2025-12-10T14:49:25+00:00 2025-01-25 346565596 ERNST & YOUNG US LLP 835 N COLLEGE AVENUE INDIANAPOLIS IN 46202 990 2024-01-28 845135177 Staples Cause for Caring inc STAP 5082535000 500 Staples Drive Framingham MA 01702 RAVI FAIIA CLERK AND DIRECTOR 5082535000 2025-12-10 true Jennifer D Rhoderick P00395735 3176817000 2025-12-10 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z GINA FOSTER 500 Staples Drive Framingham MA 01702 486182 false X HTTP://STAPLESCAUSEFORCARING.ORG/ X 2020 MA STAPLES CAUSE FOR CARING, FOUNDED AND FUNDED BY ASSOCIATE AND CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS, OFFERS RELIEF FOR ASSOCIATES IN NEED OF SEVERE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DUE TO SIGNIFICANT EVENTS OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND THEIR CONTROL. 14 14 0 15 0 697140 401192 0 0 47186 49280 -14123 20098 730203 470570 611348 319516 0 0 0 0 0 0 41449 27113 42360 638461 361876 91742 108694 1098753 1180447 27000 0 1071753 1180447 STAPLES CAUSE FOR CARING, FOUNDED AND FUNDED BY ASSOCIATE AND CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS, OFFERS RELIEF FOR ASSOCIATES IN NEED OF SEVERE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DUE TO SIGNIFICANT EVENTS OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND THEIR CONTROL. false false 304516 304516 0 STAPLES CAUSE FOR CARING ("THE ORGANIZATION") WAS ESTABLISHED IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CORPORATE EMPLOYEES ("ASSOCIATES") OF STAPLES, INC. AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS CONFRONTED WITH ECONOMIC HARDSHIP DUE TO NATURAL DISASTERS, CATASTROPHIC EVENTS, OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND THEIR CONTROL. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED (114) GRANTS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ASSOCIATES FOR VARIOUS ECONOMIC HARDSHIP, INCLUDING ILLNESS AND INJURY, FUNERAL EXPENSES, UNEMPLOYMENT, HOMELESSNESS, NATURAL DISASTERS, DOMESTIC ABUSE, AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE. 15000 15000 0 STAPLES CAUSE FOR CARING PROVIDES GRANTS TO OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED (1) GRANT TO AMERICAN RED CROSS FOR CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES RELIEF. 319516 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false true 0 0 0 false false false false false false false false false false false false X 14 14 false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true true true true false false false false MA X LAURA MOLFETAS 5082535000 500 STAPLES DRIVE FRAMINGHAM MA 01702 GINA FOSTER PRESIDENT 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 LAURA MOLFETAS TREASURER 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 RAVI FAIIA DIRECTOR, CLERK TERM BEG 02/2024 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 AMEYA JAMGADE DIRECTOR TERM BEG 02/2024 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 APARNA M BABU DIRECTOR TERM BEG 02/2024 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 BRENDA TABB DIRECTOR TERM FEB-NOV 2024 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Cathy Ward DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Cristina Gonzalez Director 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 JONATHAN SANCHEZ DIRECTOR TERM BEG 02/2024 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 KARIN FARLAND DIRECTOR TERM BEG 02/2024 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 MAX HERNANDEZ DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Michael Cusick DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 NICOLE SPARKMAN DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 ROBERT TERRY DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 SEAN KLOCZKOWSKI DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 6954 394238 401192 0 0 0 0 0 49280 49280 0 0 0 0 35710 15612 20098 20098 0 0 0 0 0 470570 0 0 69378 15000 15000 304516 304516 0 0 661 661 0 0 0 0 9469 9469 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 31980 31980 OTHER EXPENSES 250 250 0 0 0 0 361876 319516 911 41449 126514 159277 965489 1014769 6750 6401 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1098753 1180447 27000 0 0 0 0 0 27000 0 X 1071753 1180447 1071753 1180447 1098753 1180447 108694 0 X false false false X 1232963 353283 365586 697140 401192 3050164 0 0 1232963 353283 365586 697140 401192 3050164 219826 2830338 51 263 17989 47186 49280 114769 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3164933 57369 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 35710 11318 4294 true 1.0 35710 11318 4294 FL MA false The organization conducts occasional raffles as part of its fundraising activities which does not require a gaming license under applicable state law. false true false 1.0 0.0 Laura Molfetas and Michelle Bokis 500 STAPLES DRIVE FRAMINGHAM MA 01702 true 35710 14100 SEE STATEMENT Laura Molfetas 0 Coordination of various fundraising raffles X false Schedule G, Part III, Line 16 Additional Gaming Manager Information GAMINGMANAGERBUSINESSNAME=MICHELLE BOKIS,GAMINGMANAGERCOMPENSATIONAMT=0,GAMINGMANAGERSERVICESPROVTXT=COORDINATION OF VARIOUS FUNDRAISING RAFFLES,GAMINGMANAGERISEMPLOYEEIND; true American Red Cross 431 18th St NW Washington DC 200065009 530196605 501(C)(3) 15000 CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES RELIEF 1 0 ILLNESS/INJURY 25 53494 FUNERAL 27 99032 UNEMPLOYMENT 2 1385 NATURAL DISASTER 31 66219 DOMESTIC ABUSE 2 5821 HOUSING ASSISTANCE 29 74065 OTHER 1 4500 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS DETAILED RECORDS, INCLUDING TRACKING HOW MUCH EACH ASSOCIATE RECEIVES EACH YEAR AND HOW MANY TIMES THEY APPLY. AN ASSOCIATE MAY ONLY RECEIVE ONE GRANT AWARD UP TO $3,500 FOR THE SAME QUALIFYING EVENT/SITUATION. ASSOCIATES MAY ONLY APPLY FOUR TIMES IN A FISCAL YEAR (FEBRUARY TO JANUARY OF THE FOLLOWING YEAR) REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THOSE APPLICATIONS ARE APPROVED OR DENIED. LIKEWISE, AN ASSOCIATE MAY ONLY RECEIVE A MAXIUM OF $4,000 IN A FISCAL YEAR (FEBRUARY TO JANUARY OF THE FOLLOWING YEAR) IF THEY HAVE MORE THAN ONE QUALIFYING EVENT. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BASED UPON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KNOWLEDGEABLE DIRECTORS AND STAFF OF STAPLES CAUSE FOR CARING, INC. THE FINAL VERSION OF FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT, TREASURER, AND CLERK. A COMPLETE COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE GOVERNING BODY PRIOR TO FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON, INCLUDING AN OFFICER, DIRECTOR, OR COMMITTEE MEMBER WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS, MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE WILL DETERMINE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. THE INTERESTED PERSON WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. IF THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE MEMBER OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE MEMBER AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. IF, AFTER HEARING THE MEMBER'S RESPONSE AND AFTER MAKING FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. ANNUALLY, INTERESTED PERSONS MUST SIGN A WRITTEN STATEMENT INDICATING THEY (1) RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, (2) READ AND UNDERSTAND THE POLICY, (3) AGREE TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, AND (4) UNDERSTAND THE ORGANIZATION IS CHARITABLE AND IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public STAPLES CAUSE FOR CARING, INC. MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST POLICY, AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE CONTAINS ITS CONTACT INFORMATION, INCLUDING ITS MAILING ADDRESS AND EMAIL ADDRESS. Form 990, Header Box A Tax year The Foundation is a 52/53 week tax filer. The return is filed with the tax year dates of 1/25/2024-1/27/2025, which differs from the accounting period of 2/4/2024-2/1/2025. STAPLES INC 500 STAPLES DRIVE FRAMINGHAM MA 01702 RETAIL MA NA C Corporation false false true false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true