Behavioral health services: as a leader in trauma-informed care, cii provides counseling services to children, adolescents, transition-aged youth and parents. Evidence-based practices include parent-child interaction therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and child-parent psychotherapy, among others. Integral to the behavior health and wellness model is cii's community schools work which aims to effect school-wide change and improve student and family outcomes through comprehensive support for teachers and staff working in high-needs schools, engaging parents and caregivers in…
Children's Institute
Children's Institute Inc: CEO salary, finances and where donations go
“To transform the lives of children exposed to adversity and persistent poverty.”
Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.
Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated
- Top pay
- $399K Martine Singer, 0.4% of spending
- Revenue
- $108.1M 89.4% from donations and grants
- Spent
- $101.8M 80.6% on programs, as reported
- Net assets
- $80.6M end of FY ending Jun 2025
- Savings
- 9.5 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
- People
- 1,052 employees, 321 volunteers
No red flags in its latest filing.
We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.
No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.
Of each dollar it spent, 80.6¢ went to programs, as reported.
For each dollar donated, Children's Institute spent 1¢ on fundraising.
Fundraising ÷ $96.7M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IXWhat it told the IRS it spent on.
The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.
Strengthening families & communities: Serving children and families involved in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems along with partnering with parents, schools, and community organizations in south la, strengthening families and communities staff promote protective facts, empower families to establish a stable environment, develop support networks, improve parenting skills, and prepare youth and families for college and/or employment. In addition, programs raise awareness about trauma and its impact on children from 0 - 5 years of age. Cii's coalition of community partners offer…
Managed care: at children's institute (cii), we believe that lifelong health stems from a holistic support network for children and families, which includes coordinated physical and mental health care services. Over the past decade, california's behavioral health landscape has evolved significantly, and cii has been actively learning, adapting, and piloting services to prepare for calaim and payment reform. Currently, cii partners with seven managed care plans to provide enhanced care management (ecm) and three housing-related community supports (cs): housing deposits, housing tenancy and…
Net assets: $48.2M to $80.6M in 11 years.
Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.
The 8 highest-paid people.
Reportable pay in FY ending Jun 2025, from the charity and related organizations.
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| Allied Nationwide Security Inc | Security guard services | $1,090,768 |
| Tnt Services Plus Inc | Construction/repairs/maintenance service | $982,845 |
| Huron Consulting Services LLC | Consulting services | $886,996 |
| Unlimited Developers | Construction/repairs/maintenance service | $845,197 |
| Red and Black Construction Inc Dba Rbc C | Construction/repairs/maintenance service | $812,637 |
The questions people ask about the Children's Institute.
Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.
How much does the Children's Institute CEO make?
Martine Singer, President & CEO, received $398,828 in reportable compensation in FY ending Jun 2025, 0.4% of Children's Institute's $101.8M in spending.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VIIWhat percentage of Children's Institute donations go to programs?
Children's Institute reported 80.6% of FY ending Jun 2025 spending as programs, 1.3% as fundraising and 18.1% as management.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part IXHow much money does Children's Institute have?
Net assets were $80.6M at the end of FY ending Jun 2025, about 9.5 months of spending.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part XDoes Children's Institute have any red flags in its filing?
Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025)Every number, traced.
- Children's Institute Form 990, FY ending Jun 2025 (IRS e-file)
- Children's Institute Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Amir Arani, “Children's Institute: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/children-s-institute/