Nonprofit · EIN 88-2215310
CHILD LIFE CERTIFICATION COMMISSION
Tax-exempt · GREENBELT, MD 20770
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $799,911 | $694,393 | $105,518 | $402,594 | $121,640 | $280,954 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $764,778 | $537,442 | $227,336 | $227,786 | $450 | $227,336 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $799,896
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $15
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $242,432
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $292,731
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,824
- Accounting fees
- $23,081
- Travel
- $3,817
- Depreciation
- $264
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $227,786
- Total assets, end of year
- $402,594
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $121,640
- Net assets, end of year
- $280,954
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $280,954
- Gross receipts
- $799,911
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 56
- Year formed
- 2023
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALISON HERON | CEO Officer | 5 | $0 | $185,621 | $20,959 |
| ANGELA FLANIGAN | COO Officer | 1 | $0 | $134,816 | $16,528 |
| TONI CROWELL-PETRUNGARO | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA SCHOTTHOFER | CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECKA DOLYNUIK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN FISHER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERWOOD BURNS NADER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE KAUFFMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA HONEYMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KARYN POSITANO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE BARKSDALE MATHEWS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA KREWSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA LOCKETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GERI SEHNERT | BOARD MEMBER (THRU MAY 2024) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER HILL | BOARD MEMBER (THRU MAY 2024) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORGAN FORD | BOARD MEMBER (THRU MAY 2024) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SARAH FRAMARIN | BOARD MEMBER (THRU MAY 2024) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MONICA GIBSON | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR (THRU MAY 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SARAH SEBTON | BOARD MEMBER (THRU MAY 2024) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALISON HERON | CEO Officer | 5 | $20,461 | $187,277 | $28,453 |
| ANGELA FLANIGAN | COO Officer | 1 | $877 | $133,301 | $16,795 |
| TRACEY CRADDOCK | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TONI CROWELL-PETRUNGQARO | CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA GIBSON | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECKA DOLYNIUK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN FISHER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE MATHEWS | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER HILL | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA KREWSON | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MORGAN FORD | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH FRAMARIN | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA LOCKETT | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GERI SEHNERT | COMMISSIONER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8843 GREENBELT ROAD 261, GREENBELT, MD 20770-2451
- In care of
- % CHILD LIFE COUNCIL
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 7600 LEESBURG PIKE 200 WEST, FALLS CHURCH VA 22043
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ALISON HERON, 8843 GREENBELT ROAD 261, GREENBELT, MD 207702255
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- ALISON HERON, 7600 LEESBURG PIKE 200 WEST, FALLS CHURCH VA 22043
- Signed the 990
- ALISON HERON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (571) 483-4500
- Website
- WWW.CHILDLIFE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SNYDER COHN PC
Mission
FOSTER EXCELLENCE IN CHILD LIFE PROFESSIONALS THROUGH ENGAGEMENT IN EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY, AND INNOVATION.
Program accomplishments
- CERTIFICATION: THE CHILD LIFE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOSTERS UNIFORM STANDARDS OF PRACTICE AND ETHICAL CONDUCT AMONG CHILD LIFE SPECIALISTS, WHILE ENHANCING THE STATUS AND CREDIBILITY OF THE PROFESSION. TO ACHIEVE THE CERTIFIED CHILD LIFE SPECIALIST CREDENTIAL, EACH CANDIDATE MUST SATISFY ALL EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENTIAL REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED BY THE CHILD LIFE CERTIFICATION COMMISSION, AND MUST PRACTICE BY SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING THE CHILD LIFE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION. CERTIFICATION IS GRANTED INDEPENDENTLY OF A CANDIDATE'S MEMBERSHIP IN CHILD LIFE COUNCIL. CERTIFICATION MAINTENANCE INCLUDES ANNUAL FEES AND AFTER A FIVE-YEAR CYCLE, A RECERTIFICATION PROCESS IS REQUIRED.
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
- 88-2215310
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S41)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $402,594
- Income (IRS master file)
- $799,911
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $799,911 | $694,393 | $402,594 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $764,778 | $537,442 | $227,786 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: ALISON HERON | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $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 88-2215310).
Questions about CHILD LIFE CERTIFICATION COMMISSION
- What is the EIN of CHILD LIFE CERTIFICATION COMMISSION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILD LIFE CERTIFICATION COMMISSION is 88-2215310.
- Is CHILD LIFE CERTIFICATION COMMISSION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 2022.
- Are donations to CHILD LIFE CERTIFICATION COMMISSION tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does CHILD LIFE CERTIFICATION COMMISSION 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 CERTIFICATION COMMISSION 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 CERTIFICATION COMMISSION 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 CERTIFICATION COMMISSION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ALISON HERON.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILD LIFE CERTIFICATION COMMISSION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 19 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CHILD LIFE CERTIFICATION COMMISSION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $799,911, expenses of $694,393 and total assets of $402,594 at year end.
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