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Nonprofit · EIN 95-2684041

CHILDRENS RESOURCE AND REFERRAL OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

Tax-exempt · SANTA MARIA, CA 93458

Financials

$22.5M$22.5M2022$39.1M$39M2023$48.2M$48.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHILDRENS RESOURCE AND REFERRAL OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$48,180,708$48,251,345-$70,637$10,827,806$10,356,171$471,635
June 30, 2024990$39,133,565$39,044,402$89,163$9,289,966$8,740,551$549,415
June 30, 2023990$22,535,187$22,520,831$14,356$4,680,766$4,213,371$467,395
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$47,249,445
of which government grants
$46,036,496
Program service revenue
$895,407
Investment income
$1,717
Other revenue
$34,139

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$5,158,063
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$6,198,002
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$1,212,959
Travel
$75,587
Depreciation
$10,078
Program services (functional)
$45,569,876
Management and general (functional)
$2,681,469

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$9,289,966
Total assets, end of year
$10,827,806
Total liabilities, end of year
$10,356,171
Net assets, end of year
$471,635
Land, buildings and equipment
$30,329
Net assets without donor restrictions
$471,635
Gross receipts
$48,180,708
Employees
101
Volunteers
10
Year formed
1970
State of legal domicile
CA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHELLE GRAHAMCEO
Officer
70$470,076
JACQUE BANTACOO
Officer
73$373,250
VATCHE MAESTASCFO
Officer
68$283,226
ROSA PADILLADEPUTY DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$135,470
CHRISTINE FLEENORDEPUTY DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$107,959
KARINA ACOSTASENIOR MANAGER OF PROGRAMS
Highest-paid employee
0$106,949
JASMIN FRANKHAUSERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NIGHTINGALE OAOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BEAU PIERCEBOARD PRESIDENT
Officer
10$0
LAURA D TORRESBOARD SECRETARY
Officer
6$0
ISABEL RUIZBOARD TREASURER
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHELLE GRAHAMCEO
Officer
70$398,609
JACQUE BANTACOO
Officer
73$365,640
VATCHE MAESTASCFO
Officer
68$217,700
NIGHTINGALE OAOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JASMIN FRANKHAUSERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BEAU PIERCEBOARD PRESIDENT
Officer
10$0
LAURA D TORRESBOARD SECRETARY
Officer
6$0
ISABEL RUIZBOARD TREASURER
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHELLE GRAHAMCEO
Officer
70$424,128
JACQUE BANTACOO
Officer
73$365,842
VATCHE MAESTASCFO
Officer
68$217,700
NIGHTINGALE OAOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JASMIN FRANKHAUSERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BEAU PIERCEBOARD PRESIDENT
Officer
10$0
LAURA D TORRESBOARD SECRETARY
Officer
6$0
ISABEL RUIZBOARD TREASURER
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
124 CARMEN LN STE C, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458-7768
In care of
% MICHELLE GRAHAM
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MICHELLE GRAHAM, 2861 AIRPARK DRIVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455
Signed the 990
MICHELLE GRAHAM, PRESIDENT
Phone
(805) 925-7071
Return prepared by
KE & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING INC

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-2684041 or by the name CHILDRENS RESOURCE AND REFERRAL OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

TO DEVELOP STRONG AND HEALTHY FAMILIES THROUGHOUT SANTA BARBARA COUNTY BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, CARE, AND RESOURCE SYSTEMS TO YOUNG CHILDREN, THEIR PARENTS, AND CAREGIVERS, WITH A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON LOW INCOME AND UNDERREPRESENTED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT PROGRAM: PROVIDES CHILD CARE PAYMENT FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES WHO ARE EMPLOYED, SEEKING EMPLOYMENT, OR WHO ARE PARTICIPATING IN A JOB TRAINING OR EDUCATION PROGRAM.
    Expenses $38,079,096
  • CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM: REIMBURSED FOOD COSTS TO LICENSED FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS WHO SERVE NUTRITIOUS MEALS.
    Expenses $3,414,286
  • Resources and Referral (R&R): These programs provide information to all parents and the community about the availability of child car, assist potential providers in the licensing process, provide direct services including training, and coordinate community resources for the benefit of parents and local child care providers.
    Expenses $1,839,989
  • OTHER STATE CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, COUNTY AND FOUNDATIONS FOR QUALITY CHILD CARE SERVICES.
    Expenses $2,236,505

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
95-2684041
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
1972
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P33Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$10,827,806
Income (IRS master file)
$48,180,708

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$48,180,708$48,251,345$10,827,806XML
990June 2024$39,133,565$39,044,402$9,289,966XML
990June 2023$22,535,187$22,520,831$4,680,766XML
990June 2022$14,054,733$13,949,307$2,629,400IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 95-2684041).

Questions about CHILDRENS RESOURCE AND REFERRAL OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

What is the EIN of CHILDRENS RESOURCE AND REFERRAL OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDRENS RESOURCE AND REFERRAL OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY is 95-2684041.
Is CHILDRENS RESOURCE AND REFERRAL OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1972.
Are donations to CHILDRENS RESOURCE AND REFERRAL OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHILDRENS RESOURCE AND REFERRAL OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY 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 RESOURCE AND REFERRAL OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY 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 RESOURCE AND REFERRAL OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY 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 RESOURCE AND REFERRAL OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MICHELLE GRAHAM.
Who are the officers and directors of CHILDRENS RESOURCE AND REFERRAL OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $470,076 (MICHELLE GRAHAM, CEO).
How much revenue does CHILDRENS RESOURCE AND REFERRAL OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $48,180,708, expenses of $48,251,345 and total assets of $10,827,806 at year end.

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