CARING ACTION FOR CHILDREN INC
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2021 · Form 990EZ · revenue $122K · expenses $32K · assets $0
- EIN
- 95-6155992
- Address
- 7831 S SEPULVEDA BLVD, WESTCHESTER, CA 90045-2916
- Website
- caringaction.org
- NTEE code
- Q330
- Subsection
- 501(c)(3)
- Ruling year
- 1967
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
CARING ACTION FOR CHILDREN IS DEDICATED TO HELPING MEXICAN CHRISTIANS CARE FOR THE UNDER-PRIVILEGED CHILDREN IN THEIR COUNTRY. OUR TWO-FOLD MISSION IS:1) TO RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN IN MEXICO BY PROVIDING FOOD, HOUSING, CLOTHING, EDUCATION, AND SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE; AND 2)TO ASSIST CONCERNED MEXICANS IN TAKING FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROPERTY AND OPERATION OF THE CHILDREN'S HOMES.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
None of the 14 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
14 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Becker | PRESIDENT | 2013-2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Susan Newsom | TREASURER | 2013-2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Josh Verone | MEDIA | 2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mia Varone | FINANCIAL SECRETARY | 2016-2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Darlene Hansen (former) | MEMBER | 2013-2019 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Josh Varone (former) | MEMBER | 2016-2019 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Anna-Kari Johnson (former) | MEMBER | 2013-2019 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Open (former) | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2013-2019 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tim Gilroy (former) | VICE PRESIDENT | 2013-2016 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Denise Sanchez (former) | SECRETARY | 2013-2016 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Roni Clark (former) | MEMBER | 2013-2015 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mary Clark (former) | MEMBER | 2013-2015 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| May Jensen (former) | MEMBER | 2014-2015 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| May Jansen (former) | MEMBER | 2013 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2021 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHIRLEY BECKER | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUSAN NEWSOM | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOSH VERONE | MEDIA | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MIA VARONE | FINANCIAL SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 7 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHIRLEY BECKER | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MIA VARONE | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUSAN NEWSOM | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DARLENE HANSEN | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOSH VARONE | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANNA-KARI JOHNSON | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| OPEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 7 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHIRLEY BECKER | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MIA VARONE | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUSAN NEWSOM | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DARLENE HANSEN | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOSH VARONE | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANNA-KARI JOHNSON | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| OPEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 7 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHIRLEY BECKER | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MIA VARONE | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| SUSAN NEWSOM | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| DARLENE HANSEN | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JOSH VARONE | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ANNA-KARI JOHNSON | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| OPEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 9 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHIRLEY BECKER | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| TIM GILROY | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| DENISE SANCHEZ | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| SUSAN NEWSOM | TREASURER | 3 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| DARLENE HANSEN | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JOSH VARONE | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MIA VARONE | MEMBER | 4 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ANNA-KARI JOHNSON | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| OPEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 10 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHIRLEY BECKER | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| TIM GILROY | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| DENISE SANCHEZ | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| SUSAN NEWSOM | TREASURER | 3 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| DARLENE HANSEN | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| RONI CLARK | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MARY CLARK | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MAY JENSEN | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ANNA-KARI JOHNSON | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| OPEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 10 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHIRLEY BECKER | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| TIM GILROY | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| DENISE SANCHEZ | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| SUSAN NEWSOM | TREASURER | 3 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| DARLENE HANSEN | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| RONI CLARK | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MARY CLARK | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MAY JENSEN | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ANNA-KARI JOHNSON | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| OPEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2013 · 10 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHIRLEY BECKER | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| TIM GILROY | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| DENISE SANCHEZ | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| SUSAN NEWSOM | TREASURER | 3 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| DARLENE HANSEN | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| RONI CLARK | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MARY CLARK | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MAY JANSEN | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ANNA-KARI JOHNSON | MEMBER | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| OPEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $122,046 | $31,828 | $0 | $258,760 | $117,403 | $0 | - | - | - |
| 2019 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $48,077 | $43,011 | $181,788 | $181,788 | $43,318 | $0 | - | - | - |
| 2018 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $28,367 | $42,877 | $169,556 | $169,556 | $24,691 | $0 | - | - | - |
| 2017 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $33,341 | $38,106 | $194,157 | $194,157 | $29,491 | $0 | - | - | - |
| 2016 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $67,716 | $42,224 | $199,211 | $199,211 | $63,673 | $0 | - | - | - |
| 2015 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $39,192 | $48,030 | $171,114 | $171,114 | $34,787 | $0 | - | - | - |
| 2014 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $58,223 | $62,012 | $192,532 | $192,532 | $52,953 | $0 | - | - | - |
| 2013 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $87,035 | $63,452 | $193,838 | $193,838 | $81,308 | $0 | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
1 grantor reported grants to this organization, $368 in all, tax years 2021 to 2023. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “CARING ACTION FOR CHILDREN INC” | 2021-2023 | 3 | $368 | 2023 | $86 | show |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2021 · Form 990EZ · $31,828 spent · pay $0 · grants $29,528 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $29,528 | 92.8% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $1,563 | 4.9% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $737 | 2.3% | |
| Total | $31,828 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990EZ · $43,011 spent · pay $0 · grants $40,466 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $40,466 | 94.1% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $2,545 | 5.9% | |
| Total | $43,011 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990EZ · $42,877 spent · pay $0 · grants $35,720 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $35,720 | 83.3% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $7,157 | 16.7% | |
| Total | $42,877 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990EZ · $38,106 spent · pay $0 · grants $34,762 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $34,762 | 91.2% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $3,344 | 8.8% | |
| Total | $38,106 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990EZ · $42,224 spent · pay $0 · grants $38,023 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $38,023 | 90.1% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $4,201 | 9.9% | |
| Total | $42,224 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990EZ · $48,030 spent · pay $0 · grants $42,758 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $42,758 | 89.0% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $5,272 | 11.0% | |
| Total | $48,030 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990EZ · $62,012 spent · pay $0 · grants $55,112 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $55,112 | 88.9% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $5,378 | 8.7% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $1,094 | 1.8% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $428 | 0.7% | |
| Total | $62,012 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990EZ · $63,452 spent · pay $0 · grants $57,649 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $57,649 | 90.9% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $3,464 | 5.5% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $1,540 | 2.4% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $799 | 1.3% | |
| Total | $63,452 | 100% |