Jack and Jill Children's Center Inc

What it reported doing in 2024

Jack & jill center employs the two-generation (2gen) approach to address the interconnected needs of children and parents, creating pathways out of generational poverty. Through evidence-based practices and culturally responsive programming, the center expands opportunity, removes systemic barriers, and strengthens long-term family stability. Central to this work is the whole family continuum, a comprehensive strategy that unites education, economic mobility, and social capital development to support families as cohesive units. Built around six program components-early childhood education, k-5 education, health and wellness, economic assets, postsecondary pathways, and social capital-this framework ensures children receive strong academic foundations while parents gain tools to advance their financial and personal well-being. Guided by principles of equity, innovation, and family-driven goals, jack & jill center delivers measurable, intergenerational impact that strengthens the broward county community. Thanks to the generosity of our funders, partners, and community members, jack & jill center made significant progress this year. Madelaine halmos academy (k-5) madelaine halmos academy (mha), now in its fifth year in our dedicated elementary building, serves kindergarten through fifth grade with a strong emphasis on steam education. Our whole-child model integrates academic rigor, social-emotional development, and wellness supports to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. Key components include: -project-based learning -technology integration -wellness and social-emotional supports -enrichment and extracurricular opportunities -comprehensive support services -interactive field trips and educational experiences this year, mha earned Florida council of independent schools (fcis) accreditation, a major achievement demonstrating our commitment to educational excellence. Enrollment increased from 176 to 189 students for the 2025-2026 academic year. A transformative highlight of the academy is the commitment made by the steve halmos family foundation: every 5th-grade student who graduates from madelaine halmos academy receives a two-year prepaid Florida college scholarship. This extraordinary investment ensures that each student begins their academic journey with a concrete, financially supported pathway to higher education-reinforcing the academy's long-term commitment to student success. Out of school program mha's out of school program supports the social, emotional, and cognitive development of students beyond the academic day. Now in the third year of the most grant through the children's services council, the program has expanded access to high-quality aftercare and strengthened enrichment offerings for participating children. Early education center jack & jill center's early education center serves 135 children, from infants through vpk, and is accredited by the national association for the education of young children (naeyc). This accreditation reflects our dedication to delivering high-quality early childhood education in a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate environment. Our curriculum includes: -creative curriculum, a research-based program promoting exploration and discovery -conscious discipline, an evidence-based approach that builds emotional intelligence and essential life skills these foundations prepare young learners for kindergarten and long-term success. Comprehensive family program the family program provides parents and caregivers with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to build stability and support their children's development. Services include: -intensive parent education -case management and referrals -one-on-one financial coaching -therapeutic services and counseling -resume development and job search support -goal setting and family budgeting -access to the family resource room/computer lab -emergency assistance funds through this program, families strengthen self-sufficiency

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 90.1%; rating input score 90
• Program expense ratio: 75.9%; rating input score 76
• Fundraising efficiency: $3.69 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 11; 11th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 1 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 17
  • Compensation committee: Missing
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Missing
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 100%; rating input score 100; 72nd percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 9 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: -18.4%; rating input score 7; 7th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 1.59; rating input score 54; 54th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.25; rating input score 39; 39th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 7.1%; rating input score 41; 41st percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 13.4% per year; rating input score 100; 74th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 1.2% per year; rating input score 100; 16th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 5.2% per year; rating input score 100; 36th percentile among comparable filings