Methodist Childrens Home
71% goes to programs $21 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Methodist Childrens Home is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Waco, Texas, registered in 1942, with $70,365,427 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 71% of spending to programs.
1111 Herring Ave, Waco, TX, 76708 EIN 74-1109750 Since 1942
Revenue (FY2024)
$70.4M
▲ 13.0% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$38.9M
Net assets
$763.2M
Employees
390
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
B+Program efficiency40% of the rating71% to programs · $21 to raise $100
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 Methodist Childrens Home: 71% to programs · $21 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating235 mo reserves · +45% 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 Methodist Childrens Home: 235 mo reserves · +45% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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 Methodist Childrens Home: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Methodist Childrens Home: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Methodist children's home (mch) equips children, youth, and families by offering hope through christian-centered relationships, services, and support.
What they do
Family outreach programs - mch family outreach offers hope to thousands of children and their families each year in 14 locations throughout texas and new mexico through family support, foster care and foster-to-adopt (in some locations) and other family services. services are designed to help meet the needs of families with one or more children between the ages of 0 to 17. whether it is illness, conflict, school difficulties or parenting challenges, families facing difficult situations can turn to the professional, caring staff at mch family outreach and community-based services. each mch family outreach office provides resource information, parenting support and education, and case management services.
Transition services - young adult ages 18-25 are assisted with preparation for college, vocational school, or employment in order to make a successful transition into independent living. staff work with youth during their junior and senior years of high school to prepare for this program. scholarships are awarded annually to mch graduates and alumni to pursue education at four-year colleges, community colleges, and trade schools.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1111 Herring Ave, Waco, TX, 76708
- City
- Waco
- State
- Texas
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Residential Care
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $44.9M (FY2013) to $70.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $4.7MNet assets $763.2M
Operating margin
44.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$767.9M
Total liabilities
$4.7M
Net assets
$763.2M
Salaries & benefits
$24.3M
62% of expenses
Board members
22
22 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70,365,427▲13.0% | $38,932,697▲20.0% | $763,225,017▲7.0% | $767,944,529▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $62,289,691▲70.8% | $32,448,862▲8.5% | $713,146,564▲11.4% | $717,820,293▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $36,462,758▼42.5% | $29,906,436▲4.6% | $640,403,647▲9.6% | $645,699,589▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $63,377,824▼16.3% | $28,596,672▲7.6% | $584,392,374▼8.3% | $588,223,721▼8.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $75,705,870▲129% | $26,571,200▼2.4% | $637,372,836▲20.1% | $641,404,285▲19.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $33,088,627▼34.4% | $27,220,213▼2.2% | $530,800,854▼0.1% | $538,466,864▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $50,430,578▲8.9% | $27,838,136▼2.8% | $531,067,668▲7.2% | $534,966,523▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $46,313,374▲9.1% | $28,638,874▲5.3% | $495,594,371▲4.5% | $499,349,211▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $42,443,354▲41.9% | $27,207,490▲1.2% | $474,096,019▲7.1% | $477,204,298▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $29,913,951▼53.8% | $26,894,824▲4.5% | $442,720,309▼10.5% | $446,113,772▼10.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $64,800,139▲44.2% | $25,732,045▲3.5% | $494,894,367▲6.4% | $498,012,728▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $44,947,452 | $24,857,628▼7.2% | $465,329,092▲11.9% | $468,647,123▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $26,799,963▼0.3% | $415,971,166▲8.8% | $419,679,824▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $26,888,131▲2.6% | $382,267,108▼4.7% | $385,944,017▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $26,199,590▼4.0% | $401,075,280▲15.3% | $405,225,508▲15.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $27,291,840 | $347,958,441 | $351,627,808 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Trey Oakley — $278,702 (0.72% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Oakley | President/ceo | 40 | $278,702 |
| Julie Mitchell | Vp For Finance/cfo | 40 | $217,901 |
| Traci Wagner | Vp For Programs | 40 | $211,014 |
| Lyle Mason | Vp For Advancement | 40 | $204,711 |
| Brooke Davilla | Vp For Organizational Effectiveness | 40 | $181,475 |
| Elise Pinney | Treatment Director | 40 | $132,313 |
| Tim Fedro | Senior Director For Property | 40 | $131,261 |
| Marissa Smith | Asst. Vp For Programs | 40 | $122,854 |
| Kelly Lawson | Senior Director For Advancement | 40 | $114,226 |
| Magdalena Calhoun | Senior Director For Accounting | 40 | $112,050 |
| Denise Ondrey | Exec. Assistant/secretary | 40 | $75,436 |
| Ann Yager Chapman | Director | 1 | — |
| Dan Moore | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Carolin Sinkfield | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Clifton Howard | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Dennis Gill | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Eric Baggerman | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Kendra Bircher | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Le'ann Solmonson | Director | 1 | — |
| John Farrell | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| John W Erwin General Contractor Inc | Construction | $8,022,170 |
| Honey's Roofing LLC | Construction | $583,718 |
| Integ | Printing and Postage | $253,948 |
| Professional Building Maintenance Servic | Cleaning Services | $209,518 |
| Social Solutions Global Inc | Consulting Services | $147,130 |
Grants received · $3.5M total
102 grants to Methodist Childrens Home totaling $3.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Mutual Insurance Company | Generational learning | 2024 | $100,000 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2024 | $84,528 |
| San Antonio Area Foundation | General support | 2024 | $64,050 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $45,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2024 | $26,002 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $14,334 |
| Austin Community Foundation | General support | 2024 | $14,100 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Youth devel | 2024 | $12,150 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $84,785 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2023 | $74,971 |
| San Antonio Area Foundation | General support | 2023 | $54,892 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $30,989 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $29,245 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For general purposes | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For general purposes | 2023 | $25,000 |
Grants made · $75K in FY2024
1 grant totaling $75K in FY2024. All grants made by Methodist Childrens Home →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unbound Now | To further the organization's purpose | $75,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Methodist Childrens Home a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Methodist Childrens Home is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-1109750, based in Waco, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Methodist Childrens Home's EIN?
- Methodist Childrens Home's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-1109750.
- How much revenue does Methodist Childrens Home report?
- Methodist Childrens Home reported $70,365,427 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Methodist Childrens Home's spending goes to programs?
- Methodist Childrens Home spends about 71% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Methodist Childrens Home have?
- CharityIndex grades Methodist Childrens Home A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Methodist Childrens Home's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Methodist Childrens Home's latest Form 990 is $278,702, paid to Trey Oakley (President/ceo).
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Data for Methodist Childrens Home (EIN 74-1109750) 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.