Jordan Porco Foundation is located in Wethersfield, CT. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (T12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Jordan Porco Foundation employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jordan Porco Foundation 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 12/2023, Jordan Porco Foundation generated $436.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $555.8k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.4%) per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PREVENT SUICIDE, PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH, AND CREATE A MESSAGE OF HOPE FOR YOUNG ADULTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FRESH CHECK DAY: FRESH CHECK DAY IS A CELEBRATORY FAIR-LIKE EVENT THAT CREATES AN APPROACHABLE ATMOSPHERE WHERE STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ENGAGE IN DIALOGUE ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH. FRESH CHECK DAY HELPS TO BUILD A BRIDGE BETWEEN STUDENTS AND THE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS THAT EXIST ON CAMPUS, IN THE COMMUNITY AND ON A NATIONAL LEVEL. USING A PEER-TO-PEER MESSAGING MODEL, FRESH CHECK DAY UTILIZES STUDENT GROUPS IN ADDITION TO COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY STAFF TO DEVELOP AND EXECUTE INTERACTIVE BOOTHS THAT DELIVER MENTAL HEALTH AND RESOURCE INFORMATION IN A FUN AND ENGAGING WAY. THE PROGRAM CONTINUED TO EXPAND NATIONALLY AND 199 FRESH CHECK DAY EVENTS WERE HELD IN 38 STATES, PLUS D.C., IN 2023, DIRECTLY IMPACTING OVER 40,276 STUDENTS.
A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS THAT UNDER THE FOUNDATION LIKE QPR TRAINING, ECHS SENIOR RETREAT, A FEW TOWNS COLLEGE TRANSITION WORKSHOPS, AND CHECK IN PROGRAM.
4 WHAT'S NEXT: 4 WHAT'S NEXT IS A PRIMARY PREVENTION PROGRAM THAT BUILDS PSYCHOLOGICAL RESILIENCY IN STUDENTS BY GIVING THEM THE TOOLS TO HANDLE STRESS AND DISTRESS NOW AND IN THEIR FUTURE. THERE WERE 16 4 WHAT'S NEXT SITES ACQUIRED IN 2023, RESULTING IN AN ESTIMATED IMPACT OF 1,000 STUDENTS.
NINE OUT OF TEN:THE NINE OUT OF TEN AMBASSADOR PROGRAM IS A STUDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM THAT EMPOWERS COLLEGE STUDENTS TO BE A HOPEFUL VOICE FOR SUICIDE. OUR NINE OUT OF TEN PROGRAM IS BOTH AN INFORMATIONAL WEBSITE AND A PEER-RUN SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM. INSPIRED BY THE STATISTIC THAT ABOUT 1 IN 10 COLLEGE STUDENTS CONTEMPLATES SUICIDE, NINE OUR OF TEN EMPOWERS COLLEGE STUDENTS TO BE A HOPEFUL VOICE FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION. EACH YEAR THE JORDAN PORCO FOUNDATION SELECTS A HANDFUL OF DEDICATED COLLEGE STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE US TO SERVE AS A STUDENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE. IN 2022, WE HAD 6 STUDENT AMBASSADORS. IN 2023, THIS PROGRAM WAS NOT ACTIVE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Marisa Giarnella-Porco President/ceo | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $90,000 |
Ernest Porco Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Victoria Pace Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3.75 | $0 |
Christopher Aroh Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Clement Lewin Board Member | Trustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Peter Culver Board Member | Trustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $46,682 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $37,517 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $152,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $236,199 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $86,155 |
Investment income | $62,088 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $9,371 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $43,022 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $436,835 |
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. | $97,808 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,781 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $230,627 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $9,858 |
Payroll taxes | $26,493 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,649 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $12,385 |
Fees for services: Other | $71,115 |
Advertising and promotion | $12,792 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $31,742 |
Travel | $602 |
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 | $1,167 |
Insurance | $12,089 |
All other expenses | $34,488 |
Total functional expenses | $555,815 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $163,168 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $7,500 |
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 | $2,940 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,715,411 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $116,396 |
Total assets | $2,005,415 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $25,182 |
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 | $56,436 |
Total liabilities | $81,618 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,923,797 |
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 | $2,005,415 |