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The 990 read · EIN 95-1641424 · CA · Fiscal year FY ending Jun 2025

Children's Institute

Children's Institute Inc: CEO salary, finances and where donations go

In its own words

“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
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Parts I, VII, IX, X
01 · Red flags

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.

02 · Where $1 goes · FY ending Jun 2025

Of each dollar it spent, 80.6¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.
80.6¢
Programs, $82.1M
1.3¢
Fundraising, $1.3M
18.1¢
Admin, $18.4M
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part IX, line 25
Cost to raise $1
1¢
as reported

For each dollar donated, Children's Institute spent 1¢ on fundraising.

Fundraising ÷ $96.7M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX
03 · What it does

What it told the IRS it spent on.

The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.

Program 1 · 34.7% of program spending · $572K in grants $28.5M

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…

Program 2 · 14.7% of program spending · $743K in grants $12.1M

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…

Program 3 · 4.1% of program spending · $173K in grants $3.4M

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…

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part III
04 · The savings

Net assets: $48.2M to $80.6M in 11 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.

Net assets at year end, $ millions
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Form 990 history via ProPublicaForm 990 (FY ending Jun 2025)
05 · Who gets paid

The 8 highest-paid people.

Reportable pay in FY ending Jun 2025, from the charity and related organizations.

Martine Singer
President & CEO
$398,828
Eugene Straub
Executive Vice President & COO
$311,499
William Covington Left 1224
Chief Financial Officer
$278,076
Catherine Atack
Chief External Officer
$269,827
Lynda Sinatra
Chief Human Resources Officer
$219,895
Patti Dilliner Left 1224
Sr VP Whole Family Strategies/Prog Ops
$211,136
Justine a Lawrence
Sr VP Prenatal to Five
$200,730
Ian Ryen
VP of Impact Investment
$180,256
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII, Section A
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Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII, Section B
06 · Questions

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 VII

What 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 IX

How 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 X

Does 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)
07 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

  1. Children's Institute Form 990, FY ending Jun 2025 (IRS e-file)
  2. Children's Institute Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page

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/