Jordan Porco Foundation

Organization Overview

Jordan Porco Foundation is located in Wethersfield, CT. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (T12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Jordan Porco Foundation employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jordan Porco Foundation 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, Jordan Porco Foundation generated $472.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $568.1k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.2%) per year over the past 7 years. 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PREVENT SUICIDE, PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH, AND CREATE A MESSAGE OF HOPE FOR YOUNG ADULTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

FRESH CHECK DAY: FRESH CHECK DAY IS A CELEBRATORY FAIR-LIKE EVENT THAT CREATES AN APPROACHABLE ATMOSPHERE WHERE STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ENGAGE IN DIALOGUE ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH. FRESH CHECK DAY HELPS TO BUILD A BRIDGE BETWEEN STUDENTS AND THE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS THAT EXIST ON CAMPUS, IN THE COMMUNITY AND ON A NATIONAL LEVEL. USING A PEER-TO-PEER MESSAGING MODEL, FRESH CHECK DAY UTILIZES STUDENT GROUPS IN ADDITION TO COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY STAFF TO DEVELOP AND EXECUTE INTERACTIVE BOOTHS THAT DELIVER MENTAL HEALTH AND RESOURCE INFORMATION IN A FUN AND ENGAGING WAY. THE PROGRAM CONTINUED TO EXPAND NATIONALLY AND 175 FRESH CHECK DAY EVENTS WERE HELD IN 35 STATES, PLUS D.C., IN 2021, DIRECTLY IMPACTING OVER 33,944 STUDENTS.


THE NINE OUT OF TEN AMBASSADOR PROGRAM IS A STUDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM THAT EMPOWERS COLLEGE STUDENTS TO BE A HOPEFUL VOICE FOR SUICIDE. OUR NINE OUT OF TEN PROGRAM IS BOTH AN INFORMATIONAL WEBSITE AND A PEER-RUN SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM EDUCATES STUDENTS ABOUT THE WARNING SIGNS OF SUICIDE, AVAILABLE RESOURCES AND ACTIONS STEPS TO TAKE IF A FRIEND IS THINKING ABOUT SUICIDE. WITH THIS KNOWLDEGE, STUDENTS ARE EMPLOWERED TO BE GATEKEEPERS FOR THEIR PEERS AND GET THEM HELP IF THEY ARE STRUGGLING WITH THEIR MENTAL HEALTH.


4 WHAT'S NEXT: 4 WHAT'S NEXT IS A PRIMARY PREVENTION PROGRAM THAT BUILDS PSYCHOLOGICAL RESILIENCY IN STUDENTS BY GIVING THEM THE TOOLS TO HANDLE STRESS AND DISTRESS NOW AND IN THEIR FUTURE. THERE WERE 20 4 WHAT'S NEXT SITES ACQUIRED IN 2021, RESULTING IN AN ESTIMATED IMPACT OF 500 STUDENTS.


A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS THAT UNDER THE FOUNDATION LIKE QPR TRAINING, ECHS SENIOR RETREAT, A FEW TOWNS COLLEGE TRANSITION WORKSHOPS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Marisa Giarnella-Porco
President/ceo
$92,308
Ernest Porco
Chairman
$0
Victoria Pace
Secretary
$0
Christopher Aroh
Treasurer
$0
Clement Lewin
Board Member
$0
Michael K Kalman
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$27,614
Related organizations$0
Government grants $112,973
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$262,521
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$403,108
Total Program Service Revenue$12,000
Investment income $57,084
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 $60
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $472,252

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Jordan Porco Foundation has recieved totaling $52,846.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Lewin Family Foundation

Orange, CT

PURPOSE: HEALTH, EDUCATION, RELIGIOUS

$16,000
$15,000
Wheeler Clinic Inc

Plainville, CT

PURPOSE: THIS MINI-GRANT IS USED FOR ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION

$9,500
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$6,316
Trumbull Family Foundation Inc

West Simsbury, CT

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$5,000
The Fund For Greater Hartford Inc

Hartford, CT

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$500
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