2013-01-22T08:57:49-06:00 2012-09-30 420714325 MCGLADREY LLP 1 S WACKER DRIVE STE 800 CHICAGO IL 60606 990 2011-10-01 450506764 The Cradle Foundation CRAD 8474755800 2049 Ridge Avenue Evanston IL 60201 Brooke Voss 8474755800 2013-01-18 1 David Faje P00031371 3126343400 2011 2016-03-07 17:11:31Z Brooke Voss 2049 Ridge Avenue Evanston IL 60201 6955444 0 X www.cradle.org X 2003 IL Supporting The Cradle's adoption programs and services. 4 3 11 233 0 0 1335912 1235700 0 0 478792 737544 8081 -58266 1822785 1914978 1922707 2802017 0 0 914485 875766 0 0 935846 275221 302539 3112413 3980322 -1289628 -2065344 17022325 17459009 285793 424996 16736532 17034013 The Cradle Foundation's mission is to raise and manage funds for the sole purpose of supporting The Cradle's adoption programs and services. 0 0 20000 20000 Established in 2000 with a generous grant from the Siragusa Foundation, the Siragusa Scholarship Fund for special needs adoptive families enables The Cradle Foundation to provide financial assistance to dozens of families each year whose children face unique challenges. Cradle adoptive families can apply for awards up to $1,500 annually for needs ranging from therapy to medication to special equipment. In fiscal 2012, the Siragusa Scholarship Committee awarded $20,000 to 40 Cradle Families on behalf of 41 children. 2782017 2782017 Support the operations of The Cradle. 2802017 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 IL X X Ellen Giudice 8474755800 2049 Ridge Avenue Evanston IL 60201 James G Connelly III 0.90 X X 0 0 0 Barney Ireland 0.70 X 0 0 0 Phyllis Thomas 0.90 X X 0 0 0 Brooke Voss 40.00 X 135612 0 22249 Jennifer Merdinger 40.00 X 88687 0 0 224299 0 22249 1 0 1 0 0 371306 864394 30444 1235700 388798 388798 5075874 4727128 348746 348746 348746 215173 371306 299190 -84017 -84017 36215 14148 22067 22067 Other Revenue 900099 3684 3684 3684 1914978 0 0 679278 2782017 2782017 20000 20000 161199 161199 548659 93391 455268 8934 2096 6838 110300 15862 94438 46674 6611 40063 412 412 9850 9850 29139 29139 39916 1984 37932 80610 31678 48932 14466 14122 344 23963 23544 419 17338 17338 20062 1643 18419 22766 22766 18571 18571 Research & Education 17062 17062 Temporary Help 3530 183 3347 Dues 2293 140 2153 2561 18 2543 3980322 2802017 242459 935846 211877 223272 853535 157427 823932 749751 5275 51350 11606 12024 20608 17587 5273 3021 15110827 16262164 17022325 17459009 285395 423600 398 1396 285793 424996 X 12888714 13241882 565355 505722 3282463 3286409 16736532 17034013 17022325 17459009 X -2065344 2362825 X 0 1 1 X 0 X X X 0 0 0 The Cradle 362181994 7 1 1 1 2782017 1 2782017 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 4891606 30000 766397 102289 5585714 4963189 15000 -40136 46447 4891606 1669784 3002073 337007 45675 4963189 1472451 212752 31987 47406 1669784 0.47730 0.49510 0.02760 0 0 9548 6527 3021 11060 11060 0 3021 1914978 3980322 -2065344 2362825 2362825 297481 4591141 2362825 313338 2676163 1914978 0 1914978 4293660 313338 313338 3980322 0 3980322 Description of Intended Use of Endowment Funds: Part V, Line 4: The Cradle Foundation's endowment funds are intended for the support of general operations and support of a post-adoption counselor position. Description of Uncertain Tax Positions Under FIN 48: Part X: The Cradle, the Foundation, and CAP have received determination letters from the Internal Revenue Service indicating they are tax-exempt organizations as provided in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are exempt from federal and state income taxes on income related to its exempt purpose. The Organizations follow the accounting standard on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, which addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. Under this guidance, the Organizations may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. Examples of tax positions include the tax-exempt status of the Organizations, and various positions related to the potential sources of unrelated business taxable income (UBIT). There were no unrecognized tax benefits identified or recorded as liabilities as of and for the year ended September 30, 2012. The Organizations file Form 990 in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and in the State of Illinois. The Organizations are generally no longer subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for years before 2008. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Special Events Expense 313,338. Part XIII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Special Events Expense 313,338. Cradle Ball 263312 143100 120212 5509 185897 Auto Show 106134 84853 21281 33964 4 217033 143353 73680 3425 70395 586479 371306 215173 8934 290256 299190 -84017 36215 5000 9148 1 1.00000 36215 5000 9148 14148 22067 IL 0 A state license is not required in the state of Illinois to operate raffles. 0 1 0 1.00000 Ellen Giudice 2049 Ridge Avenue Evanston IL 60201 0 Bonnie Krasny Events Manager X 0 1 The Cradle Society 2049 Ridge Avenue Evanston IL 60201 362181994 501 (c) (3) 2782017 Support the operations of The Cradle. 1 0 Gift assistance provided on behalf of adopted children meeting donor criteria 41 20000 Procedure for Monitoring Grants in the U.S.: Part I, Line 2: Schedule I, Part I, Line 2: Amounts distributed to The Cradle include reimbursement of expenses paid on behalf of The Cradle Foundation by The Cradle and funds transferred to The Cradle for operations. Transfers to The Cradle are made in accordance with the approved annual budget. Individual fund transfers are authorized by the president and monitored for budget compliance. The Foundation was formed to support The Cradle. Gift assistance provided to families who have adopted special needs children through The Cradle are eligible to submit a request for assistance with support and services for the adopted child. Applications are reviewed by a committee; awards are made based on criteria and available funds. X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Brooke Voss 135612 0 0 0 0 0 4370 0 17879 0 157861 0 0 0 X 15 30444 Fair Market Value 0 1 1 Method for Determining Number of Contributors: Part I, Column (b): The number listed above represents the number of contributors. Third Party Use: Part I, Line 32b: An investment broker is used to sell publicly traded securities which were donated to the organization. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a The Cradle approves the Board of Directors for The Cradle Foundation. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 The Audit Committee reviewed the prepared Form 990 and recommended the Form 990 updated with any changes to the Board of Directors for approval. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The Board of Directors reviews the conflict of interest policy annually. Directors disclose any conflicts and these disclosures are dealt with accordingly. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 A compensation review occurs annually following the completion of the financial audit. In preparation for the discussion, a compensation survey is conducted. The survey consists of a review of comparable adoption agency Form 990's, non-profit salary surveys, and publically available data through the Department of Labor, and salary websites. The data is compiled and compared to the current analyzed salaries of senior staff in relation to the organization's compensation philosophy and practices statement. Should there be indicators that an adjustment is necessary, the recommendation is made with supportive data. The Compensation Committee determines if any increase will be approved considering both the data and the organization's ability to make the adjustment. The Compensation Committee's recommendation is approved by the Board of Directors which is documented in the Board minutes. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request. The organization's financial statements are posted on The Cradle's website and are also available upon request. Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances: Form 990, Part XI, line 5: Net unrealized gains on investments: 2,362,825. The Cradle Society 2049 Ridge Avenue Evanston IL 60201 362181994 Adoption Services IL 501(c)(3) Line 7 N/A 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0