2012-05-14T14:49:11-05:00 2011-06-30 Watson & McDonell PLLC 1325 - 4th Avenue Suite 1705 Seattle WA 981012528 990 2010-07-01 910982879 Children's Alliance CHIL 2063240340 718 - 6th Ave South Seattle WA 98104 Paola Maranan 2063240340 2012-05-14 1 Susan Reilly 2066242380 2012-05-14 2010 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z Paola Maranan 718 - 6th Ave South Seattle WA 98104 1872524 0 X www.ChildrensAlliance.org X 1976 WA Advocacy, media & mobilization to encourage public policies and programs that support kids. 14 14 20 100 0 0 1743082 1760353 83452 87162 187 397 0 1850 1826721 1849762 4545 6163 0 0 918291 1098974 0 0 55678 497983 548901 1420819 1654038 405902 195724 1510464 1753355 124330 171497 1386134 1581858 X To improve the well being of children by effecting positive changes in public policies, priorities, and programs. 0 0 372265 In 2011 the Children's Alliance worked to keep children at the center of the budget debate - ensuring continued health care for thousands of kids, meals at school and during the summer for hungry kids, expanded early learning opportunities, and continued work on racial equity. Preserving Apple Health for Kids in Washington State was a priority in the effort ensure all children have access to health care. Children's Alliance assured that 27,000 children retained this access to health care despite the effect of recession on the state budget, and helped to ensure Washington State would be eligible for a CHIP Performance Bonus. 394081 Early learning is increasingly recognized as an essential component in ensuring that children are ready to learn and succeed when they reach kindergarten and elementary school. The Children's Alliance convenes the Early Learning Action Alliance (ELAA), to coordinate efforts to advocate successfully for the needs of pre-school children. In 2011, Children's Alliance worked to preserve Working Connection Child Care and expand knowledge of the critical role of early learning. 243289 Ending Childhood Hunger Washington is a project of the Children's Alliance which seeks to identify and works to mitigate and eliminate the causes of hunger among children, ensuring children have access to healthy food where they live, learn and play. In 2011, Children's Alliance focused efforts on preservation of the State Food Assistance program and on expansion of school meal programs. 302924 87162 Other Program services 302924 87162 1312559 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 14 0 1 20 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 14 14 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 WA X The Organization 2063240340 718 - 6th Ave South Seattle WA 98104 Brewster Denny 1.00 X 0 0 0 Nick Federici 1.00 X 0 0 0 Claudia Kauffman 1.00 X 0 0 0 Lyman Legters 1.00 X 0 0 0 Katie Seawell 1.00 X 0 0 0 Arthur Siegal 1.00 X 0 0 0 Josephine Tamayo Murray 1.00 X 0 0 0 Reid Yamamoto 1.00 X 0 0 0 Donald Scaramastra 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Tom Rembiesa 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Ben Danielson 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Janice Lovelace 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Virginia English 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Claire Bishop 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Paola Maranan 37.50 X 77610 0 14658 77610 0 14658 0 0 0 0 0 63606 101275 1595472 21585 1760353 Program Contract Fees 624100 74962 74962 Camp Fee 611110 12200 12200 87162 397 397 22762 101275 22762 0 Miscellaneous 900099 1850 1850 1850 1849762 87162 0 2247 3000 3000 3163 3163 77610 31820 33372 12418 806584 672944 116080 17560 143276 114361 26869 2046 71504 55954 12964 2586 14500 14500 1800 1800 25734 16858 8876 20896 7766 13130 109637 89974 19663 44194 42160 2034 76515 74923 1440 152 22498 17549 2700 2249 7349 7349 Contract Services 173442 155020 12179 6243 Printing and Postage 32088 20832 3429 7827 Other 10725 498 7475 2752 Staff training 9523 5737 3741 45 1654038 1312559 285801 55678 836974 825956 496190 735333 51971 39055 32570 43838 203117 93944 92759 109173 1510464 1753355 67457 110916 56873 60581 124330 171497 X 423264 442310 962870 1139548 1386134 1581858 1510464 1753355 195724 0 X 0 1 1 X 0 X 938347 1186928 941265 1757334 1760353 6584227 938347 1186928 941265 1757334 1760353 6584227 2082244 4501983 13696 15922 4301 187 397 34503 100 1850 1950 6620680 484180 0.68000 0.71180 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 22323 90408 112731 1199828 1312559 206256 51564 0 0 157247 218434 188633 206256 770570 1155855 45005 88666 100869 112731 347271 39312 54609 47158 51564 192643 288965 6264 17733 19587 22323 65907 102509 26822 75687 100608 67122 33486 109173 1849762 1654038 195724 0 195724 1853449 6234 6234 1847215 2547 2547 1849762 1657725 6234 6234 1651491 2547 2547 1654038 Description of Uncertain Tax Positions Under FIN 48: Part X: Children's Alliance is exempt from federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). It is not a private foundation within the meaning of Section 509(a) of the Code because it is an organization described in Sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). The Alliance's income tax filings are subject to examination by various taxing authorities. The Alliance's open examination periods are 2007 through 2010. No tax-related contingencies are known. Part XII, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Fundraising expenses 2,547. Part XIII, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Fundraising expenses 2,547. Voices for Children Luncheon 124037 101275 22762 22762 15460 124037 101275 22762 22762 15460 38222 -15460 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 Children's Alliance has one class of members Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a The members elect the members of the Children's Alliance at it annual meeting of members. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 The 990 checklist and draft 990 are reviewed by the Treasurer and the Executive Director; a copy of the completed 990 is sent to all board for review/comment prior to submission. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Conflict of Interest policy was adopted by the Board of Directors in September 2009. Individuals are expected to report receipt of personal benefit in excess of $50. The policy covers all staff and all board members. Conflicts are reviewed by the Executive Director and Board President, respectively, for each of these groups. Disclosure statements are re-signed annually. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 Compensation for Executive Director and other management personnel is reviewed by the Finance & Operations committee during the annual budget development cycle. Specific documentation of salary review has not historically been documented in minutes. It is now practice to document this review in minutes of this committee. Compensation reviews have not included external comparability reviews in recent years; a review was last undertaken in 2004. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Governing document and policies, and audited financial statements are available upon request. Summarized results of operations are presented in an annual report to donors.