Council Of Parent Attorneys And Advocates Inc

Organization Overview

Council Of Parent Attorneys And Advocates Inc is located in Baltimore, MD. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (O99) the organization is classified as: Youth Development N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Council Of Parent Attorneys And Advocates Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Council Of Parent Attorneys And Advocates Inc 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, Council Of Parent Attorneys And Advocates Inc generated $842.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $890.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.9% per year over the past 7 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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COPAA'S MISSION IS TO BE A NATIONAL VOICE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION RIGHTS AND TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN ADVOCACY. THE PRIMARY GOAL IS TO SECURE HIGH QUALITY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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STAFF TIME SPENT ON VARIOUS COMMITTEES SUCH AS GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, AMICUS, TRAINING, ETC. AS WELL AS CERTAIN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES. COPPA PARTICIPATES BOTH AS COUNSEL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PLAINTIFFS IN STATE AND NATIONAL IMPACT LITIGATION TO PROTECT STUDENT AND PARENT RIGHTS UNDER THE LAW.


A SERIES OF 90-MINUTE INFORMATIONAL WEBINARS SPONSORED BY COPAA'S TRAINING COMMITTEE ARE PRESENTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR ON TOPICS OF INTEREST TO THE MEMBERSHIP AND COLLEAGUES. IN ADDITION, SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVOCACY TRAINING (SEAT) WAS OFFERED AS A COMBINATION OF SELF PACED WEB LEARNING, READINGS, GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENTS AS WELL AS LIVE VIRTUAL CLASSROOMS. PROVIDE SPECIFIC TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TOPIC BRIEFS ON SUBJECTS OF IMPORTANCE TO COPAA MEMBERS.COPPA PROVIDES A 12 WEEK ONLINE TRAINING ON SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW AND RELATED SERVICES FOR ATTORNEYS EACH YEAR.


EACH YEAR IN MARCH, MEMBERS AND PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS GATHER FOR THE COPAA ANNUAL CONFERENCE. THE CONFERENCE CHANGES LOCATION EACH YEAR, ALTERNATING IN DIFFERENT REGIONS OF THE COUNTRY. THE COPAA CONFERENCE PROVIDES UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRAINING AND NETWORKING WITH THE MOST EXPERIENCED AND KNOWLEDGEABLE SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVOCATES AND ATTORNEYS ON PARTICULAR EDUCATIONAL ISSUES. EXHIBITS, BREAKOUTS, NETWORKING, AND PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS ARE ALL INCLUDED. PARTICIPANTS ATTEND THE CONFERENCE TO LEARN ABOUT THE MOST RECENT CASES, LEGISLATIVE CHANGES, AND THE LATEST DISABILITY SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTIONS. APPROXIMATELY 600 REGISTRANTS ATTEND THE CONFERENCE EACH YEAR.


OUTREACH, INFORMATION AND ENGAGEMENT: ON-LINE MEMBER COMMUNITY THAT FACILITATES PEER-TO-PEER NETWORKING, INFORMATION SHARING, RESOURCES AND OUTREACH.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Denise Marshall
CEO
$160,215
Jesse Cutler
Secretary
$0
Eileen Crumm
Treasurer
$0
David Jefferson
Vice Chair
$0
Mandy Favaloro
Chair
$0
Maureen Van Stone
Immediate Past Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$242,423
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$74,336
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$316,759
Total Program Service Revenue$513,633
Investment income $10,598
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 $842,533

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Council Of Parent Attorneys And Advocates Inc has recieved totaling $10,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Greater Washington Community Foundation

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000
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