COMFORT CASES INC

EIN: 464044090 501(c)(3) Human Services

GAITHERSBURG, MD

Total Revenue
$4,827,229
Total Expenses
$3,855,206
Total Assets
$4,350,161
Net Assets
$4,307,680
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2013
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
ROBERT SCHEER
Phone
3016057813
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

COMFORT CASES INC, founded in 2013, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $4.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $972K, a strong 20% operating margin.

Mission

COMFORT CASES WAS FOUNDED ON A MISSION TO PROVIDE COMFORT AND SUPPORT TO THE YOUTH ENTERING THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. COMFORT CASES PROVIDES CASES FILLED WITH NEW ESSENTIAL AND COMFORT ITEMS FOR YOUTH.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,606,705

COMFORT CASES ARE BACKPACKS FILLED WITH COMFORT AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS FOR YOUTH ENTERING THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. TYPICALLY, CHILDREN ARE GIVEN A TRASH BAG TO PACK UP THEIR BELONGINGS WHEN THEY ARE...

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COMFORT CASES ARE BACKPACKS FILLED WITH COMFORT AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS FOR YOUTH ENTERING THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. TYPICALLY, CHILDREN ARE GIVEN A TRASH BAG TO PACK UP THEIR BELONGINGS WHEN THEY ARE REMOVED FROM THEIR HOMES. COMFORT CASES PROVIDES THE ESSENTIALS FOR A CHILDS FIRST FEW DAYS IN FOSTER CARE. SINCE INCEPTION COMFORT CASES HAS PROVIDED OVER 200,000 COMFORT CASES TO YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,767,516
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $21,933
Other Revenue $37,780
TOTAL REVENUE $4,827,229

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,158,968
Salaries & Benefits $577,080
Fundraising Expenses $140
Program Expenses $3,606,705
Other Expenses $1,119,158
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,855,206

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $4,827,229 $3,998,176 +0.2%
Expenses $3,855,206 $2,247,319 +0.7%
Net Income $972,023 $1,750,857 -0.4%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
19
Volunteers
8167

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$252,584
Total Directors
6
$252,584
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ROBERT SCHEER CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$214,344 $38,240 $252,584
LISA DALLOS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA DEGNON PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW LEWIS TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH LUKE SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL LYNCH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $4,827,229 $3,855,206 $4,350,161 $972,023
2022 $3,998,176 $2,247,319 $3,325,883 $1,750,857
2022 $3,998,176 $2,247,319 $3,325,883 $1,750,857
2021 $2,448,830 $3,000,907 $1,618,705 $-552,077
2020 $2,808,337 $1,508,788 $2,122,113 $1,299,549
2019 $2,190,700 $2,837,517 $801,945 $-646,817
2018 $1,881,880 $1,469,209 $1,396,969 $412,671
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