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Crime & Legal-Related (I720) IRS Verified DX Registered 990 on File

THE CHILDRENS CENTER OF THE ANTELOP E VALLEY

EIN: 95-4212759 · LANCASTER, CA 93534-2301 · United States · FY 2023 Data
4 out of 5 79 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 70/100
Reliability (20%) 82/100
Effectiveness (25%) 100/100
Impact (25%) 65/100
Financial data: FY 2023 · Scored 9/13/2026
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THE CHILDRENS CENTER OF THE ANTELOP E VALLEY logo
40
CharityAI™ Score
out of 100
Mission Statement

Our Mission at The Children’s Center of the Antelope Valley is “to promote healing of the whole person and a healthier community by providing care and services to empower children, individuals, and families to overcome life’s difficulties.”

Financial Overview — FY 2023
$7.2M
Total Revenue
$7.2M
Total Expenses
$4.9M
Net Assets
96
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio 91.8%
Fundraising Efficiency 62.7%
Operating Reserve 8.25x
Liability-to-Asset 10.4%
Revenue Diversification 94.7%
Executive Compensation $0
Compared with Peers
FY 2023
Compared with 1,197 similar organizations (United States, Crime & Legal-Related, $1M–$10M in expenses), FY 2023.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses · higher is better
91.8% 83.8%
P10P90
Top quarter
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses · lower is better
8.0% 12.0%
P10P90
Above median
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses · lower is better
0.2% 1.8%
P10P90
Above median
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income · lower is better
62.7% 136.4%
P10P90
Above median
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
8.3 mo 7.9 mo
P10P90
Above median
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
10.4% 16.9%
P10P90
Above median
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
94.7% 96.9%
P10P90
Above median
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
-6.1% 9.9%
P10P90
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
-5.2% 12.0%
P10P90
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
0.0% 2.7%
P10P90
CharityAI™ Evaluation — 2025
40 / 100
0
Financial
62
Reliability
45
Effectiveness
65
Impact
Financial Strength (30%) 0
Reliability & Transparency (20%) 62
Program Effectiveness (25%) 45
Impact & Outcomes (25%) 65

8,910 served annually $245 per beneficiary 1 programs

IRS Verified 90% Data Complete
Impact
1 program
Outcome / Program People Served Cost / Service # Completed Duration
Improved resiliency, job/career placement, reunification, finding a home 8,910 $245.00 — Per Day
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2023 $7.2M $7.2M $4.9M 91.8% 96
2022 $7.6M $7.6M $4.9M 95.1% 96
2021 $14.1M $6.5M N/A — 88
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Organization Details
EIN
95-4212759
State
CA
City
LANCASTER
ZIP
93534-2301
Classification
I720
Category
Crime & Legal-Related
Rating
4★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
1988
Foundation Code
15
Form 990
On File
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