN FY 25, THE CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE FOUNDATION RAISED $797,294 IN SUPPORT OF THE SUBSIDIARIES OF THE CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE PARENT COMPANY.DURING FY 25, THE SECOND YEAR OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN, VISION 2026, WAS EXECUTED AND CONTINUES TO GUIDE US IN BECOMING A BEST-IN-CLASS PROVIDER, USING THESE FIVE MAIN PILLARS:1. TEAM: OUR TEAM IS AT THE HEART OF EVERYTHING WE DO. WE WILL INVEST IN OUR PASSIONATE AND HIGHLY TALENTED TEAM MEMBERS TO DRIVE THE QUALITY OF OUR PROGRAMS AND BEST SERVE OUR AMAZING KIDS AND FAMILIES.2. MISSION HEALTH: WE ARE COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING EVERY CHILD AND FAMILY WHO COMES THROUGH OUR DOORS. WE WILL PROMOTE INNOVATION AND ENHANCE THE IMPACT OF OUR EXCEPTIONAL CARE ACROSS THE COMMUNITY.3. QUALITY: UTILIZING EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES, WE WILL FOCUS ON ACHIEVING BEST-IN-CLASS PERFORMANCE ACROSS ALL OF OUR SERVICES THAT WILL HELP EACH CHILD REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL.4. TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT INNOVATION: ACCESSIBLE AND EXPANDABLE TECHNOLOGY WILL SUPPORT OUR ABILITY TO DELIVER THE HIGHEST QUALITY OFCARE TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY OUR ARRAY OF SERVICES.5. ELEVATING OUR PRESENCE: WE WILL IGNITE MORE COMMUNITY AWARENESS ABOUT THE IMPACT OF OUR SERVICES ON AMAZING KIDS AND FAMILIES, WHICH WILL GARNER GREATER SUPPORT FOR OUR MISSION.Expenses $5,871,544 · grants $5,871,544
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
- 87-2684499
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $193,881,003
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,614,628
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $8,614,628 | $7,371,110 | $193,881,003 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $6,567,916 | $8,450,701 | $190,668,840 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,432,964 | $6,882 | $61,468,332 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | 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 87-2684499).
Questions about CHILDRENS INSTITUTE FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of CHILDRENS INSTITUTE FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDRENS INSTITUTE FOUNDATION is 87-2684499.
- Is CHILDRENS INSTITUTE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to CHILDRENS INSTITUTE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHILDRENS INSTITUTE FOUNDATION 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 INSTITUTE FOUNDATION 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 CHILDRENS INSTITUTE FOUNDATION 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 CHILDRENS INSTITUTE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DR JOHANNA VIDAL-PHELAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILDRENS INSTITUTE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CHILDRENS INSTITUTE FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,614,628, expenses of $7,371,110 and total assets of $193,881,003 at year end.
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