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Durham Childrens Initiative

Durham children's initiative provides a pipeline of high-quality services for the children of durham. Dci develops and implements a systematic continuum of academic, mentoring, workplace, and family support …

Youth Development Durham, NC EIN 320263133 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Durham Childrens Initiative

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Durham, NC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
O50
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2009

Mission

Durham children's initiative provides a pipeline of high-quality services for the children of durham. Dci develops and implements a systematic continuum of academic, mentoring, workplace, and family support programs for durham youth which maximizes the use of resources.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development · NTEE O50
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 1%
Peer average: 22%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.29%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.01 ($1.4 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Durham Childrens Initiative is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Durham, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 320263133. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 83 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Durham Childrens Initiative has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 89/100.

Durham Childrens Initiative is located in Durham, NC, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.

Based on official tax filings, Durham Childrens Initiative has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 22% for youth development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Durham Childrens Initiative is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 83 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Durham Childrens Initiative. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Durham Childrens Initiative has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 1% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 22%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Durham children's initiative provides a pipeline of high-quality services for the children of durham. Dci develops and implements a systematic continuum of academic, mentoring, workplace, and family support programs for durham youth which maximizes the use of resources. Durham Childrens Initiative is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: Durham Childrens Initiative's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 22%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Durham Childrens Initiative are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Durham Childrens Initiative is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 320263133, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
1% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

MI
Michael Seaman
Interim Chief Executive Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AN
Annette P••••
Director
BR
Brad B••••••
Director
BR
Brad B•••••••
Director
CH
Charleita M R•••••••••
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
CH
Cheryl P••••••
Director
DA
Dan H•••
Director
DA
David R••••
FORMER PRESIDENT AND CEO
EL
Ellen R••••••
SECRETARY
EV
Evan S•••••
Director
JE
Jeannie S••••••
Finance Chair
JE
Jenni O•••
Director
LA
Laura H•••
Director
MA
Mark T••••••
Director
MI
Michael G••••••
Treasurer
MI
Michael S•••••
Interim Chief Executive Officer
MI
Michael W•••••
Director
MI
Minnie F••••••••••
VICE CHAIR
NI
Nicky C••••••
COO
PH
Phillip G•••••
Director
ST
Stelfanie W•••••••
Director
ST
Stelphanie W•••••••
Director
ST
Steven P••••••
Director
TE
Ted F••••
Vice Chair
TR
Trina C••••••
COO
VI
Vikki L•••••••
Chief Executive Officer
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$2.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$3.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other youth development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Durham Childrens Initiative This page 89 $1.9 million 1%
Rhizome Action Network Inc 90 $1.0 million 85%
Virginia Valor Fc Llc 90 $2.9 million 88%
Well Child Conference of Elgin 89 $2.7 million -
Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck … 89 $2.6 million -
Beyond the Ball Nfp 89 $1.5 million -
Rochester Childfirst Network 89 $6.0 million -
Butte Family Ymca Inc 89 $2.0 million -
Communities in Schools of Peninsula 89 $1.6 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 83 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Durham Childrens Initiative

What is Durham Childrens Initiative?
Durham Childrens Initiative is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Durham, United States. Durham children's initiative provides a pipeline of high-quality services for the children of durham. Dci develops and implements a systematic continuum of academic, mentoring, workplace, and family support programs for durham youth which maximizes the use of resources.
When was Durham Childrens Initiative founded?
Durham Childrens Initiative was founded in 2008.
Who leads Durham Childrens Initiative?
Michael Seaman serves as Interim Chief Executive Officer.
Where is Durham Childrens Initiative located?
Headquartered in Durham, United States.
What is Durham Childrens Initiative's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 1% of expenses go to program services.
Is Durham Childrens Initiative trustworthy?
Durham Childrens Initiative has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Durham Childrens Initiative's registration number?
IRS EIN: 320263133.
What is Durham Childrens Initiative's website?
https://dci-nc.org/