Staples Cause For Caring Inc is located in Framingham, MA. According to its NTEE Classification (M12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Staples Cause For Caring 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 01/2024, Staples Cause For Caring Inc generated $730.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $638.5k during the year ending 01/2024. 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
STAPLES CAUSE FOR CARING, FOUNDED AND FUNDED BY ASSOCIATE AND CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS, OFFERS RELIEF FOR ASSOCIATES IN NEED OF SEVERE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DUE TO SIGNIFICANT EVENTS OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND THEIR CONTROL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
STAPLES CAUSE FOR CARING ("THE ORGANIZATION") WAS ESTABLISHED IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CORPORATE EMPLOYEES ("ASSOCIATES") OF STAPLES, INC. AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS CONFRONTED WITH ECONOMIC HARDSHIP DUE TO NATURAL DISASTERS, CATASTROPHIC EVENTS, OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND THEIR CONTROL. IN 2023, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED (161) GRANTS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ASSOCIATES FOR VARIOUS ECONOMIC HARDSHIP, INCLUDING ILLNESS AND INJURY, FUNERAL EXPENSES, UNEMPLOYMENT, HOMELESSNESS, NATURAL DISASTERS, DOMESTIC ABUSE, AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE.
STAPLES CAUSE FOR CARING PROVIDES GRANTS TO OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. IN 2023, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED (1) GRANT TO JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Name Not Listed President | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Clerk Term End 11/2023 | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Director Term Beg 05/2023 | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Director | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Director Term End 05/2023 | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $12,684 |
Related organizations | $252,609 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $431,847 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $6,784 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $697,140 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $47,186 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$14,123 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $730,203 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $250,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $361,348 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $27,000 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $638,461 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $126,514 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $965,489 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $6,750 |
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 | $1,098,753 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $27,000 |
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 | $27,000 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,071,753 |
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 | $1,098,753 |