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.
Form
990
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Karen Morton Executive Di | Trustee | 25 | $48,620 |
Jo Allsopp Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Beth Ames Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Emily Anderson Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Rushika Athia Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Jay Campion Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
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. | $50,079 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,008 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $44,360 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $7,267 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,475 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $693 |
Office expenses | $5,969 |
Information technology | $3,336 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $10,975 |
Travel | $35 |
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 | $692 |
Insurance | $6,124 |
All other expenses | $75 |
Total functional expenses | $161,890 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,074 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $482,256 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,511 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $5,446 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $498,287 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $925 |
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 | $6,727 |
Total liabilities | $7,652 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $490,635 |
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 | $498,287 |