Cherish Our Children Inc. (COCI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to create sustainable solutions for vulnerable children. Historically, COCI has supported projects for vulnerable children around the world, but its most recent and notable program has focused on children of incarcerated parents. These services are provided through the Gaining Empowerment in Middle School (GEMS) program, the only program in Houston focused exclusively on middle school-aged children of incarcerated parents. The schools currently offering GEMS are in low-performing areas with student populations that are between 86-97% Black or Hispanic and are in communities where Census Bureau research predicts that 1-in-5 male students will be incarcerated as adults. All the students at the schools qualify for the federal free or reduced-price lunch program, 21% demonstrate limited English proficiency, and 60-73% of students are at risk of dropping out. GEMS provides in-school classes focusing on a
Reported officers (all unpaid)
No paid executives reported in 2024. CHERISH OUR CHILDREN INC reported 14 unpaid officers and board members on its 990.
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Revenue and expenses over time
CHERISH OUR CHILDREN INC reported revenue and expenses across 2 filing years.
What International, Foreign Affairs & National Security executives earn in Texas
CHERISH OUR CHILDREN INC reported no executive compensation in its latest filing. For context, the highest-paid executive at a comparable international, foreign affairs & national security organization in Texas earns a median of $64,916.
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In 2024, CHERISH OUR CHILDREN INC reported $265k in total revenue and $292k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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