Family & Childrens Center
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Family & Childrens Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, registered in 1939, with $11,326,917 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
811 Monitor Street, La Crosse, WI, 54603 EIN 39-0821863 Since 1939
Revenue (FY2024)
$11.3M
▲ 10.6% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$10.6M
Net assets
$12.4M
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 Family & Childrens Center— 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 rating14 mo reserves · +7% 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 Family & Childrens Center: 14 mo reserves · +7% 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 Family & Childrens Center— 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 Family & Childrens Center: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 811 Monitor Street, La Crosse, WI, 54603
- City
- La Crosse
- State
- Wisconsin
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Family Services
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $11.8M (FY2013) to $11.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3.8MNet assets $12.4M
Operating margin
6.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$16.2M
Total liabilities
$3.8M
Net assets
$12.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,326,917▲10.6% | $10,555,121▲8.2% | $12,407,320▲9.3% | $16,173,619▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $10,240,001▲13.2% | $9,753,258▲9.6% | $11,356,421▲9.0% | $14,650,137▲21.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $9,047,295▲7.1% | $8,895,048▲13.3% | $10,420,140▼7.4% | $12,020,370▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $8,445,153▼7.2% | $7,849,891▼5.5% | $11,249,327▲9.0% | $12,718,545▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $9,100,231▲7.5% | $8,308,805▼5.7% | $10,319,976▲12.3% | $11,891,783▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $8,468,567▼7.3% | $8,815,575▲0.4% | $9,191,405▲2.4% | $10,826,421▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $9,134,420▲0.9% | $8,779,723▼2.7% | $8,979,739▼7.5% | $11,190,618▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $9,055,515▼0.3% | $9,021,607▼1.2% | $9,710,488▲3.6% | $12,073,799▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $9,086,053▼17.3% | $9,127,444▼7.6% | $9,369,883▲0.6% | $11,815,744▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $10,985,945▲7.6% | $9,881,729▼5.6% | $9,313,977▲10.5% | $11,703,772▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $10,206,766▼13.5% | $10,470,979▼7.9% | $8,428,529▼4.5% | $10,958,912▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $11,800,610 | $11,363,309▼1.9% | $8,823,777▲9.7% | $11,295,323▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $11,588,193▲3.2% | $8,045,621▲7.5% | $10,597,560▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $11,231,594▼8.9% | $7,484,192▲3.5% | $10,022,767▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $12,322,652 | $7,227,885 | $9,916,840 | 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 · $484K total
31 grants to Family & Childrens Center totaling $484K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Group Return | Support charitable purpose | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $65,400 |
| Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services Inc | Operations support | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Group Return | Support charitable programs | 2023 | $10,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $6,100 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $33,650 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Group Return | Support charitable purpose | 2022 | $10,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2022 | $10,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $24,709 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $18,180 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $18,180 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Family & Childrens Center a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Family & Childrens Center is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 39-0821863, based in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Family & Childrens Center's EIN?
- Family & Childrens Center's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 39-0821863.
- How much revenue does Family & Childrens Center report?
- Family & Childrens Center reported $11,326,917 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Family & Childrens Center have?
- CharityIndex grades Family & Childrens Center B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Family & Childrens Center (EIN 39-0821863) 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.