The Childrens Institute Foundation

What it reported doing in 2024

The children's institute foundation is the fundraising arm for the children's institute parent company and subsidiaries. The foundation fundraises to support the organizations' mission through grants, special events, and targeted campaigns.see continuation on schedule o.the children's institute foundation supports the children's institute of pittsburgh, which is a leader in pediatric theraputic and educational services; and family placement, preservation, reunification, and enrichment services. Established in 1902, the children's institute of pittsburgh is an independent, nonprofit, licensed organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for children, young people, and their families by providing a specialized continuum of services that enables them to reach their potential.headquartered in pittsburgh with satellite locations across western pa., the children's institute of pittsburgh is one of the only organizations in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania offering such a wide array of services including: educational services, autism services, outpatient physical and behavioral health services, early intervention, and family support services. This unique, comprehensive approach sets the organization apart.in fy 25, the children's institute foundation raised $797,294 in support of the subsidiaries of the children's institute parent company.during fy 25, the second year of the strategic plan, vision 2026, was executed and continues to guide us in becoming a best-in-class provider, using these five main pillars:1. Team: our team is at the heart of everything we do. We will invest in our passionate and highly talented team members to drive the quality of our programs and best serve our amazing kids and families.2. Mission health: we are committed to supporting every child and family who comes through our doors. We will promote innovation and enhance the impact of our exceptional care across the community.3. Quality: utilizing evidence-based practices, we will focus on achieving best-in-class performance across all of our services that will help each child reach their fullest potential.4. Technology to support innovation: accessible and expandable technology will support our ability to deliver the highest quality ofcare to children and families impacted by our array of services.5. Elevating our presence: we will ignite more community awareness about the impact of our services on amazing kids and families, which will garner greater support for our mission.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 100%; rating input score 100
• Program expense ratio: 79.7%; rating input score 80
• Fundraising efficiency: $1.09 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 3; 3rd percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 0 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 0
  • Compensation committee: Missing
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Missing
  • Board or committee approval: Missing
• Foreign activity oversight: Scored; rating input score 0
• Grant itemization coverage: 99.9%; rating input score 100; 42nd percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 90%; rating input score 90; 21st percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 7 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 78
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Fail
  • Other executive compensation review process: Fail
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 14.4%; rating input score 70; 70th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 26.3; rating input score 97; 97th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0; rating input score 94; 94th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 7.8%; rating input score 38; 38th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 68.8% per year; rating input score 100; 98th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 68.1% per year; rating input score 100; 99th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 63.8% per year; rating input score 100; 99th percentile among comparable filings