Trying Together
- Assets
- $5.4m
- Revenue
- $7.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 62
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Founding
- 11/1967
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 25-6089906
Organization Overview
Trying Together is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 1967. According to its NTEE Classification (B24) the organization is classified as: Primary & Elementary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Trying Together employed 62 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Trying Together 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 06/2022, Trying Together generated $7.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.8m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 23.0% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TRYING TOGETHER SUPPORTS HIGH-QUALITY CARE AND EDUCATION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN BY PROVIDING ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE NEEDS AND RIGHTS OF CHILDREN, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THE INDIVIDUALS WHO INTERACT WITH THEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN THE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSION IS VITAL TO ACHIEVING THE OPTIMAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS ARE DIVERSE LEARNERS GROWING IN THEIR PRACTICE. WE ARE COMMITTED TO MEETING THEM WHERE THEY ARE AND ENSURING OUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFERINGS ARE CULTURALLY COMPETENT AND REFLECTIVE IN NATURE. THE CORE FOCUS OF OUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IS PLAY, RELATIONSHIPS, AND LEADERSHIP. IN THE PAST YEAR, TRYING TOGETHER PROVIDED 12,500 HOURS OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH A COMBINATION OF CONTRACTS, GRANTS, AND INNOVATIVE CONFERENCES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Cara Ciminillo Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $172,885 |
Mara Lynn Frank Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Latrenda Leonard Sherrill Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kristin Ash Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Todd Wolynn President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Karian Wise Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $2,287,148 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,287,148 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,075,500 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $7,400,473 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $175,965 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,193 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,412,310 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $646,561 |
| Payroll taxes | $213,696 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,149 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $23,293 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,418,351 |
| Advertising and promotion | $96,274 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $230,339 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $73,929 |
| Travel | $34,346 |
| 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 | $20,842 |
| Insurance | $43,809 |
| All other expenses | $105,853 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,764,827 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,241,502 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,891,128 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $425,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $716,783 |
| 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 | $36,281 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $56,260 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $75,408 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $5,442,362 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,438,553 |
| 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 | $1,438,553 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $585,373 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,418,436 |
| 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 | $5,442,362 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 19 grants that Trying Together has recieved totaling $2,494,731.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
William Penn Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: EARLY CHILDHOOD ADVOCACY | $333,299 |
Hillman Family Foundations Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF A HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION WORKFORCE | $275,000 |
Hillman Family Foundations Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF A HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION WORKFORCE | $275,000 |
Hillman Family Foundations Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $250,000 |
The Heinz Endowments Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE OPERATING SUPPORT IN 2020 -2023 TO ASSIST IN FILLING TWO SENIOR LEADERSHIP POSITIONS WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION AND TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE EMERGENCY CHILD CARE FUND TO SUPPORT THE CHILD CARE COMMUNITY DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS | $200,000 |
The Heinz Endowments Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE OPERATING SUPPORT IN 2020 -2023 TO ASSIST IN FILLING TWO SENIOR LEADERSHIP POSITIONS WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION AND TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE EMERGENCY CHILD CARE FUND TO SUPPORT THE CHILD CARE COMMUNITY DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS | $200,000 |
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