Silver Lining Mentoring Inc

Organization Overview

Silver Lining Mentoring Inc is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (O30) the organization is classified as: Adult & Child Matching Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Silver Lining Mentoring Inc employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Silver Lining Mentoring Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Silver Lining Mentoring Inc generated $3.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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SILVER LINING MENTORING'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER YOUTH IMPACTED BY FOSTER CARE TO FLOURISH THROUGH COMMITTED MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS. SILVER LINING MENTORING (SLM) IS THE ONLY MENTORING ORGANIZATION IN MASSACHUSETTS THAT EXCLUSIVELY SERVES YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE. THE YOUNG PEOPLE SERVED BY SLM HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THEIR HOMES DUE TO ABUSE AND/OR NEGLECT AND FACE FREQUENT CHANGES IN RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS, SCHOOLS, COMMUNITIES AND CAREGIVERS. SLM'S VOLUNTEER MENTORS ARE OFTEN THE ONLY ADULTS IN FOSTER YOUTH'S LIVES WHO ARE NOT PAID TO SPEND TIME WITH THEM.SILVER LINING MENTORING SERVES YOUTH AGES 7 AND OLDER THROUGH MENTORS, A COMMUNITY BASED ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING PROGRAM AND THROUGH LEADERS, A LIFE-SKILLS PROGRAM FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 14 AND OLDER WHO ARE PREPARING TO "AGE OUT" OF THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM. BOTH PROGRAMS ARE BACKED BY SILVER LINING'S TEAM OF CLINICALLY TRAINED, MASTERS LEVEL PROGRAM STAFF WHO HAVE POPULATION-SPECIFIC EXPERTISE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE COMMUNITY BASED MENTORING PROGRAM MATCHES YOUTH IMPACTED BY FOSTER CARE IN A ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIP WITH A VOLUNTEER ADULT. THE PROGRAM MAINTAINS ITS REPUTATION FOR PRECEDENT-SETTING OUTCOMES AS SILVER LINING MENTORING'S AVERAGE MENTOR-MENTEE MATCH LENGTH OF OVER THREE YEARS IS MORE THAN TWICE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE OF 1.5 YEARS.


LEARN & EARN IS AN INTENSIVE 12-WEEK LIFE SKILLS CURRICULUM, DURING WHICH YOUTH, THEIR MENTORS, AND SLM STAFF MEET WEEKLY FOR TWO HOURS TO WORK ON SKILLS SUCH AS BUDGETING, RESUME-WRITING, BANKING, FINANCIAL LITERACY, INTERVIEW SKILLS AND MORE. YOUTH EARN A STIPEND FOR EACH CURRICULUM COMPONENT THEY SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE ALLOWING YOUTH TO BUILD ASSETS TO SUPPORT THEIR TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD. WITH THIS EARNED MONEY YOUTH HAVE PAID RENT, COLLEGE TUITION, AND PURCHASED LAPTOPS FOR SCHOOLWORK AND PROFESSIONAL CLOTHING, MEETING CRITICAL NEEDS FOR ADULTHOOD.


SILVER LINING ROUTINELY RECEIVES INQUIRIES FROM ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY SEEKING TO LEARN HOW TO SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE IN FOSTER CARE. IN RESPONSE TO THIS DEMAND, THE SILVER LINING INSTITUTE (SLI) WAS LAUNCHED IN LATE 2019 AS THE NATIONAL THOUGHT LEADERSHIP DIVISION OF SILVER LINING MENTORING. SLI PROVIDES CUSTOMIZED TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE GOAL OF INCREASING ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY MENTORING FOR YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE. THE INSTITUTE ALSO ENGAGES IN SYSTEMS CHANGE ADVOCACY AND MOVEMENT BUILDING WORK TO ENSURE THAT PROVIDERS, POLICY MAKERS AND LAYPEOPLE UNDERSTAND THAT MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS ARE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT FOR YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE. SLI PROVIDES THOUGHT LEADERSHIP ON THE NEEDS OF YOUTH IN CARE, THE IMPACT OF MENTORING, AND BEST PRACTICES TO ENSURE THAT MORE YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE NATIONWIDE CAN BENEFIT FROM LONG TERM MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS AND THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO THRIVE.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$1,500
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$516,345
Related organizations$0
Government grants $347,441
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,168,869
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,034,155
Total Program Service Revenue$36,710
Investment income $802
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$33,657
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,038,495

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 37 grants that Silver Lining Mentoring Inc has recieved totaling $1,274,023.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Wellington Management Foundation

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: See Part IV

$365,000
The Devonshire Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: YW BOSTONS THREE-YEAR MULTI-YEAR GRANT SUPPORTS DOUBLING INCLUSIONBOSTONS PROGRAM REVENUE, AND ENABLING YW TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT PARTICIPATE IN INCLUSIONBOSTON BY AT LEAST 100%. THIS FUNDING INCLUDES OPPORTUNITIES TO LEVERAGE OUR FUNDING THROUGH MATCHING GRANTS.

$190,000
Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: INTEGRATED SERVICE MODEL

$125,000
Collatos Family Foundation

Millis, MA

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$60,000
The 1434 Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$50,000
Rands Foundation

Westwood, MA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$50,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$480,000
Ending Balance$480,000

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