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Saint Francis Childrens Center Inc

EIN 39-6092761 · Milwaukee, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO SERVE AND EDUCATE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTS ENABLING THEM TO REACH THEIR GREATEST POTENTIAL.

Income
$5.3 million
Spending
$5.4 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
23.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 49%
Employees
103
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$151,361, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $1.3 million spent. OUR COMMUNITY-BASED EARLY INTERVENTION/BIRTH TO THREE PROGRAM, PROVIDED ON BEHALF OF MILWAUKEE COUNTY, SERVED 369 CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS IN 2024. BASED ON THE NUMBER OF FAMILIES ON TITLE 19, APPROXIMATELY 44% OF THE CHILDREN SERVED IN THE PROGRAM WERE LIVING IN HOMES AT OR BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL. OUR TEAM PROVIDED EXCELLENT SERVICE AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES, ENSURING NOT ONLY APPROPRIATE PROGRAM SERVICES BUT ALSO ENSURING THAT FAMILIES WERE CONNECTED TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT ENRICHED THE WHOLE FAMILY. INCLUDED IN THESE RESOURCES IS OUR OWN FAMILY ACTIVITY CENTER, A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES MOSTLY NO-FEE ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY IN ORDER TO HELP FAMILIES BUILD A NETWORK OF SUPPORT TO STRENGTHEN THEIR NETWORKS AND TO ELIMINATE THE ISOLATION THAT IS SOMETIMES EXPERIENCED BY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
  2. $1.0 million spent. OUR CHILDREN'S LONG TERM SUPPORT WAIVER PROGRAM, PROVIDED ON BEHALF OF MILWAUKEE COUNTY, SERVED 667 CHILDREN WITH AUTISM OR OTHER SEVERE LONG-TERM PHYSICAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL IMPAIRMENTS. OUR STAFF SUPPORT FAMILIES BOTH IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY TO HELP EMPOWER THEM TO MEET THE SPECIAL NEEDS OF THEIR CHILDREN TO ENSURE THEY REMAINED SUCCESSFULLY IN THEIR HOMES AND COMMUNITY. OUR STAFF WORK DILIGENTLY WITH THE FAMILIES THEY SERVE IN ORDER TO LINK THEM TO THE SERVICES THAT SUPPORT AND ENRICH THE ENTIRE FAMILY. THE FAMILIES WE SERVED IN THIS PROGRAM ARE ALSO ENCOURAGED TO PARTAKE IN THE FAMILY STRENGTHING ACTIVITES WE PROVIDE THROUGH OUR FAMILY ACTIVITY CENTER.
  3. $1.7 million spent. OUR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT SPECIAL NEEDS, FROM SIX WEEKS OF AGE THROUGH KINDERGARTEN. OUR CLASSROOMS ARE FULLY INCLUSIVE, ALLOWING CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT SPECIAL NEEDS THE OPPORTUNITY TO GROW, LEARN AND PLAY TOGETHER. OUR HIGH-QUALITY, INNOVATIVE CENTER IS NATIONALLY ACCREDITED, AND STATE LICENSED. OUR GYM, CLASSROOMS, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR PLAY FACILITIES ARE SPACIOUS AND WELL-EQUIPPED PROVIDING CHILDREN WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRACTICE SKILLS ACROSS ENVIRONMENTS. OUR PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS ARE WISCONSIN DPI LICENSED IN EARLY CHILDHOOD AND/OR SPECIAL EDUCATION.
  4. $241,560 spent. OUR FAMILY ACTIVITY CENTER IS A RESOURCE FOR OUR COMMUNITY OF FAMILIES THAT HAVE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. OUR WEEKLY PROGRAMS ARE FOR CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 0-6 YEARS OLD, AND OUR FAMILY EVENTS THAT ARE ON-SITE AND/OR OFF-SITE ARE PRIMARILY "ALL AGES WELCOME". THE FAMILY ACTIVITY CENTER GETS OUR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS OUT OF ISOLATION AND AROUND LIKE-MINDED FAMILIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 July 1955.

    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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