Tears Foundation
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $809.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Puyallup, WA
- Founding
- 08/2003
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 45-0500497
Organization Overview
Tears Foundation is located in Puyallup, WA. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (P40) the organization is classified as: Family Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Tears Foundation employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tears 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, Tears Foundation generated $809.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $722.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.2% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO COMPASSIONATELY ASSIST BEREAVED PARENTS WITH EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR FUNERAL EXPENSES WHEN THEIR PRECIOUS CHILD DIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE TEARS FOUNDATION OFFERS FREE SUPPORT GROUPS, INDIVIDUAL PEER COMPANIONS, MEMORIAL EVENTS AND ONSITE BEREAVEMENT CENTERS WITH RESOURCES FOR THE COMMUNITY AND BEREAVED FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE DEATH OF A CHILD. FIVE BEREAVEMENT CENTERS OFFERED ONSITE SUPPORT, COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND TRAINING FOR PROFESSIONALS. OVER 10,000 INDIVIDUALS HAVE RECEIVED SUPPORT THROUGH THESE SERVICES IN 2021.
THE TEARS FOUNDATION PAYS FOR INFANT AND CHILD MARKERS, CURRENT CHILD FUNERAL EXPENSES AND UNEXPECTED CHILD FUNERAL EXPENSES. TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTEEN FAMILIES WERE ASSISTED WITH THEIR CHILDS FUNERAL AND MARKER EXPENSES IN 2021.
OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sarah Slack President And Executive Direc | Officer | 50 | $107,000 |
Bethany Davison Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Allen Shuh Chapter Leader Liason | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Steffaro Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Elizabeth Oreilly Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $73,155 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $495,631 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $568,786 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $629 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $239,954 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $809,369 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $117,064 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $107,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,350 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $157,464 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $23,381 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $50,858 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $22,520 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $27,419 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,861 |
| Office expenses | $38,669 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $97,673 |
| Travel | $49,925 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,640 |
| Interest | $4,203 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,354 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $722,222 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,064,431 |
| 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 | $55,755 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $10,735 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,130,921 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $33,056 |
| 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 | $155,136 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $188,192 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $781,880 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $160,849 |
| 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 | $1,130,921 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Tears Foundation has recieved totaling $86,579.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Korum For Kids Foundation Puyallup, WA PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
Gary E Milgard Family Foundation-Sunshine Tacoma, WA PURPOSE: CALI'S GIFT PROGRAM-WA STATE | $25,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $13,531 |
Robert And Marion Schamann Brozowski Foundation Inc Linden, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
Clark Assoc Charitable Fdn Lancaster, PA PURPOSE: SUPPORT GROUPS | $3,000 |
Andrew And Rachel Skeen Foundation Bellevue, WA PURPOSE: OPERATING GRANT | $3,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Wellspring Family Services Seattle, WA | $16,834,794 | $30,549,356 |
Childrens Home Society Of Washington Seattle, WA | $19,079,083 | $29,355,660 |
Family Impact Network Spokane, WA | $3,601,319 | $20,904,209 |
Jewish Family Service Seattle, WA | $45,505,448 | $16,702,145 |
Northwest Family Services Portland, OR | $3,036,291 | $8,210,579 |
Kent Youth And Family Services Kent, WA | $2,626,665 | $6,432,902 |
Southwest Youth And Family Services Seattle, WA | $2,019,649 | $5,429,653 |
Eastside Baby Corner Issaquah, WA | $3,798,086 | $5,842,177 |
Old Mill Center For Children And Families Inc Corvallis, OR | $4,850,167 | $3,556,064 |
Family Support Center Of South Sound Olympia, WA | $6,676,970 | $3,874,621 |
Westside Baby Seattle, WA | $3,118,241 | $3,662,096 |
Parenting With Intent Portland, OR | $2,403,896 | $3,495,441 |