Challenged Childrens Charities
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Challenged Childrens Charities is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Avalon, New Jersey, registered in 1976, with $433,956 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
127 26th St, Avalon, NJ, 08202 EIN 22-1969154 Since 1976
Revenue (FY2024)
$434K
▲ 16.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$334K
Net assets
$1.3M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Challenged Childrens Charities— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating48 mo reserves · +23% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Challenged Childrens Charities: 48 mo reserves · +23% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Challenged Childrens Charities— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Challenged Childrens Charities: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 127 26th St, Avalon, NJ, 08202
- City
- Avalon
- State
- New Jersey
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $409K (FY2014) to $434K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1,691Net assets $1.3M
Operating margin
23.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3M
Total liabilities
$1,691
Net assets
$1.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $433,956▲16.1% | $334,078▲11.7% | $1,329,634▲9.1% | $1,331,325▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $373,821▲8.4% | $298,957▼0.5% | $1,218,595▲8.7% | $1,221,999▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $344,738▼31.5% | $300,589▲12.3% | $1,121,097▲1.2% | $1,123,838▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $502,992▲234% | $267,677▲33.1% | $1,107,524▲28.4% | $1,114,427▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $150,719▼54.0% | $201,068▼19.0% | $862,631▼4.8% | $962,234▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $327,698▼18.3% | $248,358▼10.2% | $906,217▲1.6% | $911,781▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $401,147▲26.4% | $276,719▲12.3% | $891,559▲14.1% | $922,206▲17.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $317,414▼11.9% | $246,486▼1.1% | $781,659▲11.2% | $786,032▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $360,198▲24.2% | $249,244▲1.2% | $703,188▲19.8% | $714,261▲20.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $290,080▼29.1% | $246,356▲0.5% | $587,087▲5.4% | $593,187▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $409,138 | $245,244 | $557,201 | $563,481 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $183K total
18 grants to Challenged Childrens Charities totaling $183K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | Special needs | 2024 | $7,098 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | Unrestricted grant to support organization's exempt purpose | 2023 | $7,157 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $5,250 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2022 | $8,292 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | Unrestricted grant to support organization's exempt purpose | 2022 | $7,214 |
| Global Impact | Donor advised fund | 2021 | $12,878 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | General support | 2021 | $7,080 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2021 | $5,450 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | General support | 2020 | $7,120 |
| Global Impact | Donor advised | 2020 | $6,245 |
| Global Impact | Donor advised funds | 2019 | $34,318 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | General support | 2019 | $6,820 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $5,100 |
| Global Impact | Donor advised fund | 2018 | $32,542 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | Grant support | 2018 | $6,830 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Challenged Childrens Charities a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Challenged Childrens Charities is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 22-1969154, based in Avalon, New Jersey. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Challenged Childrens Charities's EIN?
- Challenged Childrens Charities's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 22-1969154.
- How much revenue does Challenged Childrens Charities report?
- Challenged Childrens Charities reported $433,956 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Challenged Childrens Charities have?
- CharityIndex grades Challenged Childrens Charities B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Challenged Childrens Charities (EIN 22-1969154) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.