Childrens Home Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, registered in 1982, with $16,713,080 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 80% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$16.7M
▲ 56.3% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$15.9M
Net assets
$173.4M
Employees
16
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. For Childrens Home Foundation: 80% to programs · $26 to raise $100 earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Childrens Home Foundation: 131 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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. For Childrens Home Foundation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Childrens Home Foundation: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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The foundation provides funding for the programs of children's home society of south dakota.
Revenue grew from $4.4M (FY2013) to $16.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
5.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$179.1M
Total liabilities
$5.7M
Net assets
$173.4M
Salaries & benefits
$1.8M
11% of expenses
Board members
20
20 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,713,080▲56.3% | $15,865,207▼1.7% | $173,393,638▲9.9% | $179,055,929▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $10,692,381▲16.9% | $16,131,790▲17.6% | $157,793,275▲4.3% | $163,092,355▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $9,144,241▼36.3% | $13,715,784▲186% | $151,297,957▲4.9% | $156,196,061▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $14,349,300▼35.4% | $4,792,970▲17.1% | $144,286,872▼15.1% | $149,690,090▼14.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $22,225,226▲87.7% | $4,094,384▲51.2% | $169,985,996▲26.5% | $175,086,497▲30.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $11,843,422▼80.6% | $2,708,569▼40.5% | $134,354,409▲3.5% | $134,633,872▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $61,205,663▲725% | $4,554,785▲9.5% | $129,801,256▲84.5% | $130,007,367▲84.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $7,421,086▲11.4% | $4,161,013▲19.5% | $70,337,916▲6.4% | $70,575,900▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $6,663,759▲0.1% | $3,481,436▼7.7% | $66,119,134▲15.9% | $66,363,770▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $6,655,540▲2.4% | $3,770,476▲2.5% | $57,066,210▼1.5% | $57,395,843▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $6,499,367▲46.3% | $3,679,188▲12.7% | $57,947,732▲1.2% | $58,278,156▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $4,443,616 | $3,265,573▼19.2% | $57,278,256▲17.6% | $57,498,768▲17.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $4,041,285▲82.0% | $48,715,959▲9.5% | $48,874,076▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,220,850▼21.3% | $44,489,084▲3.5% | $44,632,271▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $2,823,558▼9.2% | $42,995,544▲24.1% | $43,139,850▲24.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $3,110,796 | $34,634,077 | $34,769,269 | 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.
Highest-paid: Jon Mammenga — $191,599 (1.21% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Mammenga | Chief Philanthropy Officer | 45 | $191,599 |
| Rick Weber | Development Director | 35 | $126,137 |
| Ben Marcello | Director (beg Oct 2024) | 5 | — |
| Bill Lindquist | Director | 5 | — |
| Bob Baker | President | 5 | — |
| Bobby Sundby | Treasurer/director | 5 | — |
| Dennis Aanenson | Director | 5 | — |
| Diana Dufur-day | Director | 5 | — |
| Dustin Morrison | Director (beg Oct 2024) | 5 | — |
| Eric Lee | Director/vice President | 5 | — |
| Greg Blomberg | Director | 5 | — |
| Jack Marsh | Director (beg Oct 2024) | 5 | — |
| Janet Kahler | Director (beg Oct 2024) | 5 | — |
| Jill Wiesser-pekowske | Director | 5 | — |
| Julie Anderson Friesen | Director/treasurer | 5 | — |
| Kim Burma | Director | 5 | — |
| Lori Lewison | Vice President/secretary | 5 | — |
| Marty Deslauiers | Director | 5 | — |
| Marty Jackley | Director | 5 | — |
| Molly Peterson | Director | 5 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| First Premier Bank | Banking & Investment | $371,689 |
19 grants to Childrens Home Foundation totaling $4.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | General support, adoption services, creative & performance arts programs, educational support, shelter for family safety support | 2024 | $364,945 |
| South Dakota Community Foundation | Community welfare and betterment | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | Capital campaigns, program support, general support | 2023 | $454,015 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | General support, programs support, campaign support | 2022 | $483,486 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | General support, program support, education, music department, employee awards, emergency shelter, children's inn | 2021 | $829,980 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2021 | $35,000 |
| South Dakota Community Foundation | Community welfare and betterment | 2021 | $12,000 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | General support, memorials, child's voice endowment, caring for the kids campaign, adoption services, children's inn campaign, and education costs | 2020 | $256,224 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | General support, books, lessons, child's voice program, scholarship support | 2019 | $198,207 |
| Impactassets Inc | General operating support | 2019 | $15,000 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | General support and various programs | 2018 | $186,872 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $21,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General operating support | 2018 | $7,500 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2018 | $5,268 |
2 grants totaling $12.7M in FY2024. All grants made by Childrens Home Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Home Society of South Dakota | General support | $12,670,849 |
| Sanford | General support | $13,354 |
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Data for Childrens Home Foundation (EIN 46-0366277) 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.