Casa For Children Of Essex County Inc
- Assets
- $1.7m
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Newark, NJ
- Founding
- 01/1988
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 22-2745450
Organization Overview
Casa For Children Of Essex County Inc is located in Newark, NJ. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (R20) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Casa For Children Of Essex County Inc employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Casa For Children Of Essex County Inc 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 06/2021, Casa For Children Of Essex County Inc generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $914.1k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (11.2%) per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TRAIN AND EMPOWER COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO SPEAK-UP AND PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF FOSTER CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THEIR HOMES BECAUSE OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT BY PROVIDING A SAFETY NET OF SUPPORT, ADVOCACY AND MENTORSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION SERVES ALL 21 MUNICIPALITIES IN UNION COUNTY, ADVOCATING FOR THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE 21 REMOVED FROM HOME DUE TO ABUSE AND/OR NEGLECT AND PLACED IN FOSTER HOMES OR RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES. AFTER COMPLETION OF A RIGOROUS 30-HOUR CURRICULUM, ADVOCATES ARE SWORN IN BY A FAMILY JUDGE AND NAMED TO A CASE BY COURT ORDER. IN ADDITION TO REGULARLY SPENDING TIME WITH THE CHILD, VOLUNTEERS CONNECT WITH THERAPISTS, DOCTORS AND FOSTER PARENTS, IDENTIFYING THE CHILDS UNMET MEDICAL, EMOTIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL ISSUES SO AS TO ENSURE THE CHILD'S BEST INTERESTS ARE PROTECTED.DURING THIS YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 244 CHILDREN AND UTILIZED THE SERVICE OF 173 VOLUNTEERS WHO DONATED 11,350 HOURS OF TIME TO FULFILL THE MISSION. PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES PRESENTED HERE DO NOT INCLUDE $356,504 DONATED IN VOLUNTEER SERVICES, AN ESTIMATE BASED ON NJS VOLUNTEER HOURLY VALUE DETERMINED BY THE INDEPENDENT SECTOR, WHICH CALCULATES AT $31.41.IN ADDITION, COMPLETED AN OVERHAUL OF AGING-OUT TRAINING AND PROGRAMING TO BETTER SERVE YOUTH 14-21 YEARS OLD. DEVELOPED AN ONLINE PORTAL WITH SECTIONS FOR BOTH THE ADVOCATES AND YOUTH 14+ TO HAVE 24/7 ACCESS TO RESOURCES. EACH SECTION IS TAILORED TO THE NEEDS OF THAT AUDIENCE; FOR EXAMPLE, THE YOUTH PORTAL INCLUDES RESOURCES ON TOPICS RANGING FROM PERSONAL HYGEINE TO VOTING REGISTRATION. ALSO DEVELOPED THE CASA RESOURCE CONSORTIUM (CRC) TO PROVIDE A MAJOR FORUM OF COLLABORATION TO SUPPORT A SYSTEMIC CHANGE THAT WILL CONNECT YOUTH PREPARING TO AGE OUT OF FOSTER CARE WITH THE RESOURCES AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO TRANSITION TO AN INDEPENDENT ADULTHOOD SUCCESSFULLY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Marla Higginbotham Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $111,162 |
Darren Woolford President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sybil Eng Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rachel Simon Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Erica Barrett Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Christene Mann Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $681,110 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $254,168 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $23,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $935,278 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $35,200 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $4,784 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $171,219 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,146,481 |
| 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. | $118,610 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,757 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $507,371 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $61,098 |
| Payroll taxes | $67,734 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $18,062 |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,873 |
| Office expenses | $42,618 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $1,308 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,482 |
| Insurance | $17,982 |
| All other expenses | $287 |
| Total functional expenses | $914,067 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $365,032 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,698 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $79,514 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $12,914 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,642 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,258,585 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,726,385 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $83,857 |
| 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 | $83,857 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,542,528 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $100,000 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,726,385 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Casa For Children Of Essex County Inc has recieved totaling $139,526.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association Seattle, WA PURPOSE: Pass Through | $60,977 |
Prudential Foundation Inc Newark, NJ PURPOSE: THE O.N.E. PROGRAM ONLINE TRAINING AND RESOURCE PORTAL PHASE II | $50,000 |
Pinkerton Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TRUSTEE DISCRETIONARY | $10,000 |
Community Foundation Of New Jersey Morristown, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,000 |
Debra And Kenneth Caplan Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: CHARITABLE EVENT | $5,000 |
William Sloane Jelin Charitable Foundation 52-016021 Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Brooklyn Defender Services Brooklyn, NY | $27,647,041 | $60,744,108 |
American Jewish Committee New York, NY | $298,796,291 | $59,980,157 |
Lambda Legal Defense And Education Fund Inc New York, NY | $47,040,601 | $41,684,799 |
Hanac Inc Astoria, NY | $24,898,755 | $13,915,261 |
Care In Action Inc New York, NY | $10,650,658 | $12,783,294 |
Committee To Protect Journalists Inc New York, NY | $41,395,492 | $12,187,476 |
Cayuga-Seneca Community Action Agency Inc Auburn, NY | $3,769,273 | $9,571,843 |
New York Immigration Coalition Inc New York, NY | $9,469,333 | $10,954,996 |
People Projects To Empower & Organize The Psy Labeled Inc Poughkeepsie, NY | $2,948,791 | $6,832,246 |
Right To The City Alliance Inc Brooklyn, NY | $20,024,588 | $12,252,091 |
Childrens Rights Inc New York, NY | $11,543,865 | $16,951,270 |
Restaurant Opportunities Centers Roc United Inc New York, NY | $7,794,423 | $5,354,464 |