Children of the Night
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Children of the Night is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 1983, with $2,843,534 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3450 Cahuenga Blvd W Unit 602, Los Angeles, CA, 90068 EIN 95-3130408 Since 1983
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.8M
▲ 9.4% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.2M
Net assets
$5.3M
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 Children of the Night— 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 rating29 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 Children of the Night: 29 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 Children of the Night— 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 Children of the Night: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3450 Cahuenga Blvd W Unit 602, Los Angeles, CA, 90068
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Children & Youth Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.2M (FY2013) to $2.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $994KNet assets $5.3M
Operating margin
23.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.3M
Total liabilities
$994K
Net assets
$5.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,843,534▲9.4% | $2,178,018▲2.2% | $5,290,812▲14.4% | $6,285,246▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,598,142▼11.9% | $2,131,077▼15.5% | $4,625,297▲9.9% | $5,713,335▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,950,603▲32.5% | $2,520,836▲4.5% | $4,208,223▲6.1% | $5,298,543▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,226,395▼18.6% | $2,413,180▲63.4% | $3,966,051▼4.6% | $4,823,907▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,735,169▼27.0% | $1,476,651▼4.3% | $4,158,593▲43.4% | $4,567,029▲36.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,747,229▲117% | $1,542,321▼23.9% | $2,899,921▲317% | $3,348,244▲122% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,727,418▼18.4% | $2,027,685▼23.1% | $695,442▼30.2% | $1,507,957▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,117,468▼49.0% | $2,637,941▼31.4% | $995,709▼34.3% | $1,497,868▼22.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $4,151,233▲74.6% | $3,845,433▲72.6% | $1,516,182▲25.3% | $1,935,917▲16.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,377,113▲9.5% | $2,227,831▼3.4% | $1,210,382▲14.1% | $1,666,136▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,171,822▼2.5% | $2,306,598▼5.6% | $1,061,100▼11.3% | $1,538,861▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,226,706 | $2,442,996▲20.0% | $1,195,876▼15.3% | $1,484,793▼9.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,036,435▲10.0% | $1,412,166▲11.9% | $1,634,669▲15.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,851,306▲6.6% | $1,261,899▼15.1% | $1,410,058▼11.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,737,100 | $1,486,492 | $1,597,144 | 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 · $2.5M total
83 grants to Children of the Night totaling $2.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $19,457 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $18,474 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $11,200 |
| Toledo Community Foundation | Case management & tutoring | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | — | 2023 | $46,754 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $44,379 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Human services | 2023 | $40,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Housing | 2023 | $28,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2023 | $25,250 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $16,833 |
| Marin Community Foundation | Support for homeless foster youth | 2023 | $13,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $11,530 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2023 | $11,200 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Support | 2023 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Children of the Night a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Children of the Night is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-3130408, based in Los Angeles, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Children of the Night's EIN?
- Children of the Night's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-3130408.
- How much revenue does Children of the Night report?
- Children of the Night reported $2,843,534 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Children of the Night have?
- CharityIndex grades Children of the Night B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Children of the Night (EIN 95-3130408) 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.