Form 990 for tax year 2023
Filed by COMMUNITY ACTION STOPS ABUSE INC.
Totals
- Total revenue
- $14,168,179
- Total expenses
- $9,747,601
- Contributions and grants received
- $13,867,640
- Grants paid
- $759,213
- Program service revenue
- $16,374
- Investment income
- $338,654
- Other revenue
- -$54,489
- Total assets, end of year
- $29,440,540
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,565,802
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $26,874,738
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $8,000,824
- Management and general expenses
- $1,347,549
- Fundraising expenses
- $399,228
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $8,000,824
Program services were 82.1% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
Line items
Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.
Revenue
Part VIII, the statement of revenue.
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1c · Fundraising events
$404,342
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1e · Government grants (contributions)
$6,779,251
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$6,684,047
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1g · Noncash contributions included above
$1,084,456
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2a · Program service revenue: TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
total $16,374 · related or exempt $16,374
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3 · Investment income
total $338,348 · excluded $338,348
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7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory
securities $14,391,096
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7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses
securities $14,390,790
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7c · Gain or loss
securities $306
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7d · Net gain or loss
total $306 · excluded $306
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8a · Fundraising events: gross income
$87,813
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8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c
$404,342
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8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses
$164,769
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8c · Net income from fundraising events
total -$76,956 · excluded -$76,956
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10a · Gross sales of inventory
$1,061,529
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10b · Cost of goods sold
$1,051,422
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10c · Net income from sales of inventory
total $10,107 · excluded $10,107
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11d · All other revenue
total $12,360 · excluded $12,360
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11e · Other revenue, total
$12,360
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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2 · Grants to domestic individuals
total $759,213 · program services $759,213
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5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $395,846 · program services $80,942 · management and general $314,904
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7 · Other salaries and wages
total $4,977,192 · program services $4,309,690 · management and general $475,046 · fundraising $192,456
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9 · Other employee benefits
total $527,759 · program services $444,050 · management and general $68,728 · fundraising $14,981
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10 · Payroll taxes
total $534,657 · program services $451,792 · management and general $64,046 · fundraising $18,819
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11b · Fees: legal
total $20,950 · management and general $20,950
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11c · Fees: accounting
total $58,415 · management and general $58,415
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11f · Fees: investment management
total $8,895 · management and general $8,895
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11g · Fees: other
total $314,102 · program services $204,059 · management and general $107,130 · fundraising $2,913
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12 · Advertising and promotion
total $34,721 · program services $4,025 · management and general $255 · fundraising $30,441
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13 · Office expenses
total $282,557 · program services $145,242 · management and general $105,371 · fundraising $31,944
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14 · Information technology
total $295,998 · program services $206,063 · management and general $49,773 · fundraising $40,162
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16 · Occupancy
total $426,867 · program services $404,107 · management and general $19,008 · fundraising $3,752
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17 · Travel
total $43,005 · program services $41,124 · management and general $1,615 · fundraising $266
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19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings
total $94,402 · program services $41,691 · management and general $4,091 · fundraising $48,620
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22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $247,868 · program services $216,852 · management and general $19,650 · fundraising $11,366
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23 · Insurance
total $264,531 · program services $249,708 · management and general $11,916 · fundraising $2,907
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24a · Other expenses: FOOD/OPERATING SUPPLIES
total $460,623 · program services $442,266 · management and general $17,756 · fundraising $601
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $499,708 · end of year $4,626,390
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3 · Pledges and grants receivable
beginning of year $962,494 · end of year $1,279,184
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4 · Accounts receivable
beginning of year $636 · end of year $54,822
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8 · Inventories for sale or use
beginning of year $77,100 · end of year $87,620
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9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
beginning of year $65,376 · end of year $247,810
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10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis
$6,584,635
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10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation
$2,414,420
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10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $2,737,651 · end of year $4,170,215
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11 · Investments: publicly traded securities
beginning of year $9,911,296 · end of year $9,053,464
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13 · Investments: program-related
beginning of year $9,999,989 · end of year $9,757,981
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15 · Other assets
beginning of year $136,730 · end of year $163,054
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17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $429,590 · end of year $687,170
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23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable
beginning of year $224,370 · end of year $232,906
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25 · Other liabilities
beginning of year $1,115,155 · end of year $1,645,726
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27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $20,894,207 · end of year $25,473,386
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28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $1,727,658 · end of year $1,401,352
Mission and programs · 2023
Mission
TO CHALLENGE THE SOCIETAL ACCEPTANCE OF ALL FORMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, CASA STANDS UP TO SILENCE THROUGH ADVOCACY, PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND SUPPORT SERVICES. OUR VISION IS A SOCIETY FREE FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
Activities or mission (Part I)
TO CHALLENGE THE SOCIETAL ACCEPTANCE OF ALL FORMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
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CASA PROVIDES A WIDE VARIETY OF TRAUMA-INFORMED SERVICES FOR THOUSANDS OF ADULT AND CHILD SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INCLUDING A FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER THAT IS FOCUSED ON COMPREHENSIVE SPECIALIZED SUPPORT SERVICES, EMERGENCY RESIDENTIAL SHELTER, EXPANSIVE REHOUSING PROGRAMS, LEGAL AND JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS FOR PROFESSIONALS, YOUTH, AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE, AND MORE.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)CASA OPERATES THE ONLY AFFILIATED FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER IN FLORIDA, EARNING THE 2023 PURPLE RIBBON AWARD FOR THE OUTSTANDING NEW SERVICE LAUNCH IN THE UNITED STATES. IN 2023-24, THE FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER SERVED 1,773 PERSONS WITH SURVIVOR CASE MANAGEMENT AND COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED BY ONSITE SPECIALIZED PARTNERS.CASA'S EMERGENCY RESIDENTIAL SHELTER PROVIDES SAFE REFUGE, CRISIS INTERVENTION AND ADVOCACY WHEN HOME IS NOT A SAFE PLACE. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE FOOD, CLOTHING, AND PERSONAL ITEMS, AND DURING FY 23-24 THE SHELTER PROVIDED SANCTUARY TO 584 SURVIVORS WITH 271 OF THOSE BEING CHILDREN. A TOTAL OF 22,281 BED NIGHTS WERE PROVIDED FOR SURVIVORS. CASA PROVIDES SPECIALIZED HOUSING SERVICES TO 888 SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN IN FY 23-24. LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY CASA INCLUDE FLORIDA BAR ASSOCIATION ATTORNEYS AND PARALEGALS WHO REPRESENT SURVIVORS IN INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION HEARINGS, AND PROVIDE JUSTICE ADVOCACY, INVEST (INTENDED TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF INTIMATE PARTNER HOMICIDES) AND MORE, RECEIVING 733 REFERRALS IN FY 23-24. ADDITIONALLY, OTHER SPECIALLY TRAINED ADVOCATES ACCOMPANIED SURVIVORS IN HEARINGS, HELPED FILL OUT LEGAL PAPERWORK AT THE LOCAL COURTHOUSES, AND PROVIDED FOLLOW-UP TO LAW ENFORCEMENT IN 526 MORE INCIDENTS. CRISIS HOTLINE ADVOCATES ANSWERED 10,245 CALLS.THROUGH THE PEACEMAKER PROGRAM, 2,009 PRESCHOOL, ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL CHILDREN THROUGHOUT PINELLAS COUNTY PARTICIPATE IN AGE-APPROPRIATE HOLISTIC PEACE AND RELATIONSHIP EDUCATION DURING CRITICAL TIMES IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND PROVIDES ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS TO CONTINUE THE PROGRAM IN CLASSROOMS. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR FAMILIES, REGARDLESS OF RACE, CREED, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, MILITARY STATUS, SEX, MARITAL STATUS, DISABILITY, IMMIGRATION STATUS, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT STATUS, RESIDENCY, LEGAL HISTORY, OR SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS. THIS INCLUDES MALE AND LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, INTERSEX, AND QUESTIONING (LGBTQ+) PERSONS. ABOUT 91% OF PERSONS SERVED REPORT COMING FROM PINELLAS COUNTY.CASA WORKS COLLECTIVELY TO DEVELOP A COORDINATED COMMUNITY RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BY COLLABORATING WITH OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS, PUBLIC AGENCIES, PLANNING GROUPS AND FUNDING BODIES TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY EDUCATION, PREVENTION, AND AWARENESS ABOUT DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING. THERE WERE 76 PUBLIC AWARENESS TRAINING EVENTS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC DURING FY 23-24 REGARDING DOMESTIC AND/ OR DATING VIOLENCE. CASA ALSO CONDUCTS ON-GOING EVALUATION IN THE AREAS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING TO ENSURE A HIGH QUALITY OF SERVICE TO OUR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
Expenses $8,000,824 · Grants $759,213 · Revenue $16,374
As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.
Listed in Part VII
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Ian WomackIAN WOMACK
CHAIR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Stephanie MorgeSTEPHANIE MORGE
VICE CHAIR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Rachel CarpenterRACHEL CARPENTER
PAST CHAIR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Patty RobinsonPATTY ROBINSON
PAST CHAIR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1 + 0.25 related
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Rick GiglioRICK GIGLIO
TREASURER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Judith PloszekJUDITH PLOSZEK
VICE TREASURER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Rita WesleyRITA WESLEY
SECRETARY
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1 + 0.25 related
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Chris BennettCHRIS BENNETT
VICE SECRETARY
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Ken AusleyKEN AUSLEY
DIRECTOR (TERM START 2/1/24)
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Mark DawsonMARK DAWSON
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1 + 0.25 related
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David GerardoDAVID GERARDO
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Sarena IrwinSARENA IRWIN
DIRECTOR (TERM START 02/01/24)
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Brittany Maxey-FisherBRITTANY MAXEY-FISHER
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Justin McClainJUSTIN MCCLAIN
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Aj ScarpatiAJ SCARPATI
DIRECTOR (TERM START 7/19/23)
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Michelle StoneMICHELLE STONE
DIRECTOR (TERM START 01/24/24)
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Rima TerradistaRIMA TERRADISTA
DIRECTOR (TERM START 11/15/23)
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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David TillmanDAVID TILLMAN
DIRECTOR (TERM START 02/01/24)
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Marcus WilsonMARCUS WILSON
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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William Billy WoodsWILLIAM BILLY WOODS
DIRECTOR (TERM START 01/24/24)
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Ben CristalBEN CRISTAL
DIRECTOR (TERM END 02/01/24)
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Dennis GarveyDENNIS GARVEY
DIRECTOR (TERM END 7/17/23)
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Kristina ParkKRISTINA PARK
DIRECTOR (TERM END 10/19/23)
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Kathleen PremoKATHLEEN PREMO
DIRECTOR (TERM END 1/24/24)
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Lariana ForsytheLARIANA FORSYTHE
CEO
- Total calculated
- $265,712
- From this org
- $249,082
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $16,630
- Hours/week
- 50 + 1 related
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $219,006
- Bonus
- $20,172
- Other
- $9,904
- Deferred
- $0
- Nontaxable benefits
- $16,630
- Filer's total
- $265,712
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Mindy ForeyMINDY FOREY
CFO (THRU 5/24/24)
- Total calculated
- $123,250
- From this org
- $118,601
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $4,649
- Hours/week
- 40 + 1 related
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Matt KleinMATT KLEIN
CFO (AS OF 5/23/24)
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 40 + 1 related
Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.
Schedule J
Answered yes
- 3 · Written employment contract
- 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
- 7 · Other non-fixed payments
Answered no
- 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
- 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
- 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
- 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
- 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
- 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
- 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
- 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception
The filer's explanations (Part III)
- PART I, LINE 7
- LARIANA FORSYTHE, CEO, IS ELIGIBLE TO EARN A RETENTION BONUS AND ANNUAL PERFORMANCE BONUS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LONG-TERM RETENTION AND PERFORMANCE BONUS AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2020. THE PURPOSE OF THE AGREEMENT IS TO PROVIDE INCENTIVE FOR THE CEO, WHOSE SERVICES ARE CRUCIAL TO THE SUCCESS OF THE ORGANIZATION, TO REMAIN EMPLOYED BY THE ORGANIZATION AND TO REWARD HER FOR PERFORMANCE RESULTS AND LONGEVITY. DURING EACH FULL FISCAL YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT, BEGINNING WITH THE EFFECTIVE DATE, THE EMPLOYEE IS ELIGIBLE TO EARN A RETENTION BONUS OVER A THREE-YEAR RETENTION BONUS CYCLE AND AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE BONUS IN ACCORDANCE WITH PERFORMANCE METRICS AS ADOPTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.
Grants on this return
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Related organizations on this return
Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.
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501(C)(3) · RAISE FUNDS AND ESTABLISH ENDOWMENT IN FURTHERANCE OF CASA MISSION · FL
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501(C)(3) · EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE · FL · controlled entity
Directly controlled by COMMUNITY ACTION STOPS ABUSE INC
Taxable family on this return
Schedule R Parts I, III and IV, as filed. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money moved.
Disregarded entities
Part I: entities that legally are the filer and file no return of their own.
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1019 ARLINGTON AVENUE LLC
REAL PROPERTY HOLDINGS · FL · income $0 · assets $502,035
Directly controlled by COMMUNITY ACTION STOPS ABUSE INC
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CASA MARION LLC
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES IN MARION COUNTY · FL · income $1,105,269 · assets $472,707
Directly controlled by COMMUNITY ACTION STOPS ABUSE INC
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2023
- Filed
- 12 May 2025
- IRS schema version
- 2023v6.0
- Source object
- 202501349349304165
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