Nonprofit · EIN 63-0288823
CHILDRENS AID SOCIETY OF ALABAMA
Tax-exempt · BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $5,797,422 | $6,020,588 | -$223,166 | $2,663,823 | $631,081 | $2,032,742 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,405,036 | $5,473,082 | -$68,046 | $2,869,525 | $646,245 | $2,223,280 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,496,850 | $4,791,214 | -$294,364 | $2,887,742 | $596,416 | $2,291,326 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,758,697
- of which government grants
- $3,902,691
- Program service revenue
- $27,729
- Investment income
- $7,154
- Other revenue
- $3,842
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $872,072
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $228,767
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,396,839
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,947,747
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $213,605
- Travel
- $162,669
- Depreciation
- $116,773
- Program services (functional)
- $5,627,040
- Management and general (functional)
- $361,420
- Fundraising (functional)
- $32,128
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,869,525
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,663,823
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $631,081
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,032,742
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,704,663
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,866,380
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $166,362
- Gross receipts
- $5,797,422
- Employees
- 67
- Volunteers
- 18
- Year formed
- 1912
- State of legal domicile
- AL
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAYLE WATTS | CEO Officer | 39 | $195,737 | $33,030 |
| SUSAN CROW | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,424 | $7,015 |
| JOHN STONE | DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,162 | $7,424 |
| BOB STRAKA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAM ARENBERG | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MEREDITH SMITH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANITA CLEMON | PRESIDENT-ELECT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR MADDOX CASEY | MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MEREDITH CALHOUN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEVON HARRIS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TED HOSP | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEIGH INSKEEP | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT LYDEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITTANY MATHIS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAZMINE ROBINSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR TY MOODY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| QUENTIN RIGGINS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE WALKER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SCOTT WELDON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LEAH WIGGINS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NANCY KANE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAYLE WATTS | CEO Officer | 40 | $192,176 | $20,800 |
| SUSAN CROW | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,271 | $6,757 |
| JOHN STONE | DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,467 | $4,805 |
| BOB STRAKA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| D MADDOX CASEY | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAM ARENBERG | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WALTER MONROE IV | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER ANDERSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MEREDITH CALHOUN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANITA CLEMON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEVIN HARRIS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TED HOSP | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEIGH INSKEEP | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT LYDEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITTANY MATHIS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JASMINE ROBINSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR TY MOODY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY MYERS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TAN PHILLIPS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| QUENTIN RIGGINS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD SANTELLO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MEREDITH SMITH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE WALKER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT WELDON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEAH WIGGINS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY KANE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAYLE WATTS | CEO Officer | 40 | $174,782 | $27,332 |
| MICHAEL LATTA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB STRAKA | PRESIDENT-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| D MADDOX CASEY | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAM ARENBERG | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WALTER MONROE IV | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MEREDITH CALHOUN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANITA CLEMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATH HADDOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TED HOSP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEIGH INSKEEP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY KANE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EVA KENDRICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT LYDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITTANY MATHIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR TY MOODY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY MYERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TAN PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| QUENTIN RIGGINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD SANTELLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MEREDITH SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE WALKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEAH WIGGINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2141 14TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205-3921
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- GAYLE WATTS, 2141 14TH AVENUE SOUTH, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
- Signed the 990
- GAYLE WATTS, CEO
- Phone
- (205) 251-7148
- Website
- WWW.CHILDRENSAID.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BORLAND BENEFIELD PC
Mission
CHANGING LIVES, BUILDING FAMILIES, STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES
Program accomplishments
- ALABAMA PRE AND POST ADOPTION CONNECTION (APAC) - STATEWIDE SERVICES PROVIDED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE OF ADOPTION. THE GOAL IS TO STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN THE ADOPTIVE FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATION AND SUPPORT. APAC SERVES ADOPTIVE AND FOSTER FAMILIES AND THE PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK WITH THEM. EFFORTS BEGAN IN 2008 TO RECRUIT FAMILIES FOR ALABAMA'S CHILDREN WAITING TO BE ADOPTED. ADOPTION PREPARATION CLASSES ARE PROVIDED FOR ADULTS INTERESTED IN BECOMING ADOPTIVE PARENTS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. HOME STUDIES ARE PREPARED FOR ELIGIBLE FAMILIES, AND ULTIMATELY, "WAITING CHILDREN" ARE MATCHED WITH FOREVER FAMILIES. FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS ARE LOCATED IN BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE, AND MONTGOMERY.Expenses $2,644,014 · grants $289,360 · revenue $31,571
- FAMILY PARTNERS - IN-HOME, INTENSIVE CRISIS INTERVENTION AND FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ALABAMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES. PRIORITIES ARE PRESERVATION OF FAMILIES AT IMMINENT RISK OF CHILD REMOVAL DUE TO ABUSE/NEGLECT, AND REUNIFICATION OF FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN HAVE BEEN REMOVED FOR SAFETY CONCERNS.Expenses $932,157 · grants $3,773
- INDEPENDENT LIVING - ADVOCACY AND EMPOWERMENT FOR YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE TO FACILITATE THEIR TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT ADULTHOOD. MONTHLY MEETINGS AND AN ANNUAL CAMP INCLUDE TOPICS SUCH AS: HEALTHY DECISION MAKING, HOME-BUILDING, HIGHER EDUCATION ACCESS, CAREER COUNSELING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND POSITIVE COPING SKILLS.Expenses $1,110,789 · grants $461,274
- PROJECT INDEPENDENCE (PI)- PROVIDING A SAFE, STABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUNG, EXPECTANT MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN WHILE THEY COMPLETE THEIR EDUCATION AND OBTAIN JOBS. PROJECT INDEPENDENCE BREAKS THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS, KEEPS YOUNG FAMILIES OFF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, AND IMPROVES THEIR CHANCES OF BEING SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL AND IN THE WORKFORCE.CHILD TRAFFICKING SOLUTIONS PROJECT (CTSP)- A STATEWIDE COALITION OF ORGANIZATIONS COMBATING HUMAN TRAFFICKING; LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT; GOVERNMENT AGENCIES; NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS; CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES; AND SURVIVOR CARE PROVIDERS. CTSP PROVIDES TRAINING TO RECOGNIZE, RESCUE, AND RESTORE CHILD VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, AND COLLABORATION DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT FOR AGENCIES PROVIDING ANTI-TRAFFICKING WORK.EFFECTIVE PARENTING INSTRUCTION COURSE (EPIC)- FREE CLASSES, IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH, FOR AT-RISK PARENTS IN JEFFERSON AND SHELBY COUNTIES SEEKING ASSISTANCE WITH THEIR PARENTING SKILLS. TOPICS INCLUDE COMMUNICATION, AGE-APPROPRIATE NATURAL AND LOGICAL ACTIONS/CONSEQUENCES, SHAKEN BABY PREVENTION, SAFE SLEEP ENVIRONMENT, AND SMOKING CESSATION.Expenses $940,080 · grants $117,665
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 63-0288823
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1942
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P34Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,663,823
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,797,422
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $5,797,422 | $6,020,588 | $2,663,823 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $5,405,036 | $5,473,082 | $2,869,525 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $4,496,850 | $4,791,214 | $2,887,742 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $4,228,067 | $4,490,494 | $2,966,147 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 63-0288823).
Questions about CHILDRENS AID SOCIETY OF ALABAMA
- What is the EIN of CHILDRENS AID SOCIETY OF ALABAMA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDRENS AID SOCIETY OF ALABAMA is 63-0288823.
- Is CHILDRENS AID SOCIETY OF ALABAMA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1942.
- Are donations to CHILDRENS AID SOCIETY OF ALABAMA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHILDRENS AID SOCIETY OF ALABAMA file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CHILDRENS AID SOCIETY OF ALABAMA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHILDRENS AID SOCIETY OF ALABAMA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHILDRENS AID SOCIETY OF ALABAMA?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names GAYLE WATTS.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILDRENS AID SOCIETY OF ALABAMA?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $195,737 (GAYLE WATTS, CEO).
- How much revenue does CHILDRENS AID SOCIETY OF ALABAMA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,797,422, expenses of $6,020,588 and total assets of $2,663,823 at year end.
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