Sierra Forever Families
- Assets
- $8.4m
- Revenue
- $6.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 76
- Location
- Sacramento, CA
- Founding
- 08/1983
- Data as of
- 06/2019
- EIN
- 68-0002878
Organization Overview
Sierra Forever Families is located in Sacramento, CA. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (P31) the organization is classified as: Adoption, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2019, Sierra Forever Families employed 76 individuals. Sierra Forever Families 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 06/2019, Sierra Forever Families generated $6.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.4m during the year ending 06/2019. While expenses have increased by 3.1% per year over the past 5 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
2019
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE BY BUILDING AND NURTURING PERMANENT FAMILES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PERMANENCY PLACEMENT: THE AGENCY'S PRIMARY GOAL IS TO ENCOURAGE AND FACILITATE A PERMANENT HOME AND FAMILY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH LIVING IN FOSTER CARE, WITH EMPHASIS ON REUNIFICATION OR ADOPTION. THE AGENCY SPECIALIZES IN THOSE CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO ARE CONSIDERED HARD TO PLACE. THE AGENCY RECRUITS FAMILIES, TRAINS AND ASSESSES, CONDUCTS HOME STUDIES, AND PROVIDES PLACEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO CHILDREN/YOUTH AND THE FAMILIES. SOURCES OF REVENUE INCLUDE PLACEMENT FEES AND REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA THROUGH THE PRIVATE ADOPTION AGENCY REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM (PAARP) AND CONTRIBUTIONS.
DESTINATION FAMILY: THE FOCUS OF DESTINATION FAMILY IS THAT NO YOUTH EMANCIPATES FROM FOSTER CARE WITHOUT THE LOVE, SAFETY AND UNCONDITIONAL COMMITMENT OF A FAMILY. THE PROGRAM IS INTENDED FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DELAYED PERMANENCE. DELAYED PERMANENCE IS DEFINED AS HAVING LIVED IN FOSTER CARE FOR MORE THAN TWO YEARS WITHOUT AN ACTIVE PLAN FOR LEGAL PERMANENCE. THIS SERVICE OPERATES IN SACRAMENTO COUNTY. THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED THROUGH A VARIETY COUNTY CONTRACTS, A GRANT FROM THE DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION AND CONTRIBUTIONS.
THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT SERVICES: THE AGENCY PROVIDES OUTPATIENT AND COMMUNITY BASED PERMANENCY, COMPETENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO PRE AND POST ADOPTION, GUARDIANSHIP CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE PROFESSIONAL STAFF HAS CONSISTENTLY HELPED FAMILIES TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE THE ATTACHMENT AND PERMANENCY FOR EACH CHILD. THE AGENCY UTILIZES BEST PRACTICES SUCH AS PARENT CHILD INTERACTION THERAPY, DYADIC DEVELOPMENTAL THERAPY AND COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY. SOURCES OF REVENUE INCLUDE AN EARLY PERIODIC SCREENING DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT (EPSDT) CONTRACT FROM SACRAMENTO COUNTY, NEVADA COUNTY, AND PLACER COUNTY. THE PROGRAM ALSO RELIES ON CONTRIBUTIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lynn Thull Interim Chief Executive Officer | OfficerTrustee | 21 | $127,800 |
Robert Bob Herne Chief Executive Officer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $55,334 |
Pat Brady Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Bob Earl President | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Jim Eldridge President Past | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Margaret Maggie Bryan Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $744,390 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $256,392 |
| 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 | $6,662,035 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $183,134 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,048,107 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $707,640 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $512,242 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $65,721 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $443,737 |
| Travel | $154,389 |
| 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 | $23,257 |
| Insurance | $53,977 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,444,583 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,500,956 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $568,381 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $24,493 |
| 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 | $397,475 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,815,532 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $8,377,568 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $447,653 |
| 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 | $104,248 |
| Total liabilities | $551,901 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,468,074 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,062,136 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $4,295,457 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $7,825,667 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Sierra Forever Families has recieved totaling $35,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Lanie Foundation Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $35,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $6,808,588 |
| Ending Balance | $6,808,588 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Nightlight Christian Adoptions Santa Ana, CA | $2,692,262 | $8,666,914 |
Aid To Adoption Of Special Kids Phoenix, AZ | $31,815,568 | $10,870,362 |
Sierra Forever Families Sacramento, CA | $8,377,568 | $6,662,035 |
Independent Adoption Center Case #17-40327 Hercules, CA | $0 | $2,104,817 |
Building Arizona Families Surprise, AZ | $911,088 | $3,212,292 |
Holt International Foundation Of China Eugene, OR | $28,775 | $2,379,545 |
Latino Family Institute Inc West Covina, CA | $1,351,935 | $2,298,088 |
Legacy Behavioral Services Inc Bakersfield, CA | $317,775 | $2,288,689 |
Agape Adoption Agency Of Arizona Inc Phoenix, AZ | $602,159 | $1,471,973 |
Open Adoption & Family Services Inc Portland, OR | $1,389,687 | $1,661,234 |
Premier Adoption Agency Mesquite, NV | $2,033,840 | $1,139,441 |
The Chosen & Dearly Loved Foundation Kailua, HI | $1,147,060 | $1,206,468 |