Child Advocates Of Connecticut Inc, operating under the name Child Advocates of SW Connecticut, is located in Westport, CT. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (P30) the organization is classified as: Children & Youth Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Child Advocates of SW Connecticut employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Child Advocates of SW Connecticut 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 06/2024, Child Advocates of SW Connecticut generated $165.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $307.5k during the year ending 06/2024. 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RECRUIT/TRAIN/SUPERVISE VOLUNTEERS THAT ENSURE ABUSED & NEGLECTED CHILDREN HAVE A SAFE HOME.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CAC IS A VOLUNTEER POWERED NON-PROFIT THAT RECRUITS, TRAINS AND SUPERVISES VOLUNTEERS WHO WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND YOUTH TO ADVOCATE FOR THEIR BEST INTERESTS IN THE COMMUNITY, CLASSROOM AND COURTROOM. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024, CAC SERVED 51 CHILDREN, INCLUDING 12 NEW CASES AND CLOSING 16 CASES. OF THESE CASES, 45% WERE THROUGH OUR CACY PROGRAM, 34% THROUGH OUR PROBATE COURT PROGRAM, AND 21% WERE THROUGH OUR CHILD PROTECTION COURT PROGRAM. CAC HAD APPROXIMATELY 30 ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS DONATING OVER 1,500 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER ADVOCACY IN THE COMMUNITY, SCHOOL AND COURTROOM. CAC IS DOING BUSINESS AS "CHILD ADVOCATES OF SW CONNECTICUT".
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Andrea Sellers Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Caron Palder Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kelly Mcgee Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Barnard Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Friedland Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Arthur Mintzer Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $10,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $113,503 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $123,503 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $41,528 |
Investment income | $190 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $165,221 |
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. | $135,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,250 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $117,449 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $20,002 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,750 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,633 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $708 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,089 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $5,608 |
All other expenses | $2,754 |
Total functional expenses | $307,511 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $48,787 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $149,315 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $198,102 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $198,102 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $198,102 |