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Durham Childrens Initiative

EIN 32-0263133 · Durham, NC

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceGood87 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DURHAM CHILDREN'S INITIATIVE IS COMMITTED TO CHANGING OUTCOMES AND EXPECTATIONS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF NEED IN DURHAM. MODELED AFTER THE HARLEM CHILDREN'S ZONE, DCI AIMS TO REACH THIS GOAL BY CREATING A PIPELINE OF HIGH-QUALITY SERVICES THAT STARTS WITH CHILDREN AT BIRTH AND CONTINUES THROUGH ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL. DCI'S VISION IS FOR ALL CHILDREN AFFILIATED WITH DCI TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL, READY FOR COLLEGE OR A CAREER.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
19
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$142,478, former ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 60% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 52% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 87 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $84,526 spent. LEARN TO EARN: LTE IS DESIGNED TO HELP ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS DEVELOP CRITICAL ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL SKILLS NECESSARY FOR SCHOOL SUCCESS. STUDENTS ARE TAUGHT THE IMPORTANCE OF GOAL SETTING. ADDITIONALLY, DCI OFFERS SOCIAL EMOTIONAL WELLNESS WORKSHOPS FOR THE STUDENTS. #SERVED: 150
  2. $143,326 spent. BUILDING SELF: DCI PROVIDES SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES, WITH A STRONG FOCUS ON PARENTAL GROWTH AND GUIDANCE. FAMILIES RECEIVE RESOURCES THROUGH PARENT COACHING, CHILDCARE SUBSIDIES, AND KINDERGARTEN READINESS SUPPORT. ADDITIONALLY, DCI OFFERS PARENT ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOPS THAT STRENGTHEN SKILLS, BUILD CONFIDENCE, AND EMPOWER CAREGIVERS TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT. #SERVED: 300
  3. $617,473 spent. PEDIATRICS SUPPORTING PARENTS INITIATIVE - DURHAM PROOF POINT COMMUNITY - IS A NATIONAL INITIATIVE THAT SEEKS TO SUPPORT FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGED BIRTH TO 3 BY UTILIZING THE WELL CHILD VISIT TO STRENGTHEN EARLY RELATIONAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CAREGIVERS, CLINICIANS, AND THE COMMUNITY. #SERVED: 600
  4. $546,855 spent. SEASON OF WISHES ACTIVITIES PROVIDED WRAPPED TOYS FOR CHILDREN WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE DCI PROGRAMS.BASIC NEEDS SUPPORT: CONTINUING THE BASIC NEEDS EFFORTS THAT BEGAN DURING THE PANDEMIC, DCI FOCUSED ON DISTRIBUTING ITEMS SUCH AS DIAPERS. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS, DONATIONS, AND THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES, DCI INITIATED DISTRIBUTION OF THESE ITEMS TO FAMILIES ON A REGULAR, ROUTINE BASIS. COLLEGE AND CAREER: THE PROGRAM MANAGER AND YOUTH PROGRAM TEAM IDENTIFIED YOUTH AGES 14+ FOR THE SUMMER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 20. THEY RECEIVED SUPPORT ON JOB AND WORKFORCE SKILLS TRAINING OVER A ONE-WEEK PERIOD.PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT RELATED TO BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING A PROGRAM OR SERVICE AS PART OF THE DCI PIPELINE, FOR EXAMPLE MEDICAL PROVIDERS, DURHAM COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, UNITED WAY COLLABORATIVE, HEALTH DEPARTMENT, BOOK HARVEST, ETC.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2009.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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