AID TO ADOPTION OF SPECIAL KIDS

Ensuring every child has someone who cares

aka AASK | Phoenix, AZ | www.aask-az.org

GuideStar Charity Check

EIN: 86-0611935

Contributions tax deductible
as of December 2022

IRS BMF 509(a)(2)
as of December 12, 2022

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Mission

The purpose of AASK is to provide relationships for children in foster care by connecting children with foster families, adoptive families, siblings, kin, and adult mentors.

Ruling year info

1992

Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Ron Adelson

Main address

2320 North 20th Street Phoenix, AZ.

Phoenix, AZ 85006 USA

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EIN

86-0611935

Subject area info

Adoption

Foster care

Youth services

Youth mentoring

Population served info

Children and youth

Adults

Foster and adoptive parents

Foster and adoptive children

People with disabilities

NTEE code info

Foster Care (P32)

Adoption (P31)

Children's and Youth Services (P30)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Tax forms

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

AASK is Arizona's largest non-profit organization with the sole focus of finding relationships for children in foster care. AASK connects Arizona foster children with foster families, adoptive families, siblings, kin, and adult mentors.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Foster Care & Adoption; Mentoring; Sibling Connections

Foster care and adoption services including specialized services for children with developmental delays, disabilities, and complex medical needs. Dedicated units provide respite care, kinship care, and offer bilingual services in English and Spanish.
AASK recruits, screens, trains and supports foster and adoptive families to provide homes for the 17,200 children in Arizona's child welfare system. In addition, AASK matches caring adult mentors with foster children living in group homes and shelters, and reunites brothers and sisters separated by foster care by giving them regular opportunities to see each other and spend time together as family.

Population(s) Served

Children and youth

Adults

Where we work

External reviews

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Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of youth who have a positive adult role model

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Related Program

Foster Care & Adoption; Mentoring; Sibling Connections

Type of Metric

Context - describing the issue we work on

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Context Notes

Total numbers include youth with mentors as well as those placed in foster and/or adoptive placements including both kinship and community homes.

Number of foster youth living with relatives

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Related Program

Foster Care & Adoption; Mentoring; Sibling Connections

Type of Metric

Context - describing the issue we work on

Direction of Success

Decreasing

Context Notes

Hours of mentoring

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Related Program

Foster Care & Adoption; Mentoring; Sibling Connections

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Mentors spend on average 4 hours per month with their mentees building a strong relationship based on common interests and goals.

Number of youth mentored

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Related Program

Foster Care & Adoption; Mentoring; Sibling Connections

Type of Metric

Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

What is the organization aiming to accomplish?

For 30 years AASK has taken the lead in ensuring foster, adoption and kinship families receive the tools they need to be successful parents and caregivers. Kinship families are relatives, family friends, or other adults who know the child (ren), who agree to step forward when children are removed from the birth parent’s care. AASK recruiters find adoptive placements for children who are legally free to adopt.

What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?

On any given day, AASK foster families care for 1,400 children. Over half of these families are Kinship. AASK Family Support Specialists help these families navigate the foster care system, identify community resources to offset household expenses, offer training, and provide support if behavioral or other health issues arise. However, AASK is only reimbursed by the state for these services when Kinship families are licensed. For unlicensed Kinship foster families, important services are provided just as soon as children are placed, and funds must be raised to support this work.

What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?

Families receive the following support services:

• Jumpstart Orientation to learn more and enter the AASK Program
• Assist families in determining if they would like to become a licensed foster family
• An AASK Family Support Specialist is assigned to help each family navigate the foster care system and secure appropriate resources for the
child (ren) in their care
• Help and support with the DCS case plan for each child that has been determined to be in the child’s best interest for as long as needed

Program staff is trained and utilizes best practices and all programs are evaluated in order to measure progress and effectiveness. Family specialist are dedicated to ensuring positive outcomes for each family and child they serve.

What have they accomplished so far and what's next?

1,400 children in Arizona’s child welfare system were placed in AASK foster homes in 2018.
*AASK finalized 230 adoptions in 2018.
*AASK has a full-time staff nurse for in-home visits and referrals.
*In 2018, 170 youth were matched with a mentor who provided a positive relationship for youth in foster care.
*AASK served 150 foster children who were reunited with siblings in 2018 and kept them connected monthly at sibling connection outings
and a 1-week Sibling Camp each June.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

We demonstrated a willingness to learn more by reviewing resources about feedback practice.

We shared information about our current feedback practices.

Who are the people you serve with your mission?

Foster families and families of children receiving HCBS services.
How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?

Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.),
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals,
With whom is the organization sharing feedback?

The people we serve, Our staff, Our board,
Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback,
What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

Financials

AID TO ADOPTION OF SPECIAL KIDS

Fiscal year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

Financial documents

Yes, financials were audited by an independent accountant.

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

NET GAIN/LOSS: in

Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Liquidity in 2021

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

12.13

Average of 23.27 over 10 years

Months of cash in 2021

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

23.3

Average of 18.2 over 10 years

Fringe rate in 2021

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

12%

Average of 13% over 10 years

Funding sources

Source: IRS Form 990

Assets & liabilities

Source: IRS Form 990

Financial data

Source: IRS Form 990

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AID TO ADOPTION OF SPECIAL KIDS

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Revenue
Contributions	$524,848
Government Grants	$30,000
Program Services	$8,180,362
Investments	$181,809
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$20,823
Total Revenue	$8,937,842

Expenses
Program Services	$6,868,802
Administration	$730,679
Fundraising	$198,376
Total Expenses	$7,797,857
Net Gain/Loss	$1,139,985

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$57,162
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$36,078
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$29,331
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$405,001
Government Grants	$42,000
Program Services	$8,158,826
Investments	$137,698
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$3,521
Total Revenue	$8,747,046

Expenses
Program Services	$6,751,669
Administration	$703,757
Fundraising	$176,707
Total Expenses	$7,632,133
Net Gain/Loss	$1,114,913

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$42,361
Advertising & Promotion	$38,317
Information Technology Expenses	$3,389
Insurance Expenses	$43,789
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$23,071
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$464,143
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$8,406,648
Investments	$76,980
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$14,573
Total Revenue	$8,962,344

Expenses
Program Services	$7,054,551
Administration	$711,423
Fundraising	$96,779
Total Expenses	$7,862,753
Net Gain/Loss	$1,099,591

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$43,371
Advertising & Promotion	$22,864
Information Technology Expenses	$48,628
Insurance Expenses	$29,290
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$37,620
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$455,975
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$7,536,675
Investments	$59,213
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$7,550
Total Revenue	$8,059,413

Expenses
Program Services	$6,221,434
Administration	$601,323
Fundraising	$72,915
Total Expenses	$6,895,672
Net Gain/Loss	$1,163,741

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$41,750
Advertising & Promotion	$19,126
Information Technology Expenses	$44,685
Insurance Expenses	$30,742
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$35,654
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$408,779
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$7,779,282
Investments	$56,922
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$8,244,983

Expenses
Program Services	$6,679,459
Administration	$613,202
Fundraising	$91,858
Total Expenses	$7,384,519
Net Gain/Loss	$860,464

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$37,750
Advertising & Promotion	$26,669
Information Technology Expenses	$50,089
Insurance Expenses	$35,303
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$35,966
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$837,320
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$8,130,883
Investments	$45,536
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$9,013,739

Expenses
Program Services	$6,947,713
Administration	$629,946
Fundraising	$211,122
Total Expenses	$7,788,781
Net Gain/Loss	$1,224,958

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$44,900
Advertising & Promotion	$15,082
Information Technology Expenses	$56,314
Insurance Expenses	$49,748
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$3,391
Pension Plan Contributions	$38,500
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,096,995
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$8,592,536
Investments	$53,924
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$16
Total Revenue	$9,743,471

Expenses
Program Services	$7,082,445
Administration	$757,747
Fundraising	$187,712
Total Expenses	$8,027,904
Net Gain/Loss	$1,715,567

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$32,500
Advertising & Promotion	$15,171
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$68,285
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$2,230
Pension Plan Contributions	$51,842
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,215,105
Government Grants	$32,860
Program Services	$9,333,881
Investments	$73,908
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$512
Total Revenue	$10,656,266

Expenses
Program Services	$7,929,740
Administration	$858,608
Fundraising	$221,342
Total Expenses	$9,009,690
Net Gain/Loss	$1,646,576

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$42,559
Advertising & Promotion	$38,518
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$85,544
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$62,762
Pension Plan Contributions	$176,227
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,673,507
Government Grants	$33,995
Program Services	$9,096,978
Investments	$109,597
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$10,914,077

Expenses
Program Services	$8,316,596
Administration	$751,692
Fundraising	$279,364
Total Expenses	$9,347,652
Net Gain/Loss	$1,566,425

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$41,000
Advertising & Promotion	$16,915
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$97,562
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$29,073
Pension Plan Contributions	$86,362
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$2,034,916
Government Grants	$46,341
Program Services	$8,928,873
Investments	$196,129
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$55,996
Total Revenue	$11,262,255

Expenses
Program Services	$7,961,487
Administration	$763,968
Fundraising	$343,620
Total Expenses	$9,069,075
Net Gain/Loss	$2,193,180

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$67,603
Advertising & Promotion	$102,235
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$109,210
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$87,064
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,899,278
Government Grants	$10,500
Program Services	$8,405,910
Investments	$291,187
Special Events	($1,215)
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$10,605,660

Expenses
Program Services	$7,503,005
Administration	$842,348
Fundraising	$272,657
Total Expenses	$8,618,010
Net Gain/Loss	$1,987,650

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$55,393
Information Technology Expenses	$57,041
Insurance Expenses	$114,713
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$75,793
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,502,617
Government Grants	$23,660
Program Services	$8,406,777
Investments	$325,679
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$10,258,733

Expenses
Program Services	$7,569,649
Administration	$869,707
Fundraising	$404,276
Total Expenses	$8,843,632
Net Gain/Loss	$1,415,101

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$74,261
Advertising & Promotion	$50,183
Information Technology Expenses	$64,794
Insurance Expenses	$117,389
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$1,153
Pension Plan Contributions	$80,796
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,900,056
Government Grants	$42,000
Program Services	$7,842,990
Investments	$142,127
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$9,927,173

Expenses
Program Services	$7,264,192
Administration	$944,573
Fundraising	$358,660
Total Expenses	$8,567,425
Net Gain/Loss	$1,359,748

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$54,394
Advertising & Promotion	$41,096
Information Technology Expenses	$84,351
Insurance Expenses	$123,923
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$92,325
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

AID TO ADOPTION OF SPECIAL KIDS

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

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Assets	Jul 01, 2008	Jun 30, 2009	Change
Contributions	$524,848
Cash & Equivalents	$6,343,275	$8,050,835	$1,707,560
Accounts Receivable	$951,682	$776,731	($174,951)
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$909,236	$869,739	($39,497)
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$1,048,493	$970,634	($77,859)
Other	$49,144	$17,067	($32,077)
Total Assets	$9,301,830	$10,685,006	$1,383,176

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2008	Jun 30, 2009	Change
Accounts Payable	$410,233	$664,066	$253,833
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$111,487	$100,845	($10,642)
Loans and Notes	$180,000	$180,000	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$701,720	$944,911	$243,191

Fund balance	Jul 01, 2008	Jun 30, 2009	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$1,015,640	$976,143	($39,497)
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$10,000	$10,000	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$1,025,640	$986,143	($39,497)
Unrestricted Net Assets	$7,574,470	$8,753,952	$1,179,482
Net Assets	$8,600,110	$9,740,095	$1,139,985

Assets	Jul 01, 2009	Jun 30, 2010	Change
Contributions	$405,001
Cash & Equivalents	$8,050,835	$8,042,998	($7,837)
Accounts Receivable	$776,731	$1,013,572	$236,841
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$869,739	$781,626	($88,113)
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$970,634	$1,935,461	$964,827
Other	$17,067	$41,856	$24,789
Total Assets	$10,685,006	$11,815,513	$1,130,507

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2009	Jun 30, 2010	Change
Accounts Payable	$664,066	$706,626	$42,560
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$100,845	$85,879	($14,966)
Loans and Notes	$180,000	$168,000	($12,000)
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$944,911	$960,505	$15,594

Fund balance	Jul 01, 2009	Jun 30, 2010	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$976,142	$888,030	($88,112)
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$10,000	$10,000	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$986,142	$898,030	($88,112)
Unrestricted Net Assets	$8,753,952	$9,956,978	$1,203,026
Net Assets	$9,740,095	$10,855,008	$1,114,913

Assets	Jul 01, 2010	Jun 30, 2011	Change
Contributions	$464,143
Cash & Equivalents	$8,042,998	$8,510,012	$467,014
Accounts Receivable	$1,013,572	$1,271,683	$258,111
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$781,626	$428,561	($353,065)
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$1,935,461	$2,796,558	$861,097
Other	$41,856	$35,744	($6,112)
Total Assets	$11,815,513	$13,042,558	$1,227,045

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2010	Jun 30, 2011	Change
Accounts Payable	$706,626	$447,009	($259,617)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$85,879	$0	($85,879)
Loans and Notes	$168,000	$156,000	($12,000)
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$960,505	$603,009	($357,496)

Fund balance	Jul 01, 2010	Jun 30, 2011	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$888,030	$428,561	($459,469)
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$10,000	$10,000	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$898,030	$438,561	($459,469)
Unrestricted Net Assets	$9,956,978	$12,000,988	$2,044,010
Net Assets	$10,855,008	$12,439,549	$1,584,541

Assets	Jul 01, 2011	Jun 30, 2012	Change
Contributions	$455,975
Cash & Equivalents	$8,510,012	$10,049,490	$1,539,478
Accounts Receivable	$1,271,683	$969,517	($302,166)
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$428,561	$379,314	($49,247)
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$2,796,558	$2,695,160	($101,398)
Other	$35,744	$14,153	($21,591)
Total Assets	$13,042,558	$14,107,634	$1,065,076

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2011	Jun 30, 2012	Change
Accounts Payable	$447,009	$337,203	($109,806)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$156,000	$144,000	($12,000)
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$603,009	$481,203	($121,806)

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Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitions

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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Business model indicators

Profitability	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation	$1,975,148	$2,307,608	$2,274,388	$1,938,235	$1,428,364
As % of expenses	21.6%	26.1%	26.9%	22.3%	17.0%
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation	$1,763,107	$2,094,722	$2,120,091	$1,788,117	$1,277,358
As % of expenses	18.9%	23.1%	24.6%	20.2%	14.9%

Revenue composition
Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted)	$10,914,077	$11,262,255	$10,605,660	$10,258,733	$9,927,173
Total revenue, % change over prior year	2.4%	3.2%	-5.8%	-3.3%	-3.2%
Program services revenue	83.4%	79.3%	79.3%	81.9%	79.0%
Membership dues	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Investment income	1.0%	1.7%	2.7%	3.2%	1.4%
Government grants	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.2%	0.4%
All other grants and contributions	15.3%	18.1%	17.9%	14.6%	19.1%
Other revenue	0.0%	0.5%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%

Expense composition
Total expenses before depreciation	$9,135,611	$8,856,189	$8,463,713	$8,693,514	$8,416,419
Total expenses, % change over prior year	3.5%	-3.1%	-4.4%	2.7%	-3.2%
Personnel	69.7%	71.0%	69.6%	72.6%	74.6%
Professional fees	1.6%	1.2%	1.4%	1.6%	1.8%
Occupancy	2.0%	2.0%	2.4%	2.0%	1.8%
Interest	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Pass-through	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
All other expenses	26.7%	25.7%	26.6%	23.8%	21.9%

Full cost components (estimated)	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021
Total expenses (after depreciation)	$9,347,652	$9,069,075	$8,618,010	$8,843,632	$8,567,425
One month of savings	$761,301	$738,016	$705,309	$724,460	$701,368
Debt principal payment	$12,000	$12,000	$12,000	$12,000	$12,000
Fixed asset additions	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Total full costs (estimated)	$10,120,953	$9,819,091	$9,335,319	$9,580,092	$9,280,793

Capital structure indicators

Liquidity	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021
Months of cash	21.8	19.3	6.8	15.4	23.3
Months of cash and investments	21.8	25.5	30.5	32.3	37.8
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets	23.0	26.8	31.2	33.0	36.1

Balance sheet composition	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021
Cash	$16,627,885	$14,262,310	$4,824,109	$11,122,370	$16,330,349
Investments	$0	$4,534,221	$16,720,035	$12,267,422	$10,184,709
Receivables	$1,681,969	$1,865,766	$1,458,019	$1,392,725	$973,595
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE)	$4,747,371	$4,760,476	$4,760,477	$4,837,801	$4,854,883
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE)	37.4%	41.8%	45.0%	47.4%	50.3%
Liabilities (as a % of assets)	3.4%	3.1%	3.0%	3.4%	7.6%
Unrestricted net assets	$20,380,738	$22,475,460	$24,595,551	$26,383,668	$27,661,026
Temporarily restricted net assets	$229,851	$291,202	$269,700	N/A	N/A
Permanently restricted net assets	$10,000	$10,000	$10,000	N/A	N/A
Total restricted net assets	$239,851	$301,202	$279,700	$40,000	$10,000
Total net assets	$20,620,589	$22,776,662	$24,875,251	$26,423,668	$27,671,026

Key data checks

Key data checks	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021
Material data errors	No	No	No	No	No

Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Documents

Letter of Determination

Form 1023/1024 is not available for this organization

Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Ron Adelson

Number of employees

Source: IRS Form 990

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Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation

Other

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Compensation data

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Highest paid employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation

Other

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Board of directors
as of 01/20/2023

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Board of directors data

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Board chair

Rita Meiser

Rita A. Meiser, PLC

Term: 2000 -

Dennis Genge

Retired

Kelly Singer

Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP

Adam Christensen

Bell Bank

Board leadership practices

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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 1/21/2022

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity

White/Caucasian/European

Gender identity

Male

Sexual orientation

Decline to state

Disability status

Decline to state

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

Equity strategies

Last updated: 02/19/2021

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Data

We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.

Policies and processes

We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.

Contractors

Fiscal year ending

There are no fundraisers recorded for this organization.

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Ensuring every child has someone who cares

Mission

Is this your nonprofit?

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

Our programs

Foster Care & Adoption; Mentoring; Sibling Connections

Where we work

Our results

Evaluation documents

Number of youth who have a positive adult role model

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Related Program

Type of Metric

Direction of Success

Context Notes

Number of foster youth living with relatives

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Related Program

Type of Metric

Direction of Success

Context Notes

Hours of mentoring

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Related Program

Type of Metric

Direction of Success

Context Notes

Number of youth mentored

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Related Program

Type of Metric

Direction of Success

Context Notes

Goals & Strategy

Charting impact

What is the organization aiming to accomplish?

What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?

What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?

What have they accomplished so far and what's next?

How we listen

Financials

Financial documents

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

Liquidity in 2021 info

12.13

Months of cash in 2021 info

23.3

Fringe rate in 2021 info

12%

Funding sources info

Assets & liabilities info

Financial data

Digitizing IRS form 990 data

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Business model indicators

Capital structure indicators

Key data checks

Operations

Documents

Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Ron Adelson

Number of employees

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Compensation data

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Compensation data

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Board of directors data

Rita Meiser

Board leadership practices

Board orientation and education

CEO oversight

Liquidity in 2021

Months of cash in 2021

Fringe rate in 2021

Funding sources

Assets & liabilities