2025-08-14T07:39:04-07:00 2024-09-30 541902572 The McGruder Group CPAs PC 10306 Eaton Pl Ste 210 Fairfax VA 22030 990 2023-10-01 131641066 CHILD WELFARE LEAGUE OF AMERICA CHIL 2026884165 727 15TH STREET NW 12TH FLOOR WASHINGTON DC 20005 RAY BIERRIA CFO 2025-08-14 true true DAWN MCGRUDER CPA P00634676 7032737381 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z RAY BIERRIA 727 15TH STREET NW 12TH FLOOR WASHINGTON DC 20005 2543621 false X WWW.CWLA.ORG X 1921 NY CWLA PROMOTES AND SUPPORTS THE WELL-BEING OF ALL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. 25 25 17 60 36538 391201 75285 1877175 2039193 30396 60094 494140 338914 2792912 2513486 0 0 1459604 1538616 33000 33000 36000 969378 1028167 2461982 2599783 330930 -86297 1223200 929768 727844 579705 495356 350063 CHILD WELFARE LEAGUE OF AMERICA ENGAGES ITS NETWORK OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AGENCIES AND PARTNERS TO ADVANCE POLICIES, BEST PRACTICES, AND COLLABORATIVE STRATEGIES THAT RESULT IN BETTER OUTCOMES FOR Vulnerable CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES. false false 718523 1898198 EDUCATION AND NATIONAL ADVOCACY: CWLA IS THE NATION'S LEADING VOICE FOR MILLIONS OF CHILDREN WHO ARE ABUSED, NEGLECTED, OR VULNERABLE. CWLA ADVOCATES FOR PUBLIC POLICIES THAT BENEFIT CHILDREN AT THE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVELS. CWLA WORKS WITH ITS MEMBERS, PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER ADVOCATES AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE GOAL OF IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF SERVICES SO THAT CHILDREN, YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES CAN FLOURISH. A KEY ASPECT OF CWLA'S WORK IS COLLABORATING WITH MEMBERS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES IN BEST PRACTICES FOR CHILD WELFARE SERVICES THROUGH CWLA'S STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE. CWLA BRINGS ITS KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE DIRECTLY TO AGENCIES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH ITS ADVOCACY, PROGRAMS, PUBLICATIONS, TRAINING, CONFERENCES, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES. 578953 287165 CONSULTATION: CWLA BRINGS ITS KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE TO AGENCIES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH ITS FORMAL AND INFORMAL CONSULTATION. THIS INCLUDES AGENCY ASSESSMENTS, POLICY REVIEWS AND ANALYSIS, ASSISTANCE WITH STRATEGIC PLANNING, CRITICAL INCIDENT REVIEWS, AND PROGRAM CONSULTATION FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE CHILD WELFARE AGENCIES AND FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATURES BASED ON BEST PRACTICE STANDARDS. RESEARCH: CWLA COLLECTS AND ANALYZES BEST PRACTICES AND TREND DATA ON MULTIPLE ISSUES RELEVANT TO THE FIELD OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES. CWLA ALSO DISSEMINATES INFORMATION TO ITS MEMBERS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS THROUGH PUBLICATIONS, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND CONFERENCES TO ENHANCE OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES. 1297476 true true false true false false false false false true true true false false true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 20 0 true 17 true true true false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 25 25 false false false false true true false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA DC NY X X CWLA 2026884165 727 15TH STREET NW 12TH FLOOR WASHINGTON DC 20005 LINDA SPEARS President & CEO 40.00 0.00 X 176241 0 13860 RAY BIERRIA CFO 40.00 0.00 X 100750 0 13860 CHRISTINE JAMES-BROWN President & CEO 40.00 0.00 X 34615 0 100 LAUREN ARNOLD Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 CARL AYERS Chairman 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 RICK AZZARO BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 EMILIO BENITEZ BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ANGELA CONNOR BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 VANNESSA DORANTES BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 YARIDIS GARCIA BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ERNESTINE STEWARD GRAY BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LESLIE GROSS BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARVA HAMMONS BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 RICHARD HEYL DE ORTIZ BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MIKE JACKSON BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KEITH LIEDERMAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DARCEY MERRITT BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ALEX MORALES BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TERRY STIGDON BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 STACEY TADGERSON BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ANAYRA TUA-LOPEZ BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KRISZTINA UDVARDI BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ALAN VIETZE BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CARNITRA WHITE BOARD MEMBER 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 VICTORIA KELLY VICE CHAIR 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 311606 27820 2 false true false 0 75285 75285 CONFERENCES 823007 823007 CONSULTATION & TRAINING 268965 268965 LICENSE FEES 199876 199876 MEMBERSHIP DUES 747345 747345 2039193 60094 60094 0 47902 47902 36203 36203 36203 36203 0 0 0 76451 30135 46316 46316 ADVERTISING 36538 36538 PAYROLL REIMBURSEMENT 132912 132912 SHARED REVENUE 39043 39043 208493 2513486 2401663 36538 X 0 0 0 0 322062 322062 0 922458 696275 226183 11114 11114 167857 14605 153252 115125 11035 104090 0 5421 750 4671 94235 94235 0 33000 33000 0 296267 200447 92820 3000 2063 2063 2620 780 1840 0 0 60170 299 59871 41090 8688 32402 0 304608 303560 1048 24326 24326 0 2669 38037 38037 MERCHANT FEES 37749 200 37549 Printing and Publications 28622 28622 SOFTWARE & APPS 24945 3036 21909 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 16701 11147 5554 48644 15969 35344 2599783 1297476 1266307 36000 306151 100007 0 0 203477 87320 0 0 1325 1555 74808 44673 6890 21103 16392 11050 2421 5342 0 605774 665868 0 0 22354 3900 1223200 929768 46214 56899 201750 203828 43869 203654 131905 232357 187073 727844 579705 X 132471 142864 362885 207199 495356 350063 1223200 929768 -86297 -58996 X false false false X 532861 384852 657196 391202 75285 2041396 0 0 532861 384852 657196 391202 75285 2041396 0 2041396 4404 24102 -7965 30396 60093 111030 0 182818 38217 212860 276747 171955 882597 3035023 0.67260 0.65980 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false false false false false false false true 12826 false false 12826 false false Part II-B, Line 1i - Other Activities Description PART II-B, LINE 1 LOBBYING ACTIVITIES: LOBBYING ACTIVITIES INVOLVE EDUCATING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND THEIR STAFF AND POLICY STAFF IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF IMPORTANT ISSUES, POLICIES, AND LEGISLATION. Part IV - Additional Information 75000 75000 75000 75000 75000 75000 75000 75000 75000 75000 false false false 16392 11050 5342 5342 665868 Payroll Liabilities 187073 187073 Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. THESE FUNDS ARE PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED FOR CHILD WELFARE SPECIFIC PURPOSES BY THE FUNDER. X true IRAINMAKERS LTD 304 HARDING AVENUE CLIFTON NJ 07011 false 37085 33000 4085 37085 33000 4085 AL AK AR CA CO CT DC FL GA HI IL KS KY ME MD MA MI MN MS NH NJ NM NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC TN UT VA WA WV WI X X X X false false false false false false false false false LINDA SPEARS President & CEO 176241 1000 12860 190101 CHRISTINE JAMES-BROWN PRESIDENT UNPAID SALA X 117528 false true true Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 ANY AGENCY DIRECTLY ENGAGED IN PROVIDING SOCIAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND THIER FAMILIES MAY BECOME A VOTING MEMBER UPON A DETERMINATION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT SUCH AGENCY MEETS THE CONDITIONS OF MEMBERSHIP. EACH MEMBER RECEIVES ONE VOTE. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b PRIOR TO BEING FILED, THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, THEN REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECEIVED A COPY AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE RETURNS AND MAKES ANY APPROPRIATE CHANGES DEEMED NECESSARY PRIOR TO FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS ANNUALLY REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL AND ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THESE DISCLOSURES ARE REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. INDIVIDUALS ARE REQUIRED TO FULLY DISCLOSE ALL ACTUAL AND POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. THE DISINTERESTED EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS DETERMINE IF A CONFLICT EXISTS AND WHAT SUBSEQUENT ACTION IS APPROPRIATE (IF ANY). HOWEVER, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS THE ULTIMATE ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND HAS THE RIGHT TO MODIFY OR RESERVE ANY DECISIONS MADE BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE INTERESTED INDIVIDUAL(S) ARE RECUSED FROM PARTICIPATING AND VOTING ON THE MATTER. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a THE COMPENSATION LEVEL WAS SET AT THE TIME OF HIRE BASED ON A REVIEW OF SALARIES OF COMPARABLE POSITIONS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE PRESIDENT'S PERFORMANCE ANNUALLY AND THE RESULTS OF THE REVIEW ARE REPORTED TO THE BOARD. ANY CHANGE IN COMPENSATION WOULD BE RECOMMENDED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR BOARD ACTION. THE RESULTS OF THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND ANY SALARY ADJUSTMENTS ARE DOCUMENTED IN A LETTER FROM THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD TO THE PRESIDENT. A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEW SALARIES OF COMPARABLE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS BASED ON THEIR 990'S AND ALSO USES A SALARY SURVEY PUBLISHED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES. THIS SURVEY HAS A SECTION FOR NON-PROFIT EXECUTIVES BROKEN OUT BY SIZE OF ORGANIZATION, AND LOCATION. THIS PROCESS OCCURS YEARLY. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b OTHER OFFICER AND KEY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE CEO WITHIN THE PARAMETERS OF THE BOARD APPROVED BUDGET. THE COMPENSATION SETTING PROCESS OCCURS ANNUALLY FOR THE APPROPRIATE INDIVIDUALS. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.