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Cause Effective Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Public, Society Benefit - Multipurpose and Other N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.69M (2023)

Expenses
$1.79M (2023)

Total Assets
$651k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$265k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,694,453
Expenses
$1,794,055
Net Income
-$99,602
Net Assets
$386,476
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,116,486
65.9%
Program Services $601,050
35.5%
Investment Income $607
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$39,312
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $15,622
0.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $373,248
20.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $20,800
1.2%
Other Salaries and Wages $938,709
52.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $651,022
Total Liabilities $264,546
Net Assets $386,476
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Judy Levine (President/Executive Director) $155,629 $0 $18,362
Zanetta Addams Pilgrim (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Didi Lacher (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Schier (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Amy Wolf (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ross Pasquale (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kelsey Louis (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Charko Patterson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Katrina Venturina (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Castle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Pedro Reyes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth Lam (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gabriella Polur (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,387,605
Expenses
$1,176,998
Net Income
$210,607
Net Assets
$486,078
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $947,602
68.3%
Program Services $340,925
24.6%
Investment Income $30
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $99,048
7.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $158,908
13.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $61,545
5.2%
Other Salaries and Wages $670,980
57.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $567,862
Total Liabilities $81,784
Net Assets $486,078
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Judy Levine (President/Executive Direct) $143,508 $0 $15,400
Zanetta Addams Pilgrim (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Didi Lacher (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Schier (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Amy Wolf (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gabriella Polur (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ross Pasquale (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kelsey Louis (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Charko Patterson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kristina Bandong (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Claire Scanlon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Castle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Pedro Reyes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Marina Rayman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth Lam (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,011,069
Expenses
$870,359
Net Income
$140,710
Net Assets
$275,471
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $683,496
67.6%
Program Services $249,597
24.7%
Investment Income $15
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $77,961
7.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $137,154
15.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $494,162
56.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $465,659
Total Liabilities $190,188
Net Assets $275,471
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Judy Levine (President/Executive Director) $96,534 $0 $12,000
Zanetta Addams Pilgrim (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Didi Lacher (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Mark Castle (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Amy Wolf (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gabriella Polur (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Abdul Muid (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Pedro Reyes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Marina Rayman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Rochon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Claire Scanlon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Charko Patterson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Schier (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Karon Joyner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$809,404
Expenses
$871,349
Net Income
-$61,945
Net Assets
$134,761
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $480,795
59.4%
Program Services $303,179
37.5%
Investment Income $130
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $25,300
3.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $98,250
11.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $466,650
53.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $311,358
Total Liabilities $176,597
Net Assets $134,761
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Judy Levine (President/Executive Director) $79,792 $0 $12,836
Lisa Zanetta Addams Pilgrim (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Mark Castle (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Amy Wolf (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gabriella Polur (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Nyeleti Honwana (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Rochon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Claire Scanlon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Didi Lacher (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Charko Patterson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Schier (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Karon Joyner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$896,691
Expenses
$980,042
Net Income
-$83,351
Net Assets
$196,706
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $407,494
45.4%
Program Services $453,161
50.5%
Investment Income $248
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $35,788
4.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $113,628
11.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $498,803
50.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $357,079
Total Liabilities $160,373
Net Assets $196,706
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Judy Levine (Executive Director) $130,000 $0 $13,000
Gregory Cohen (Senior Advisor) $115,000 $0 $15,000
Lisa Zanetta Addams Pilgrim (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Mark Castle (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Amy Wolf (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gabriella Polur (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Nyeleti Honwana (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Rochon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Claire Scanlon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Didi Lacher (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Charko Patterson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Schier (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Karon Joyner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$998,714
Expenses
$973,803
Net Income
$24,911
Net Assets
$280,057
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $482,493
48.3%
Program Services $473,444
47.4%
Investment Income $547
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $42,230
4.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $132,000
13.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $412,824
42.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $433,742
Total Liabilities $153,685
Net Assets $280,057
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Judy Levine (Executive Director/President) $120,000 $0 $12,000
Gregory Cohen (Associate Director) $112,500 $0 $11,250
Gabriella Polur (Interim Chair) $0 $0 $0
Mark Castle (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Amy Wolf (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Zanetta Addams Pilgrim (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nyeleti Honwana (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Rochon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Claire Scanlon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Didi Lacher (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,007,571
Expenses
$917,407
Net Income
$90,164
Net Assets
$255,146
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $497,965
49.4%
Program Services $475,348
47.2%
Investment Income $283
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $33,975
3.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $530,245
57.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $359,019
Total Liabilities $103,873
Net Assets $255,146

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$775,184
Expenses
$809,798
Net Income
-$34,614
Net Assets
$164,982
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $262,157
33.8%
Program Services $486,743
62.8%
Investment Income $228
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $26,046
3.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $10
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $131,500
16.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $367,360
45.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $286,154
Total Liabilities $121,172
Net Assets $164,982

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$799,573
Expenses
$763,865
Net Income
$35,708
Net Assets
$199,596
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $289,320
36.2%
Program Services $457,592
57.2%
Investment Income $158
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $51,926
6.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $577
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $131,000
17.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $321,835
42.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $326,533
Total Liabilities $126,937
Net Assets $199,596

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$679,499
Expenses
$621,878
Net Income
$57,621
Net Assets
$163,888
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $408,667
60.1%
Program Services $221,592
32.6%
Investment Income $40
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $49,200
7.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $100,000
16.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $270,331
43.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $253,274
Total Liabilities $89,386
Net Assets $163,888

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$572,926
Expenses
$613,751
Net Income
-$40,825
Net Assets
$106,267
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $277,468
48.4%
Program Services $197,581
34.5%
Investment Income $144
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $49,575
8.7%
Net Fundraising $47,653
8.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $505
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $110,000
17.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $263,897
43.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $196,153
Total Liabilities $89,886
Net Assets $106,267

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$562,213
Expenses
$572,995
Net Income
-$10,782
Net Assets
$146,981
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $267,154
47.5%
Program Services $246,252
43.8%
Investment Income $146
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $47,360
8.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,301
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $100,000
17.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $249,544
43.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $217,192
Total Liabilities $70,211
Net Assets $146,981

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$678,346
Expenses
$531,527
Net Income
$146,819
Net Assets
$157,708
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $357,961
52.8%
Program Services $276,912
40.8%
Investment Income $63
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $42,970
6.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $440
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $110,000
20.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $203,460
38.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $243,638
Total Liabilities $85,930
Net Assets $157,708

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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