Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates Inc

EIN: 650877085 501(c)(3) Youth Development

Baltimore, MD

Total Revenue
$1,298,078
Total Expenses
$1,320,176
Total Assets
$888,109
Net Assets
$296,436
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
DENISE MARSHALL
Phone
8444267224
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates Inc, founded in 1998, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

COPAA's MISSION IS TO PROTECT AND ENFORCE THE LEGAL AND CIVIL RIGHTS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE PRIMARY GOAL IS TO SECURE HIGH QUALITY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $233,050 Revenue: $0

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...

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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.

Program 2
Expenses: $289,283 Revenue: $402,903

A SERIES OF 90-MINUTE INFORMATIONAL WEBINARS FROM THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE ARE AVAILABLE IN THE LEARNING CENTER. LEARNING PATHS ON TOPICS RELATED TO THE MISSION ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO THE MEMBERSHIP AND...

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A SERIES OF 90-MINUTE INFORMATIONAL WEBINARS FROM THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE ARE AVAILABLE IN THE LEARNING CENTER. LEARNING PATHS ON TOPICS RELATED TO THE MISSION ARE ALSO AVAILABLE 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 SUBJECT OF IMPORTANCE TO COPAA MEMBERS. COPPA PROVIDES A 12 WEEK ONLINE TRAINING ON SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW AND RELATED SERVICES FOR ATTORNEYS EACH YEAR.

Program 3
Expenses: $366,615 Revenue: $538,468

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...

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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.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $56,619
Program Service Revenue $1,217,311
Investment Income $21,766
Other Revenue $2,382
TOTAL REVENUE $1,298,078

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $401,320
Fundraising Expenses $15,109
Program Expenses $1,163,770
Other Expenses $918,856
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,320,176

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,298,078 $1,173,636 +0.1%
Expenses $1,320,176 $1,207,611 +0.1%
Net Income $-22,098 $-33,975 -0.3%
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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
21
Independent Members
21
Employees
3
Volunteers
647

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
6
$189,337
Total Directors
21
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Denise Marshall CEO 40.0
Officer
$176,172 $13,165 $189,337
Mercie Hipple Dir of Develop & MBR Svcs 40.0
Highest
$101,531 $3,501 $105,032
David Jefferson Chair 4.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
jesse Cutler Vice Chair 4.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Alexis Casillas Treasurer 4.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Monika Jones Secretary 4.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Maureen Van Stone Immediate past Chair 4.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Melissa Alexander Board Member 4.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Matt Cohen Board Member 4.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Eileen Crumm Board Member 4.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mandy Favaloro Board Member 4.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrew Feinstein Board Member 4.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Gilberg Board Member 4.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tal Goldin board Member 4.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Craig Goodmark Board Member 4.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cynthia Daniels Hall Board Member 4.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kimberly Jackson Board Member 4.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michele Kule-Korgood board Member 4.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Denise Laviano Board Member 4.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ellen Saideman Board Member 4.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Denise Smith Board Member 4.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHAUNTA TSEGYE Board Member 4.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jon Zimring Board Member 4.0
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,298,078 $1,320,176 $888,109 $-22,098
2022 $1,173,636 $1,207,611 $846,194 $-33,975
2021 $842,533 $890,043 $883,842 $-47,510
2020 $1,001,195 $931,396 $695,319 $69,799
2019 $898,330 $894,518 $722,994 $3,812
2018 $845,517 $813,807 $606,207 $31,710
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