2026-03-30T16:40:55-05:00 2025-09-30 630721243 BORLAND BENEFIELD PC 800 SHADES CREEK PARKWAY STE 875 BIRMINGHAM AL 35209 990 2024-10-01 630288823 CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY OF ALABAMA CHIL 2052517148 2141 14TH AVENUE SOUTH BIRMINGHAM AL 35205 GAYLE WATTS CEO 2052517148 2026-03-25 1 0 JEFFREY D CHANDLER CPA P00764759 2058027212 2026-03-25 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z GAYLE WATTS 2141 14TH AVENUE SOUTH BIRMINGHAM AL 35205 5797422 0 X WWW.CHILDRENSAID.ORG X 1912 AL CHILD WELFARE SERVICES, INCLUDING FAMILY PRESERVATION AND REUNIFICATION SERVICES, TRANSITIONAL LIVING SERVICES FOR YOUNG PARENTS, PERMANENCY PLANNING AND SUPPORT, FOSTER CARE, ADOPTION SUPPORT & INTERVENTION SERVICES. 18 18 67 18 0 0 5363891 5758697 34604 27729 6521 7154 20 3842 5405036 5797422 839860 872072 0 0 3489563 3947747 0 0 32128 1143659 1200769 5473082 6020588 -68046 -223166 2869525 2663823 646245 631081 2223280 2032742 X CHANGING LIVES, BUILDING FAMILIES, STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES 0 0 2644014 289360 31571 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. 932157 3773 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. 1110789 461274 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. 940080 117665 PROJECT INDEPENDENCE (PI)- PROVIDING A SAFE, STABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUNG, EXPECTANT MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN WHILE THEY COMPLETE THEIR EDUCATION AND OBTAIN JOBS. PROJECT INDEPENDENCE BREAKS THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS, KEEPS YOUNG FAMILIES OFF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, AND IMPROVES THEIR CHANCES OF BEING SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL AND IN THE WORKFORCE.CHILD TRAFFICKING SOLUTIONS PROJECT (CTSP)- A STATEWIDE COALITION OF ORGANIZATIONS COMBATING HUMAN TRAFFICKING; LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT; GOVERNMENT AGENCIES; NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS; CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES; AND SURVIVOR CARE PROVIDERS. CTSP PROVIDES TRAINING TO RECOGNIZE, RESCUE, AND RESTORE CHILD VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, AND COLLABORATION DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT FOR AGENCIES PROVIDING ANTI-TRAFFICKING WORK.EFFECTIVE PARENTING INSTRUCTION COURSE (EPIC)- FREE CLASSES, IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH, FOR AT-RISK PARENTS IN JEFFERSON AND SHELBY COUNTIES SEEKING ASSISTANCE WITH THEIR PARENTING SKILLS. TOPICS INCLUDE COMMUNICATION, AGE-APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND LOGICAL ACTIONS/CONSEQUENCES, SHAKEN BABY PREVENTION, SAFE SLEEP ENVIRONMENT, AND SMOKING CESSATION. 940080 117665 5627040 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 86 0 1 67 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 18 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X X X ROBERT Q POOLE & COMPANY 2052517148 2141 14TH AVENUE SOUTH BIRMINGHAM AL 35205 BOB STRAKA PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 PAM ARENBERG VICE-PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MEREDITH SMITH SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 ANITA CLEMON PRESIDENT-ELECT 2.00 X 0 0 0 DR MADDOX CASEY MEMBER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MEREDITH CALHOUN MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 DEVON HARRIS MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 TED HOSP MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 LEIGH INSKEEP MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 MATT LYDEN MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 BRITTANY MATHIS MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 JAZMINE ROBINSON MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 DR TY MOODY MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 QUENTIN RIGGINS MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 STEVE WALKER MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 SCOTT WELDON MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 LEAH WIGGINS MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 NANCY KANE MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 GAYLE WATTS CEO 39.00 1.00 X 195737 0 33030 JOHN STONE DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT 40.00 X 123162 0 7424 SUSAN CROW DEPUTY DIRECTOR 40.00 X 141424 0 7015 460323 0 47469 3 0 1 0 0 810759 34954 475702 3902691 534591 5758697 ONLINE TRAINING 900099 15566 15566 PROGRAM SERVICE FEES 624100 7200 7200 CONFERENCE REVENUE 900099 4963 4963 27729 7154 7154 0 34954 0 0 MISCELLANEOUS 900099 3842 3842 3842 5797422 31571 0 7154 872072 872072 228767 228767 3396839 2707141 666002 23696 29565 29565 69350 69350 223226 167453 53953 1820 271585 174409 97176 34144 21936 12200 8 213605 132624 75252 5729 162669 152481 10188 437 437 116773 116773 119459 95163 24296 RECRUITMENT STAFF AND F 86004 81880 4124 EDUCATION 68351 50392 17959 AGENCY SPONSORED EVENTS 39031 22647 16110 274 IN-KIND EXPENSES 32628 32628 56083 1115777 -1060295 601 6020588 5627040 361420 32128 7235 49693 263235 135766 670733 598894 7478 3232 3203513 1498850 1661985 1704663 258859 171575 2869525 2663823 418471 458311 227774 172770 646245 631081 X 1947808 1866380 275472 166362 2223280 2032742 2869525 2663823 -223166 32628 0 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 5301766 4221498 4436875 5352933 5756371 25069443 5301766 4221498 4436875 5352933 5756371 25069443 25069443 452 328 10261 6521 7154 24716 25094159 116924 0.99900 0.99920 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 2668465 1004938 1663527 535048 493912 41136 1704663 REFUNDABLE DEPOSITS 5390 RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS 166185 171575 LEASE LIABILITIES 172770 172770 X PART X, LINE 2: THE SOCIETY IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, THE SOCIETY HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT QUALIFY FOR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE SOCIETY FILES AN ANNUAL FORM 990 WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND ITS TAX RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED 2022 AND SUBSEQUENT YEARS REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY TAX AUTHORITIES. GOLF FUNDRAISER 32628 32628 32628 32628 0 ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS 359 872072 CASH VALUE VARIOUS NEEDS X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 GAYLE WATTS CEO 190668 0 0 0 5069 0 30030 0 3000 0 228767 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE 990 IS REVIEWED AT A BOARD MEETING AND MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C CONFLICTS OF INTEREST FORMS FROM EMPLOYEES ARE TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND THE FORMS FROM DIRECTORS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL CONDUCT AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVAULATION OF THE CEO. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 WWW.CHILDRENSAID.ORG PART XII, LINE 2C THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT AND OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT. CHILDREN'S AID FOUNDATION 2141 14TH AVENUE SOUTH BIRMINGHAM AL 35205 630934005 SUPPORT OF CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY OF ALABAMA AL 501(C)(3) 170(B)(1)(A)(IV) N/A 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 CHILDREN'S AID FOUNDATION C 475702 CASH VALUE CHILDREN'S AID FOUNDATION O 228767 CASH VALUE