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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by CENTER FOR FAMILY REPRESENTATION.

Totals

Total revenue
$23,675,417
Total expenses
$23,433,626
Contributions and grants received
$23,433,248
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$1,600
Investment income
$262,045
Other revenue
-$21,476
Total assets, end of year
$24,336,749
Total liabilities, end of year
$15,551,222
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$8,785,527
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$20,089,837
Management and general expenses
$2,880,759
Fundraising expenses
$463,030
Program service expenses (Part III)
$20,089,837

Program services were 85.7% 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.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $345,390

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $22,332,771

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $755,087

  • 2a · Program service revenue: TRAINING

    total $1,600 · related or exempt $1,600

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $223,879 · excluded $223,879

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $12,042,316

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $12,004,150

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $38,166

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $38,166 · excluded $38,166

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $50,800

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $345,390

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $72,276

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$21,476 · excluded -$21,476

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $1,054,549 · program services $332,589 · management and general $721,960

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $14,495,134 · program services $13,153,826 · management and general $1,067,963 · fundraising $273,345

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $697,817 · program services $606,888 · management and general $82,154 · fundraising $8,775

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $1,696,763 · program services $1,455,099 · management and general $217,329 · fundraising $24,335

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $1,265,055 · program services $1,186,541 · management and general $55,129 · fundraising $23,385

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $42,600 · management and general $42,600

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $758,675 · program services $235,547 · management and general $463,318 · fundraising $59,810

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $211,340 · program services $179,557 · management and general $22,489 · fundraising $9,294

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $107,389 · program services $99,767 · management and general $6,137 · fundraising $1,485

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $1,498,884 · program services $1,444,692 · management and general $32,827 · fundraising $21,365

  • 17 · Travel

    total $16,863 · program services $12,633 · management and general $2,519 · fundraising $1,711

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $49,456 · program services $33,805 · management and general $14,203 · fundraising $1,448

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $106,644 · program services $94,512 · management and general $10,208 · fundraising $1,924

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $93,873 · program services $49,162 · management and general $44,711

  • 24a · Other expenses: EQUIPMENT AND MAINTENANCE

    total $808,260 · program services $794,115 · management and general $13,044 · fundraising $1,101

  • 24b · Other expenses: CASE RELATED EXPENSES

    total $313,632 · program services $307,893 · management and general $5,739

  • 24c · Other expenses: RESEARCH SERVICES AND PUB

    total $66,798 · program services $65,355 · management and general $485 · fundraising $958

  • 24d · Other expenses: OTHER EXPENSES

    total $56,508 · program services $28,142 · management and general $27,726 · fundraising $640

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $93,386 · program services $9,714 · management and general $50,218 · fundraising $33,454

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $704,497 · end of year $396,407

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $5,146,845 · end of year $491,005

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $113,153 · end of year $17,200

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $7,366,947 · end of year $4,238,871

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $50,116 · end of year $144,842

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $1,352,246

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $826,147

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $632,743 · end of year $526,099

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    end of year $7,389,270

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $12,063,446 · end of year $11,133,055

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $899,674 · end of year $1,139,849

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $16,634,337 · end of year $14,411,373

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $8,329,085 · end of year $8,466,048

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $214,651 · end of year $319,479

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

CFR'S MISSION IS TO DEFEND THE RIGHTS OF PARENTS AND YOUTH THROUGH FREE, HOLISTIC INTERDISCIPLINARY LEGAL AND SOCIAL WORK REPRESENTATION.

  • INTERDISCIPLINARY FAMILY DEFENSE TEAMS:OUR MISSION IS TO DEFEND THE RIGHTS OF FAMILIES AND PREVENT OR MINIMIZE THE TIME ANY CHILD SPENDS IN THE FOSTER SYSTEM. MOST OF OUR CLIENTS ARE LOW INCOME BLACK AND BROWN PARENTS. WE DEFEND MORE THAN 2300 PARENTS ANNUALLY AND HAVE DEFENDED NEARLY 14,000 PARENTS SINCE 2007 AGAINST CHARGES OF NEGLECT OR ABUSE IN MANHATTAN, QUEENS, THE BRONX, AND STATEN ISLAND FAMILY COURTS. OUR SUCCESSFUL MODEL COMBINES AN ATTORNEY, A SOCIAL WORKER, AND A PARENT ADVOCATE-SYSTEM IMPACTED PARENTS WHO HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY THE FOSTER SYSTEM. BY COMBINING LEGAL AND SOCIAL WORK ADVOCACY WITH PARENT MENTORING, WE CONSISTENTLY KEEP HALF OUR CLIENTS' CHILDREN OUT OF CARE AND SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE FOSTER CARE STAYS. WE SAVE MILLIONS IN TAX DOLLARS AND MORE IMPORTANTLY PERMIT CHILDREN TO GROW UP IN THEIR OWN FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.

    Expenses $16,857,760

  • YOUTH DEFENSE PRACTICE: THE SAME CITY AGENCY THAT RUNS THE FOSTER SYSTEM ALSO RUNS THE TEENAGE INCARCERATION SYSTEM. WE REPRESENT PRIMARILY BLACK AND BROWN YOUTH WHO ARE CRIMINALLY CHARGED IN FAMILY COURT OR "YOUTH PARTS" IN QUEENS, MANHATTAN AND THE BRONX WITH THE SAME INTERDISCIPLINARY MODEL WE BRING TO FAMILY DEFENSE. OUR GOAL IS TO KEEP YOUTH HOME, WITH THEIR FAMILIES TO AVOID THE DEVASTATING IMPACT OF SEPARATION AND INCARCERATION.

    Expenses $1,116,283

  • COMMUNITY ADVOCACY PROJECT (CAP) 608,249: CAP PROVIDES 'EARLY DEFENSE' TO PARENTS FACING A CITY INVESTIGATION OF MALTREATMENT, WITH THE GOAL OF AVOIDING A COURT PROSECUTION ALTOGETHER AND KEEPING FAMILIES INTACT AND CONNECTED TO SERVICES. CAP ALSO PROVIDES PARENTS WITH REPRESENTATION TO MODIFY THE STATE RECORDS THAT CORRESPOND TO A FAMILY POLICING INVESTIGATION; THE RECORDS OFTEN PREVENT PARENTS FROM SEEKING EMPLOYMENT IN FIELDS WHERE EMPLOYERS REGULARLY CHECK THESE RECORDS. WHEN A PARENT'S FAMILY DEFENSE CASE IS DISMISSED OR THEY HAVE OVERCOME CHALLENGES THAT LEAD TO MALTREATMENT CHARGES, CAP ASSISTS PARENTS WITH AMENDING THESE RECORDS, THUS EXPANDING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR CLIENTS. HOME FOR GOOD 1,488,767: CFR FAMILIES OFTEN FACE SEVERAL CHALLENGES IN ADDITION TO A FAMILY COURT CASE AND OFTEN NEED ASSISTANCE IN THE AREAS OF HOUSING (TO PREVENT EVICTION AND OBTAIN STABLE HOUSING), IMMIGRATION (TO ACHIEVE LEGAL STATUS AND ACCESS CULTURALLY COMPETENT SERVICES), PUBLIC BENEFITS (TO SECURE AND SUSTAIN IMPORTANT BENEFITS LIKE MEDICAID), AND IN CRIMINAL COURT (TO DEFEND ALLEGATIONS THAT ARE RELATED TO THEIR FAMILY COURT CASE). CHALLENGES IN ANY OF THESE AREAS CAN LEAD CHILDREN TO ENTER, REMAIN IN, OR RE-ENTER THE FOSTER SYSTEM. OUR HOME FOR GOOD INITIATIVE GIVES FAMILIES AN EFFICIENT ONE-STOP SOLUTION TO PROVIDE THEM WITH NEEDED ADVOCACY IN THESE OTHER AREAS AND SO KEEP THEIR FAMILIES STABLE. OUR CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TEAM, IMMIGRATION TEAM, AND CRIMINAL DEFENSE TEAMS ASSIST MORE THAN 650 FAMILIES ANNUALLY TO KEEP THEIR CHILDREN HOME FOR GOOD.

    Expenses $2,097,016

  • TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND POLICY ADVOCACY 15,460: ANNUALLY CFR PROVIDES TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO MORE THAN 1,500 PROFESSIONALS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, INCLUDING JUDGES, ON OUR INTERDISCIPLINARY MODEL. STAFF ALSO REGULARLY HOST COMMUNITY BASED TRAININGS FOR PARENTS AND YOUTH. TO DATE, WE HAVE WORKED WITH OVER 11,000 PRACTITIONERS IN 20 STATES, WHO HOPE TO REPLICATE SOME OR ALL OF OUR NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED INTERDISCIPLINARY CORNERSTONE ADVOCACY MODEL. CFR STAFF REGULARLY PRESENT AT NATIONAL CONFERENCES AND SIT ON ADVISORY BOARDS AND WORK GROUPS DIRECTED TOWARD LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY REFORM TO PROMOTE JUSTICE FOR INDIGENT FAMILIES AND YOUTH.

    Expenses $18,778 · Revenue $1,600

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Tehra Coles

    EXECUTIVE DI

    Total calculated
    $259,065
    From this org
    $218,158
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $40,907
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $216,055
    Bonus
    $2,103
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $12,516
    Nontaxable benefits
    $28,391
    Filer's total
    $259,065

  • Alicia Williams

    CHIEF OPERAT

    Total calculated
    $213,173
    From this org
    $201,597
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $11,576
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $199,494
    Bonus
    $2,103
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $11,576
    Nontaxable benefits
    not reported
    Filer's total
    $213,173

  • Christine Waer

    MANAGING DIR

    Total calculated
    $193,752
    From this org
    $158,980
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $34,772
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $156,877
    Bonus
    $2,103
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $8,756
    Nontaxable benefits
    $26,016
    Filer's total
    $193,752

  • Carol Siegel

    LITIGATION S

    Total calculated
    $191,933
    From this org
    $163,032
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $28,901
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $160,929
    Bonus
    $2,103
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $9,386
    Nontaxable benefits
    $19,515
    Filer's total
    $191,933

  • Alexandra Rosin

    LITIGATION D

    Total calculated
    $187,740
    From this org
    $159,251
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $28,489
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $157,148
    Bonus
    $2,103
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $9,175
    Nontaxable benefits
    $19,314
    Filer's total
    $187,740

  • Wanjiro Gethaiga

    MANAGING DIR

    Total calculated
    $185,532
    From this org
    $175,441
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $10,091
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $173,338
    Bonus
    $2,103
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $10,091
    Nontaxable benefits
    not reported
    Filer's total
    $185,532

  • Sandeep Kandhari

    LITIGATION D

    Total calculated
    $187,320
    From this org
    $150,251
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $37,069
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $148,148
    Bonus
    $2,103
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $8,665
    Nontaxable benefits
    $28,404
    Filer's total
    $187,320

  • Ari Chiarella

    SOCIAL WORK

    Total calculated
    $183,736
    From this org
    $146,861
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $36,875
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $144,758
    Bonus
    $2,103
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $8,471
    Nontaxable benefits
    $28,404
    Filer's total
    $183,736

  • Wendell Cruz

    LITIGATION D

    Total calculated
    $168,537
    From this org
    $159,251
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $9,286
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $157,148
    Bonus
    $2,103
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $9,175
    Nontaxable benefits
    $111
    Filer's total
    $168,537

  • Samantha Miele From 52424

    CHIEF FINANC

    Total calculated
    $167,153
    From this org
    $155,788
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $11,365
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $153,685
    Bonus
    $2,103
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $9,066
    Nontaxable benefits
    $2,299
    Filer's total
    $167,153

  • Genevieve Christy Until 52324

    CHIEF FINANC

    Total calculated
    $96,456
    From this org
    $92,581
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $3,875
    Hours/week
    40

  • S Penny Windle Esq

    CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Margaret A Dale Esq

    VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Claire E James Esq

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Michaela M Kenny

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Peggy Cooper Davis Esq

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Shiva S Farouki Esq

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Laura J Gordon

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Martin Guggenheim Esq

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Christopher G Karagheuzoff Esq

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jeffrey L Kessler Esq

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Riche T McKnight

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Howard Seife Esq

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jane M Spinak Esq

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Margery Greenberg From 120524

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Cheryl James From 120524

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Nancy Weiner

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Phillip Segal Until 372024

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Inbal Hasbani Until 372024

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

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 · Form 990 of other organizations
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

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
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

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.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
28 July 2025
IRS schema version
2024v5.0
Source object
202512129349300421

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