Good Beginnings
- Assets
- $439.0k
- Revenue
- $138.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- West Lebanon, NH
- Founding
- 07/1991
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 22-3096726
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 06/2022, 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 06/2022, Good Beginnings generated $138.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $146.3k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.8% 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
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:
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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 RESPITE FOR EXHAUSTED 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. THIS YEAR WE ALSO DEVELOPED A NEW 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 54 FAMILIES WITH IN-HOME VOLUNTEERS, 44 FAMILIES WITH EDUCATION/SUPPORT, AND 465 INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT ALL OUR SERVICES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Karen Morton Executive Di | Trustee | 22 | $44,100 |
Joanne Lenke Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Nancy Johnson Co-President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Linda Shemanske Co-President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kris Pekala Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Lyn Ujalaky Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 0.75 | $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 | $129,896 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $7,665 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $137,396 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,508 |
| 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 | $138,904 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $45,202 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,520 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $39,214 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $6,511 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,270 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $509 |
| Office expenses | $4,890 |
| Information technology | $3,224 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $10,500 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $662 |
| Insurance | $4,878 |
| All other expenses | $75 |
| Total functional expenses | $146,280 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,662 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $432,393 |
| 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 | $993 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $439,048 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $2,250 |
| Total liabilities | $2,250 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $436,798 |
| 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 | $439,048 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Good Beginnings has recieved totaling $21,663.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Lane & Elizabeth C Dwinnell Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $10,000 |
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Concord, NH PURPOSE: For general support, home care and supplies | $5,450 |
Emily Landecker Foundation Hanover, NH PURPOSE: TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,000 |
John M Shapiro Charitable Tr Hanover, NH PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $213 |
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