2024-12-12T17:32:34+00:00 2024-01-27 346565596 ERNST & YOUNG US LLP 155 N WACKER DRIVE CHICAGO IL 60606 990 2023-01-30 845135177 Staples Cause for Caring inc STAP 5082535000 500 Staples Drive Framingham MA 01702 RAVI FAIIA CLERK AND DIRECTOR 5082535000 2024-12-13 true true Voula Spyridis P01795600 3128792000 2024-12-12 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z GINA FOSTER 500 Staples Drive Framingham MA 01702 751110 false X HTTP://STAPLESCAUSEFORCARING.ORG/ X 2020 MA STAPLES CAUSE FOR CARING, FOUNDED AND FUNDED BY ASSOCIATE AND CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS, OFFERS RELIEF FOR ASSOCIATES IN NEED OF SEVERE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DUE TO SIGNIFICANT EVENTS OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND THEIR CONTROL. 9 9 0 14 0 0 365586 697140 0 0 17989 47186 -4284 -14123 379291 730203 515903 611348 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15414 27113 531317 638461 -152026 91742 995236 1098753 15225 27000 980011 1071753 STAPLES CAUSE FOR CARING, FOUNDED AND FUNDED BY ASSOCIATE AND CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS, OFFERS RELIEF FOR ASSOCIATES IN NEED OF SEVERE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DUE TO SIGNIFICANT EVENTS OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND THEIR CONTROL. false false 361348 361348 0 STAPLES CAUSE FOR CARING ("THE ORGANIZATION") WAS ESTABLISHED IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CORPORATE EMPLOYEES ("ASSOCIATES") OF STAPLES, INC. AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS CONFRONTED WITH ECONOMIC HARDSHIP DUE TO NATURAL DISASTERS, CATASTROPHIC EVENTS, OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND THEIR CONTROL. IN 2023, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED (161) GRANTS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ASSOCIATES FOR VARIOUS ECONOMIC HARDSHIP, INCLUDING ILLNESS AND INJURY, FUNERAL EXPENSES, UNEMPLOYMENT, HOMELESSNESS, NATURAL DISASTERS, DOMESTIC ABUSE, AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE. 250000 250000 0 Staples cause for caring provides grants to other charitable organizations. In 2023, the organization provided (1) grant to Junior Achievement for general operating support. 611348 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false true false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true 0 0 0 false false false false false false false false false false false false X 9 9 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true false false MA X LAURA MOLFETAS 5082535000 500 STAPLES DRIVE FRAMINGHAM MA 01702 GINA FOSTER PRESIDENT 2.5 0.0 X X 0 0 0 KEVIN V JONES CLERK TERM END 11/2023 2.5 0.0 X X 0 0 0 LAURA MOLFETAS TREASURER 2.5 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Cathy Ward DIRECTOR TERM BEG 05/2023 2.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 Cristina Gonzalez Director 2.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 JOHN RASH DIRECTOR TERM END 05/2023 2.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 LUTHER HARVEY DIRECTOR TERM END 05/2023 2.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 MAX HERNANDEZ DIRECTOR 2.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 Michael Cusick DIRECTOR TERM BEG 05/2023 2.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 NICOLE SPARKMAN DIRECTOR 2.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 ROBERT TERRY DIRECTOR 2.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 SEAN KLOCZKOWSKI DIRECTOR 2.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 SELVAN SNOW DIRECTOR TERM END 09/2023 2.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 SUE KINOWSKI DIRECTOR TERM END 05/2023 2.5 0.0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 12684 252609 431847 6784 697140 0 0 0 0 0 47186 47186 0 0 0 0 6784 12684 20907 -14123 -14123 0 0 0 0 0 730203 0 0 33063 250000 250000 361348 361348 0 0 27000 27000 0 0 0 0 OTHER EXPENSES 113 113 0 0 0 0 638461 611348 27113 0 70605 126514 918303 965489 6328 6750 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 995236 1098753 15225 27000 0 0 0 0 15225 27000 X 980011 1071753 980011 1071753 995236 1098753 91742 0 X false true X true false X 1232963 353283 365586 697140 2648972 0 0 0 1232963 353283 365586 697140 2648972 206680 2442292 51 263 17989 47186 65489 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2714461 21659 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 X 826584 82258 0 82258 744326 -14123 -14123 730203 734842 82258 14123 96381 638461 0 0 638461 Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS FASB ASC 740, INCOME TAXES, WHICH CLARIFIES THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES BY PRESCRIBING THE RECOGNITION THRESHOLD A TAX POSITION IS REQUIRED TO MEET BEFORE BEING RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. IT ALSO PROVIDES GUIDANCE OR DERECOGNITION, CLASSIFICATION, INTEREST AND PENALTIES, ACCOUNTING IN INTERIM PERIODS, DISCLOSURE AND TRANSITION. MANAGEMENT BELIVES THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO MATERIAL UNCERTAINTIES IN INCOME TAXES. THE ORGANIZATION WILL ACCOUNT FOR INTEREST AND PENALTIES RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS, IF ANY, AS PART OF TAX EXPENSE. THERE WERE NO SUCH AMOUNTS RECORDED FOR THE YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 3, 2024. THE ORGANIZATION WILL ACCOUNT FOR ANY INTEREST AND PENALTIES RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS, IF ANY, AS PART OF TAX EXPENSE. WITH FEW EXCEPTIONS, THE ORGANIZATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY TAX AUTHORITIES FOR THREE YEARS FROM THE FILING DATE. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4(b) Other revenues in form 990 not in audited financial statements FUNDRAISING EXPENSE - -14123 Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2(d) Other expenses in audited financial statements not in form 990 FUNDRAISING EXPENSE - 14123 SILENT AUCTION 19468 12684 6784 20907 0 0 19468 12684 6784 20907 20907 -14123 true JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT 12320 ORACLE BLVD CO SPRINGS CO 80921 841267604 501(c)(3) 250000 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 1 0 ILLNESS/INJURY 47 78076 FUNERAL 41 124035 UNEMPLOYMENT 7 10865 NATURAL DISASTER 13 34311 DOMESTIC ABUSE 5 7676 HOUSING ASSISTANCE 48 106385 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS DETAILED RECORDS, INCLUDING TRACKING HOW MUCH EACH ASSOCIATE RECEIVES EACH YEAR AND HOW MANY TIMES THEY APPLY. AN ASSOCIATE MAY ONLY RECEIVE ONE GRANT AWARD UP TO $2,500 FOR THE SAME QUALIFYING EVENT/SITUATION. ASSOCIATES MAY ONLY APPLY FOUR TIMES IN A FISCAL YEAR (FEBRUARY TO JANUARY OF THE FOLLOWING YEAR) REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THOSE APPLICATIONS ARE APPROVED OR DENIED. LIKEWISE, AN ASSOCIATE MAY ONLY RECEIVE A MAXIUM OF $4,000 IN A FISCAL YEAR (FEBRUARY TO JANUARY OF THE FOLLOWING YEAR) IF THEY HAVE MORE THAN ONE QUALIFYING EVENT. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BASED UPON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KNOWLEDGEABLE DIRECTORS AND STAFF OF STAPLES CAUSE FOR CARING, INC. THE FINAL VERSION OF FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT, TREASURER, AND CLERK. A COMPLETE COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE GOVERNING BODY PRIOR TO FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON, INCLUDING AN OFFICER, DIRECTOR, OR COMMITTEE MEMBER WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS, MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE WILL DETERMINE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. THE INTERESTED PERSON WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. IF THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE MEMBER OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE MEMBER AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. IF, AFTER HEARING THE MEMBER'S RESPONSE AND AFTER MAKING FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. ANNUALLY, INTERESTED PERSONS MUST SIGN A WRITTEN STATEMENT INDICATING THEY (1) RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, (2) READ AND UNDERSTAND THE POLICY, (3) AGREE TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, AND (4) UNDERSTAND THE ORGANIZATION IS CHARITABLE AND IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public STAPLES CAUSE FOR CARING, INC. MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST POLICY, AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE CONTAINS ITS CONTACT INFORMATION, INCLUDING ITS MAILING ADDRESS AND EMAIL ADDRESS. Form 990, Header Box A Tax year The Foundation is a 52/53 week tax filer. The return is filed with the tax year dates of 1/29/2023-1/27/2024, which differs from the accounting period of 1/29/2023-2/3/2024. STAPLES INC 500 STAPLES DRIVE FRAMINGHAM MA 01702 RETAIL MA NA C Corporation false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false STAPLES INC C 252609 FMV