Christ Child Society of Naples Inc
Christ child society naples, founded in 1998, is an all-volunteer, non-denominational group of women who contribute their time, energy and funds to help underprivileged children living in Collier county. The aim is improving infant care, providing basic needs and promoting literacy and providing college scholarships for underprivileged children in Collier county. Christ Child Society of Naples is one of 45 chapters nationwide. We have grown from a corps of 25 volunteers to a membership of 243 women dedicated to serving children in need throughout Collier county.
Christ Child Society of Naples Inc at a glance
In short: Christ Child Society of Naples Inc gave $231K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $230,654
- +80.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,951
- +54.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $24,119
- Total assets
- $823,830
- -4.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Christ Child Society of Naples Inc
- Next open deadline
- February 1, 2027 (Christ Child Society of Naples Organizational Grants)
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Christ Child Society of Naples Inc
Christ Child Society of Naples Habitat Scholars Fund
Christ Child Society of Naples Inc
Amount
Up to $5,000 annually (renewable for up to 4 years, total $20,000)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Christ Child Society of Naples Organizational Grants
Christ Child Society of Naples Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~February
Based on past cycles
Who Christ Child Society of Naples Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Habitat for Humanity of Collier County ($101K). Together the top 7 received $231K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 34 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Christ Child Society of Naples Inc gives
- Giving grew 57% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $88K (2021) to $325K (2020). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $231K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity of Collier County Naples, FL | To ensure that no child in a habitat home in Collier county sleeps on the floor. | $101,299 |
| Golden Gate Elementary School Naples, FL | We donated classroom supplies and clothing for the children and the equipment for the teacher. | $28,300 |
| Early Literacy and Learning Fort Myers, FL | To provide supplies that focus on active learning to improve the early literacy of young children. | $24,800 |
| Fun Time Early Childhood Academy Naples, FL | To provide educational supplies & equipment to young disadvantaged children. | $24,119 |
| Layettes Program (Collier County Health Department) Naples, FL | To provide layettes for 1st time mothers at or below the poverty line. | $23,636 |
| Grace Place Naples, FL | To provide educational supplies and refreshments for the "bright beginnings" program which focuses on services for at-risk children. | $16,000 |
| Healthcare Network Immokalee, FL | To Provide Support to Families in Need | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $823,830 | $249,334 | $307,486 | $230,654 | 7 | $34,550 |
| 2024 | $866,408 | $349,319 | $194,187 | $128,098 | 6 | $34,823 |
| 2023 | $719,529 | $260,468 | $199,122 | $127,453 | 7 | $8,568 |
| 2022 | $655,060 | $245,992 | $243,826 | $146,556 | 7 | $241 |
| 2021 | $660,453 | $306,989 | $138,578 | $88,085 | 7 | $190 |
| 2020 | $493,407 | $214,486 | $383,038 | $324,723 | 10 | $4,887 |
| 2019 | $661,959 | $543,964 | $160,514 | $116,654 | 8 | $407 |
About Christ Child Society of Naples Inc
Based on IRS filings
Christ Child Society of Naples Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Naples, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $824K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $231K. Net investment income was $35K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Christ Child Society of Naples Inc is led by Valerie Palmieri, Co-President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Valerie Palmieri
Co-President
Co-Vice President → Co-President, 2024
On filings since 2023
11.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Saylor
Co-President
New on the 2025 filing
11.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Franks
Director
President → Past President, 2021
Past President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
11.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Brainerd
Director
On filings since 2024
11.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise Avagliano
Director
New on the 2025 filing
11.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Prebish
Director
New on the 2025 filing
11.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristina Boykin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
11.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trish Christian
Director
New on the 2025 filing
11.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Wagner
Co-Vice President
Basic Needs Vice President → Co-Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
11.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maryangela Smith
Co-Vice President
Communications Vice President → Co-Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
11.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Kincaid
Treasurer
Co-Membership Vice President → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
11.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathie Phillips
Secretary
On filings since 2023
11.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (25)
- Former: Cherry Smith (2021–2024) — Co-President
- Former: Brigitte Stefka (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Patricia Christian (2024) — Director
- Former: Jane Austermiller (2019–2023) — Past President
- Former: Mary Polizzotto (2019–2023) — Literacy Vice President
- Former: Gloria Gaughan (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Bernadette Koltz (2023) — Second Vice President
- Former: Kathie Priestley (2020–2022) — First Vice President
- Former: Penny Parmelee (2020–2022) — Infant Care Vice President
- Former: Hannah Young (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Kathleen Flynn Fox (2021–2022) — Habitat Scholars
- Former: Marguerite Hambleton (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Colleen Kaminski (2019–2021) — Co-Membership Vice President
- Former: Arlene Rossi (2019–2020) — Member at Large
- Former: Cheryl Grant (2019–2020) — Co-Secretary
- Former: Colleen Mayes (2019–2020) — Past President
- Former: Kathy Clark (2019–2020) — Past President
- Former: Mary Hendikson (2019–2020) — Co-Secretary
- Former: Sharon Prentice-Todd (2019–2020) — Infant Care Vice President
- Former: Catherine Boltz (2019) — Member at Large
- Former: Penny Pamalee (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Roberta Rossi (2019) — Finance Director
- Former: Sharon Ochs (2019) — Finance Director
- Former: Stephanie Lohri (2019) — Member at Large
- Former: The Rev Kathleen Kircher (2019) — Spiritual Advisor
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Christ Child Society of Naples Inc
How much does Christ Child Society of Naples Inc give each year?
Christ Child Society of Naples Inc gave $231K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $128K across 6 grants.
What is Christ Child Society of Naples Inc's typical grant size?
Christ Child Society of Naples Inc's median grant in 2025 was $24,119, and its average grant was $32,951, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Christ Child Society of Naples Inc give grants?
Christ Child Society of Naples Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (5 grants).
Does Christ Child Society of Naples Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Christ Child Society of Naples Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Christ Child Society of Naples Inc's largest grantees?
Christ Child Society of Naples Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Habitat for Humanity of Collier County ($101,299), Golden Gate Elementary School ($28,300) and Early Literacy and Learning ($24,800), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Christ Child Society of Naples Inc?
Christ Child Society of Naples Inc reported $824K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $249K.
What is Christ Child Society of Naples Inc?
Christ Child Society of Naples Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Naples, FL. It holds $824K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Christ Child Society of Naples Inc's EIN?
Christ Child Society of Naples Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3490810. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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