Safe Children Coalition Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sarasota, Florida, registered in 1978, with $62,774,148 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 96% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$62.8M
▲ 3.2% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$59.5M
Net assets
$14.9M
Employees
351
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 Safe Children Coalition Inc: 96% to programs · $1 to raise $100 earns a A+ 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 Safe Children Coalition Inc: 3 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a A 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 Safe Children Coalition Inc: 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 Safe Children Coalition Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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The safe children coalition's mission is to protect children and youth, strengthen families, and build community.
Youth and family services programs: scc operates two residential and two community-based programs to support youth and families in crisis. the youth shelter, open 24/7, provides temporary housing and care for youth ages 10-17 who have run away, are experiencing family conflict, or have been locked out of their homes. in fy 2024-2025, the shelter provided a safe place for children in a family-like atmosphere for a total of 2577 bed days. youth receive transportation to and from school, after-school tutoring, and participate in individual, group, and family counseling, along with recreational and educational activities. scc's youth prevention services offered free counseling to 349 youth and their families, addressing issues such as anger management, peer relations, self-esteem, and school/home behaviors. the schoolhouse link program, in partnership with the sarasota county school board, identified and supported over 750 homeless students, helping them enroll, attend, and succeed in school. in fy 2024-2025, $4,000 in scholarships was awarded to schoolhouse link participants pursuing higher education.
Educational outreach programs (eos): a continuum of programs designed to enhance care, education, and family engagement for children from preschool through high school. hippy (home instruction for parents of preschool youngsters) supported 125 children and 109 parents, empowering families to promote early literacy and school readiness for children ages 2-5. the achievers program served more than 145 youth in fy 2024-2025, helping at-risk students set and achieve goals in personal development, college preparation, leadership, community service, and career readiness. during the fiscal year, $23,500 in college scholarships was awarded to participants and graduates of the achievers program for continuing college education.
Revenue grew from $38.9M (FY2013) to $62.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
5.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$22.9M
Total liabilities
$8.0M
Net assets
$14.9M
Salaries & benefits
$20.4M
34% of expenses
Board members
10
10 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,774,148▲3.2% | $59,525,385▲3.5% | $14,896,730▲32.9% | $22,945,398▲30.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $60,855,493▲5.6% | $57,521,648▲0.9% | $11,204,814▲47.9% | $17,603,097▲21.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $57,642,764▲18.1% | $56,982,337▲17.0% | $7,575,196▲15.4% | $14,442,351▲30.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $48,814,046▲11.4% | $48,695,769▲12.0% | $6,562,313▼5.6% | $11,075,679▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $43,813,642▲22.6% | $43,475,240▲4.9% | $6,950,910▲18.5% | $10,661,040▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $35,736,775▼24.6% | $41,458,187▼13.1% | $5,865,916▼50.6% | $10,666,526▼40.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $47,413,917▲2.2% | $47,698,700▼0.7% | $11,880,798▼12.4% | $17,804,165▼12.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $46,399,019▲0.6% | $48,032,490▲2.0% | $13,559,631▼12.8% | $20,305,115▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $46,134,902▲3.3% | $47,102,767▲4.2% | $15,544,321▼4.7% | $21,664,009▼8.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $44,642,911▲8.1% | $45,198,282▲8.7% | $16,313,289▼3.0% | $23,747,027▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $41,280,021▲6.0% | $41,586,445▲4.8% | $16,811,770▼5.6% | $23,871,583▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $38,943,719 | $39,694,112▼0.9% | $17,813,319▲0.2% | $24,824,359▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $40,066,712▼0.7% | $17,784,858▼6.4% | $25,556,234▼16.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $40,360,892▲3.3% | $18,994,306▼10.3% | $30,463,587▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $39,053,562▼1.4% | $21,180,977▲2.3% | $31,596,345▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $39,593,780 | $20,697,358 | $32,275,835 | 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: Nina B Slater — $235,955 (0.40% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nina B Slater | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $235,955 |
| Robin Jensen | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $151,091 |
| Stacey Walker | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $117,957 |
| Mary Sarah Hawk | Chief Legal Officer Eff. 06/25/25 | 40 | $112,890 |
| Jacqueline House | Vp, Communications & Community Engagement | 40 | $108,792 |
| Jill Steiner | Vp of Out of Home Care | 40 | $105,560 |
| Stacey Schaeffer | Vp Prevention and Diversion Services | 40 | $105,240 |
| Steven Hurwitz | Deputy Chief Legal Officer | 40 | $103,631 |
| Christie Nolan | Corporate Secretary | 40 | $95,200 |
| Annmarie Jones | Director | 1 | — |
| Ann Walborn | Director | 1 | — |
| Brian Goodrich | Vice Chair To 6/25/25, Director Effective 6/25/25 | 1 | — |
| Christine Stobaugh | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Darren Gambrell | Director | 1 | — |
| Jamara Clark | Director | 1 | — |
| Jeff Speers | Director | 1 | — |
| Ken Alexander | Director | 1 | — |
| Lee Lipton | Director | 1 | — |
| Paul Couzelis | Director | 1 | — |
| Rob Goldstein | Director To 6/25/25, Vice Chair Effective 6/25/25 | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Services Florida Inc | Social Services | $3,602,615 |
| Tandem Construction | Construction | $1,270,461 |
| Manatee Childrens Services From the Hear | Group Home | $951,234 |
| Manatee Children's Services Shelter | Shelter/group Home | $885,855 |
| Independence Business Center LLC | Property Management | $564,424 |
42 grants to Safe Children Coalition Inc totaling $3.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc | Human services | 2024 | $155,234 |
| Volunteer Florida Foundation Inc | Hurricane helene/milton grants | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc | Human services | 2023 | $715,350 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc | Capital purchases, general support, program support | 2023 | $319,436 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Culture & arts | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Volunteer Florida Foundation Inc | Hurricane ian grants | 2022 | $600,000 |
| Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc | Human services | 2022 | $84,250 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc | General support, program support | 2022 | $27,352 |
| Columbus Foundation | Social services | 2022 | $7,500 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc | General support, program support | 2021 | $66,099 |
| Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc | Human services | 2021 | $62,000 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc | General support, program support | 2020 | $64,358 |
| Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc | Human services | 2020 | $18,000 |
| Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc | Human services | 2020 | $18,000 |
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Data for Safe Children Coalition Inc (EIN 59-1618413) 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.