ADOPTION ADVOCATES INTERNATIONAL
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2012 · Form 990 · revenue $1.7M · expenses $1.8M · assets $416K
- EIN
- 91-1215595
- Address
- PO BOX 829, KINGSTON, WA 98346-0829
- Website
- www.adoptionadvocates.org
- NTEE code
- P31 Adoption (Human Services) published (IRS Business Master File, as P31Z)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- December 1983 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity, 509(a)(2)
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
A humanitarian organization serving orphan and vulnerable children to improve their quality of life through adoption and other services.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
2 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gay Knutson | Director | 2012 | $64,680 | $64,680 | 1 |
| Kathy Sculley | Bookkeeper/Office Manager | 2012 | $49,200 | $49,200 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
7 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Erickson | Director | 2012 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Stormy Howell | Director | 2012 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Cynthia Donoghue | Director | 2012 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Suzanne Hayden | Director | 2012 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jan Nutting | Secretary | 2011-2012 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Janelle Gray | President | 2011-2012 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Chris Little (former) | President | 2011 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2012 · 8 people listed · 2 paid, $114K · 13 employees · 20 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gay Knutson | Director | 40 | $64,680 | $0 | $0 | $64,680 | 1 |
| Kathy Sculley | Bookkeeper/Office Manager | 40 | $49,200 | $0 | $0 | $49,200 | 1 |
| Michael Erickson | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Stormy Howell | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Cynthia Donoghue | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Suzanne Hayden | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jan Nutting | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Janelle Gray | President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2011 · 3 people listed · none paid · 13 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAN NUTTING | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JANELLE GRAY | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHRIS LITTLE | President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,708,134 | $1,790,111 | $415,832 | -$92,251 | $196,634 | $1,467,591 | $113,880 | 13 | 20 |
| 2011 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $2,238,040 | $2,480,318 | $464,425 | -$10,274 | $297,870 | $1,871,562 | $0 | 13 | - |
Funders of this organization
5 grantors reported grants to this organization, $471,906 in all, tax years 2009 to 2014. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Total given | Grants | Latest year's amount | Latest year | Years given | Type | Match | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORGOOD INC | $369,356 | 5 | $8,113 | 2014 | 2010-2014 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| JEWISH COMMUNAL FUND | $47,000 | 3 | $10,000 | 2012 | 2009, 2011-2012 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| GATES FOUNDATION | $30,750 | 5 | $6,000 | 2014 | 2010-2014 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “ADOPTION ADVOCATES INTERNATIONAL” | show |
| NATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | $23,800 | 2 | $17,000 | 2013 | 2012-2013 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| LIVING WATERS TR | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | 2010 | 2010 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “ADOPTION ADVOCATES INTERNATIONAL” | show |
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| Organization | State | NTEE | Latest revenue | Latest expenses | Top-paid title | Top pay | Why similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHOSEN & DEARLY LOVED FOUNDATION | WA | P31 | $1,636,162 | $1,906,596 | CEO | $90,750 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x, same state |
| HEARTLINE MINISTRIES | WA | P31 | $979,770 | $1,193,261 | DIRECTOR | $100,210 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x, same state |
| INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION NET | CO | P31 | $1,321,503 | $983,276 | Executive Director | $199,154 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| DECOLORES ADOPTIONS INTERNATIONAL | LA | P31 | $1,133,119 | $940,390 | President | $100,111 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| ADOPTION ASSOCIATES INC | MI | P31 | $1,547,825 | $1,295,259 | DIRECTOR | $84,961 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x |
| FRIENDS IN ADOPTION INC | VT | P31 | $1,102,657 | $895,897 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $131,016 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x |
| ADOPTION CHOICES INC | CO | P31 | $2,240,139 | $2,316,660 | Chief Administrative Officer | $131,825 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x |
| MADISON ADOPTION ASSOCIATES LTD | DE | P31 | $1,628,991 | $2,201,490 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x |
| AMERICA WORLD ADOPTION ASSOCIATION | VA | P31 | $2,596,162 | $2,452,111 | COO | $101,653 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| ALASKA ADOPTION SERVICES | AK | P31 | $1,431,680 | $1,301,680 | CO-EXEC DIRE | $90,888 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x |
| ADOPTION OPTIONS | CO | P31 | $1,303,871 | $1,585,565 | Executive Dir. | $127,000 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x |
| NEW BEGINNINGS INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES | MS | P31 | $1,551,349 | $1,532,315 | EXECUTIVE DI | $78,398 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x |
| ADOPTION ALLIANCE | TX | P31 | $1,509,742 | $1,303,822 | Exec Dir/Sect/Treas | $209,195 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x |
| NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION | VA | P31 | $1,709,179 | $1,527,685 | President & CEO | $194,111 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x |
| AGAPE ADOPTION AGENCY OF ARIZONA INC | AZ | P31 | $1,346,974 | $1,624,499 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $100,000 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x |
| CAROLINA ADOPTION SERVICES INC | NC | P31 | $1,572,369 | $1,488,026 | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | $99,889 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x |
| ADOPTION S T A R INC | NY | P31 | $1,305,510 | $1,638,091 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $117,913 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x |
| FAMILY TO FAMILY ADOPTION SERVICES INC | TX | P31 | $1,673,803 | $1,609,108 | EXECUTIVE DI | $83,289 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x |
| MAZI ADOPTION AND FAMILY SERVICES | PA | P31 | $878,229 | $864,763 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $112,642 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x |
| BOSTON POST ADOPTION RESOURCES INC | MA | P31 | $1,342,389 | $1,270,037 | Executive Director | $132,529 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x |
| PREMIER ADOPTION AGENCY | NV | P31 | $1,206,625 | $1,128,875 | EXECUTIVE DI | $232,568 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x |
| ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES INC | FL | P31 | $1,696,391 | $2,011,268 | DIRECTOR | $168,737 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x |
| CONGRESSIONAL COALITION ON ADOPTION INSTITUTE | DC | P31 | $1,255,459 | $719,476 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $165,808 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x |
| ADOPTIONS WITH LOVE INC | MA | P31 | $3,238,383 | $2,538,427 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (FORMER) | $139,035 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x |
| ADOPTION ASSISTANCE INC | KY | P31 | $1,079,343 | $1,091,115 | EXECUTIVE DI | $97,000 | Same NTEE code P31, revenue within 2x |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2012 · Form 990 · $1,790,111 spent · pay $451,526 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Foreign Operations | $391,020 | $391,020 | - | - | 21.8% |
| Other salaries and wages | $277,270 | $99,150 | $178,120 | - | 15.5% | |
| All other expenses | $251,781 | $176,105 | $75,676 | - | 14.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Foster Care | $168,092 | $168,092 | - | - | 9.4% |
| Other (as described) | Donations | $150,865 | $150,865 | - | - | 8.4% |
| Fees: legal | $147,601 | $147,601 | - | - | 8.2% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $113,880 | - | $113,880 | - | 6.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Contracted Services | $93,881 | $47,081 | $46,800 | - | 5.2% |
| Travel | $70,716 | $70,716 | - | - | 4.0% | |
| Insurance | $33,327 | - | $33,327 | - | 1.9% | |
| Other employee benefits | $30,581 | - | $30,581 | - | 1.7% | |
| Payroll taxes | $29,795 | - | $29,795 | - | 1.7% | |
| Interest | $10,891 | $989 | $9,902 | - | 0.6% | |
| Office expenses | $6,586 | - | $6,586 | - | 0.4% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $6,584 | - | $6,584 | - | 0.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,721 | - | $3,721 | - | 0.2% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,520 | - | $3,520 | - | 0.2% | |
| Total | $1,790,111 | 100% |
2011 · Form 990 · $2,480,318 spent · pay $610,078 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | FOREIGN OPERATIONS | $895,192 | $895,192 | - | - | 36.1% |
| Other salaries and wages | $516,384 | $136,953 | $379,431 | - | 20.8% | |
| All other expenses | $318,550 | $165,727 | $152,823 | - | 12.8% | |
| Other (as described) | FOSTER CARE | $158,572 | $158,572 | - | - | 6.4% |
| Other (as described) | DONATIONS | $116,874 | $116,874 | - | - | 4.7% |
| Fees: legal | $108,385 | $108,385 | - | - | 4.4% | |
| Other (as described) | CONTRACTED SERVICES | $73,174 | $61,174 | $12,000 | - | 3.0% |
| Travel | $64,412 | $62,687 | $1,725 | - | 2.6% | |
| Other employee benefits | $60,916 | - | $60,916 | - | 2.5% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $37,750 | $34,750 | $3,000 | - | 1.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $34,206 | - | $34,206 | - | 1.4% | |
| Payroll taxes | $32,778 | - | $32,778 | - | 1.3% | |
| Insurance | $32,640 | - | $32,640 | - | 1.3% | |
| Interest | $11,480 | - | $11,480 | - | 0.5% | |
| Office expenses | $10,173 | $148 | $10,025 | - | 0.4% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $7,632 | - | $7,632 | - | 0.3% | |
| Occupancy | $1,200 | $1,200 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $2,480,318 | 100% |
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