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CRADLES TO CRAYONS PROVIDES CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH AGE 12, LIVING IN HOMELESS OR LOW-INCOME SITUATIONS, WITH THE ESSENTIAL ITEMS THEY NEED TO THRIVE AT HOME, AT SCHOOL AND AT PLAY. WE SUPPLY THESE ITEMS FREE OF CHARGE BY ENGAGING AND CONNECTING COMMUNITIES.AS A RESULT OF A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS TO DETERMINE THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT MODEL TO SERVE THE UNMET NEED ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, THE ORGANIZATION DEVELOPED AND LAUNCHED A NEW DIGITAL MODEL, GIVING FACTORY DIRECT. THE MODEL ALLOWS DONORS TO SEND ESSENTIAL ITEMS DIRECTLY FROM THEIR HOMES TO THE CHILDREN THEY SERVE VIA ITS NETWORK OF SERVICE PARTNERS. IN THIS FISCAL YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZED GIVING FACTORY DIRECT TO SERVE CHILDREN IN THE BAY AREA AND NEW YORK CITY.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2025)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$48.9M
Program Spending
89%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$47.7M
Total Expenses
▼$50.5M
Total Assets
$33.1M
Total Liabilities
▼$8.1M
Net Assets
$25M
Officer Compensation
→$1M
Other Salaries
$7.8M
Investment Income
$1.1M
Fundraising
▼N/A
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$633K
Awards Found
2
| Awarding Agency | Description | Amount | Fiscal Year | Period | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Human Services | PROJECT TO MITIGATE DIAPER INSECURITY | $363K | FY2024 | Aug 2024 – Aug 2025 | Open → |
| Department of Health and Human Services | EXPANDED CHILDREN'S CLOTHING COLLECTION PROJECT | $270K | FY2024 | Aug 2024 – Aug 2025 | Open → |
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2025 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $48.9M | $47.7M | $50.5M | $33.1M | $25M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $42.5M | $41.7M | $43.5M | $35.5M | $27M |
| 2022 | $35.9M | $34.6M | $31.6M | $32M | $25.8M |
| 2021 | $20.3M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2025)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Lynn Margherio | CEO (until 2/2025) | 40 | $325.4K | $0 | $9,424 | $334.8K |
| Karen Gallahue | CFO | 40 | $227.9K | $0 | $29.2K | $257.1K |
| Karen Grant | VP Of Giving Factory Direct, Secretary (until 10/ | 40 | $219.8K | $0 | $24.2K | $244K |
| Jessie Jackson | VP Of Hr, Secretary (as Of 10/2024) | 40 | $135.3K | $0 | $1,575 | $136.9K |
| Dean Athanasia | Board Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Christine Morin | CEO (as Of 2/2025) | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Lynn Margherio
CEO (until 2/2025)
$334.8K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$325.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$9,424
Karen Gallahue
CFO
$257.1K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$227.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$29.2K
Karen Grant
VP Of Giving Factory Direct, Secretary (until 10/
$244K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$219.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$24.2K
Jessie Jackson
VP Of Hr, Secretary (as Of 10/2024)
$136.9K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$135.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$1,575
Dean Athanasia
Board Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Christine Morin
CEO (as Of 2/2025)
$0
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connie Olson | VP Of Operations | 40 | $231.8K | $0 | $13.7K | $245.5K |
| Michal Smith | Ed Of Philadelphia | 40 | $195.7K | $0 | $14K | $209.8K |
| Dawn Melchiorre | Ed Of Chicago | 40 | $198K | $0 | $11.6K |
Connie Olson
VP Of Operations
$245.5K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$231.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$13.7K
Michal Smith
Ed Of Philadelphia
$209.8K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$195.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$14K
Dawn Melchiorre
Ed Of Chicago
$209.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$198K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$11.6K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Burton | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gerard Du Toit | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay Bhatt | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Alpaugh | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Daum | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| June Yang | Board Member | 1 |
Darren Burton
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Gerard Du Toit
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jay Bhatt
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $20M |
| $19.6M |
| $27.2M |
| $21.6M |
| 2020 | $27M | $26.7M | $22.5M | $25.9M | $20.4M |
| 2019 | $26.3M | $26M | $19M | $22.2M | $16.1M |
| 2018 | $17.5M | $17.3M | $16.8M | $9.8M | $9M |
| 2017 | $16.2M | $16M | $15.7M | $8.6M | $8M |
| 2016 | $13.8M | $13.8M | $13.4M | $7.9M | $7.3M |
| 2015 | $1.6M | $1.6M | $2.3M | $7.4M | $7.1M |
| 2014 | $12.8M | $12.6M | $11.5M | $8.1M | $7.7M |
| 2013 | $9.6M | $9.6M | $8.9M | $6.7M | $6.4M |
| 2012 | $8.6M | $8.5M | $7.9M | $5.8M | $5.5M |
| 2011 | $8.6M | $8.6M | $7.1M | $5.1M | $4.8M |
| 2022 | 990 | Data |
| 2021 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
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| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990-EZ | — |
| 2002 | 990-EZ | — |
| $209.6K |
| Catherine Mccluskey | Sr. Dir. Of Philanthropy | 40 | $180.5K | $0 | $27.5K | $208K |
| Arnab Chaudhuri | Digital Product Director | 40 | $159.3K | $0 | $27.3K | $186.6K |
Catherine Mccluskey
Sr. Dir. Of Philanthropy
$208K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$180.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$27.5K
Arnab Chaudhuri
Digital Product Director
$186.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$159.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$27.3K
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Melissa York | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Ewald | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nancy Carpenter | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Todd Cook | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Jeff Alpaugh
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Julie Daum
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
June Yang
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Melissa York
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mike Ewald
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Nancy Carpenter
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Todd Cook
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0