2016-07-11T07:29:57-05:00 2015-12-31 521392008 GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN 4550 MONTGOMERY AVE SUITE 650N BETHESDA MD 208142930 990 2015-01-01 237000150 CENTER FOR LAW AND SOCIAL POLICY CENT 2029068000 1200 18TH STREET NW NO 200 WASHINGTON DC 20036 OLIVIA GOLDEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2029068000 2016-07-11 1 3019519090 2015 2016-09-27 15:27:22Z OLIVIA GOLDEN 1200 18TH STREET NW NO 200 WASHINGTON DC 20036 4355511 0 X WWW.CLASP.ORG X 1968 DC SEE PART III, LINE 1. 15 14 43 14 0 0 8935488 4252657 35745 11550 -20387 10090 124973 81214 9075819 4355511 723295 897700 0 0 2973163 3398330 80700 42400 420217 2153767 2071224 5930925 6409654 3144894 -2054143 8118086 6108966 599832 645977 7518254 5462989 X CLASP'S MISSION IS TO DEVELOP AND ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES AT THE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS THAT IMPROVE THE LIVES OF LOW INCOME PEOPLE. 0 0 2144919 332222 WORKFORCE TRAINING AND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION:- ENGAGED ADVOCATES THROUGH "WIOA GAME PLAN," INCLUDING COMMENTS ON PROPOSED FEDERAL REGULATIONS, AND SERIES OF WEBINARS AND ISSUE BRIEFS ON OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTION IN STATE AND LOCAL PLANS, POLICIES, AND FUNDING PRIORITIES THAT CAN SUPPORT LOW-INCOME PEOPLE THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT.- CONDUCTED POLICY ANALYSIS AND ADVOCACY ON IMPROVING POSTSECONDARY FINANCIAL AID TO ADDRESS LOW-INCOME, NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS' UNMET NEED AND HELP THEM COMPLETE COLLEGE SUCCESSFULLY, INCLUDING THROUGH ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY CHANGES, EXPANDED ACCESS TO PUBLIC BENEFITS AS PART OF COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND COORDINATION OF FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID'S "ABILITY TO BENEFIT" PROVISION WITH WIOA TO LEVERAGE FUNDING TO BUILD EFFECTIVE CAREER PATHWAYS ON-RAMPS.- SPONSORED, WITH THE CITY OF NEW YORK, THE FIRST EVER NATIONAL COVENING ON PAID SICK DAYS IMPLEMENTATION AIMED AT PEER LEARNING AMONG ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND RELATED ADVOCATES DESIGNED TO MAKE NEW LAWS ACTUALLY REACH AND SERVE WORKERS AND LED TO PLANS FOR FUTURE ANNUAL CONVENINGS;- STRENGTHENED LOCAL AND STATE ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS FOR NEW PUBLIC POLICY AROUND PAID SICK DAYS, PAID FAMILY LEAVE, AND FAIR SCHEDULING BY CREATING UNIQUE TOOLS AND RESOURCES RELATED TO KEY ISSUES SUCH AS HIGH ROAD EMPLOYERS, THE ARRAY OF IMPACTS OF JOB SCHEDULING (E.G ON POST SECONDARY STUDENTS), AND THE WAYS PAID FAMILY AND SICK LEAVE ACHIEVE A MAJOR GOAL OF THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT - PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE 2608686 403857 11550 POVERTY AND INCOME SUPPORT PROGRAMS:- LED A NATIONAL INITIATIVE (IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER NATIONAL NONPROFITS AND FUNDERS) TO PROVIDE SIX STATES (CO, ID, IL, NC, RI, SC) WITH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND GUIDANCE IN DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING INITIATIVES TO ENSURE THAT ALL LOW-INCOME WORKING FAMILIES GET AND KEEP THE FULL PACKAGE OF WORK SUPPORT BENEFITS TO WHICH THEY ARE ENTITLED.- PROVIDED WRITTEN AND INDIVIDUALIZED INFORMATION TO INFORM THE PUBLIC DEBATE AT NATIONAL AND STATE LEVELS REGARDING TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES, SNAP (FORMERLY FOOD STAMPS), AND OTHER PUBLIC PROGRAMS. FOR EXAMPLE, PROVIDED INFORMATION ABOUT THE IMPLICATIONS OF TIME LIMITS AND BEST PRACTICE FOR EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICE. 1043474 161621 CHILDREN AND YOUTH:- PUBLISHED INFLUENTIAL PAPERS AND COMMENTARIES ON A RANGE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD AND CHILD CARE TOPICS, INCLUDING STATE POLICY OPTIONS TO PROMOTE GREATER STABILITY FOR FAMILIES IN CHILD CARE RECEIPT.- PROVIDED EXTENSIVE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO STATE CHILD CARE ADVOCATES AND STATE ADMINISTRATORS ON POLICY CHOICES.- PUBLISHED INFLUENTIAL PAPERS AND COMMENTARIES ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF DISCONNECTED YOUTH AND YOUTH OF COLOR, PARTICULARLY BOYS AND YOUNG MEN COLOR; DEVELOPED POLICY MEMOS TO INFLUENCE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA); ADVISED STATES AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES ON EFFECTIVE POLICY CHOICES, STATE AND LOCAL PLANNING FOR OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH AND WIOA. 5797079 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 23 0 1 43 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 15 14 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 AL AR CA CO CT DE FL GA HI IL MA ME MD MI MN MS NJ NM NY NC OH OK OR PA SC TN UT WA RI VA WV WI X OLIVIA GOLDEN 2029068004 1200 18TH STREET NW SUITE 200 WASHINGTON DC 20036 OLIVIA GOLDEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X X 176188 0 21206 JOHN BOUMAN SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JOSEPH ONEK CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 LAVEEDA BATTLE VICE CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ANGELA GLOVER BLACKWELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANNIE BURNS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DONNA COOPER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID DODSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 PETER EDELMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 IRV GARFINKEL BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 LUIS J JARAMILLO BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 SYLVIA LAW BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 SIMON LAZARUS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARION PINES BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 SARAH ROSEN WARTELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CORMEKKI WHITLEY FINANCE ADMIN/TREASURER 40.00 X 127146 0 32043 JODIE LEVIN EPSTEIN PROGRAM DIRECTOR 40.00 X 135674 0 7571 DAVID SOCOLOW PROGRAM DIRECTOR 40.00 X 143582 0 18271 CHRIS KOERNER DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 40.00 X 127341 0 20616 THOMAS SALYERS COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR 40.00 X 108920 0 6471 HANNAH MATTHEWS PROGRAM DIRECTOR 40.00 X 106002 0 15161 924853 0 121339 8 0 1 0 FREEDMAN CONSULTING 1301 CONNECTICUT AVE NW 502 WASHINGTON DC 20036 PROGRAM CONSULTING 261017 THE HATCHER GROUP 4340 EAST WEST HIGHWAY 410 WASHINGTON DC 20814 PROGRAM CONSULTING 171589 SUMMIT BUSINESS TECH 8223 CLOVERLEAF DR STE 100 MILLERSVILLE MD 21108 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES 152647 3 20000 4232657 4252657 HONORARIUM 900099 11550 11550 11550 10090 10090 73105 0 73105 73105 73105 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 900099 8109 8109 8109 4355511 11550 0 91304 X 897700 897700 356584 119798 201548 35238 2355139 1864461 305924 184754 171183 130766 40417 306642 245557 61085 208782 155611 53171 6770 6244 127 399 84358 77805 1580 4973 42400 42400 704888 650134 13198 41556 101077 73039 26180 1858 169291 156141 3170 9980 549664 340198 209466 118728 115485 3195 48 208404 193997 14407 14336 10554 3782 38970 29489 9481 11825 8872 2953 G&A ALLOCATION 0 685898 -762677 76779 DUES AND REGISTRATION 32258 17896 -2236 16598 SUBSCRIPTIONS & PUBS 11866 4623 7243 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 9523 5349 4174 9266 7462 -3830 5634 6409654 5797079 192358 420217 1337454 809878 2608107 2609152 3633618 1911333 13322 126272 70825 183817 357889 215681 128343 142208 287257 287146 39160 39160 8118086 6108966 296702 371598 303130 274379 599832 645977 X 862582 928272 6655672 4534717 7518254 5462989 8118086 6108966 X -2054143 -9141 8019 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 5124962 5567244 5421009 8935488 4252657 29301360 5124962 5567244 5421009 8935488 4252657 29301360 10990280 18311080 29863 88728 75104 90630 83195 367520 1221 11113 7697 44496 8109 72636 29741516 80756 0.61570 0.59370 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 2258 20227 22485 6387169 6409654 470483 117621 0 0 423873 467633 446546 470483 1808535 2712803 7871 9062 16874 22485 56292 105968 116908 111637 117621 452134 678201 1450 6421 2258 10129 357889 215681 142208 142208 CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS 100174 DEFERRED RENT ABATEMENT 174205 274379 X 4273265 -9141 -9141 4282406 73105 73105 4355511 6336549 0 6336549 73105 73105 6409654 PART X, LINE 2: FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015, CLASP HAS DOCUMENTED ITS CONSIDERATION OF FASB ASC 740-10, INCOME TAXES, THAT PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR REPORTING UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES AND HAS DETERMINED THAT NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS QUALIFY FOR EITHER RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: RENTAL INCOME FROM OFFICE SUB-LEASE, NETTED AGAINST OCCUPANCY EXPENSES ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTED AS REVENUE ON FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 6A. 73,105. PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: RENTAL INCOME FROM OFFICE SUB-LEASE, NETTED AGAINST OCCUPANCY EXPENSES ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTED AS REVENUE ON FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 6A. 73,105. X X X X X X 1 TYPE A STRATEGIES 3291 SUTTON PLACE 3291D WASHINGTON DC 20016 DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT 0 60000 42400 17600 60000 42400 17600 AL AR CO CT DE DC FL GA IL ME MD MI MN MS NJ NM NY NC OH OK OR SC TN UT WA RI WV WI 1 CENTER ON BUDGET AND POLICY PRIORITIES 820 1ST ST NE STE 510 WASHINGTON DC 20002 521234565 501(C)(3) 522000 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND RESEARCH ASSISTANCE LED BY CLASP TO HELP DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT STRATEGIES. HUNGER FREE COLORADO 1801 WILLIAMS STREET 200 DENVER CO 80218 680551464 501(C)(3) 75000 DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES TO INFORM PUBLIC POLICY AT THE STATE LEVEL REGARDING BEST PRACTICES FOR STREAMLINED ENROLLMENT INTO SNAP AND MEDICAID. SARGENT SHRIVER NATIONAL CENTER ON POVERTY LAW 50 E WASHINGTON STREET CHICAGO IL 60602 363151279 501(C)(3) 75000 DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES TO INFORM PUBLIC POLICY AT THE STATE LEVEL REGARDING BEST PRACTICES FOR STREAMLINED ENROLLMENT INTO SNAP AND MEDICAID. MASSACHUSETTS LAW REFORM INSTITUTE 99 CHAUNCY ST BOSTON MA 02111 046004303 501(C)(3) 75000 DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES TO INFORM PUBLIC POLICY AT THE STATE LEVEL REGARDING BEST PRACTICES FOR STREAMLINED ENROLLMENT INTO SNAP AND MEDICAID. COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES 1424 CHESTNUT ST PHILADELPHIA PA 19102 231671562 501(C)(3) 75000 DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES TO INFORM PUBLIC POLICY AT THE STATE LEVEL REGARDING BEST PRACTICES FOR STREAMLINED ENROLLMENT INTO SNAP AND MEDICAID. NEW MEXICO CENTER ON LAW AND PORVERTY 924 PARK AVE SW C ALBUQUERQUE NM 87102 850437960 501(C)(3) 75000 DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES TO INFORM PUBLIC POLICY AT THE STATE LEVEL REGARDING BEST PRACTICES FOR STREAMLINED ENROLLMENT INTO SNAP AND MEDICAID. 6 0 PART I, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT TO THE GRANTEE, BASED ON THE FRAMEWORK FOR THE OVERALL PROJECT AGREED ON WITH THE FUNDER(S). PROGRAM STAFF HAVE REGULAR DISCUSSIONS WITH THE GRANTEE ABOUT THE PROGRESS OF THE PROJECT AS A WHOLE AS WELL AS THE PROGRESS OF AGREED-ON PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. THE GRANTEE PROVIDES CLASP WITH A NARRATIVE REPORT ON THE PROJECT AT AGREED-ON INTERVALS, WHICH MUST BE RECEIVED IN A TIMELY FASHION. X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 OLIVIA GOLDEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 176188 0 0 0 0 0 7000 0 14206 0 197394 0 0 0 CORMEKKI WHITLEY FINANCE ADMIN/TREASURER 127146 0 0 0 0 0 5189 0 26854 0 159189 0 0 0 DAVID SOCOLOW PROGRAM DIRECTOR 143582 0 0 0 0 0 5732 0 12539 0 161853 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 THE ARTICLES WERE REVISED TO CONFORM THE STATEMENT OF PURPOSE MORE PRECISELY TO THE BYLAWS. THE BYLAWS WERE UPDATED TO REFLECT UPDATED CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, OFFICERS, TERM LIMITS FOR OFFICERS AND DEFINITION OF ANNUAL MEETING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM IN CONSULTATION WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT. A DRAFT OF FORM 990 WAS SENT TO EACH DIRECTOR. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE THOROUGHLY REVIEWED THE FORM 990 AND ADVISED THE DIRECTORS IF THERE WERE ANY ISSUES THAT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE FILING. THE BOARD RECEIVED A FINAL COPY PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE BOARD CHAIR AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (ED) REVIEW WITH THE BOARD MONITOR POTENTIAL BOARD CONFLICTS. THE ED REVIEWS WITH KEY STAFF AND DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION REVIEWS ANY CONCERNS WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. IF A CONFLICT IS DISCLOSED, THE BOARD GATHERS ALL MATERIAL FACTS AS TO THE RELATIONSHIP OR INTEREST AND AS TO THE CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION AND CAN, IN GOOD FAITH, AUTHORIZE THE CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTES OF A MAJORITY OF THE DISINTERESTED TRUSTEES EVEN THOUGH THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS ARE LESS THAN A QUORUM. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 BASED ON A COMPARABILITY CHART OF PEER ORGANIZATIONS AND DEVELOPED BY AN EXTERNAL CONSULTANT, THE BOARD CHAIR REVIEWED THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S AND OTHER OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION SALARIES. THE FULL BOARD THEN REVIEWED AND APPROVED THE OVERALL COMPENSATION PLAN. THE MINUTES INCLUDE A REFERENCE TO THIS PROCESS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION LAST TOOK PLACE IN JUNE 2015. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 CLASP PROVIDES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G WORKFORCE POLICY RESEARCH & STRATEGY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 112,062. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,275. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 7,163. TOTAL EXPENSES 121,500. CHILDCARE POLICY RESEARCH & STRATEGY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 56,146. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,140. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 3,589. TOTAL EXPENSES 60,875. YOUTH POLICY RESEARCH & STRATEGY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 14,817. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 301. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 947. TOTAL EXPENSES 16,065. INCOME AND WORK SUPPORTS POLICY RESEARCH AND STRATEGY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 48,731. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 989. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 3,115. TOTAL EXPENSES 52,835. POVERTY POLICY RESEARCH AND STRATEGY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 395,759. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 8,035. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 25,296. TOTAL EXPENSES 429,090. OTHER PROGRAM CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 22,619. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 458. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,446. TOTAL EXPENSES 24,523. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: PROVISION FOR DEFERRED RENT ABATEMENT 8,019.