The Center For Grieving Children
- Assets
- $2.4m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 18
- Location
- Portland, ME
- Founding
- 05/1988
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 01-0431501
Organization Overview
The Center For Grieving Children is located in Portland, ME. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (O99) the organization is classified as: Youth Development N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Center For Grieving Children employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Grieving Children 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, Center For Grieving Children generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.3% per year over the past 6 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
THE CENTER FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN PROVIDES A SAFE SPACE, LOVING PEER SUPPORT, OUTREACH, AND EDUCATION TO GRIEVING CHILDREN, TEENS, FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY. OFFERING OUR SERVICES AT NO CHARGE, FOR AS LONG AS PEOPLE NEED THEM, OUR SERVICES ENCOURAGE THE SAFE EXPRESSION OF GRIEF AND LOSS AND FOSTER EACH INDIVIDUAL'S RESILIENCE AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. WE NOW OPERATE TWO LOCATIONS IN PORTLAND AND SANFORD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BEREAVEMENT PEER SUPPORT: WEEKLY VOLUNTEER LED, PEER SUPPORT GROUPS PROVIDE A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS WHO HAVE SUFFERED THE DEATH OF SOMEONE CLOSE CAN SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES AND FEELINGS WITH OTHERS WITH SIMILAR EXPERIENCES. FACILITATED, AGE-APPROPRIATE PEER SUPPORT GROUPS SERVE CHILDREN, TEENS AND PARENTS/CAREGIVERS AT LOCATIONS IN PORTLAND AND SANFORD. ADDITIONAL GROUPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR YOUNG ADULTS, BEREAVED PARENTS, AND BEREAVED SPOUSES AND PARTNERS.
TENDER LIVING CARE: THESE PEER SUPPORT PROGRAMS HELP CHILDREN AND TEENS AGES 3-18, YOUNG ADULTS AND PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS COPE WITH THE CHANGES THAT COME WITH A FAMILY MEMBER'S DIAGNOSIS OF A SERIOUS ILLNESS. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS FAMILIES FROM THE POINT OF DIAGNOSIS AND AT EVERY STEP ALONG THEIR JOURNEY WITH ILLNESS PEER SUPPORT GROUPS, PHONE SUPPORT AND INFORMATION. AGE APPROPRIATE SUPPORT GROUPS MEET WEEKLY AND ARE FACILITATED BY TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. JUST OVER 1/3 OF ALL PEOPLE WHO ACCESS TENDER LIVING CARE OR BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES ARE FROM YORK COUNTY.
OUTREACH AND EDUCATION: STAFF AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS TAKE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE OUT TO LOCAL SCHOOLS AND OTHERS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, CRISIS SUPPORT AND CONSULTATION ON SUPPORTING GRIEVING CHILDREN AND ADULTS THIS YEAR. DURING COVID WE ADDED WEBINARS WHICH HAVE BEEN EXTREMELY SUCCESSFUL, AVERAGING 125 ATTENDEES. INTERCULTURAL PEER SUPPORT: IN COLLABORATION WITH PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS, THIS PROGRAM SERVES ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHOSE FAMILIES HAVE RESETTLED IN PORTLAND, MAINE FROM COUNTRIES THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED WAR, VIOLENT CONFLICT, AND NATURAL DISASTER. STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN WEEKLY PEER SUPPORT GROUPS THAT INCLUDE COLLABORATIVE GROUP PROJECTS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON CREATIVE ARTS AND SELF-EXPRESSION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mike Wilson President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Peter Dewitt Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kevin Chase Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lindsey Kerkela Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Anne Heros Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $110,222 |
Mark Pettingill Past Preside | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $57,413 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $175,577 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,112,869 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $12,810 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,345,859 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $9,661 |
| Investment income | $6,154 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$12,073 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,350,166 |
| 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. | $108,118 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,624 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $740,166 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $15,689 |
| Other employee benefits | $52,529 |
| Payroll taxes | $66,013 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $23,956 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $26,368 |
| Information technology | $51,453 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $35,760 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $54,077 |
| Insurance | $15,915 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,283,270 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $368 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $341,142 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $57,600 |
| 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 | $44,236 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,300,503 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $675,062 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,418,911 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $97,540 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $72,385 |
| 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 | $5,497 |
| Total liabilities | $175,422 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,193,489 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $50,000 |
| 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 | $2,418,911 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Alfond Youth & Community Center Waterville, ME | $43,335,887 | $2,909,263 |
The Center For Grieving Children Portland, ME | $2,418,911 | $1,350,166 |
Haudenosaunee Nationals Development Group Portland, ME | $355,709 | $690,139 |
Girls At Work Inc Bedford, NH | $593,729 | $509,793 |
Granite State Adaptive Mirror Lake, NH | $2,441,785 | $1,703,324 |
Peaks Island Childrens Workshop Peaks Island, ME | $524,566 | $422,150 |
Keene Youth Hockey Club Keene, NH | $177,476 | $205,397 |
Seacoast Outright Portsmouth, NH | $398,763 | $281,429 |
The Dartmouth Inc Hanover, NH | $1,166,831 | $113,863 |
Greater Hempstead Civic Club Inc Hampstead, NH | $353,980 | $0 |
Seacoast Soul Models Kittery, ME | $95,976 | $0 |
Youth Enrichment Center At Hilton-Winn Farm Cape Neddick, ME | $74,968 | $0 |
Exeter Youth Soccer Association Exeter, NH | $88,605 | $0 |
Campfire Institute Inc Westbrook, ME | $17,281 | $0 |
Rightstart Inc Norway, ME | $439,229 | $0 |
Nhwga Charitable Foundation Derry, NH | $263,955 | $0 |
Connor Lourens Memorial Fund Inc Rindge, NH | $36,603 | $0 |