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    MIP Score

    66

    International Affairs
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    Children International

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    Children International

    International Affairs
    International Aid
    2000 E Red Bridge Rd, Kansas City, Missouri, 64131View all Kansas City charities
    EIN: 44-6005794
    Total Assets: $102.1 million
    Established in 1951

    Mission

    Children International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children in poverty overcome their challenges through sponsorship. By connecting individuals to children in need, they provide support in health care, education, and life skills, aiming to break the cycle of poverty and empower youth to achieve a better life.

    Read more on their website →

    Basic Information

    Tax-Exempt

    Address

    2000 E Red Bridge Rd, Kansas City, Missouri, 64131

    View all Kansas City charities

    Founded in

    1951

    EIN

    44-6005794

    Total Assets

    $102.1 million

    Mission

    Children International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children in poverty overcome their challenges through sponsorship. By connecting individuals to children in need, they provide support in health care, education, and life skills, aiming to break the cycle of poverty and empower youth to achieve a better life.

    Basic Information

    Tax-Exempt

    Address

    2000 E Red Bridge Rd, Kansas City, Missouri, 64131

    View all Kansas City charities

    Founded in

    1951

    EIN

    44-6005794

    Total Assets

    $102.1 million

    UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported

    This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.

    Showing 3 of 5 goals

    Goal 1

    No Poverty

    Goal 3

    Good Health

    Goal 4

    Quality Education

    Goal 1

    No Poverty

    Goal 3

    Good Health

    Goal 4

    Quality Education

    Goal 5

    Gender Equality

    Goal 8

    Decent Work and Economic Growth

    At a Glance

    Virtual Visit to Community Centers

    Virtual Visit to Community Centers

    Experience a virtual tour of community centers that support children and families.

    Success Stories of Sponsorship

    Success Stories of Sponsorship

    Read inspiring success stories of children who have transformed their lives through sponsorship.

    Child Sponsorship Impact

    Child Sponsorship Impact

    Learn how your sponsorship dollars directly impact children in need.

    Impact Stats

    100,601

    Total Referrals

    Medical and Dental Services

    Provided a significant number of medical and dental service referrals to children and families in need.

    92%

    Completion Rate

    Education Program Completion Rate

    Achieved a high completion rate in educational support programs.

    84%

    Youth Employment Rate

    Youth Employment

    Supported youth in finding meaningful employment, significantly impacting their families' incomes.

    Past Events

    Children First Gala

    2023-09-15

    Annual fundraiser to support child sponsorship programs in impoverished communities.

    Clean-Up Community Day

    2023-07-10

    Community clean-up event organized by youth leaders in the local community.

    Run for Kids

    2023-06-01

    Annual run/walk event to raise awareness and funds for children's health services.

    Upcoming Events

    Volunteer Day

    Volunteer Day

    2024-05-10

    Join us for a day of service at our community center.

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    Child Sponsorship Information Session

    Child Sponsorship Information Session

    2024-06-15

    Learn more about how to sponsor a child and make a difference.

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    Annual Gala

    Annual Gala

    2024-08-20

    Join us for our annual gala to support children in need.

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    Our Programs

    Health Programs

    Health Programs

    Providing access to medical and dental care for children in need.

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    Education Support

    Education Support

    Offering tutoring, scholarships, and resources to ensure children succeed in school.

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    Empowerment and Employability

    Empowerment and Employability

    Equipping youth with life skills and job training to ensure future success.

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    Volunteer Opportunities

    Letter Writing Volunteer

    Letter Writing Volunteer

    Help write letters to children in need, providing them with support and encouragement.

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    Community Center Volunteer

    Community Center Volunteer

    Assist in our local community centers with various programs and activities.

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    Fundraising Volunteer

    Fundraising Volunteer

    Help organize fundraising events to support our mission.

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    Testimonials

    "It's wonderful to help a child in need, and Children International makes it possible."
    Giovanni S.

    Giovanni S.

    Donor

    "A little help has made such a big difference and that matters in our shared world community."
    Jean H.

    Jean H.

    Sponsor

    "Now, I can see the difference you are making in her life."
    Sharon C.

    Sharon C.

    Sponsor

    Impact Reports

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    2023 Annual Report

    MIP Score (Beta)

    The MIP Score is in beta! We'd love any feedback you may have.

    The MIP Score and it's methodology is purely used as a way to visualize how a nonprofits public financial data compares against others. It doesn't reflect the unique circumstances and impact that a nonprofit has.The MIP Score should never be used to say one charity is better than another.

    Overall Score

    66

    46

    /100

    Program Expense Ratio

    77.82%

    12

    /20

    Program Revenue Growth

    0.00%

    2

    /20

    Leverage Ratio

    0.03532

    20

    /20

    Working Capital Ratio

    1.066

    10

    /20

    Fundraising Efficiency

    0

    2

    /20

    Latest Filing Data: Form 990

    Fiscal Year:2021

    Source:Source: Self-reported by organization

    Financial Details

    Revenue

    CategoryAmountPercentage
    Contributions, Gifts, and Grants95.72M96.19%
    Program Services00.00%
    Investment Income1.902M1.91%
    Sales of Non-Inventory Assets1.859M1.87%
    Other Notable Sources30.09K0.03%
    Total Revenue99.52M100.00%

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