2024-02-14T20:42:45-05:00 2023-08-31 Foxfire International CPA 4850 Sugarloaf Parkway Lawrenceville GA 30044 990 2022-09-01 582215576 Committee for Missing Children Inc COMM 934 Stone Mill Run Lawrenceville GA 30046 David Thelen CEO 8005258204 2024-02-15 false David Thelen Robert J Arzdorf P01411313 7706862620 2024-02-14 0 00 AAL2 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z David C Thelen 934 Stone Mill Run Lawrenceville GA 30045 706307 false X WWW.FINDTHEKIDS.ORG X 1995 GA The organization is a parent advocacy group. It assists parents of missing children by providing the help that they deserve and ensuring that their rights are protected. 10 9 2 0 0 806814 695418 0 330 426 9057 10463 816201 706307 0 0 70422 69975 741875 584582 588779 112545 56985 924842 711542 -108641 -5235 237736 172958 139731 80188 98005 92770 The organization is a parent advocacy group. It assists parents of missing children by providing the help that they deserve and ensuring that their rights are protected. false false 66739 Case Management and Parent Advocacy -Case management is the development of a detailed case folder. Not all parents calling the organization for assistance would warrant the development of a case folder. Much of what is done is disseminating information on how to locate their children or options what a parent can do immediately, such as, contact friends, file a police report, register with the NCMEC, etc. Most of this is geared to runaways. The organization offers a 24/7 service and is listed in most telephone books and relevant internet sites Informational database - Both the organiations library and website were developed to assist anyone who is interested to learn about child abduction or wish to learn how to proceed to recover a lost or missing child. While the website was developed to assist law enforcment agencies, it appears that such agencies have not utilized its extensive degree of information. Included in the library and website are a significant number of case histories, which have been litigated worldwide. Much of this vital information is the result of the work of Clifornia attorney, William Hilton, as well as experience from the organization itself.Safety and Education -The Committee offers free of charge safety materials, such as ID kits, safety posters, as well as a series of stuffed animals with safety slogans imprinted on their shirts. Two examples of saftey slogans are (1) We never forget a missing child and (2) Finding missing chil 66739 true false false false false false false false false false true false false false true false true false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 true 2 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 10 9 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false AL CA CO CT FL GA IL KS KY LA MA MD MI MN MS NC NH NJ NM NV NY OK PA RI SC TN UT VA WI WV X David C Thelen 8005258204 934 Stone Mill Run Lawrenceville GA 30046 X Regina Weisker Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Barbara Kurth Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Thomas Fietze Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Linda Shay Gardner Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Christiane Hirts Director - European Office 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Karen Thelen Secretary 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David C Thelen Director - CEO 40.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Claire Lops Director - VP 0.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Bill Waterman Director - Treasurer 0.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Carmen Lops Director - President 0.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 695418 695418 426 426 Other cash donations 900099 10463 10463 10463 706307 10889 0 0 30002 30002 35000 35000 4973 2288 2685 6960 6960 8750 8750 584582 584582 4014 4014 10621 10055 566 943 943 2058 2058 Telephone 7310 5848 1462 State registrations 3186 1593 1593 Rent - storage 5208 2604 2604 Parent support 7935 7935 711542 66739 56024 588779 63889 59730 171170 112757 1263 2828 2357 1414 471 237736 172958 123006 63938 16725 16250 139731 80188 X 98005 92770 98005 92770 237736 172958 -5235 0 X false true X true false X 973645 1000171 983131 806814 695418 4459179 973645 1000171 983131 806814 695418 4459179 4459179 155 75 957 330 426 1943 3462 4549 6106 9057 10463 33637 4494759 0.99210 0.99380 X 2828 2357 471 471 Payroll related payable Accrual audit and tax preparation 8750 Accrual other 7500 16250 706307 706307 706307 711542 711542 711542 X X X true Aegis Fundraising Counsel Sweepstakes false 413230 336927 76303 Innovative Teleservices 2740 Pine Grove Aven MI 48060 Telephone Solicitation false 184282 162871 21411 Midwest Publishing 10844 N 23rd Avenue Phoenix AZ 85029 Telephone Solicitation false 42359 36953 5406 Front Line Support LLC 2006 Southern Blvd Ste 101 Rio Rancho NM 87124 Telephone Solicitation false 55547 47831 7716 695418 584582 110836 AL CA CO CT FL IL KS KY LA MA MD MI MN MS NC NH NJ NM NV NY OK PA RI SC TN UT VA WI WV Amended return information Amendment to correct Sch G to match Part 1 Line 16a $741,875 Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2 David C. Thelen is the CEO and his spouse, Karen Thelen, is Secretary of the Organization. Both are W-2 employees of the Organization. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 All Board members are provided with a copy of the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2023 and the Federal Form 990 prior to filing with the IRS and the various states. Any questions regarding the same are directed through the CEO to the CPA, who prepares the audit report and Form 990. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c Compliance is conducted via regular Board of Director meetings and frequent telphone/e.mails with the Board Members. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a The CEOs salary is set is based on a comparison of other child-find organizations and budget constraints. The CEO salary is reviewed by the Board of Directors during the budget process. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b The salary of the Secretary of the Organization is based on current market rates for such office support and budget limitations.Salaries are reviewed by the Board of Directors during the budget process. No significant changes have been made for a number of years. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 Documents are available for inspection at the Corporate office during normal business hours. Copies of such documents can be made available upon written request to include: IRS determination letter, incorporation documents, Form 990, audited financial statements, state registrations and public statements. General explanation attachment Form 990, Part III, Line 1 - Organization Mission Statement:1. The Organization is a parent advocacy group. It assists parents by providing the help that they deserve and ensures that their rights are protected.2. The Orgainization gathers and shares information, serves as a clearing house for information and the laws regarding missing and abducted children and has developed the largest web-based informational database on this subject.3. Through the safety and prevention program, the Organization distributes safety rules, posters and identity kits, as well as safety and prevention information through its website.