Cherishability is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (P82) the organization is classified as: Developmentally Disabled Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Cherishability employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cherishability 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 12/2023, Cherishability generated $498.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $403.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.8% per year over the past 9 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF CHERISHABILITY IS TO BUILD COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT TO CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, INFORMATIONAL AND INSPIRATIONAL RESOURCES, AND EXPERIENTIAL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ADAPTIVE FAMILY CAMP AT 100 ELK (ONLINE) - 35 PARTICIPANTS. CHERISHABILITY'S FLAGSHIP PROGRAM TAKES PLACE AT THE A/U RANCHES' 100 ELK OUTDOOR CENTER IN BUENA VISTA, COLORADO. DESIGNED AROUND THE NEEDS OF PARTICIPANTS, THIS WEEK-LONG CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CAMP PROGRAM OFFERS ACTIVITIES SUCH AS HORSEBACK RIDING, CANOEING, HIKING, OUTDOOR HOT SPRINGS, CRAFTING, COOKING, AND S'MORE MAKING. PARENTS ENJOY RESPITE TIME AND MUTUAL SUPPORT.
VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM - 9 PARTICIPANTS.PARTICIPANTS IN THIS PROGRAM BECOME PART OF CHERISHABILITY'S PAID SEASONAL STAFF, CONTRIBUTING IMPORTANT SERVICES AT CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CAMPS AND ORGANIZATIONS. WORKING UNDER THE INSTRUCTION OF CHERISHABILITY'S SKILLED AND CARING JOB COACHES AND SUPPORT STAFF, TRAINEES LEARN BOTH JOB READINESS AND LIFE SKILLS WHILE RECEIVING OFF-HOURS CHAPERONING AND SUPPORT. OUR COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH ALLOWS TRAINEES TO STEP OUT OF THEIR COMFORT ZONES AND GROW THEIR INDEPENDENCE, FRIENDSHIPS, AND SKILLS. TRAINEES WORK AS LODGE AND FACILITIES CREWS AT THE A/U RANCHES, IN BUENA VISTA, COLORADO.
ADAPTIVE YOUTH CAMP - 3 PARTICIPANTS.OUR ADAPTIVE YOUTH CAMP OFFERS SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN, WHO WOULD NOT OTHERWISE BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE DUE TO THEIR NEEDS, ACCESS TO CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SUMMER CAMP ALONGSIDE THEIR PEERS. THIS TAILORED EXPERIENCE OFFERS ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT AND ACCOMMODATES INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION STYLES. WE THOUGHTFULLY INDIVIDUALIZE THE CAMPER'S ACTIVITIES, HOUSING ARRANGEMENTS, MEALS, AND SCHEDULE SO THEY CAN EXPERIENCE THE LOVE OF A CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SUMMER CAMP AND HAVE FUN WITH NEW FRIENDS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
George Christopher Cheney Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kathy Linehan Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard A Clarke Vice Chair/ Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Barbara Horton Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Shelley Coolidge Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Julie Finnin Day Executive Director | Officer | 50 | $84,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $463,010 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $463,010 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $34,872 |
Investment income | $658 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $498,540 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $84,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,400 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $90,881 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $15,161 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $12,435 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,845 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $15,357 |
Advertising and promotion | $53,864 |
Office expenses | $6,749 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $6,943 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $502 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $403,575 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $186,739 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $11,072 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $11,283 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $209,094 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,509 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $10,509 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $187,405 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $11,180 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $209,094 |