Believe In Me
- Assets
- $7.8m
- Revenue
- $370.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Spokane, WA
- Founding
- 09/2008
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 20-4830357
Organization Overview
Believe In Me is located in Spokane, WA. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Believe In ME employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Believe In ME 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 12/2022, Believe In ME generated $370.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2019, Believe In ME has awarded 42 individual grants totaling $4,232,846. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO HELP EVERY KID DEVELOP THE SELF-CONFIDENCE THEY NEED TO SUCCEED BY FUNDING CHILDREN'S CHARITIES THAT PROVIDE DISADVANTAGED KIDS WITH A SAFE PLACE TO CALL HOME, A FAMILY THAT LOVES THEM, A FEELING OF COMMUNITY, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN, BUILD SELF-ESTEEM AND HAVE FUN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO EMPOWER MARGINALIZED CHILDREN, GRANTING OVER 475,000 TO 10 NONPROFITS DURING 2022, FOCUSING ON TRANSITIONAL LIVING, FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION, WRAPAROUND SERVICES, EDUCATION, AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS. OUR AIM IS TO NURTURE EVERY CHILD'S SELF-CONFIDENCE FOR FUTURE SUCCESS. A HIGHLIGHT OF 2022 WAS AWARDING FUNDING TO THE JONAH PROJECT WHICH STANDS OUT FOR ITS DEDICATION TO ASSISTING SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, HELPING THEM RELOCATE AND START ANEW IN SECURE ENVIRONMENTS. THIS ALIGNS PERFECTLY WITH OUR COMMITMENT TO CHILDREN'S SAFETY AND CONFIDENCE. THROUGH SUCH TARGETED GRANTS, WE UPHOLD OUR VISION THAT EVERY CHILD DESERVES THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE AND FACE THE FUTURE WITH CONFIDENCE. OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH INITIATIVES LIKE THE JONAH PROJECT IS VITAL IN ACTUALIZING THIS BELIEF.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Julie Wukelic CEO | Officer | 40 | $136,227 |
Aaron Riley Chair | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Stacey Davis Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lori Brennan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Pat Atwal Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Shawn Davis Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $242,755 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $53,967 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $92,963 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $296,722 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $110,652 |
| Investment income | $136,316 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $83,933 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$257,621 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $370,002 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $437,856 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $6,750 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $136,127 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $118,430 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $185,609 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $956 |
| Other employee benefits | $10,616 |
| Payroll taxes | $25,169 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $9,290 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $47,998 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $41,838 |
| Fees for services: Other | $28,691 |
| Advertising and promotion | $16,189 |
| Office expenses | $17,653 |
| Information technology | $36,800 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $22,813 |
| Travel | $11,358 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $12,907 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,720 |
| Insurance | $16,792 |
| All other expenses | $36,778 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,210,763 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $512,577 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $37 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $92,657 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,175,374 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,910,419 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $151,720 |
| Total assets | $7,842,784 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $332,952 |
| 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 | $91,795 |
| Total liabilities | $424,747 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,418,037 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $7,842,784 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Believe In Me has awarded $416,806 in support to 23 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SPOKANE COUNTY PURPOSE: CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS | $15,053 |
CAMP FIRE INLAND NORTHWEST PURPOSE: THRIVEOLOGY PROGRAM | $8,000 |
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF BENTON-FR PURPOSE: RESILIENCY PROGRAM | $10,000 |
COLLEGE SUCCESS FOUNDATION PURPOSE: FOSTER YOUTH LOW INC | $23,000 |
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS SPOKANE COUN PURPOSE: FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $31,000 |
ODYSSEY YOUTH CENTER PURPOSE: YOUTH PROGRAMS | $17,500 |