Childrens Aid Society Of Mercer County is located in Mercer, PA. The organization was established in 1959. According to its NTEE Classification (M20) the organization is classified as: Disaster Preparedness & Relief Services, under the broad grouping of Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Childrens Aid Society Of Mercer County employed 42 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Childrens Aid Society Of Mercer County 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 12/2021, Childrens Aid Society Of Mercer County generated $2.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.5%) per year over the past 7 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:
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IDENTIFY AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES; PROVIDING ADOPTION, DAYCARE, AND IN-HOME FAMILY BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING MULTIPLE, CREATIVE, AND COLLABORATIVE SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FAMILY FOCUS:THE SERVICES FOR THE FAMILY FOCUS PROGRAM ARE INTERACTIVE; RELATIONSHIP BASED AND IS DESIGNED TO HELP PARENTS CARE FOR THEIR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS IN THE HOME. THIS INCLUDES SELF-REGULATION, ECHO SYSTEMIC THERAPY AND 24/7 CRISIS AVAILABILITY OF THE TEAM. THE GOALS DURING THIS COURSE OF THERAPY ARE TO SUPPORT FAMILIES, FOSTER INDEPENDENCE, AND PROMOTE FAMILY SKILLS AND TO PREVENT HOSPITALIZATION OR OTHER OUT OF HOME PLACEMENT. THESE SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO OFFER A RAPID RESPONSE TO THE NEED OF THE FAMILY. DURING THE 2021 CALENDAR YEAR, THE FAMILY FOCUS PROGRAM STAFF OF 5 PROVIDED THERAPY TO 122 IDENTIFIED CLIENTS. AT THE CLOSE OF THE AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERIOD, 80% OF THE CLIENTS SHOWED IMPROVEMENT IN THEIR SCORE ON THE CHILD AND ADOLESCENT FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT SCALE.
PERMANENCY AND ADOPTION:THE SERVICES OF THE PERMANENCY AND ADOPTION PROGRAM FOCUS ON THE CHILD TO FIND A FOREVER HOME AND FOR THE FAMILIES TO UNDERSTAND THE EFFECTS OF TRAUMA AND GIVE THEM THE TOOLS NECESSARY TO SUPPORT THE CHILD. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY WRITING A CHILD PROFILE (HISTORY), PROVIDING CHILD PREP SERVICES INCLUDING CREATION OF LIFE BOOK (SCRAP BOOK) OF THEIR LIFE, SESSIONS TO HELP THEM PREPARE FOR THE NEXT TRANSITION WHETHER IT BE RETURNING TO THE BIRTH FAMILY, MOVING TO A GROUP HOME OR AN ADOPTIVE HOME OR AGING OUT OF THE SYSTEM AND LIVING ON THEIR OWN. CHILD SPECIFIC RECRUITMENT IS THE PROCESS WE USE TO MATCH A CHILD WITH A PROSPECTIVE FOREVER FAMILY OR WITH A CONNECTION FROM THEIR PAST THAT THE CHILD OR YOUTH CAN USE AS A SUPPORT SYSTEM. FOR THOSE CLIENTS AGING OUT OF THE SYSTEM, WE MATCH THEM WITH A VOLUNTEER MENTOR THAT WILL BE A SUPPORT TO THEM AS THEY BEGIN LIVING AS AN INDEPENDENT ADULT.DURING THE 2021 CALENDAR YEAR SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO 838 IDENTIFIED CLIENTS.ADOPTION AND PERMANENCY DISTRIBUTES APPROXIMATELY 185 NEWSLETTERS VIA THE US MAIL MONTHLY. THIS NEWSLETTER INCLUDES ARTICLES OF INTEREST ON ADOPTION, TIPS FOR THE ADOPTIVE PARENT, UPCOMING TRAININGS AND LOTS OF RELEVANT TIPS FOR THOSE IN THE ADOPTION PROCESS.
DAY CARE:IT IS THE GOAL OF THE DAY CARE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT THE CHILDREN' WILL ENJOY WHILE LEARNING NEW SKILLS, MAKING NEW FRIENDS AND PREPARING FOR SCHOOL. STRUCTURED LEARNING ACTIVITIES ARE BUILT INTO THE DAILY ROUTINE SO THAT STAFF CAN FOCUS ON THE AGE APPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENT OF SENSORY AWARENESS, GROSS MOTOR, FINE MOTOR, COMMUNICATION, LISTENING AND COGNITIVE SKILLS AS WELL AS AIDING IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SELF-CONTROL, SELF-ESTEEM AND INDEPENDENCE. A COORDINATION OF AGE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES ARE IMPLEMENTED DURING THE SUMMER SO AS TO ENCOURAGE THOSE OF SCHOOL AGE TO RETAIN AND BUILD ON EXISTING SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES IN BOTH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SETTINGS.THE 7 DAY CARE STAFF PROVIDED CARE TO 163 INFANTS, TODDLERS, PRE-SCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN. AT THE CONCLUSION OF SERVICE, AN END OF SERVICE QUESTIONNAIRE IS PROVIDED TO PARENTS. THE RESULTS OF THIS SURVEY IN 2021 INDICATES THAT 100% OF PARENTS WOULD RECOMMEND THIS SERVICE TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND THEY WOULD USE THE SERVICES AGAIN IF NEEDED.IN 2021, CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY'S DAY CARE WAS ONCE AGAIN AWARDED A STAR **** IN THE KEYSTONE STARS PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM USES A RATING SCALE OF 1 TO 4 STARS TO RATE THE DAY CARES IN PENNSYLVANIA. THE DAY CARE DIRECTOR WRITES A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER THAT IS GIVEN TO EACH FAMILY IN THE PROGRAM. IN THIS NEWSLETTER YOU WILL FIND PARENTING TIPS, UPCOMING DAY CARE EVENTS AND SEASONAL ACTIVITIES TO DO WITH YOUR FAMILY. THE DIRECTOR ALSO MAINTAINS A DAY CARE FACEBOOK PAGE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Deborah Judy Executive Director | Officer | 37.5 | $77,367 |
Patti Ryder Fiscal Director | Officer | 37.5 | $45,245 |
John Campbell President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Becky May First Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Hugh Ringer Second Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Harper Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $6,450 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $221,531 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $227,981 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,054,025 |
Investment income | $1,045 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $731 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,286,304 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $122,612 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,261 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,058,454 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $40,397 |
Other employee benefits | $9,258 |
Payroll taxes | $97,114 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,601 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $217 |
Fees for services: Other | $265,688 |
Advertising and promotion | $25,929 |
Office expenses | $62,586 |
Information technology | $10,272 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $57,380 |
Travel | $33,054 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,088 |
Interest | $7,124 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $23,716 |
Insurance | $40,298 |
All other expenses | $9,939 |
Total functional expenses | $2,043,259 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $472,051 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $229,704 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $140,582 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $158,737 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $38,752 |
Total assets | $1,039,826 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $37,343 |
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 | $133,531 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $170,874 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $868,030 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $922 |
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 | $1,039,826 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Childrens Aid Society Of Mercer County has recieved totaling $67,372.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Budd Orphans Home Beaver, PA PURPOSE: PROVIDING WELFARE OF CHILDREN | $50,407 |
Community Foundation Of Western Pennsylvania And Eastern Ohio Sharon, PA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $16,435 |
Gap Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: FOR CIVIC & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | $400 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $130 |
Beg. Balance | $34,396 |
Earnings | $4,708 |
Admin Expense | $352 |
Ending Balance | $38,752 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
New York Disaster Interfaith Services Inc New York, NY | $1,215,905 | $3,973,628 |
New Jersey Emergency Medical Services Task Force Support Group Neptune, NJ | $1,607,746 | $6,008,506 |
Northwest Emergency Medical Services Inc Elizabethtown, PA | $7,341,931 | $4,423,978 |
The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund New York, NY | $15,461,041 | $7,931,714 |
Peace Winds America Severn, MD | $593,981 | $4,891,489 |
Order Of Malta Worldwide Relief Malteser International Americas New York, NY | $6,306,407 | $9,070,949 |
White Sulphur Springs Emergency Medical Service Inc White Sulphur Springs, WV | $2,472,952 | $4,683,243 |
Foot Locker Foundation Inc New York, NY | $2,631,002 | $5,090,961 |
Hatzolah Emergency Medical Services Inc Lakewood, NJ | $8,708,564 | $5,878,916 |
Haiti Air Ambulance Service Inc Melville, NY | $5,771,221 | $4,102,528 |
Hatzalah Of The Rockaways & Nassau County Inc Far Rockaway, NY | $8,706,144 | $4,943,822 |
Takecare Relief Fund Inc Bethesda, MD | $4,442,156 | $1,792,024 |