Ampersand Families is located in Roseville, MN. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (P31) the organization is classified as: Adoption, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Ampersand Families employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ampersand 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 06/2022, Ampersand Families generated $2.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 13.9% 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
THE MISSION OF AMPERSAND FAMILIES IS TO PROVIDE PERMANENCY AND ADOPTION SERVICES TO OLDER YOUTH AND FAMILIES WHO FACE BARRIERS TO EQUITY IN CHILD WELFARE, AND TO CHAMPION SYSTEMIC CHANGES THAT ADVANCE BELONGING, DIGNITY AND HOPE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DURING FY22, WE SUPPORTED 54 YOUTH THROUGH CHILD SPECIFIC RECRUITMENT; 26 YOUTH WERE PLACED FOR ADOPTION OR FINALIZATIONS. SIXTY RELATIVES RECEIVED CONSULTATION AND SUPPORT REGARDING THEIR DESIRE TO PROVIDE PERMANENCY TO A RELATIVE CHILD. WE STARTED NEW INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING TO SEARCH FOR, IDENTITY, AND ENGAGE RELATIVES AT THE INITIAL POINT OF CHILDREN ENTERING FOSTER CARE, SERVING 17 YOUTH, AND PILOTED NEW EFFORTS TO RE-ENGAGE RELATIVES AFTER PARENTAL RIGHTS HAVE BEEN TERMINATED. WE CONTINUED TO DEEPEN OUR POST-PLACEMENT SUPPORTS BY TRAINING IN 13 NEW BUDDY FAMILY VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR OUR PLACEMENT FAMILIES. WE RETURNED TO IN-PERSON FAMILY RETREATS AND ROUNDTABLES, HOSTING 10 PARENT ROUNDTABLES, SERVING 43 FAMILIES AND THREE RETREATS SERVING 36 FAMILIES. WE INCREASED OUR CLINICAL SUPPORTS TO FAMILIES FROM .5 FTE TO TWO; COMPLETING SEVEN ASSESSMENTS. MINNESOTA HEART GALLERY PROVIDED 55 YOUTH WITH PROFESSIONAL PHOTO SESSIONS; THESE PHOTOS HELP WITH FAMILY RECRUITMENT. WE STRENGTHENED THE MYVOICE PROGRAM AND PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND ENGAGEMENT FOR 58 YOUTH, AVERAGING 27 YOUTH PER QUARTER; THESE ARE YOUTH LIVING IN ADOPTIVE OR RELATIVE GUARDIANSHIP HOMES, FOSTER CARE, GROUP HOMES OR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michelle Chalmers Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $103,895 |
Al Willig Finance Director | Officer | 40 | $77,059 |
Rachel Martinez Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tamara Pieschke Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Nick Meinen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Steve Kenney Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $669,242 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $679,925 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,349,167 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $764,255 |
Investment income | $1,799 |
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 | $2,115,221 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $210,590 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,349 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,175,440 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $159,605 |
Payroll taxes | $97,818 |
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 | $112,348 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $39,828 |
Information technology | $13,995 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $87,605 |
Travel | $18,358 |
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 | $2,742 |
Insurance | $17,281 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,067,486 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $28,682 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $430,369 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $238,187 |
Accounts receivable, net | $172,985 |
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 | $29,963 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $39,004 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $939,190 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $119,671 |
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 | $119,671 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $736,249 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $83,270 |
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 | $939,190 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Ampersand Families has recieved totaling $81,232.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Charlson Foundation Edina, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $30,000 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $17,511 |
Roehl Family Foundation Maple Plain, MN PURPOSE: ADOPTION ASSISTANCE | $13,000 |
Hardenbergh Foundation St Paul, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,000 |
Casey Albert T Oneil Foundation First Trust Co Of St Paul Ttee Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $7,000 |
Elizabeth C Quinlan Foundation Inc Wayzata, MN PURPOSE: SOCIAL HEALTH AND WLEFARE - OPERATING | $3,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
American Home Finding Association Ottumwa, IA | $2,284,857 | $4,420,062 |
Evolve Adoption & Family Services Oak Park Heights, MN | $1,481,242 | $3,131,045 |
Catholic Charities Of The Diocese Of Green Bay Inc Green Bay, WI | $5,651,491 | $3,271,884 |
Minnesota Adoption Resource Network St Paul, MN | $315,710 | $2,535,026 |
Ampersand Families Roseville, MN | $939,190 | $2,115,221 |
Coalition For Children Youth & Families West Allis, WI | $886,989 | $1,382,781 |
Reeces Rainbow Inc Combined Locks, WI | $2,324,783 | $1,139,768 |
El Amor De Patricia Minneapolis, MN | $117,523 | $705,399 |
Katelyns Fund - Orphan Ministry Inc Sioux Center, IA | $235,498 | $620,717 |
All About U Adoptions Inc Sioux Falls, SD | $469,735 | $503,394 |
New Horizons Adoption Agency Inc Blue Earth, MN | $863,425 | $477,762 |
Bellis Elk River, MN | $179,110 | $0 |