Christ Child Society of Detroit 
The information on this page was last updated 8/12/2026. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
Christ Child Society of Detroit is a non profit organization of volunteers, embracing members of all faiths, dedicated to expressing their love of the Christ Child by service to all God's children.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Christ Child Society of Detroit
502 N. Crooks Rd
Clawson, MI 48017
Website: ccsdetroit.org
Phone:
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 381404582
CEO/President: Sarah DuBay
Chairman: Sarah DuBay
Board size: 12
Founder:
Ruling year: 1946
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Founded in the early 1900s, one of Detroit's oldest non-profit organizations specializes in serving underprivileged Metro Detroit youth. Areas of outreach include: the Christ Child House, a Literacy Program, and the Layette Program.
Mission statement
To promote the well-being of disadvantaged children and their families
Statement of faith
Donor confidence score
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Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Community Development
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 878 of 1472 | 83 of 157 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 475 of 1472 | 45 of 157 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 894 of 1472 | 102 of 157 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1091 of 1473 | 113 of 157 |
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 6% | 2% | 6% | 3% | 6% | 4% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 4% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 1% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 90% | 45% | 23% | 48% | 35% | 16% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 2% | 2% | 3% | 3% | 1% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 10% | 55% | 77% | 52% | 65% | 84% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 84% | 79% | 79% | 77% | 79% | 81% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 96% | 43% | 66% | 46% | 82% | 96% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 79% | 34% | 52% | 36% | 65% | 77% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 4% | 57% | 34% | 54% | 18% | 4% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 4% | 29% | 15% | 35% | 10% | 2% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 11% | 19% | 19% | 20% | 18% | 19% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.01 | 0.21 | 0.22 | 0.27 | 0.45 | 0.53 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.89 | 1.23 | 1.09 | 1.09 | 1.18 | 1.23 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.03 | 0.26 | 0.24 | 0.29 | 0.52 | 0.65 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 13.07 | 77.03 | 60.70 | 75.36 | 34.06 | 23.92 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.24 | 44.90 | 49.11 | 40.43 | 22.23 | 17.67 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 10% | 1% | 23% | 11% | 2% | 3% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 79% | 462% | 347% | 328% | 219% | 183% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Cash | $2,659,415 | $1,365,627 | $1,134,225 | $975,552 | $682,503 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $1,110,794 | $3,259,320 | $2,369,696 | $210,442 | $442,213 |
| Short-term investments | $12,997,394 | $12,415,916 | $8,560,038 | $4,449,625 | $3,465,343 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $16,767,603 | $17,040,863 | $12,063,959 | $5,635,619 | $4,590,059 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $630,555 | $639,485 | $757,985 | $922,931 | $1,029,886 |
| Other long-term assets | $3,257,203 | $809,532 | $271,903 | $69,557 | $42,797 |
| Total long-term assets | $3,887,758 | $1,449,017 | $1,029,888 | $992,488 | $1,072,683 |
| Total assets | $20,655,361 | $18,489,880 | $13,093,847 | $6,628,107 | $5,662,742 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $217,683 | $280,731 | $160,076 | $165,473 | $191,885 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $217,683 | $280,731 | $160,076 | $165,473 | $191,885 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $8,442 | $4,000,000 | $1,331,655 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $8,442 | $4,000,000 | $1,331,655 | $0 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $226,125 | $4,280,731 | $1,491,731 | $165,473 | $191,885 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Without donor restrictions | $8,687,397 | $4,885,766 | $3,293,407 | $6,126,754 | $5,172,900 |
| With donor restrictions | $11,741,839 | $9,323,383 | $8,308,709 | $335,880 | $297,957 |
| Net assets | $20,429,236 | $14,209,149 | $11,602,116 | $6,462,634 | $5,470,857 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Total contributions | $4,673,237 | $1,420,512 | $3,643,068 | $1,266,777 | $496,780 |
| Program service revenue | $4,683,409 | $4,218,089 | $3,536,594 | $1,971,283 | $2,215,927 |
| Membership dues | $31,964 | $32,535 | $30,360 | $26,053 | $28,599 |
| Investment income | $611,528 | $337,435 | $179,554 | $88,372 | $72,409 |
| Other revenue | $287,688 | $224,913 | $232,323 | $231,917 | $293,656 |
| Total other revenue | $5,614,589 | $4,812,972 | $3,978,831 | $2,317,625 | $2,610,591 |
| Total revenue | $10,287,826 | $6,233,484 | $7,621,899 | $3,584,402 | $3,107,371 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Program services | $3,480,277 | $3,233,569 | $2,713,711 | $2,332,599 | $2,405,607 |
| Management and general | $851,456 | $770,995 | $702,310 | $541,105 | $561,995 |
| Fundraising | $91,885 | $90,635 | $117,097 | $78,791 | $19,766 |
| Total expenses | $4,423,618 | $4,095,199 | $3,533,118 | $2,952,495 | $2,987,368 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $5,864,208 | $2,138,285 | $4,088,781 | $631,907 | $120,003 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $5,864,208 | $2,138,285 | $4,088,781 | $631,907 | $120,003 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Maria Lessnau | Executive Director | $217,341 |
| Nicole McAdoo | Associate Director | $144,363 |
| Sue Fritz | VP Donor Management | $1,225 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2024
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History
The National Christ Child Society, through its chapters, is dedicated to serving children in need of resources, regardless of race or creed.
Each chapter's programs are tailored to the needs of the community the serve. Although many Christ Child chapters serve children in the same ways, the local organizations lead the way, and their members set the tone for how to accomplish their goals.
The National organization helps extend and expand the Society's message and mission - and helps chapters build their leadership and impact. Our challenge, overcoming poverty one child at a time, is now the mission of over 5,500 members in 45 communities.