CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY OF ALABAMA

EIN: 630288823 501(c)(3) Human Services

BIRMINGHAM, AL

Total Revenue
$5,797,422
Total Expenses
$6,020,588
Total Assets
$2,663,823
Net Assets
$2,032,742
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1912
Legal Domicile
AL
Principal Officer
GAYLE WATTS
Phone
2052517148
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY OF ALABAMA, founded in 1912, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $5.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

CHANGING LIVES, BUILDING FAMILIES, STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,644,014 Revenue: $31,571

ALABAMA PRE AND POST ADOPTION CONNECTION (APAC) - STATEWIDE SERVICES PROVIDED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE OF ADOPTION. THE GOAL IS TO STRENGTHEN...

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ALABAMA PRE AND POST ADOPTION CONNECTION (APAC) - STATEWIDE SERVICES PROVIDED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE OF ADOPTION. THE GOAL IS TO STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN THE ADOPTIVE FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATION AND SUPPORT. APAC SERVES ADOPTIVE AND FOSTER FAMILIES AND THE PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK WITH THEM. EFFORTS BEGAN IN 2008 TO RECRUIT FAMILIES FOR ALABAMA'S CHILDREN WAITING TO BE ADOPTED. ADOPTION PREPARATION CLASSES ARE PROVIDED FOR ADULTS INTERESTED IN BECOMING ADOPTIVE PARENTS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. HOME STUDIES ARE PREPARED FOR ELIGIBLE FAMILIES, AND ULTIMATELY, "WAITING CHILDREN" ARE MATCHED WITH FOREVER FAMILIES. FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS ARE LOCATED IN BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE, AND MONTGOMERY.

Program 2
Expenses: $932,157

FAMILY PARTNERS - IN-HOME, INTENSIVE CRISIS INTERVENTION AND FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ALABAMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES. PRIORITIES ARE PRESERVATION OF...

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FAMILY PARTNERS - IN-HOME, INTENSIVE CRISIS INTERVENTION AND FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ALABAMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES. PRIORITIES ARE PRESERVATION OF FAMILIES AT IMMINENT RISK OF CHILD REMOVAL DUE TO ABUSE/NEGLECT, AND REUNIFICATION OF FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN HAVE BEEN REMOVED FOR SAFETY CONCERNS.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,110,789

INDEPENDENT LIVING - ADVOCACY AND EMPOWERMENT FOR YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE TO FACILITATE THEIR TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT ADULTHOOD. MONTHLY MEETINGS AND AN ANNUAL CAMP INCLUDE TOPICS SUCH AS: HEALTHY...

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INDEPENDENT LIVING - ADVOCACY AND EMPOWERMENT FOR YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE TO FACILITATE THEIR TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT ADULTHOOD. MONTHLY MEETINGS AND AN ANNUAL CAMP INCLUDE TOPICS SUCH AS: HEALTHY DECISION MAKING, HOME-BUILDING, HIGHER EDUCATION ACCESS, CAREER COUNSELING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND POSITIVE COPING SKILLS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,758,697
Program Service Revenue $27,729
Investment Income $7,154
Other Revenue $3,842
TOTAL REVENUE $5,797,422

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $872,072
Salaries & Benefits $3,947,747
Fundraising Expenses $32,128
Program Expenses $5,627,040
Other Expenses $1,200,769
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,020,588

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,797,422 $5,405,036 +0.1%
Expenses $6,020,588 $5,473,082 +0.1%
Net Income $-223,166 $-68,046 +2.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
18
Independent Members
18
Employees
67
Volunteers
18

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
5
$228,767
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BOB STRAKA PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAM ARENBERG VICE-PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MEREDITH SMITH SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANITA CLEMON PRESIDENT-ELECT 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR MADDOX CASEY MEMBER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MEREDITH CALHOUN MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEVON HARRIS MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TED HOSP MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEIGH INSKEEP MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT LYDEN MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRITTANY MATHIS MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAZMINE ROBINSON MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR TY MOODY MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
QUENTIN RIGGINS MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE WALKER MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT WELDON MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEAH WIGGINS MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY KANE MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GAYLE WATTS CEO 39.00
Officer
$195,737 $33,030 $228,767
JOHN STONE DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT 40.00
Highest
$123,162 $7,424 $130,586
SUSAN CROW DEPUTY DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$141,424 $7,015 $148,439
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 $5,797,422 $6,020,588 $2,663,823 $-223,166
2024 $5,405,036 $5,473,082 $2,869,525 $-68,046
2023 $4,496,850 $4,791,214 $2,887,742 $-294,364
2022 $4,228,067 $4,490,494 $2,966,147 $-262,427
2021 $5,311,719 $5,130,784 $3,297,813 $180,935
2020 $6,039,538 $5,231,526 $3,551,759 $808,012
2019 $5,682,499 $5,617,178 $3,478,134 $65,321
2018 $5,608,528 $5,304,027 $4,353,148 $304,501
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