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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by CORNERSTONES OF CARE.

Totals

Total revenue
$53,770,144
Total expenses
$56,827,986
Contributions and grants received
$41,031,106
Grants paid
$5,928,248
Program service revenue
$12,385,652
Investment income
$435,619
Other revenue
-$82,233
Total assets, end of year
$29,885,937
Total liabilities, end of year
$7,634,606
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$22,251,331
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$48,404,432
Management and general expenses
$7,591,656
Fundraising expenses
$831,898
Program service expenses (Part III)
$48,404,432

Program services were 85.2% 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.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $123,070

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $463,153

  • 1d · Related organizations

    $515,292

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $37,809,915

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $2,119,676

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $25,612

  • 2a · Program service revenue: FEES FOR SERVICE

    total $12,174,458 · related or exempt $12,174,458

  • 2b · Program service revenue: HOMEROOM HEALTH

    total $116,857 · related or exempt $116,857

  • 2c · Program service revenue: BUILD TRYBE

    total $94,337 · related or exempt $94,337

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $559,598 · excluded $559,598

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $37,911

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $0

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $37,911

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $37,911 · excluded $37,911

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $1,484,452 · other assets $83,959

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

    securities $1,419,044 · other assets $273,346

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $65,408 · other assets -$189,387

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total -$123,979 · excluded -$123,979

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $161,895

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

    $463,153

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $303,201

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$141,306 · excluded -$141,306

  • 11a · Other revenue: MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE

    total $12,171 · related or exempt $12,171

  • 11b · Other revenue: OTHER REVENUE - ADMIN

    total $8,991 · related or exempt $8,991

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $21,162

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $5,928,248 · program services $5,928,248

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $617,753 · management and general $617,753

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $31,774,571 · program services $28,955,672 · management and general $2,211,870 · fundraising $607,029

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $354,610 · program services $248,965 · management and general $98,537 · fundraising $7,108

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $4,173,577 · program services $3,560,834 · management and general $528,472 · fundraising $84,271

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $2,346,604 · program services $2,106,146 · management and general $197,660 · fundraising $42,798

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $501,530 · program services $3,979 · management and general $497,551

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $88,850 · management and general $88,850

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $60,200 · management and general $60,200

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $31,069 · management and general $31,069

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $2,008,368 · program services $1,610,235 · management and general $395,138 · fundraising $2,995

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $179,267 · program services $37,482 · management and general $74,420 · fundraising $67,365

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $542,005 · program services $460,902 · management and general $77,334 · fundraising $3,769

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $1,462,677 · program services $17,509 · management and general $1,445,168

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $2,108,040 · program services $1,802,747 · management and general $305,293

  • 17 · Travel

    total $1,582,417 · program services $1,545,586 · management and general $28,007 · fundraising $8,824

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $252,330 · program services $190,619 · management and general $61,041 · fundraising $670

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $704,754 · program services $692,716 · management and general $12,038

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $536,875 · program services $356,015 · management and general $180,860

  • 24a · Other expenses: RENTAL AND MAINTENANCE

    total $1,047,902 · program services $449,638 · management and general $597,361 · fundraising $903

  • 24b · Other expenses: FOOD SERVICES

    total $349,964 · program services $349,964

  • 24c · Other expenses: MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE

    total $171,590 · program services $158,063 · management and general $13,527

  • 24d · Other expenses: BAD DEBT EXPENSE

    total -$82,631 · program services -$82,631

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $87,416 · program services $11,743 · management and general $69,507 · fundraising $6,166

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $1,435,954 · end of year $3,383,255

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $223,304 · end of year $135,000

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $3,928,759 · end of year $5,215,360

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $293,996 · end of year $223,822

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

    $16,522,484

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

    $11,685,463

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $5,799,995 · end of year $4,837,021

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $10,234,408 · end of year $8,993,370

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $10,119,106 · end of year $7,098,109

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $3,244,382 · end of year $3,236,145

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $889,482 · end of year $1,181,481

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $1,144,632

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $2,168,710 · end of year $3,216,980

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $21,614,969 · end of year $19,874,519

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $2,973,347 · end of year $2,376,812

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

PARTNERING FOR SAFE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES.

  • THE FOSTER CARE PROGRAM PROVIDED SERVICES IN CASS, JACKSON, BOONE, COLE, RANDOLPH AND HOWARD COUNTIES IN MISSOURI. CORNERSTONES OF CARE IMPROVES CHILD SAFETY AND WELLNESS OF ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN UNDER THE CARE OF THE CHILDREN'S DIVISION. ADDITIONALLY, CORNERSTONES OF CARE FINDS PERMANENT HOMES FOR THESE CHILDREN. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN OF ALL ETHNICITIES, IN THE PARENT'S HOME, RELATIVE HOME, KINSHIP HOME, FOSTER HOME, ADOPTIVE HOME, RESIDENTIAL SETTING, AS WELL AS GROUP HOME SETTINGS. CORNERSTONES OF CARE REMEDIES THE EFFECTS OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT, AND PREVENTS FUTURE ABUSE AND NEGLECT, BY PARTNERING WITH THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE THERAPY, PARENT EDUCATION, SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, CRISIS INTERVENTION, CHILD EDUCATION, AND BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION. OUTCOMES:91.6% OF CHILDREN WILL NOT RE-ENTER CARE32% OF CHILDREN WILL REACH PERMANENCY99.68% OF CHILDREN WILL NOT HAVE A CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT REPORT WHILE IN CUSTODY.THE CORNERSTONES OF CARE KANSAS FOSTER CARE PROGRAM PROVIDES FOSTER CARE, REINTEGRATION, AND ADOPTION CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO 845 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN WYANDOTTE, LEAVENWORTH AND ATCHISON COUNTIES. THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE PERMANENCY SERVICES AND SUPPORTS THAT FOCUS ON REUNIFYING FAMILIES IN A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT. WHEN REINTEGRATION IS NOT VIABLE OUR FOCUS BECOMES CREATING HEALTHY AND LASTING CONNECTIONS FOR CHILDREN WITH KIN OR THROUGH ADOPTION. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO DIVERSE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN VARIOUS SETTINGS INCLUDING THE PARENT'S HOME, RELATIVE OR KINSHIP HOME AND FOSTER OR ADOPTIVE HOME. CORNERSTONES OF CARE USES A TRAUMA-INFORMED APPROACH TO PREVENT FUTURE ABUSE AND NEGLECT THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS THAT PROVIDE THERAPY, PARENT EDUCATION, SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, CRISIS INTERVENTION, CHILD EDUCATION AND BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION TO ULTIMATELY REDUCE THE TIME CHILDREN SPEND IN CARE.

    Expenses $18,628,757 · Grants $3,753,213 · Revenue $2,792,934

  • THE INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITIES OF THE PATHWAYS PROGRAMS PROVIDED 11,588 TREATMENT DAYS FOR 84 TEENS/YOUNG ADULTS IN A VARIETY OF TRANSITIONAL LIVING FACILITIES IN THE KANSAS CITY, KS/MO AREAS.THE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAMS PROVIDED A TOTAL OF 29,028 TREATMENT DAYS FOR 104 UNDUPLICATED CHILDREN SERVED BY THE VARIOUS PROGRAMS. THE FAMILY FOCUSED SERVICES PROVIDED IN THE AFTERCARE PROGRAM SERVED 45 UNDUPLICATED CHILDREN IN 2023.

    Expenses $5,955,943 · Grants $590,783 · Revenue $3,969,583

  • THE THERAPEUTIC SCHOOL OPTIONS WITHIN CORNERSTONES OF CARE ARE GILLIS (K-8) AND OZANAM (9-12). THESE SCHOOLS PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TO 110 STUDENTS WHO ARE ON AN INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLAN. THESE STUDENTS ARE CONTRACTUALLY PLACED BY 32 PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND 10 PRIVATE OR CHARTER SCHOOLS. WHILE STUDENTS ARE IN OUR CARE, NOT ONLY DO WE EDUCATE THEM IN CORE SUBJECT AREAS SUCH AS MATH, SCIENCE, READING, LANGUAGE ARTS, AND SOCIAL STUDIES. THE STUDENTS ARE ALSO EXPOSED TO A VARIETY OF ELECTIVE CLASSES SUCH AS PHYSICAL EDUCATION, ART, MUSIC, AND HORTICULTURE. THE CLASSROOMS ARE SELF-CONTAINED AND SUPPORTED BY ADDITIONAL STAFF AS WELL AS THE CLASSROOM TEACHER. EACH STUDENT IS ASSIGNED A THERAPIST, AND THEY RECEIVE 30 MINUTES OF INDIVIDUAL THERAPY AS WELL AS GROUP THERAPY PER WEEK. BUILD TRYBE, OUR CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION TEAM, IS A MENTORSHIP COMMUNITY THAT BUILDS HEALTH AND INDEPENDENCE BY EMPOWERING YOUTH WITH EMPLOYABLE SKILLS. IT IS A BRIDGE CONNECTING YOUTH, WHO LACK A STABLE SUPPORT SYSTEM, TO OPPORTUNITY. OUR TEAM OF TRADE EXPERTS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS CONNECT YOUTH TO THREE SKILL-BASED CAREER PATHS: CULINARY, CONSTRUCTION, AND LANDSCAPE. THE STUDENTS SUPPORTED COME FROM KANSAS FOSTER, MISSOURI FOSTER, AND DAY TREATMENT SCHOOLS AS WELL AS OUTSIDE PARTNER AGENCIES. A PROGRAM OF CORNERSTONES OF CARE, BIST PROVIDES TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO TEACHERS, PARENTS, AND ADMINISTRATORS IN PRE-K TO 12TH-GRADE PUBLIC, PRIVATE, CHARTER, AND PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS IN SUBURBAN, URBAN, AND RURAL SETTINGS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. WITH SERVICES AND TRAINING FOR INDIVIDUALS, TEAMS, OR ENTIRE FACULTIES TAILORED SPECIFICALLY FOR EACH SCHOOL AND OR DISTRICT, WE CAN HELP STAFF AND FAMILIES BECOME MORE TRAUMA-INFORMED FOR THE STUDENTS AND CHILDREN YOU SERVE. AFTER AN INITIAL MEETING AND IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS WITH OUR CONSULTANTS, WE WILL HOST A TRAINING TO GIVE YOUR ENTIRE STAFF A FEEL FOR THE BIST PHILOSOPHY AND PROGRAM. THEN OUR CONSULTANTS WILL RECOMMEND A PLAN OF ACTION TO MEET YOUR DESIRED GOALS. A NEW PROGRAMMING OPTION IS BIST IN-HOME SERVICES IN WHICH WE HELP PARENTS FIND NEW WAYS TO CONNECT WITH CHILDREN WHOM THEY HAVE PREVIOUSLY FOUND DIFFICULT. A BIST CONSULTANT MAKES REGULARLY SCHEDULED IN-HOME OR VIRTUAL VISITS TO DEVELOP A TAILORED PROGRAM TO ADDRESS THE CHILD'S AND FAMILY'S NEEDS. THE PARENT WILL LEARN STRATEGIES TO TEACH/MODEL AND LEARN HOW TO PROBLEM-SOLVE WITH THEIR CHILDREN.

    Expenses $5,535,438 · Grants $25,339 · Revenue $2,792,933

  • THESE PROGRAM EXPENSES ARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO OTHER PROGRAMS SERVICES FURTHERING THE MISSION OF FOSTERING SAFE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES.TO FURTHER THIS MISSION CORNERSTONES OF CARE PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING FAMILY SUPPORT AND COUNSELING SERVICES TO A WIDE ARRAY OF COUNTIES IN WESTERN MISSOURI AND EASTERN KANSAS. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE:SHOW ME HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS (SMHR) IS A FIVE YEAR PROJECT FUNDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. IT IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI EXTENSION, UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE, AND THREE COMMUNITY FAMILY AGENCIES WHO HAVE COLLABORATED TO ASSIST SINGLES AND COUPLES HAVE HAPPY AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS. OUR COURSES REACH TWENTY-ONE COUNTIES THROUGHOUT MISSOURI.FAMILY SERVICES - RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF A STRONG FAMILY UNIT, OUR IN-HOME FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM HELPS KANSAS FAMILIES WHO ARE STRUGGLING TO SAFELY ALLEVIATE CHALLENGING SITUATIONS.HOME BASED PREVENTION SERVICES IS A SERVICE DESIGNED TO KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER. THESE SERVICES PROVIDE MUCH NEEDED ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH HISTORY OF TRAUMA, ABUSE AND/OR NEGLECT, INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE, MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES.HOME BASED INTERVENTION SERVICES FOCUS ON SAFELY REUNITING FAMILIES. OUR FAMILY REUNIFICATION SERVICES PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, CONNECTING FAMILIES TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND PROVIDING SOLUTION-FOCUSED THERAPY IN ORDER TO BRING THE FAMILY SAFELY BACK TOGETHER. IN ADDITION, CORNERSTONES OF CARE PROVIDES A WIDE ARRAY OF OUTPATIENT COUNSELING TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ADDRESSING THE EFFECTS OF TRAUMA, IMPROVE STRESS MANAGEMENT SKILLS AND REDUCE, OR ELIMINATE, THE NEED FOR PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALIZATION. THROUGH OUTPATIENT COUNSELING, CLIENTS EXPERIENCE PERSONAL GROWTH AND CHANGE BY LEARNING SKILLS TO PROCESS LOSS AND PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE.

    Expenses $18,284,294 · Grants $1,558,913 · Revenue $2,851,364

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Julie Barnett

    BOARD CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Jody Vanarsdale

    BOARD VICE CHAIR/GOVERNANCE NOMINATING CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Amy Bradshaw

    FINANCE/RISK COUNCIL CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Thomas Kientz

    PROGRAM COUNCIL CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Jennifer Seyller

    FUNDRAISING COUNCIL CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Ken Gerling

    STRATEGY COUNCIL CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Alexandra Zacny

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Elizabeth Edwards

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Elven Hickmon Jr

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Haley Cacioppo

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Dr Jason Moss

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Jim Sweeney

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Patrick McCullough

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Tina Weaver

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Yvette Richards

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Merideth Rose

    CEO/PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $298,651
    From this org
    $271,236
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $27,415
    Hours/week
    45 + 2 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $232,873
    Bonus
    $38,363
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $1,214
    Nontaxable benefits
    $26,201
    Filer's total
    $298,651
  • Jill Beck

    CFO/TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $174,471
    From this org
    $162,960
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $11,511
    Hours/week
    45 + 2 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $148,140
    Bonus
    $14,820
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $3,066
    Nontaxable benefits
    $8,445
    Filer's total
    $174,471
  • Chad Harris

    CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER/SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $144,630
    From this org
    $129,311
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $15,319
    Hours/week
    45 + 2 related
  • Sarah Scharinger

    CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $144,520
    From this org
    $132,910
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $11,610
    Hours/week
    40
  • Justin Horton

    CHIEF PROGRAMS AND INNOVAT

    Total calculated
    $171,292
    From this org
    $161,439
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $9,853
    Hours/week
    45

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $145,119
    Bonus
    $16,320
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $667
    Nontaxable benefits
    $9,186
    Filer's total
    $171,292
  • Jamie Stevens

    CHIEF HR OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $132,009
    From this org
    $126,455
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $5,554
    Hours/week
    45
  • Kendra Duncan

    MANAGER OF PERMANECY SERVICES

    Total calculated
    $146,058
    From this org
    $137,612
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $8,446
    Hours/week
    40
  • Patricia Ann Ocuor

    DIRECTOR OF PERMANECY SERVICES

    Total calculated
    $130,945
    From this org
    $128,821
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $2,124
    Hours/week
    40

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 · Independent compensation consultant
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 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.

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.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
21 August 2024
IRS schema version
2023v5.1
Source object
202422419349300037

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