The Family Defense Center
- Assets
- $162.2k
- Revenue
- $503.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 09/2006
- Data as of
- 12/2018
- EIN
- 20-3096347
Organization Overview
The Family Defense Center is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (I05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2018, Family Defense Center employed 8 individuals. Family Defense Center is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2018, Family Defense Center generated $503.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $603.3k during the year ending 12/2018. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.3%) per year over the past 4 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2018
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ADVOCATE JUSTICE FOR FAMILIES IN THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LEGAL SERVICES, POLICY ADVOCACY, AND EDUCATION FOR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS INVOLVED IN THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM. THERE WAS OVER $1.38 MILLION IN DONATED LEGAL SERVICES DURING 2018.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rachel Ruttenberg Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $69,000 |
Michael Weaver President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
William Binder Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Kathleen Barry Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Ashley Walsh Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Precious Jacobs Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $73,972 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $344,207 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $6,577 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $418,179 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $52,442 |
| Investment income | $995 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $15,825 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,511 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $18,467 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $503,890 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $71,760 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,940 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $283,584 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,880 |
| Other employee benefits | $11,008 |
| Payroll taxes | $27,108 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,313 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $3,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $42,361 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $12,869 |
| Information technology | $7,728 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $91,912 |
| Travel | $1,619 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,013 |
| Insurance | $3,271 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $603,320 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $72,867 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $79,550 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $150 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,039 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,586 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $162,192 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,984 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $13,984 |
| Unrestricted restricted net Assets | $4,301 |
| Temporarily restricted net Assets | $143,907 |
| Permanently restricted net Assets or current funds | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total net assets or fund balances | $148,208 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that The Family Defense Center has recieved totaling $50,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: branding, website and marketing collateral | $50,000 |
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