Safe Talk For Teens

Organization Overview

Safe Talk For Teens is located in Reno, NV. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (P30) the organization is classified as: Children & Youth Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Safe Talk For Teens employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Safe Talk For Teens 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 12/2021, Safe Talk For Teens generated $204.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $186.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.4% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

MOTIVATE, REDIRECT, ASSIST AND GUIDE YOUTH TO MAKE BETTER DECISIONS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

SAFE TALK FOR TEENS IS A 501(C)(3) EARLY INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION NONPROFIT PROGRAM IN WASHOE COUNTY. WE OPENED IN APRIL OF 2013. WE ARE FUNDED BY GRANTS RECEIVED FROM FOUNDATIONS AND DONATIONS FROM BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS.WE PROVIDE A FREE, SAFE, AND CONFIDENTIAL PLACE FOR YOUTH 8-19 YEARS OF AGE TO SPEAK WITH ONE OF OUR YOUTH ADVISORS EITHER ALONE OR WITH THEIR PARENTS. EACH KID MAKES THAT CHOICE FOR THEMSELVES. AS YOUTH ADVISORS WE TEACH & MOTIVATE OUR KIDS TO ACHIEVE OUR TWO PROGRAM GOALS - WHICH ARE HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS.OUR YOUTH ADVISORS HELP KIDS IDENTIFY POSITIVE AND HEALTHY COPING SKILLS TO HELP THEM COPE WITH THE NEGATIVE BUT NORMAL EMOTIONS OF ANGER, SADNESS, DEPRESSION, STRESS, AND ANXIETY. WE STRIVE TO HELP THEM AVOID TURNING TO DRUGS, ALCOHOL, VIOLENCE, SELF-HARM, OR SUICIDE AS COPING MECHANISMS. WE HELP KIDS IMPROVE THEIR DECISION MAKING AND GOAL SETTING THROUGH OUR VALUES CLARIFICATION AND GOAL SETTING EXERCISES. WE ASSIST KIDS AND PARENTS TO IMPROVE THEIR RELATIONSHIPS AT HOME. WHEN NECESSARY WE ACT AS A PORTAL TO REFER THEM TO COUNSELING SERVICES AND PROGRAMMING IN THE COMMUNITY.SAFE TALK FOR TEEN'S FOUR KEY OBJECTIVES: 1. HELP KIDS IDENTIFY POSITIVE AND HEALTHY COPING SKILLS 2. IMPROVE DECISION MAKING, MOTIVATION, AND DIRECTION THROUGH VALUES CLARIFICATION AND GOAL SETTING 3. PROVIDE A SAFE AND CONFIDENTIAL PLACE FOR KIDS TO SPEAK WITH AN EXPERIENCED YOUTH ADVISOR ONE ON ONE 4. SERVE AS A PORTAL TO REFER TO COUNSELING AND PROGRAMMING SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY IF NECESSARY.WE RECEIVED 248 REFERRALS IN 2021 BRINGING OUR TOTAL REFERRALS SINCE INCEPTION IN APRIL OF 2013 TO 2,034. FOR OUR CLIENT SATISFACTION SURVEYS ON A SCALE OF 1-5 WITH 5 THE BEST SCORE POSSIBLE, KIDS RATED US 4.79 AND PARENTS 4.84.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Joe L Dufur
President/director
$82,000
Tammy Dermody
Secretary/treasurer
$0
Wendy Damonte
Director
$0
Michael C Dermody
Director
$0
Rechelle Murillo
Director
$0
Kelly Anderson
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$204,766
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $2,414
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$204,766
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
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 $204,766

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Safe Talk For Teens has recieved totaling $46,446.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Bretzlaff Foundation Inc

Reno, NV

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$15,000
Thelma B And Thomas P Hart Foundation

Reno, NV

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$10,000
The Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation Inc

Incline Village, NV

PURPOSE: B0: Well-Being

$6,425
Robert R Banks Foundation

Reno, NV

PURPOSE: YOUTH SERVICES

$5,000
Helen Close Charitable Foundation

Reno, NV

PURPOSE: YOUTH ADVISORY SERVICES

$5,000
Jack Van Sickle Foundation

Reno, NV

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND

$5,000
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