Adoption Exchange Association Inc

Organization Overview

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.

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jacqueline Wilson
President
$0
Janice Goldwater
Director
$0
Darlene Allen
Vice President
$0
Wendy Spoerl
Director
$0
Maria Quintanilla
Secretary
$0
Cheryl Tirado
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
The Advertising Council Inc
Adoptuskids National Adoption Campaign
$2,033,598
Northwest Resource Associates Inc
Adoptuskids Digital Media
$1,226,465
University Of Texas At Austin
Adoptuskids Program Evaluation
$852,679
Raise The Future
Adoptuskids Capacity Building Services
$496,764
Spaulding For Children
Adoptuskids Leadership Development Progr
$486,349
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Adoption Exchange Association Inc has awarded $68,934 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

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
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Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Adoption Exchange Association Inc
Linthicum, MD
$7,198,612
Adoptions From The Heart Inc
Wynnewood, PA
$4,132,540
Childrens Aid Home Programs Of Somerset County Inc
Somerset, PA
$3,960,751
The Barker Adoption Foundation
Bethesda, MD
$3,912,127
Three Rivers Adoption Council
Pittsburgh, PA
$3,414,354
Adoption Connection Pa
Beaver, PA
$3,317,922
Madison Adoption Associates Ltd
Claymont, DE
$1,782,616
Child To Family Connections Inc
Meadville, PA
$1,467,484
National Council For Adoption
Alexandria, VA
$984,094
Common Sense Adoption Services
Mechanicsburg, PA
$727,522
Mazi Adoption And Family Services
Exton, PA
$586,368
Congressional Coalition On Adoption Institute
Washington, DC
$893,902
Adoption Center
Philadelphia, PA
$746,157
America World Adoption Association
Mclean, VA
$547,239
Cradle Of Hope Adoption Center Inc
Silver Spring, MD
$731,350
World Links Association Inc
Scranton, PA
$352,785
Dreamwakers
Washington, DC
$237,112
New Promise Children And Family Services
Philadelphia, PA
$260,770
Adoption Makes Family Inc
Cockeysville, MD
$150,442
Living Hope Adoption Agency
Fort Washington, PA
$158,470
Love Cradle Usa Inc
Souderton, PA
$232,707
Adoption Center Of Delaware Valley
Philadelphia, PA
$217,284
American Adoption Congress
Washington, DC
$0
Empowering Our Youth Foundation
Aldie, VA
$0
Adoption Related Services Inc
Shrewsbury, PA
$0

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