Adoption Exchange Association Inc, operating under the name National Adoption Association, is located in Linthicum, MD. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (P31) the organization is classified as: Adoption, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 09/2023, National Adoption Association employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Adoption Association 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 09/2023, National Adoption Association generated $7.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.4m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.0% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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FOUNDED IN 1982 UNDER THE NAME ADOPTION EXCHANGE ASSOCIATION, THE NATIONAL ADOPTION ASSOCIATION IS THE COUNTRY'S PREMIER NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ADOPTION PROFESSIONALS AND ORGANIZATIONS. NAA IS THE ONLY NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOCUSED EXCLUSIVELY ON SUPPORTING THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF THOSE IN THE ADOPTION PROFESSION. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES ADOPTION EXCHANGES, PRIVATE CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES, PUBLIC CHILD WELFARE SYSTEMS AND EDUCATORS BY ENGAGING MEMBERS IN NATIONAL DISCUSSIONS TO ELIMINATE BARRIERS TO FOSTER CARE ADOPTION AND SHARE BEST AND INCLUSIVE PRACTICES. OUR MISSION IS LEADERS ADVANCING BEST AND INCLUSIVE PRACTICES IN ADOPTION FROM FOSTER CARE. OUR VISION IS TO BUILD THE PREMIER NETWORK OF PROFESSIONALS AND AGENCIES TO CREATE INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS SO THAT EVERY CHILD HAS A PERMANENT LOVING FAMILY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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"ADOPTUSKIDS" BEGAN WHEN THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES ENTERED INTO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH NAA. WE CONTINUE TO OPERATE THIS MULTIFACETED PROJECT WITH OUR PARTNERS TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT THE NEED FOR FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE, AND TO ASSIST STATES, TERRITORIES, AND TRIBES AS THEY RECRUIT AND RETAIN FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES AND CONNECT THEM WITH CHILDREN.
RACIAL EQUITY: NAA LAUNCHED ITS RACIAL EQUITY IN ADOPTION PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FOUNDATIONAL LEARNING AND CURATED RESOURCES FOR ADOPTION AND CHILD WELFARE PROFESSIONALS TO WORK TOWARD ELIMINATING DISPROPORTIONALITY AND END THE DOCUMENTED DISPARATE TREATMENT AND OUTCOMES OF CHILDREN OF COLOR AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO EXPERIENCE THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM.
NAA PROVIDES CONTINUING EDUCATION TO ITS 500+ MEMBER NATIONWIDE THROUGH WEBINARS, NATIONAL PUBLICATIONS, THINK TANKS, CONFERENCES, NATIONAL CONVENINGS, MEMBER MEETINGS AND PEER-TO-PEER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.
NAA'S UJIMA BLACK FAMILY PROGRAM CONVENES 50 BLACK LEADERS NATIONALLY IN IMMERSIVE TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS TO CHANGE MINDSETS AROUND THE IMPORTANCE OF BLACK FAMILY CONNECTION TO DIVERT OR DEFLECT BLACK OPPORTUNITY YOUTH FROM EXPERIENCING FAMILY SEPARATION IN FOSTER CARE AND INCARCERATION. NAA LAUNCHED THE NEW UJIMA BLACK FAMILY PROGRAM BY ENGAGING AND INVITING 100 BLACK LEADERS WITHIN THE COURT SYSTEMS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, CHILD WELFARE, ADOPTIONS, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AND EDUCATION TO JOIN THE PROGRAM. FORTY-FOUR LEADERS JOINED THE PROGRAM. POST-TRAINING SURVEYS ADMINISTERED FOLLOWING EACH ENGAGEMENT WITH THE PROGRAM SHOWED POSITIVE FEEDBACK AND GROWTH BASED ON THE EVALUATIVE METRICS. OVERALL, 97% OF LEADERS REPORTED THAT THE PROGRAM TRAININGS RE-SHAPED THEIR PERSPECTIVES ON BLACK FAMILY CONNECTIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jacqueline Wilson President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Janice Goldwater Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Darlene Allen Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Wendy Spoerl Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Maria Quintanilla Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Cheryl Tirado Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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The Advertising Council Inc Adoptuskids National Adoption Campaign | 9/29/23 | $2,033,598 |
Northwest Resource Associates Inc Adoptuskids Digital Media | 9/29/23 | $1,226,465 |
University Of Texas At Austin Adoptuskids Program Evaluation | 9/29/23 | $852,679 |
Raise The Future Adoptuskids Capacity Building Services | 9/29/23 | $496,764 |
Spaulding For Children Adoptuskids Leadership Development Progr | 9/29/23 | $486,349 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $7,986 |
Membership dues | $51,154 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $6,623,406 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $195,274 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,877,820 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $313,458 |
Investment income | $7,334 |
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 | $7,198,612 |
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. | $333,317 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $81,984 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,037,727 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $29,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $382,399 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,726,767 |
Office expenses | $58,590 |
Information technology | $39,835 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $75,051 |
Travel | $75,670 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $144,225 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $38,782 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $7,357,889 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $859,120 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,287,314 |
Accounts receivable, net | $97,360 |
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 | $13,557 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $250,850 |
Total assets | $2,508,201 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,575,805 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $358,774 |
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 | $241,122 |
Total liabilities | $2,175,701 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $307,333 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $25,167 |
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 | $2,508,201 |
Over the last fiscal year, Adoption Exchange Association Inc has awarded $68,934 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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THE ADOPTION EXCHANGE INC PURPOSE: PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RELATED TO PRACTICES TO SUPPORT AND BUILD A JURISDICTION'S CAPACITY TO PLAN, ADMINISTER AND SUSTAIN RECRUITMENT PROGRAMS. | $30,206 |
NORTHWEST RESOURCE ASSOCIATES PURPOSE: HOST AND ENHANCE A NATIONAL PHOTOLISTING OF CHILDREN WAITING FOR ADOPTION. | $27,320 |
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS - AUSTIN PURPOSE: DESIGN AND ADMINISTER QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE EVALUATION TOOLS TO ASSESS ADOPTUSKIDS ACTIVITIES. | $11,408 |