COMMUNITY LIVING ARRANGEMENTS INC Charity Report

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COMMUNITY LIVING ARRANGEMENTS INC

EIN 39-1538219 · Warehousing and StorageT

What they do

Since 1985, Community Living Arrangements Has Made It Our Top Priority to Provide A Home for People With Development Disabilities, Where They Are Not Only Cared For, But Cared About. In Developing Community Living Arrangements, We Have Made It Our Mission to Provide A Family-first Ideology, Propelling Us Towards Providing The Best Service and Care for Our Residents. CLA Values A Living Environment Enriched With: Pride; Integrity; Dedication.

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They name their leaders12 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

92.96%of revenue went to mission work89.4% of expenses · Program services

0.01%of revenue went to fundraising0.0% of expenses

$103.94spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

10.90%of revenue went to management and office costs10.5% of expenses

$0.25in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

97.8%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $151,721 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2016

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$3,850,356

Mission workProgram services$3,579,34692.96% of revenue89.4% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$419,58310.90% of revenue10.5% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$3710.01% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Total expenses$4,002,077103.94% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Money in and money out

Revenue$3,850,356

Expenses$4,002,077

Annual shortfall $151,721 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$3,579,346 · 89.4% of expenses

Management and office costs$419,583 · 10.5% of expenses

Fundraising$371 · 0.0% of expenses

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Revenue$3,850,356

Expenses$4,002,077

Assets$983,748

Income$3,853,099

Contributions$3,765,835

Mission work (program services)$3,579,346

Fundraising$371

Management and general$419,583

Executive compensation (total)$113,853

Accounting fees$3,645

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2016

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

HOWARD CAPLANEXECUTIVE DIR. · 40 hrs/week $62,796Base $60,019 · Other $2,777

TROY WAGNERFINANCE ADMIN · 40 hrs/week $51,058

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (12)

HOWARD CAPLANEXECUTIVE DIR.

TROY WAGNERFINANCE ADMIN

CATHERINE TORCIVIAPRESIDENT

CRAIG ZUTZBOARD MEM EMERI

DEAN MULLERBOARD DEVELOPME

FREDLYN VIELHR CO-CHAIR/VOL

HONIA LEONHR CHAIRPERSON

JONATHAN MANNVICE PRESIDENT

MARILYN LANGESECRETARY

PATRICK SMALLCHAIR OF FACILI

RON KURAMOTOTREASURER

STUART MERRITTFUNDRAISE CHAIR

About this charity

Location: 1126 S 70TH STREET, WEST ALLIS, WI 53214
County: Milwaukee
In care of: Catherine Torcivia

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(414) 519-9998

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2016
Tax period began: January 1, 2016
Tax preparer: RITZ HOLMAN LLP
IRS tax category: Warehousing and StorageT
Revocation date: May 15, 2020