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Community Assistance Referral Services Inc

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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: Employment, Job-Related / Employment Procurement Assistance, Job Training (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$200k (2023)

Expenses
$181k (2023)

Total Assets
$248k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$28.4k (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 Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$199,563
Expenses
$181,263
Net Income
$18,300
Net Assets
$219,990
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $194,302
97.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $5,261
2.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $37,833
20.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $67,688
37.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $248,438
Total Liabilities $28,448
Net Assets $219,990
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laura Patrick (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ann Perkins (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Huy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carol Jean Cieraszynski (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sara Marks (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Uriah Tolbert (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Rice (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Devon Reams Howell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Teresa Wright Powers (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jt Norris (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Benjamin J Darling (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Paul M Maynard (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Ellen Chaney (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$265,913
Expenses
$217,678
Net Income
$48,235
Net Assets
$205,565
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $264,928
99.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $985
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $37,413
17.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $65,837
30.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $211,773
Total Liabilities $6,208
Net Assets $205,565
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Laura Patrick (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ann Perkins (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Huy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carol Jean Cieraszynski (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sara Marks (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Uriah Tolbert (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Rice (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Devon Reams Howell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Teresa Wright Powers (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jt Norris (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Benjamin J Darling (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Paul M Maynard (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Ellen Chaney (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$216,425
Expenses
$233,720
Net Income
-$17,295
Net Assets
$0
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $212,688
98.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $114
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $3,623
1.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $37,332
16.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $49,051
21.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $0
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jt Norris (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Ellen Chaney (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Devon Reams Howell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Teresa Wright Powers (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mae Deane Torgrimson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Carol Jean Cieraszynski (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sara Marks (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Rice (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ann Perkins (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Anthony Park (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Huy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Keeton (Immediate Past Chair) $0 $0 $0
Laura Patrick (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$190,868
Expenses
$258,707
Net Income
-$67,839
Net Assets
$200,719
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $188,111
98.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $97
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,660
1.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $37,332
14.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $49,321
19.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $222,662
Total Liabilities $21,943
Net Assets $200,719
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ryan Keeton (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Ellen Chaney (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jt Norris (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Teresa Wright Powers (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mae Deane Torgrimson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Carol Jean Cieraszynski (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sara Marks (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Rice (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ann Perkins (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Anthony Park (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Huy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$226,872
Expenses
$191,712
Net Income
$35,160
Net Assets
$56,649
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $209,866
92.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $331
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $16,675
7.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $37,062
19.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $54,752
28.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $60,014
Total Liabilities $3,365
Net Assets $56,649
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joseph Mazzawi (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Ellen Chaney (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jt Norris (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Teresa Wright Powers (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mae Deane Torgrimson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Carol Jean Cieraszynski (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sara Marks (Immediate Past Chair) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Rice (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ann Perkins (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Anthony Park (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Huy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Keeton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$175,737
Expenses
$201,345
Net Income
-$25,608
Net Assets
$38,572
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $175,549
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $188
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $43,786
21.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $53,222
26.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $44,783
Total Liabilities $6,211
Net Assets $38,572
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sara Marks (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Ellen Chaney (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jt Norris (Immediate Past Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Teresa Wright Powers (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mae Deane Torgrimson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Carol Jean Cieraszynski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Mazzawi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Rice (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ann Perkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Vance (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Huy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sue Retzlaff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris D Keeton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Keeton (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$268,487
Expenses
$253,126
Net Income
$15,361
Net Assets
$64,172
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $268,439
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $48
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $48,678
19.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $49,491
19.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $71,177
Total Liabilities $7,005
Net Assets $64,172
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sara Marks (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Ellen Chaney (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jt Norris (Immediate Past Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Teresa Wright Powers (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mae Deane Torgrimson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Carol Jean Cieraszynski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brandi Fields (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Rice (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ann Perkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Devon Reams Howell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Whitehead (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rev Philip Zimmerman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Vance (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Baldock (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$237,553
Expenses
$219,642
Net Income
$17,911
Net Assets
$50,343
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $214,465
90.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $88
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $23,000
9.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $37,889
17.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $58,741
26.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $56,641
Total Liabilities $6,298
Net Assets $50,343
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sara Marks (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Ellen Chaney (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jt Norris (Immediate Past Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Teresa Wright Powers (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mae Deane Torgrimson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Carol Jean Cieraszynski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brandi Fields (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Rice (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ann Perkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Devon Reams Howell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Whitehead (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rev Philip Zimmerman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Vance (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Baldock (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$197,100
Expenses
$229,345
Net Income
-$32,245
Net Assets
$32,586
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $186,052
94.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $48
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $11,000
5.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $33,784
14.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $75,753
33.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $54,997
Total Liabilities $22,411
Net Assets $32,586
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Wayne Rice (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Jean Cieraszynski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Conley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brett Kimball (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ed Neely (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ann Perkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Devon Howell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Whitehead (Director) $0 $0 $0
Teresa Wright Powers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rev Philip Zimmerman (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Cannon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ashley Carter (Director) $0 $0 $0
James T Norris (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Sara Marks (Vice Chairpe) $0 $0 $0
Mark Baldock (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Ellen Chaney (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$184,743
Expenses
$197,740
Net Income
-$12,997
Net Assets
$64,831
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $173,345
93.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $507
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $10,891
5.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $25,880
13.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $68,151
34.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $83,288
Total Liabilities $18,457
Net Assets $64,831
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carol Jean Cieraszynski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Conley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Hurley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brett Kimball (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sara Marks (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ed Neely (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ann Perkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Devon Howell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Ross (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bart Scott (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Whitehead (Director) $0 $0 $0
Teresa Wright Powers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rev Philip Zimmerman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Ellen Chaney (President) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Rice (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
James T Norris (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mark Baldock (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$198,892
Expenses
$205,178
Net Income
-$6,286
Net Assets
$77,828
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $198,682
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $210
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $30,500
14.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $82,786
40.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $92,973
Total Liabilities $15,145
Net Assets $77,828
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carol Jean Cieraszynski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Conley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Hurley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brett Kimball (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sara Marks (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ed Neely (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ann Perkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Devon Howell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Ross (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bart Scott (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Whitehead (Director) $0 $0 $0
Teresa Wright Powers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rev Philip Zimmerman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Ellen Chaney (President) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Rice (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
James T Norris (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mark Baldock (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$215,327
Expenses
$205,353
Net Income
$9,974
Net Assets
$103,681
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $214,854
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $473
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $30,500
14.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $74,631
36.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $114,751
Total Liabilities $11,070
Net Assets $103,681

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$243,355
Expenses
$239,078
Net Income
$4,277
Net Assets
$88,703
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $243,060
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $35
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $260
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $30,500
12.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $107,504
45.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $110,570
Total Liabilities $21,867
Net Assets $88,703

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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 Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2000

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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