Good Beginnings

Organization Overview

Good Beginnings is located in West Lebanon, NH. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Good Beginnings employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Good Beginnings 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 06/2024, Good Beginnings generated $239.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $161.9k during the year ending 06/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (24.4%) per year over the past 4 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2024

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

GOOD BEGINNINGS' MISSION IS TO SERVE LOCAL FAMILIES WITH NEW BABIES BY PROVIDING HANDS-ON AND VIRTUAL SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

GOOD BEGINNINGS PROVIDES FREE ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH NEWBORNS FROM BIRTH THROUGH AGE 6 MONTHS. GOOD BEGINNINGS' PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO EVERY FAMILY WITH A NEW BABY IN OUR UPPER VALLEY REGION (AN APPROXIMATE 40-MILE RADIUS FROM OUR WEST LEBANON, NH OFFICE), INCLUDING ADOPTIVE AND FOSTER FAMILIES, REGARDLESS OF INCOME OR CIRCUMSTANCE OF THE FAMILY. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE AN IN-HOME VOLUNTEER VISITOR PROGRAM AND AN EDUCATION/SUPPORT PROGRAM. MANY FAMILIES ENGAGE IN OUR IN-HOME VOLUNTEER VISITOR PROGRAM, WHICH MATCHES FAMILIES WITH A TRAINED VOLUNTEER (OFTEN LIVING IN THE SAME TOWN) WHO VISITS ONCE A WEEK FOR 2-3 HOURS FOR THREE CONSECUTIVE MONTHS TO PROVIDE MUCH NEEDED RESPITE FOR PARENTS AT A VULNERABLE TIME IN A FAMILY'S LIFE. OUR EDUCATION/SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES PARENT EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, CHILDREN'S BOOKS, EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS. WE ALSO OFFER THE "MOM", MENTORS OF MOMS, PROGRAM FOR VIRTUAL SUPPORT OF MOTHERS OF BABIES, AS PART OF OUR EDUCATION/SUPPORT OFFERINGS. THIS FISCAL YEAR GOOD BEGINNINGS SERVED 143 FAMILIES WITH IN-HOME VOLUNTEERS FOR 12 WEEKS PER FAMILY, WHICH INCLUDED 750 VISITS AND OVER 2,150 VOLUNTEER HOURS. WE SERVED 260 ADULTS, 18 FIRST-TIME MOMS AND 231 CHILDREN.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Karen Morton
Executive Di
$48,620
Jo Allsopp
Director
$0
Beth Ames
Director
$0
Emily Anderson
Director
$0
Rushika Athia
Director
$0
Jay Campion
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $7,500
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$217,583
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $4,390
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$225,083
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $14,744
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 $239,827

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