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CHILDREN & FAMILIES FIRST HAS HELPED NEEDY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN DELAWARE FOR MORE THAN 125 YEARS. ANNUALLY, THE ORGANIZATION SERVES MORE THAN 30,000 INDIVIDUALS STATEWIDE THROUGH 30+ PROGRAMS THAT OFFER ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE LIFESPAN. THE ORGANIZATION'S SERVICES ARE CHILD-CENTERED AND FAMILY-FOCUSED, FORMING A COMPREHENSIVE CONTINUUM OF QUALITY SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$32.5M
Program Spending
88%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$31.4M
Total Expenses
▼$32.3M
Total Assets
$13.3M
Total Liabilities
▼$4.9M
Net Assets
$8.4M
Officer Compensation
→$906.9K
Other Salaries
$17M
Investment Income
$207.1K
Fundraising
▼$109.9K
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule I (Grants and Other Assistance)
Total grants awarded: $421.3K
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILMINGTON, DE | $73.2K | Cash | GRANTS/ ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDERS OF MEALS THROUGH THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM | |
PIRULO'S CHILDCARE & LEARNING CENTER20-5940780 | NEWARK, DE | $45.1K | Cash | GRANTS/ ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDERS OF MEALS THROUGH THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM |
DIS DAY CARE30-0687207 | WILMINGTON, DE | $41.8K | Cash | GRANTS/ ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDERS OF MEALS THROUGH THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM |
FIRST STEPS PRESCHOOL - MILFORD45-2905584 | MILFORD, DE | $35.1K | Cash | GRANTS/ ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDERS OF MEALS THROUGH THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM |
LITTLE DESTINY II90-1260110 | WILMINGTON, DE | $35K | Cash | GRANTS/ ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDERS OF MEALS THROUGH THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM |
FIRST STEPS PRESCHOOL - LUNCH | LINCOLN, DE | $31.9K | Cash | GRANTS/ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDERS OF MEALS THROUGH THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM |
BEVERLY'S HELPING HAND27-2958791 | WILMINGTON, DE | $25.4K | Cash | GRANTS/ ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDERS OF MEALS THROUGH THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM |
JUNEBUGS LITTLE RUBIES LLC82-0845564 | WILMINGTON, DE | $25.3K | Cash | GRANTS/ ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDERS OF MEALS THROUGH THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM |
NEWARK CHRISTIAN CHILD CARE38-3676078 | NEWARK, DE | $23.8K | Cash | GRANTS/ ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDERS OF MEALS THROUGH THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM |
ONE STEP AHEAD CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL51-0401848 | NEWARK, DE | $21.2K | Cash | GRANTS/ ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDERS OF MEALS THROUGH THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM |
RED LION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY81-0926204 | BEAR, DE | $18.6K | Cash | GRANTS/ ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDERS OF MEALS THROUGH THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM |
LITTLE PEOPLE BIG DREAMS87-2898059 | NEW CASTLE, DE | $18.5K | Cash | GRANTS/ ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDERS OF MEALS THROUGH THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM |
KIDS KASTLE LLC47-1815587 | NEWARK, DE | $14.8K | Cash | GRANTS/ ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDERS OF MEALS THROUGH THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM |
MERCYLOVE ACADEMY LLC87-1097903 | WILMINGTON, DE | $11.8K | Cash | GRANTS/ ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDERS OF MEALS THROUGH THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM |
| Total | $421.3K | |||
WILMINGTON, DE
$73.2K
NEWARK, DE
$45.1K
WILMINGTON, DE
$41.8K
MILFORD, DE
$35.1K
WILMINGTON, DE
$35K
FIRST STEPS PRESCHOOL - LUNCH
LINCOLN, DE
$31.9K
WILMINGTON, DE
$25.4K
WILMINGTON, DE
$25.3K
NEWARK, DE
$23.8K
NEWARK, DE
$21.2K
BEAR, DE
$18.6K
NEW CASTLE, DE
$18.5K
NEWARK, DE
$14.8K
WILMINGTON, DE
$11.8K
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$59.4M
Awards Found
12
| Awarding Agency | Description | Amount | Fiscal Year | Period | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Human Services | HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START | $29.7M | FY2022 | Jul 2022 – Sep 2025 | Open → |
| Department of Health and Human Services | HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START | $17.1M | FY2020 | Jul 2020 – Jun 2022 | Open → |
| Department of Education | FULL SERVICE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS PROGRAM | $2.5M | FY2016 | Oct 2015 – Sep 2020 | Open → |
| Department of Health and Human Services | DELAWARE HOPE (HEALTHY OUTCOMES WITH PARENT ENGAGEMENT) | $2.4M | FY2017 | Sep 2017 – Sep 2022 | Open → |
| Department of Health and Human Services | SVCS FOR FAMILIES AFFECTED BY DRUG ABUSE AND/OR HIV AIDS | $1.9M | FY2012 | Sep 2012 – Sep 2016 | Open → |
| Department of Education | FULL SERVICE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS PROGRAM | $1.9M | FY2011 | Oct 2010 – Sep 2015 | Open → |
| Department of Health and Human Services | SUPPORTING EVIDENCED-BASED HOME VISITATION PROGRAMS | $1.3M | FY2008 | Sep 2008 – Sep 2013 | Open → |
| Department of Health and Human Services | AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN | $1.1M | FY2021 | Apr 2021 – Mar 2023 | Open → |
| Department of Justice | FY 2005 OJJDP CONGRESSIONAL EARMARK PROGRAMS | $922.9K | FY2005 | Sep 2005 – Oct 2010 | Open → |
| Department of Justice | DELAWARE GIRLS PROGRAM | $400K | FY2010 | Oct 2009 – Sep 2011 | Open → |
| Department of Justice | FUNCTIONAL FAMILY THERAPY FOR AT-RISK YOUTH | $350K | FY2010 | Aug 2010 – Jul 2012 | Open → |
| Department of Agriculture | RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GRANTS | $30K | FY2008 | Jun 2008 – Jun 2008 | Open → |
Department of Health and Human Services
$29.7M
HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START
Department of Health and Human Services
$17.1M
HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START
Department of Health and Human Services
$2.4M
DELAWARE HOPE (HEALTHY OUTCOMES WITH PARENT ENGAGEMENT)
Department of Health and Human Services
$1.9M
SVCS FOR FAMILIES AFFECTED BY DRUG ABUSE AND/OR HIV AIDS
Department of Health and Human Services
$1.3M
SUPPORTING EVIDENCED-BASED HOME VISITATION PROGRAMS
Department of Justice
$922.9K
FY 2005 OJJDP CONGRESSIONAL EARMARK PROGRAMS
Department of Justice
$350K
FUNCTIONAL FAMILY THERAPY FOR AT-RISK YOUTH
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Total Audits
9
Clean Audits
4
Material Weakness
Yes
Noncompliance Issues
No
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditure | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $14.2M | No | 2025-09-19 |
| 2023 | Material Weakness | Unmodified (Clean) | $14.4M | No | 2024-09-27 |
| 2022 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $16M | No | 2023-09-25 |
| 2021 | Material Weakness | Unmodified (Clean) | $17.4M | Yes | 2022-09-25 |
| 2020 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $8.1M | No | 2022-01-31 |
| 2019 | Minor Findings | Unmodified (Clean) | $5.5M | No | 2020-11-19 |
| 2018 | Minor Findings | Unmodified (Clean) | $4.6M | No | 2019-07-22 |
| 2017 | Minor Findings | Unmodified (Clean) | $4.8M | Yes | 2018-08-06 |
| 2016 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $5.7M | No | 2017-08-29 |
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$14.2M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$14.4M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$16M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$17.4M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$8.1M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$5.5M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$4.6M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$4.8M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$5.7M
Tax Year 2024 · 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 | $32.5M | $31.4M | $32.3M | $13.3M | $8.4M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $29.7M | $28.8M | $30.9M | $11.9M | $8M |
| 2022 | $30.8M | $29.9M | $30.6M | $13.9M | $10.8M |
| 2021 | $29.8M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Kirsten Olson | Chief Executive Officer | 35 | $202.9K | $0 | $16K | $218.9K |
| Brian Maxwell | Chief Financial Officer | 35 | $161.7K | $0 | $8,372 | $170.1K |
| Tam Defer | Chief Leadership And Engagement Officer | 37.5 | $121.3K | $0 | $23K | $144.3K |
| Julius Mullen | Chief Inclusion Officer | 37.5 | $107.6K | $0 | $24K | $131.6K |
| Brenda Smith | Chief Program Officer-intervention | 37.5 | $101.8K | $0 | $27.2K | $129K |
| Zakiya Bakari-Griffin | Chief Program Officer-prevention | 37.5 | $104.8K | $0 | $22.7K | $127.5K |
| Kiera Mcgillvray | Chief Program Officer-school Programs | 37.5 | $106.9K | $0 | $3,833 | $110.7K |
| Jeanana Lloyd | Secretary | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Mccommons | Treasurer | 1.8 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Sills | Chair | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sherry Brilliant | Vice Chair | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Casey Mccabe | Assistant Treasurer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Kirsten Olson
Chief Executive Officer
$218.9K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$202.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$16K
Brian Maxwell
Chief Financial Officer
$170.1K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$161.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$8,372
Tam Defer
Chief Leadership And Engagement Officer
$144.3K
Hrs/Wk
37.5
Compensation
$121.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$23K
Julius Mullen
Chief Inclusion Officer
$131.6K
Hrs/Wk
37.5
Compensation
$107.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$24K
Brenda Smith
Chief Program Officer-intervention
$129K
Hrs/Wk
37.5
Compensation
$101.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$27.2K
Zakiya Bakari-Griffin
Chief Program Officer-prevention
$127.5K
Hrs/Wk
37.5
Compensation
$104.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$22.7K
Kiera Mcgillvray
Chief Program Officer-school Programs
$110.7K
Hrs/Wk
37.5
Compensation
$106.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$3,833
Jeanana Lloyd
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Paul Mccommons
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.8
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jeffrey Sills
Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sherry Brilliant
Vice Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Casey Mccabe
Assistant Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Hannah | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Bowlsbey | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cindy Bo | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Clark Collins | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Sweeney | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Brown | Member | 1.5 |
Alex Hannah
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Bill Bowlsbey
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Cindy Bo
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Clark Collins
| $29.3M |
| $30.8M |
| $11M |
| $10M |
| 2020 | $24.4M | $23.7M | $21.7M | $9.9M | $7.1M |
| 2019 | $17.2M | $16.5M | $17.4M | $7.8M | $4M |
| 2018 | $15.8M | $15M | $16.5M | $7.4M | $3.5M |
| 2017 | $16.1M | $15.6M | $16.8M | $8.5M | $4.2M |
| 2016 | $16.5M | $16.1M | $17.3M | $7.5M | $4.4M |
| 2015 | $18.1M | $17.3M | $17.6M | $7.1M | $4.9M |
| 2014 | $15.9M | $15.4M | $16.3M | $7M | $5M |
| 2013 | $15.9M | $15M | $15.9M | $6.6M | $5.5M |
| 2012 | $13.6M | $12.7M | $13.9M | $6.3M | $5M |
| 2011 | $13.6M | $12.6M | $14.2M | $6.6M | $5.2M |
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| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Ellen Levin | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Evan Park | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gayle Dillman | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gina Schoenberg | Member | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather O'Connell | Member | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Hec Maldonado-Reis | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| James G Klabe | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Janice Rowe Tigani | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Collins | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Kelso | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Pierson Iii | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joshua A Bushweller | Member | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Katera Y Moore | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Katy Connolly | Member | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Borger | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| N Christopher Griffiths | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nancy Karibjanian | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Magnusson | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Peg Kates | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter Lutus | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ranie Good | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shauna Mcintosh | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Collins | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tony Lewis | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dave Sweeney
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Don Brown
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ellen Levin
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Evan Park
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Gayle Dillman
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Gina Schoenberg
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Heather O'Connell
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Hec Maldonado-Reis
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
James G Klabe
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Janice Rowe Tigani
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
John Collins
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
John Kelso
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
John Pierson Iii
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Joshua A Bushweller
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Katera Y Moore
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Katy Connolly
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mary Borger
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
N Christopher Griffiths
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Nancy Karibjanian
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Nicole Magnusson
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Peg Kates
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Peter Lutus
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ranie Good
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Shauna Mcintosh
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Tom Collins
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Tony Lewis
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0