TY 2015 Form 990

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(1) JONAS SIMONIS...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	4.0 ................. 0.0	X			0	0
(2) REED KOCH...................................................................... BOARD PRESIDENT	8.0 ................. 0.0	X	X		0	0
(3) RICHARD BRANDON...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	4.0 ................. 0.0	X			0	0
(4) LOIS MAAG...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	4.0 ................. 0.0	X			0	0
(5) YOKO MIYASHITA...................................................................... BOARD SECRETARY	8.0 ................. 0.0	X	X		0	0
(6) JOANNA GUBAS...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	4.0 ................. 0.0	X			0	0
(7) SABRINA POWERS...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	4.0 ................. 0.0	X			0	0
(8) MARGIE KATES...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	4.0 ................. 0.0	X			0	0
(9) JON REINGOLD...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	4.0 ................. 0.0	X			0	0
(10) SUSAN H WILLIS...................................................................... BOARD VICE PRESIDENT	8.0 ................. 0.0	X	X		0	0
(11) GAIL HOUCK...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	4.0 ................. 0.0	X			0	0
(12) PAIGE HAMACK...................................................................... BOARD TREASURER	8.0 ................. 0.0	X	X		0	0
(13) SHANNON ORTON...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	4.0 ................. 0.0	X			0	0
(14) RICHARD ISRAEL...................................................................... CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER	40.0 ................. 0.0		X		162,773	15,320
(15) JOAN DUFFELL...................................................................... EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.0 ................. 0.0		X		208,501	16,208
(16) INAL TSHOVREBOV...................................................................... IT MANAGER	40.0 ................. 0.0			X	112,676	14,644
(17) TIA KIM...................................................................... R&D DIRECTOR	8.0 ................. 0.0			X	110,656	13,705

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
R SYSTEMS, 5000 WINDPLAY DRIVE STE 5 ELDORADO HILLS,CA95678	IT CONSULTING	214,444
URBAN INSTITUTE, 2100 M STREET NW WASHINGTON,DC20037	RESEARCH STUDY	158,136
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, 12455 COLLECTIONS DR CHICAGO,IL60693	RESEARCH STUDY	227,048
INSTITUTE OF PLAY, 134 W 26TH ST SUITE 780 NEW YORK,NY10001	CURRICULUM DEVLOP.	183,952
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, 1901 S FIRST ST SUITE A CHAMPAIGN,IL61820	RESEARCH STUDY	215,173
2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 13

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN

Employer identification number

91-1188127

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ))

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 11a through 11d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e, 11f, and 11g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ..............

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i)Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i)Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) ....
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10.

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2015 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage for 2014 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

16a

33 1/3% support test—2015. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

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10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2015. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the facts-and-circumstances test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization ..................................................... right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ................................................ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .	23,267	63,528	32,268	267,652	239,019	625,734
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......	12,939,285	9,941,059	10,963,202	13,011,957	15,229,094	62,084,597
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513...						0
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...						0
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..						0
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5.	12,962,552	10,004,587	10,995,470	13,279,609	15,468,113	62,710,331
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...	6,925	5,105	9,220	5,865	6,133	33,248
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.	0	0	0			0
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..	6,925	5,105	9,220	5,865	6,133	33,248
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)						62,677,083

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...	12,962,552	10,004,587	10,995,470	13,279,609	15,468,113	62,710,331
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..	176,532	198,514	272,712	229,915	272,146	1,149,819
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.						0
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.	176,532	198,514	272,712	229,915	272,146	1,149,819
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.						0
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..	1,395	2,710	366	858	3,344	8,673
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..	13,140,479	10,205,811	11,268,548	13,510,382	15,743,603	63,868,823

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here............................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2015 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

98.134 %

Public support percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

97.218 %

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2015 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

1.800 %

Investment income percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

2.599 %

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331/3% support tests—2015. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described in (a) above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970. See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by .035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2015	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015 (reasonable cause required--see instructions)
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......
e From 2014.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions)
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions)
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......
d From 2014.......
e From 2015.......

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Name of the organization

COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN

Employer identification number

91-1188127

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Arrow Bullet

Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

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Name of organization COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN

Part I	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Name of organization COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN		Employer identification number 91-1188127

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
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Name of organization COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN			Employer identification number 91-1188127
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
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Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Open to Public
Inspection

If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
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Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
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Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
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Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.

Name of the organization

COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN

Employer identification number

91-1188127

Part I-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.

Political expenditures ...................................................................................................................... SchCMd Bullet

Volunteer hours .............................................................................................................................

Part I-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................ SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ....................... SchCMd Bullet

If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................

Yes No

Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................ SchCMd Bullet

Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b........... SchCMd Bullet

Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................

Yes No

Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.

(a) Name	(b) Address	(c) EIN	(d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-.	(e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Part II-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

A Check SchCMd Bullet

if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet

if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(a) Filing organization's totals	(b) Affiliated group totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...............................................	26,000
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ...........................................	138,642
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) .......................................................................	164,642
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures .........................................................................................	12,483,246
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ....................................................................	12,647,888
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.	782,394
	If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
	Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
	Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
	Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
	Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
	Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.

g	Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ..........................................................................	195,599
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ..........................................................................
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ...........................................................................
j	If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ..............................................................................................................		Yes No

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2012	(b) 2013	(c) 2014	(d) 2015	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying nontaxable amount				782,394	782,394

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))					1,173,591

c	Total lobbying expenditures				164,642	164,642

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount				195,599	195,599

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))					293,399

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures				26,000	26,000

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Part II-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.

(a)

Yes

(b)

Amount

During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:

Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................

Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........

Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................

Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................

Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................

Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................

Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................

Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................

Other activities? ...................................................................................................................

Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................

Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................

If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................

Part III-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).

Yes

Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................

Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................

Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................

Part III-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................

Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

Current year .............................................................................................................................

Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................

Total ...........................................................................................................................................

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .

If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................

Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................

Part IV

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
SCHEDULE C - PART II-B, LINE I	COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN (CFC) WORKS TO ENSURE THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN THOUGH SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT BY ADVOCATING AT BOTH THE NATIONAL AND STATE LEVELS FOR POLICIES AND LAWS THAT SUPPORT SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING IN SCHOOLS AND PROTECT CHILDREN FROM SEUXAL ABUSE AND BULLYING. CFC IS UNIQUE IN ITS ADVOCACY BECAUSE IT HAS ON-THE-GROUND EXPERIENCE TESTING THE RESEARCH THAT BACKS ITS ADVOCACY EFFORTS WITH CLIENTS, POLICYMAKERS AND STAKEHODLERS NATIONWIDE. OUR ADVOCACY INCLUDES: 1. MEETING WITH POLICYMAKERS ABOUT SUPPORTING OR CHANGING LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND FUNDING EFFECTIVE INTERVENTIONS. IN MAY, 2015 COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN ORGANIZED A "HILL DAY," BRINGING SIX SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROVIDERS FROM THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY TO WASHINGTON DC TO MEET WITH LEGISLATORS ON CAPITOL HILLL IN SUPPORT OF INCORPORATING SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING INTO THE ESEA REAUTHORIZATION BILL, WHICH SETS FEDERAL POLICY FOR K-12 EDUCATION. THE BILL, WHEN PASSED AS THE EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT IN DECEMBER 2015, PROVIDES FUNDING VIA A BLOCK GRANT FOR SCHOOLS BY FORMULA TO SUPPORT CONDITIONS FOR LEARNING, INCLUDING BULLYING PREVETION, SCHOOL CLIMATE AND RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING SKILLS, AND A NEW ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM THAT MANDATES INCLUSION OF "NON-ACADEMIC FACTORS" IN MEASURING SCHOOL SUCCESS. 2. CONVENING AND JOINING STAKEHOLDERS TO SHARE INFORMATION AND PLAN AND IMPLEMENT APPROACHES TO BRING ABOUT CHANGE. IN 2015-16 WE WORKED CLOSELY WITH CASEL ON NATIONAL SEL ADVOCACY EFFORTS, ADDED OUR NAME TO 60+ OTHER ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING FULL FUNDING OF ESSA, AND LOCALLY WORKED CLOSELY WITH BOTH SEL FOR WA AND NUMEROUS OTHER STAKEHOLDERS ON SEL LEGISLATION. ALSO IN WASHINGTON STATE, CFC WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN THE PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL 2597 ON FEBRUARY 25, 2016. COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN WAS THE LEAD ADVOCATE ON THIS BILL, WHICH REQUIRES THAT SCHOOL DISTRICTS FACTOR IN SEXUAL ABUSE WHEN PLANNING TO HELP STUDENTS IN EMOTIONAL DISTRESS. 3. PROVIDING VITAL INFORMATION TO EDUCATORS, STAKEHOLDERS, AND GROUPS ABOUT POLICIES AND PLANS THAT WILL AFFECT THE SAFETY, WELL-BEING AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN IN THEIR CARE. COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN LAUNCHED SEVERAL ADVOCACY CALLS TO ACTION, USING ROLL CALL TO ASK CONSTITUENTS TO CONTACT THEIR LEGISLATORS DIRECTLY ON VARIOUS POLICY ISSUES. 4. FUNDING ADVOCACY EFFORTS IN OTHER STATES THAT MAY LEAD TO REGIONAL OR NATIONAL POLICIES SUPPORTING RESEARCH ON SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING; IN 2015-16 CFC SUPPORTED SEL FOR WA, SEL FOR MA, AND SEL EFFORTS IN ARIZONA AND ELSEWHERE.

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Explanation

SCHEDULE C - PART II-B, LINE I

COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN (CFC) WORKS TO ENSURE THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN THOUGH SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT BY ADVOCATING AT BOTH THE NATIONAL AND STATE LEVELS FOR POLICIES AND LAWS THAT SUPPORT SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING IN SCHOOLS AND PROTECT CHILDREN FROM SEUXAL ABUSE AND BULLYING. CFC IS UNIQUE IN ITS ADVOCACY BECAUSE IT HAS ON-THE-GROUND EXPERIENCE TESTING THE RESEARCH THAT BACKS ITS ADVOCACY EFFORTS WITH CLIENTS, POLICYMAKERS AND STAKEHODLERS NATIONWIDE. OUR ADVOCACY INCLUDES: 1. MEETING WITH POLICYMAKERS ABOUT SUPPORTING OR CHANGING LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND FUNDING EFFECTIVE INTERVENTIONS. IN MAY, 2015 COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN ORGANIZED A "HILL DAY," BRINGING SIX SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROVIDERS FROM THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY TO WASHINGTON DC TO MEET WITH LEGISLATORS ON CAPITOL HILLL IN SUPPORT OF INCORPORATING SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING INTO THE ESEA REAUTHORIZATION BILL, WHICH SETS FEDERAL POLICY FOR K-12 EDUCATION. THE BILL, WHEN PASSED AS THE EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT IN DECEMBER 2015, PROVIDES FUNDING VIA A BLOCK GRANT FOR SCHOOLS BY FORMULA TO SUPPORT CONDITIONS FOR LEARNING, INCLUDING BULLYING PREVETION, SCHOOL CLIMATE AND RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING SKILLS, AND A NEW ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM THAT MANDATES INCLUSION OF "NON-ACADEMIC FACTORS" IN MEASURING SCHOOL SUCCESS. 2. CONVENING AND JOINING STAKEHOLDERS TO SHARE INFORMATION AND PLAN AND IMPLEMENT APPROACHES TO BRING ABOUT CHANGE. IN 2015-16 WE WORKED CLOSELY WITH CASEL ON NATIONAL SEL ADVOCACY EFFORTS, ADDED OUR NAME TO 60+ OTHER ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING FULL FUNDING OF ESSA, AND LOCALLY WORKED CLOSELY WITH BOTH SEL FOR WA AND NUMEROUS OTHER STAKEHOLDERS ON SEL LEGISLATION. ALSO IN WASHINGTON STATE, CFC WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN THE PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL 2597 ON FEBRUARY 25, 2016. COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN WAS THE LEAD ADVOCATE ON THIS BILL, WHICH REQUIRES THAT SCHOOL DISTRICTS FACTOR IN SEXUAL ABUSE WHEN PLANNING TO HELP STUDENTS IN EMOTIONAL DISTRESS. 3. PROVIDING VITAL INFORMATION TO EDUCATORS, STAKEHOLDERS, AND GROUPS ABOUT POLICIES AND PLANS THAT WILL AFFECT THE SAFETY, WELL-BEING AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN IN THEIR CARE. COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN LAUNCHED SEVERAL ADVOCACY CALLS TO ACTION, USING ROLL CALL TO ASK CONSTITUENTS TO CONTACT THEIR LEGISLATORS DIRECTLY ON VARIOUS POLICY ISSUES. 4. FUNDING ADVOCACY EFFORTS IN OTHER STATES THAT MAY LEAD TO REGIONAL OR NATIONAL POLICIES SUPPORTING RESEARCH ON SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING; IN 2015-16 CFC SUPPORTED SEL FOR WA, SEL FOR MA, AND SEL EFFORTS IN ARIZONA AND ELSEWHERE.

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
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Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Name of the organization

COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN

Employer identification number

91-1188127

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

			(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts

1	Total number at end of year ....
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ....

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........

Part V

Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current year	(b)Prior year	(c)Two years back	(d)Three years back	(e)Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....	17,382	17,382	17,382	17,382	17,382
b	Contributions ...
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......	17,382	17,382	17,382	17,382	17,382

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

0 %

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

0 %

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

100.000 %

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b)Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land ...
b	Buildings
c	Leasehold improvements	939,259	442,389	496,870
d	Equipment ...	1,401,285	1,166,070	235,215
e	Other ...	3,112,899	2,108,637	1,004,262
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				1,736,347

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b)Book value	(c)Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives
(2)Closely-held equity interests
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes	0
DEFERRED RENT LIABILITY	738,411
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	738,411
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	15,472,752
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	-1,036,011
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b	88,446
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	1,792,100
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	844,535
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	14,628,217
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	14,628,217

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	14,528,434
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a	88,446
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	1,792,100
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	1,880,546
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	12,647,888
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	12,647,888

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

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SCHEDULE D, PART V, LINE 4	THE INCOME FROM THE ENDOWMENT IS USED TO SUPPORT COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES; THE PURPOSE IS VERY BROAD.
SCHEDULE D - PART X, LINE 2	COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN EVALUATES ITS UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AND A LOSS CONTINGENCY IS RECOGNIZED WHEN IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT A LIABILITY HAS BEEN INCURRED BY THE ORGANIZATION AS OF THE DATE OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE AMOUNT CAN BE REASONABLY ESTIMATED. COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN DID NOT HAVE NET UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2016 AND 2015.
SCHEDULE D - PART XI, LINE 2D	$1,792,100 - COST OF GOODS SOLD
SCHEDULE D - PART XII, LINE 2D	$1,792,100 - COST OF GOODS SOLD

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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Statement of Activities Outside the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16. Right pointing arrow large image

Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image

See separate instructions. Right pointing arrow large image

Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Name of the organization
COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN

Employer identification number

91-1188127

Part I

General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.

For grantmakers.Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and

other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used

to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.

Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)

(a) Region		(d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region)	(e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of service(s) in region	(f) Total expenditures for and investments in region
	East Asia and the Pacific	Program Services	COMMUNITY EDUCATION	4,005
	North America	Program Services	COMMUNITY EDUCATION	36,988
	Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)	Program Services	COMMUNITY EDUCATION	36,553
	South America	Program Services	COMMUNITY EDUCATION	3,107
	South Asia	Program Services	COMMUNITY EDUCATION	24,445
	Middle East and North Africa	Program Services	COMMUNITY EDUCATION
	Central America and the Caribbean	Program Services	COMMUNITY EDUCATION










3a	Sub-total .....			105,098
b	Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...
c	Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)			105,098

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2015

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Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

1 (a) Name of organization		(b) IRS code section and EIN (if applicable)	(a)(c) Region	(b)(d) Purpose of grant	(e) Amount of cash grant	(f) Manner of cash disbursement	(g) Amount of non-cash assistance	(h) Description of non-cash assistance	(i) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)

2	Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......
3	Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................

Schedule F (Form 990) 2015

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.

Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance		(b) Region	(c) Number of recipients	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Manner of cash disbursement	(f) Amount of non-cash assistance	(g) Description of non-cash assistance	(h) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)

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Part IV

Foreign Forms

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Part V

Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).

ReturnReference	Explanation
International Activities	SCHEDULE F - PART I, LINE 3 COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN DEVELOPS LICENSING PARTNERSHIPS WITH ORGANIZATIONS AND PUBLISHERS AROUND THE WORLD TO FOSTER THE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, SAFETY, AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN THROUGH EDUCATION. THIS PAST YEAR WE HAVE CONTINUED TO MAINTAIN MANY ONGOING INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS AND MANAGED AN IMPACT STUDY IN MEXICO. COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN ASSISTS INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS WITH THEIR CULTURAL AND STRUCTURAL ADAPTATIONS OF OUR PROGRAMS AND THEIR FEASIBLITY STUDIES OF OUR RESEARCH-BASED PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAMS. SCHOOLCHILDREN IN EACH PARTNER COUNTRY LEARN SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS TO DEVELOP EMPATHY, MANAGE EMOTIONS, RESOLVE CONFLICTS, AND SOLVE PROBLEMS PEACEFULLY.

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization
COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN

Employer identification number
91-1188127

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section if applicable	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Amount of non-cash assistance	(f) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(g) Description of non-cash assistance	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance

(1) ORGANIZATION OF PROSTITUTION SURVIVORS
PO BOX 22635
SEATTLE,WA98122

45-5153408

501(C)(3)

25,000

FMV

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant	(d) Amount of non-cash assistance	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f) Description of non-cash assistance

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.

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Schedule J
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet

Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization

COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN

Employer identification number

91-1188127

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization?

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization?

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50053T

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1RICHARD ISRAELCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER	(i) (ii)	162,773 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	6,353 ------------- 0	8,967 ------------- 0	178,093 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
2JOAN DUFFELLEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	(i) (ii)	190,501 ------------- 0	18,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	7,185 ------------- 0	9,023 ------------- 0	224,709 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Name of the organization

COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN

Employer identification number

91-1188127

Return Reference	Explanation
CORE - PART III, LINE 4A	2015-2016 Achievements 1. ONLINE TRAINING AND IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT GOAL: TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY, EFFICIENT, AND ACCESSIBLE TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO ENSURE SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF OUR PROGRAMS. THIS YEAR WE LAUNCHED THE PRINCIPAL TOOLKIT, WHICH SUPPORTS SCHOOLWIDE REINFORCEMENT OF SKILLS TAUGHT IN OUR SECOND STEP PROGRAM, AND AN ONLINE GAME DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE SKILLS TAUGHT IN OUR PROGRAMS. THIS PAST YEAR WE HAVE ALSO STARTED REFRESHING OUR EARLY LEARNING SECOND STEP TRAINING TOOLKIT, WHICH WILL INCLUDE NEW VIDEOS ON TOPICS RELATED TO SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING. THE FIFTH ANNUAL SECOND STEP LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE TOOK PLACE THIS YEAR, WITH 13 SCHOOL DISTRICTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY PARTICIPATING. THIS INSTITUTE CONVENES DISTRICT-LEVEL ADMINISTRATORS WITH THE GOAL OF LEARNING HOW TO SUPPORT EFFECTIVE DISTRICTWIDE USE OF THE SECOND STEP PROGRAM. 2. IMPLEMENTATION RESEARCH GOAL: TO IDENTIFY BARRIERS TO HIGH-QUALITY IMPLEMENTATION AND DEVELOP AND TEST TOOLS FOR ADDRESSING BARRIERS. WE HAVE STARTED TO EVALUATE WHICH OF OUR CURRENT ONLINE TOOLS AND RESOURCES ARE BEING USED. WORK ON ONLINE TOOL EVALUATION WILL CONTINUE INTO THE NEXT YEAR AND GIVE US VALUABLE INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO IMPROVE DELIVERY OF ESSENTIAL IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO SECOND STEP USERS. THIS YEAR WE COMPLETED AN EVALUATION OF OUR BULLYING PREVENTION UNIT ONLINE TRAINING TO ASSESS WHETHER THE LEARNING OBJECTIVES OF THE TRAINING WERE BEING MET. WE ALSO LEARNED ABOUT WHAT IMPLEMENTATION BARRIERS EXIST TO PARTICIPATING IN THE TRAINING. WE ENGAGED WITH THE URBAN INSTITUTE TO HELP US DETERMINE THE PERCENTAGE OF USE OR IMPLEMENTATION OF OUR SECOND STEP PROGRAM IN THE FIELD AND IMPLEMENTATION BARRIERS TO SUCCESSFULLY USING AND IMPLEMENTING IT. INTERNATIONALLY, WE ARE WORKING WITH SEVERAL UNIVERISITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO CONDUCT FEASBILITY/PILOT STUDIES OF OUR SECOND STEP PROGRAM TO LEARN ABOUT IMPLEMENTATION BARRIERS ABROAD SO PROPER ADAPTATIONS OF OUR PROGRAMS CAN BE MADE. 3. PROGRAM EVALUATION GOAL: TO PARTNER WITH UNIVERSITY RESEARCHERS TO CONDUCT EVALUATIONS ON COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS. RESEARCH AND PROGRAM EVALUATION PARTNERS INCLUDE THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO, AND UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA-CHAMPAIGN. WE ARE ALSO WORKING WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE TO OBTAIN FUNDING FOR A RANDOMIZED CONTROL TRIAL OF OUR NEW CHILD PROTECTION UNIT.
CORE - PART III, LINE 4B	2015-2016 Achievements: 1. MEDIA OUTREACH GOAL: TO INCREASE COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, BULLYING PREVENTION, AND CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION THROUGH MEDIA OUTREACH AND PARTNERSHIPS. THE EARLY, OPEN, OFTEN CHILD SEX ABUSE PREVENTION CAMPAIGN GARNERED INTERVIEWS ON KING 5 AND TODAY.COM, AND WITH NATIONALLY KNOWN CHILD SEX ABUSE PREVENTION BLOGGER/WRITER DANIELLE BOSTICK. A SATELLITE MEDIA TOUR RESULTED IN INTEVIEWS WITH JOAN COLE DUFFELL BROADCAST TO 28 RADIO AND TELEVISION NEW OUTLETS NATIONALLY, REACHING A TOTAL AUDIENCE OF 14,410,839. BLOG POSTS INCLUDED BABYCENTER.COM (27 MILLION VIEWERS GLOBALLY), THE GOOD MEN PROJECT, AND HUFFINGTON POST. VIEWS OF OUR SUITE OF CHILD SEX ABUSE PREVETION VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE REACHED 135,000+ AT THE CLOSE OF 2015FY. OTHER COVERAGE INCLUDED THE SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS (700,000 CIRCULATION), INTERVIEWS ON FOX 13, RETWEETS BY NEW YORK TIMES JOURNALIST CHARLES BLOW, BLOGS FOR PARENT ADVOCACY SITE MOMSRISING.ORG (3 MILLION READERS), A JOINT OP ED BY JOAN COLE DUFEEL AND ERIN MERRYN IN THE PACIFIC STANDARD (1 MILLION READERS MONTHLY). 2. CONFERENCES, PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS GOAL: TO DISSEMINATE RESEARCH FINDINGS ON BULLYING PREVENTION, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, AND CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION. FINDINGS FROM THE 61-SCHOOL RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL OF THE SECOND STEP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAM WERE PUBLISHED IN THE JOURNAL OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY. SEVERAL STAFF FROM CFC REPRESENTED THE ORGANIZATION AT VARIOUS NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES, PRESENTING ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH. 3. ADVOCACY GOAL: TO EFFECT POLICY CHANGE AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS IN SUPPORT OF CFC'S MISSION AREAS, SUCH AS CREATING SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING STANDARDS AS PART OF STATE AND FEDERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTITUTING BULLYING PREVENTION AND CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION POLICIES AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS. IN MAY, 2015 COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN ORGANIZED A "HILL DAY", BRINGING SIX SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROVIDERS FROM THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY TO WASHINGTON DC TO MEET WITH LEGISLATORS ON CAPITOL HILL IN SUPPORT OF INCORPORATING SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING INTO THE ESEA REAUTHORIZATION BILL, WHICH SETS FEDERAL POLICY FOR K-12 EDUCATION. STAFF ALSO SUPPORTED EFFORTS OF THE "SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL ALLIANCE OF MASSACHUSETTS" (SAM) TO ELEVATE AWARENESS AND SUPPORT OF SEL IN THE COMMONWEALTH. STAFF PLAYED KEY LEADERSHIP ROLES ON VARIOUS COALITIONS THAT FOCUS ON PREVENTION OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE, BULLYING, AND GUN VIOLENCE.
CORE - PART III, LINE 4C	2015-2016 Acheivements: 1. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT GOAL: TO SUPPORT THE ONGOING DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE OF OUR CORE PROGRAMS. DURING THIS YEAR, CFC RELEASED GRADES 4-5 OF OUR SECOND STEP CHILD PROTECTION UNIT. THE PROGRAM IS COMPOSED OF A COMPREHENSIVE, INTERACTIVE ONLINE STAFF TRAINING AND STUDENT LESSONS. WE ALSO DEVELOPED A SUITE OF FAMILY VIDEOS THAT ACCOMPANY THE PROGRAM TO HELP ADULTS TALK TO THEIR CHILDREN ABOUT SAFETY . WE TRANSLATED THE STUDENT-FACING LESSONS AND THE FAMILY VIDEOS FOR THE CHILD PROTECTION UNIT INTO SPANISH. IN ADDITION, WE RECENTLY COMPLETED SPANISH TRANSLATION OF OUR SECOND STEP INTERNATIONAL VERSION, WHICH HAS NO EMBEDDED TECHNOLOGICAL FEATURES (SUCH AS VIDEOS) WITHIN THE CURRICULUM. ESTABLISHED A NEW FOCUS ON INNOVATION THOUGH CREATION OF A SMALL TEAM WHOSE JOB IS TO EXPLORE AND EXPERIMENT WITH NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPAND COMMITTEE FOR CHILDRENS MISSION AND REACH IN TERMS OF NEW DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS, NEW CONTENT, AND NEW AUDIENCES. THE TEAMS ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CONDUCTING RESEARCH, PARTNERING WITH EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS, DEVELOPING AND PILOTING PROTOTYPES, TESTING BUSINESS MODELS, AND DESIGNING, ITERATING ON, AND PRODUCING NEW PRODUCTS. IN 2015-16 THE NEW MISSION VENTURES TEAM EXPLORED GAMING AS A WAY TO ADDRESS RESLIENCY SKILLS; DIGITAL MINDFULNESS ACTIVITES TO HELP CHILDREN ACHIEVE CALM, FOCUS, AND CONNECTION; AND TOOLS TO HELP PARENTS DEVELOP THEIR OWN AND THEIR CHILDRENS SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL COMPETENCE. 2. PRODUCT (PROGRAM) RESOURCES ONLINE WITH REGISTRATION GOAL: TO PROVIDE IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT TO SCHOOLS AND INFORMATION TO FAMILIES. COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS COME WITH A UNIQUE CODE USED FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR BOTH SCHOOL STAFF AND FAMILIES. PROGRAM PURCHASE INCLUDES ACCESS TO A HOST OF ONLINE RESOURCES, AND UP TO 59 PERCENT OF THE CURRICULUM KITS HAVE BEEN REGISTERED. THIS ENABLES US AND SCHOOLS TO KNOW MORE ABOUT WHICH PROGRAMS ARE BEING TAUGHT WHERE AND BY WHOM, ALLOWING US TO REMAIN ENGAGED WITH EDUCATORS THROUGHOUT THEIR IMPLEMENTATION. FAMILIES ARE ALSO ABLE TO REGISTER AND GAIN ACCESS TO VALUABLE INFORMATION, SUCH AS WHAT THE SECOND STEP PROGRAM IS, AND HOW SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND PROVIDE FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS TO PREVENT BULLYING AND AGGRESSION. WE ALSO ARE ABLE TO USE WEB ANALYTICS TO INFORM ENHANCEMENTS TO OUR ONLINE SUPPORT. 3. PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT GOAL: TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS TO EXPAND COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN'S REACH, IMPACT, AND EFFECTIVENESS. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH SEVERAL LARGE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF OUR PROGRAMS THROUGH ONGOING CONSULTATION, WORKSHOPS, AND IN-PERSON TRAININGS. WE ALSO WORK CLOSELY WITH PRACTIONERS AND RESEARCHERS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR PROGRAMS. AS PART OF OUR INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH, WE HAVE PARTNERS IN 14 COUNTRIES TRANSLATING AND DISTRIBUTING THE SECOND STEP PROGRAM TO SCHOOLS. WE CONTINUE OUR WORK WITH CASEL AND OTHER LEADING GROUPS IN THE U.S. SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING FIELD, COLLABORATING ON OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES IN WASHINGTON D.C. TO ADVOCATE FOR FULL FUNDING AND CLEAR GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT. IN WASHINGTON STATE, COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN WORKED WITH A COALTION OF ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT THE OSPI WORK GROUP FORMED TO DEVELOP SEL STANDARDS FOR K-12 CLASSROOMS ACROSS THE STATE.
CORE - PART III, LINE 4D	RESEARCH & EVALUATION: 1. PROGRAM EVALUATION GOAL: TO PARTNER WITH UNIVERSITY RESEARCHERS TO CONDUCT EVALUATIONS ON COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS. RESEARCH AND PROGRAM EVALUATION PARTNERSHIPS INCLUDE THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, AND UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, URBANA-CHAMPAIGN. IN ADDITION, RESEARCHERS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS MEDICAL CENTER AND UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA-CHAMPAIGN HAVE OBTAINED FUNDING FROM FEDERAL AGENCIES TO CONDUCT EVALUATIONS OF OUR PROGRAMS. 2. FURTHER KNOWLEDGE OF THE SEL FIELD GOAL: TO CONTRIBUTE INFORMATION AND BROADEN UNDERSTANDING OF THE PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF SEL IN EDUCATION. WE HAVE PROVIDED PRESENTATIONS IN SEVERAL EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS: - PRESENTED "SAFE, SUPPORTED, READY TO LEARN" AT THE NATIONAL SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK CONFERENCE, AND THE SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK CONFERENCE - PRESENTED "INTEGRATING SCHOOL CLIMATE REFORM EFFORTS" AT THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RESTORATIVE PRACTICES SYMPOSIUM - PRESENTED "POSITIVE DISCIPLINE AND SEL: WHAT TO DO INSTEAD OF PUNISHING STUDENTS" AT THE NATIONAL BLACK CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE'S ANNUAL CONFERENCE - PRESENTED "THE POWER OF RESTORATIVE PRACTICES PLUS A SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILL-BUILDING PROGRAM" AT THE WORLD CONFERENCE ON RESTORATIVE PRACTICES - PRESENTED ON PROGRAM EVALUATION AT THE CENTER FOR NON-PROFIT SUCCESS - PRESENTED "HOW EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP SUPPORTS BULLYING PREVENTION" AT THE NATIONAL TITLE I CONFERENCE - PRESENTED "BARRIERS TO IMPLEMENTING AN ONLINE BULLYING PREVENTION TRAINING PROGRAM FOR PRINCIPALS, TEACHERS, AND NON-CERTIFICATED STAFF" AT THE BIANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH ON ADOLESCENCE - PRESENTED ON "ADAPTING AND CONTEXTUALIZING PSYCHOSOCIAL EDUCATIONAL CURRICULA AND PROGRAMS IN DEVELOPMENT, CONFLICT, AND EMERGENCY EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS" AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE COMPARATIVE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY - PRESENTED "EFFECTIVE SEL: FROM CLASSROOM TO COMMUNITY" AT SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST EDUCATION - PRESENTED "BE THE CHANGE: LEADING SCHOOLWIDE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING" AT THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS - PRESENTED "PROMOTING SYSTEMIC SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING IN DISTRICTS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES" AT THE ASSOCIATION FOR SUPERVISION AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
CORE - PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11A	The full Form 990 is reviewed by the FINANCE & OPERATIONS Manager, Chief Operating Officer & Executive Director. The full Form 990 is also provided to the Board of Directors prior to submission with the IRS.
CORE - PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	After each Board member receives an orientation at the beginning of their term, informing them of the importance of disclosing and avoiding conflicts of interest and maintaining independence in their decision making, they sign an attestation stating that they understand the policy and that they agree to report any possible new conflicts as they arise. Annually, each Board member fills out and signs a conflict of interest and independence questionnaire attesting to the existence of any business relationships, arrangements, and any transactions between them or related parties and CFC, its officers, directors, trustees and key employees. If a conflict arises, the Board determines the best course of action including but not limited to recusal from voting.
CORE - PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 15 A & B	Compensation for the Executive Director was determined using salary surveys. The compensation for the Chief Operating Officer and other key employees was determined using annual salary surveys.
CORE - PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	Committee for Children's financial statements, Form 990, governing documents, and conflict of interest policy are available to the public by request.
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:CONSULTANTS & CONTRACTORS TOTAL FEES:4018309
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:HIRING TOTAL FEES:37143
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:PAYROLL/HR FEES & SERVICES TOTAL FEES:51024
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:PROMO MAIL LIST TOTAL FEES:28307
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:PROMO MAIL SERVICES TOTAL FEES:22382

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	267,652	239,019
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	34,124	63,915
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	414,117	948,860
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	11,268,139	13,376,423
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	11,984,032	14,628,217
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	0	25,000
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	4,838,201	5,166,582
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	5,546,854	7,456,306
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	10,385,055	12,647,888
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	1,598,977	1,980,329
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	17,899,288	19,039,940
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	1,900,206	2,096,540
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	15,999,082	16,943,400

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4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,218,325 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 13,436,994 )
	TRAINING AND IMPLEMENTATION - PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT TO CURRENT AND PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS THROUGH IN-PERSON AND ONLINE TRAINING FOCUSED ON SCHOOL-WIDE IMPLEMENTATION OF CFC CURRICULA. DEVELOPING TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO SUPPORT HIGH IMPLEMENTATION FIDELITY OF PROGRAMS. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ACHIEVEMENTS)

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 5,629,793 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	COMMUNITY EDUCATION - EDUCATING PARENTS AND THE WIDER COMMUNITY ABOUT DEVELOPING SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS, PERSONAL SAFETY FOR CHILDREN, AND BULLYING PREVENTION THROUGH CONFERENCES, PRESENTATIONS, SPEECHES, COMMUNITY AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS, LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY, MEDIA OUTREACH, AND PRINTED AND WEB-BASED MATERIALS. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ACHIEVEMENTS)

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 2,148,493 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT - DESIGNING AND DEVELOPING NEW PROGRAMS AND CURRICULA. PROGRAM DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT INCLUDES: WRITING, VIDEO PRODUCTION, PILOT TESTING, AND CREATING PROTOTYPES. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ACHIEVEMENTS)

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 698,995 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	PRODUCTION

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,201,729 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	RESEARCH AND EVALUATION

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 1,900,724 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses10,897,335

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(18) RALPH BRENNER........................................................................ SR. TECHNOLOGY ARCHITECT	40.0 .......................0.0	X	108,871	0	13,637
(19) ANDREA LOVANHILL........................................................................ DIRECTOR OF MARKETING	40.0 .......................0.0	X	101,950	0	13,319
(20) ELIZABETH FOLEY........................................................................ DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS	40.0 .......................0.0	X	105,651	0	9,650
(21) KELSIE LONGBRAKE........................................................................ FINANCE & OPERATIONS MANAGER	40.0 .......................0.0	X	99,050	0	13,291

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	1,010,128	0	109,774

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN SEEKS TO FOSTER THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN THROUGH SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING AND DEVLOPMENT.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	13
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	13
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	66
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	14
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	239,019

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 6,259
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......		239,019

			Business Code
2a	TRAINING REVENUE	611710	63,915	63,915
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....			63,915

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........			272,146			272,146
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds			0
5 Royalties...........			0
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)	0	0
d	Net rental income or (loss)......			0
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	0	4,205,615
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	35,276	3,493,625
c	Gain or (loss)	-35,276	711,990
d	Net gain or (loss).....			676,714			676,714
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			0
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..			0
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
	a		15,165,179
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b		1,792,100
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..			13,373,079	13,373,079
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a	MISCELLANEOUS		900099	3,344			3,344
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			3,344
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			14,628,217	13,436,994		952,204

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21	25,000	25,000
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22	0
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16	0
4	Benefits paid to or for members	0
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	1,138,708	789,362	349,346
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....	0
7	Other salaries and wages	3,153,875	2,708,975	444,900
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	175,953	160,876	15,077
9	Other employee benefits .......	369,723	317,909	51,814
10	Payroll taxes ...........	328,323	278,734	49,589
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	0
b	Legal .........	54,812	50,297	4,515
c	Accounting ...........	40,710		40,710
d	Lobbying ...........	164,642	164,642
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17	0
f	Investment management fees ......	40,727		40,727
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	4,157,165	3,990,712	166,453	0
12	Advertising and promotion ....	146,831	46,702	100,129
13	Office expenses .......	806,434	620,141	186,293
14	Information technology ......	219,434	184,945	34,489
15	Royalties ..	0
16	Occupancy ...........	490,274	408,301	81,973
17	Travel ............	347,889	341,526	6,363
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .	0
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	46,773	46,773
20	Interest ...........	0
21	Payments to affiliates .......	0
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	595,354	537,290	58,064
23	Insurance ...	34,838	28,455	6,383
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	RENTAL AND EQUIPMENT MAINT	51,014	32,622	18,392	0
b	STAFF DEVELOPMENT & MEMBERSHIP	172,447	164,073	8,374	0
c	SALES FEES & SERVICES	86,962	0	86,962	0
d
e	All other expenses
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	12,647,888	10,897,335	1,750,553	0
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			199	1	266
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			823,233	2	989,892
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			210	3	605
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			1,538,837	4	900,605
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
				0	5	0
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
				0	6	0
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ....			0	7	0
8	Inventories for sale or use ........			1,110,693	8	1,402,462
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			164,834	9	172,585
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	5,453,443
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	3,717,096	2,074,294	10c	1,736,347
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			12,186,988	11	13,837,178
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			0	12	0
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..			0	13	0
14	Intangible assets ...............			0	14	0
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			0	15	0
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			17,899,288	16	19,039,940

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	1,076,423	17	1,357,030
18	Grants payable ...	0	18	0
19	Deferred revenue .........	14,715	19	1,099
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........	0	20	0
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D	0	21	0
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..	0	22	0
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..	0	23	0
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..	0	24	0
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	809,068	25	738,411
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	1,900,206	26	2,096,540

	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets	15,732,060	27	16,777,219
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........	249,640	28	148,799
29	Permanently restricted net assets	17,382	29	17,382
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	15,999,082	33	16,943,400
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	17,899,288	34	19,039,940

1	Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
2	Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
3	Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
4	Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .	Yes	No
5	Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
6	Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No