Bellis is located in Elk River, MN. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (P31) the organization is classified as: Adoption, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bellis 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, Bellis generated $138.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 61.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $160.2k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 41.4% 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
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
BELLIS PROVIDES PEER-BASED SUPPORT TO WOMEN WHO HAVE MADE AN ADOPTION PLAN FOR THEIR CHILD IN THE PAST, ALONG WITH OTHER INDIVIDUALS WITH ANY ADOPTION EXPERIENCE. DURING THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2019 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2020, PEER-SUPPORT NETWORK PROGRAMS INCLUDED A WEEKEND RETREAT FOR 23 BIRTH MOTHERS, FIVE SUPPORTIVE GATHERINGS FOR UP TO 30 INDIVIDUALS, THREE STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS FOR UP TO 12 PARTICIPANTS, AND OTHER EVENTS. BELLIS ALSO ASSISTS IN PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT REGARDING ADOPTION TO BOTH YOUNG PEOPLE AND PROFESSIONALS, INCLUDING PUBLISHING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND ITS WEBSITE. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020, BELLIS PROVIDED INFORMATION REGARDING ADOPTION TO MORE THAN 5,000 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MINNESOTA THROUGH PRESENTATIONS AT VARIOUS HIGH SCHOOLS AROUND THE STATE. THE PRESENTATIONS WERE OFTEN GIVEN BY A PANEL OF INDIVIDUALS FAMILIAR WITH THE ADOPTION PROCESS, INCLUDING BIRTH PARENTS, ADOPTIVE PARENTS, ADOPTED PERSONS, AND SOCIAL WORKERS. BELLIS ALSO PROVIDED MATERIALS AND/OR IN-PERSON TRAINING TO 40 PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTERS. BROADBAND EDUCATION IS ALSO PERFORMED VIA MEDIA INTERVIEWS, PRESENTATIONS AT FAITH COMMUNITIES AND AT CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jennifer Eldredge Executive Director | 45 | $49,000 | |
Tracy Murphy President | 5 | $0 | |
Kristine Moser Vice President | 5 | $0 | |
Monique Lindquist Treasurer | 5 | $0 | |
Kate Gillen Director - Thru Mar | 5 | $0 | |
Kristi Lalan Director - Thru Jan | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $143,244 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $66 |
Gain or Loss | -$334 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | -$4,821 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $138,155 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $62,708 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $11,985 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $3,280 |
Other expenses | $82,199 |
Total expenses | $160,172 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $179,110 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $179,110 |
Total liabilities | $1,705 |
Net assets or fund balances | $177,405 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Bellis has recieved totaling $27,292.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Catholic Community Foundation Of Minnesota St Paul, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING, PROGRAM SUPPORT | $9,434 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $6,250 |
Frels Family Foundation North Oaks, MN PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Leonette M & Fred T Lanners Foundation Plymouth, MN PURPOSE: PROVIDE FUNDS FOR OPERATIONS | $3,500 |
John Sluck And Anita Sluck Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: ADVANCING SOCIAL WELFARE | $3,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $108 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
American Home Finding Association Ottumwa, IA | $2,284,857 | $4,420,062 |
Evolve Adoption & Family Services Oak Park Heights, MN | $1,481,242 | $3,131,045 |
Catholic Charities Of The Diocese Of Green Bay Inc Green Bay, WI | $5,651,491 | $3,271,884 |
Minnesota Adoption Resource Network St Paul, MN | $315,710 | $2,535,026 |
Ampersand Families Roseville, MN | $939,190 | $2,115,221 |
Coalition For Children Youth & Families West Allis, WI | $886,989 | $1,382,781 |
Reeces Rainbow Inc Combined Locks, WI | $2,324,783 | $1,139,768 |
El Amor De Patricia Minneapolis, MN | $117,523 | $705,399 |
Katelyns Fund - Orphan Ministry Inc Sioux Center, IA | $235,498 | $620,717 |
All About U Adoptions Inc Sioux Falls, SD | $469,735 | $503,394 |
New Horizons Adoption Agency Inc Blue Earth, MN | $863,425 | $477,762 |
Bellis Elk River, MN | $179,110 | $0 |