Cradle Society, operating under the name The Cradle, is located in Evanston, IL. The organization was established in 1938. According to its NTEE Classification (P31) the organization is classified as: Adoption, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Cradle employed 76 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cradle 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 09/2021, Cradle generated $5.2m 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 (11.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.2m during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.2%) 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
CRADLE'S MISSION IS BUILDING FAMILIES THROUGH ADOPTION, SUPPORT FAMILIES THROUGH LIFES CHALLENGES, AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SOCIAL SERVICES: CRADLE STAFF PROVIDE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND OPTIONS COUNSELING FOR EXPECTANT PARENTS FREE OF CHARGE, AS WELL AS LIFELONG EMOTIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR BIRTH PARENTS, ADOPTIVE FAMILIES,AND ADOPTED INDIVIDUALS. IN FY2021, TRAINED CRADLE COUNSELORS RESPONDED TO 233 HELPLINE INQUIRIES FROM EXPECTANT PARENTS, RECEIVED 83 EXPECTANT-PARENT REFERRALS FROM PROFESSIONALS, WROTE 48 HOMESTUDIES FOR PROSPECTIVE ADOPTIVE PARENTS, PROVIDED 315 COUNSELING SESSIONS, PROVIDED 128 POST ADOPTION CONSULTAIONS, AND 22 POST ADOPTION BACKGROUND REPORTS WRITTEN.
OUTREACH AND EDUCATION: THE CRADLE'S TRAINED OUTREACH STAFF PERFORMED 674 VISITS WITH ILLINOIS-BASED MEDICAL AND SOCIAL-WORK PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY WITH BIRTHMOTHERS, AND MADE IN-SERVICE PRESENTATIONS TO 77 PROFESSIONALS RESULTING IN THE AWARDING OF 77 CE/CU CREDITS. A PLAN FOR PROGRAM EXPANSION TO INCLUDE OUTREACH TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS WAS ALSO APPROVED. IN ADDITION, 1,131 COMMUNITY MEMBERS ATTENDED OUR CHILDREN PROGRAMMING, THE CRADLE'S INITIATIVE TO EXPLORE THE REALITIES FACED BY DIVERSE FAMILIES, INCLUDING ROUNDTABLES AND LIVE WEBINARS.
NURSERY AND SPECIAL NEEDS INFANT CARE: IN FY2021, 23 INFANTS RECEIVED 622 NIGHTS OF CARE FROM LICENSED CRADLE NURSERY STAFF AND AFFILIATED PHYSICIANS, AND 24 BABIES WERE PLACED WITH THEIR FOREVER FAMILIES. SINCE 1923, NEARLY 16,000 CHILDREN HAVE BEEN CARED FOR IN THE CRADLE NURSERY-THE ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND IN THE NATION-AND PLACED WITH PERMANENT, LOVING FAMILIES. THE CRADLE ACCEPTS ANY BABY REFERRED TO ITS CARE, WHETHER HEALTHY OR MEDICALLY FRAGILE, AND ALL PLACEMENTS ARE GUIDED BY A PHILOSOPHY OF OPEN ADOPTION. CARE IN THE CRADLE NURSERY IS PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE, AFFORDING BIRTH PARENTS CONSIDERING ADOPTION GREATER PEACE OF MIND AND ELIMINATING WORRY ABOUT INSURANCE COVERAGE LIMITS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kimberley Perez President & CEO | 30 | $192,658 | |
Nijole Yutkowitz Vp, Outreach & Education | Officer | 40 | $130,993 |
Linda Hageman Vp, Social Services | 40 | $129,178 | |
Simone Wheeler Vp, Development | Officer | 40 | $106,962 |
Jerry Biederman Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Talita R Erickson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Centro Inc Molded Products | 9/29/21 | $208,809 |
Compass Associates Llc Accounting Service | 9/29/21 | $144,968 |
Heatmasters Mechanical Inc Heating And Cooling | 9/29/21 | $102,508 |
Starcom Worldwide Inc Marketing Services | 9/29/21 | $209,180 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $2,650,000 |
Government grants | $614,881 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $127,202 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $28,660 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,392,083 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,505,150 |
Investment income | $113 |
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 | $5,191,251 |
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. | $17,242 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $559,791 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $72,200 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,498,456 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $17,242 |
Payroll taxes | $462,408 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $446,212 |
Advertising and promotion | $412,385 |
Office expenses | $47,734 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $102,151 |
Travel | $12,115 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,781 |
Interest | $3,300 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $371,621 |
Insurance | $127,997 |
All other expenses | $37,000 |
Total functional expenses | $4,235,833 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $284,687 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $56,123 |
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 | $18,796 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,765,102 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $16,444,119 |
Total assets | $19,568,827 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $363,700 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $2,719 |
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 | $61,523 |
Total liabilities | $427,942 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,416,477 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,724,408 |
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 | $19,568,827 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Cradle Society has recieved totaling $175,373.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Nina W Englehart Charitable Foundation Po Box Chicag, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL | $73,792 |
Community Foundation Of New Jersey Morristown, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $27,810 |
Ayco Charitable Foundation Cohoes, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $20,600 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HEALTH | $10,250 |
The Baxter Foundation Deerfield, IL PURPOSE: 2022 THE CRADLE NURSERY AND SPECIAL NEEDS INFANT CARE PROGRAM | $10,000 |
Edward A And Evelyn M Dik Family Foundation Cincinnati, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Loving Shepherd International Services And Foundation Inc Bluffton, IN | $8,964,862 | $6,717,306 |
Cradle Society Evanston, IL | $19,568,827 | $5,191,251 |
American Home Finding Association Ottumwa, IA | $2,284,857 | $4,420,062 |
Catholic Charities Of The Diocese Of Green Bay Inc Green Bay, WI | $5,651,491 | $3,271,884 |
Gift Of Adoption Fund Inc Northbrook, IL | $3,486,215 | $3,630,758 |
Greenlight Family Services Chicago, IL | $1,290,950 | $2,398,655 |
Coalition For Children Youth & Families West Allis, WI | $886,989 | $1,382,781 |
Reeces Rainbow Inc Combined Locks, WI | $2,324,783 | $1,139,768 |
Christian Family Services Inc Webster Groves, MO | $1,417,871 | $1,074,925 |
Adoption Assistance Inc Louisville, KY | $190,301 | $756,420 |
Katelyns Fund - Orphan Ministry Inc Sioux Center, IA | $235,498 | $620,717 |
Orphan Care Alliance Inc Louisville, KY | $944,171 | $676,414 |