Natchez Children's Services
The organization provides quality programs which promote justice, hope, and healing fo rthe victims of child abuse in Adams, Claiborne, Jefferson, Franklin, and Wilkinson counties in Mississippi.
Natchez Children's Services at a glance
- Total assets
- $815,090
- +31.7% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $683,799
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $16,651
- +50.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $484,572
- -0.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Natchez Children's Services funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $320K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hope Missionary Baptist Church the Vision Center Natchez, MS | To assist the organization's mission of providing education to children | $320,000 |
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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 | $815,090 | $683,799 | $484,572 | — | — | $16,651 |
| 2024 | $618,925 | $660,561 | $486,076 | — | — | $11,048 |
| 2023 | $448,007 | $447,166 | $393,351 | — | — | $3,063 |
| 2022 | $403,112 | $467,067 | $762,798 | $320,000 | 1 | $-25,156 |
| 2021 | $691,798 | $565,243 | $650,047 | — | — | $3,247 |
| 2020 | $863,053 | $705,464 | $665,511 | — | — | $2,299 |
| 2019 | $727,467 | $588,175 | $621,864 | — | — | $1,391 |
About Natchez Children's Services
Based on IRS filings
Natchez Children's Services is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Natchez, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $815K in total assets. Net investment income was $17K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Natchez Children's Services is led by Aaron Patten, Board President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Aaron Patten
Board President
President & Treasurer → President, 2020
President → Board President, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Melvin Davis
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Laura Blankenstein
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Marilyn Williams-Smith
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Sarai Johnson
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Drew Thompson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Dorothy S. Sylvester
Board Vice P
Secretary → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Board Vice P, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Stephanie Butts
Secretary
Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Catherine McPhate
Executive Di
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shane French
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Alvin Shelby (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Mary Allen Olson (2021–2024) — Board Secretary
- Former: Mariyln Williams-Smith (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Stratton Bull (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Cherish McCallum (2019) — Executive Director
- Former: Kathie Blankenstein (2019) — Emeritus Board Member
- Former: Robyn Gregg (2019) — Vice President
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 Natchez Children's Services
How large is Natchez Children's Services?
Natchez Children's Services reported $815K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $684K.
What is Natchez Children's Services?
Natchez Children's Services is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Natchez, MS. It holds $815K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Natchez Children's Services operate?
Natchez Children's Services has awarded grants in Mississippi.
What is Natchez Children's Services's EIN?
Natchez Children's Services's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-0321523. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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