Ampersand Families

Organization Overview

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.

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Michelle Chalmers
Executive Director
$103,895
Al Willig
Finance Director
$77,059
Nick Meinen
Treasurer
$0
Rachel Martinez
Vice Chair
$0
Steve Kenney
Chair
$0
Tamara Pieschke
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Ampersand Families has recieved totaling $81,232.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
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
$7,000
Elizabeth C Quinlan Foundation Inc

Wayzata, MN

PURPOSE: SOCIAL HEALTH AND WLEFARE - OPERATING

$3,000
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