Sierra Forever Families

Organization Overview

Sierra Forever Families is located in Sacramento, CA. 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. As of 06/2019, Sierra Forever Families employed 76 individuals. Sierra Forever Families 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 06/2019, Sierra Forever Families generated $6.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.4m during the year ending 06/2019. While expenses have increased by 3.1% per year over the past 5 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

2019

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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WE TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE BY BUILDING AND NURTURING PERMANENT FAMILES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PERMANENCY PLACEMENT: THE AGENCY'S PRIMARY GOAL IS TO ENCOURAGE AND FACILITATE A PERMANENT HOME AND FAMILY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH LIVING IN FOSTER CARE, WITH EMPHASIS ON REUNIFICATION OR ADOPTION. THE AGENCY SPECIALIZES IN THOSE CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO ARE CONSIDERED HARD TO PLACE. THE AGENCY RECRUITS FAMILIES, TRAINS AND ASSESSES, CONDUCTS HOME STUDIES, AND PROVIDES PLACEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO CHILDREN/YOUTH AND THE FAMILIES. SOURCES OF REVENUE INCLUDE PLACEMENT FEES AND REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA THROUGH THE PRIVATE ADOPTION AGENCY REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM (PAARP) AND CONTRIBUTIONS.


DESTINATION FAMILY: THE FOCUS OF DESTINATION FAMILY IS THAT NO YOUTH EMANCIPATES FROM FOSTER CARE WITHOUT THE LOVE, SAFETY AND UNCONDITIONAL COMMITMENT OF A FAMILY. THE PROGRAM IS INTENDED FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DELAYED PERMANENCE. DELAYED PERMANENCE IS DEFINED AS HAVING LIVED IN FOSTER CARE FOR MORE THAN TWO YEARS WITHOUT AN ACTIVE PLAN FOR LEGAL PERMANENCE. THIS SERVICE OPERATES IN SACRAMENTO COUNTY. THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED THROUGH A VARIETY COUNTY CONTRACTS, A GRANT FROM THE DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION AND CONTRIBUTIONS.


THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT SERVICES: THE AGENCY PROVIDES OUTPATIENT AND COMMUNITY BASED PERMANENCY, COMPETENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO PRE AND POST ADOPTION, GUARDIANSHIP CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE PROFESSIONAL STAFF HAS CONSISTENTLY HELPED FAMILIES TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE THE ATTACHMENT AND PERMANENCY FOR EACH CHILD. THE AGENCY UTILIZES BEST PRACTICES SUCH AS PARENT CHILD INTERACTION THERAPY, DYADIC DEVELOPMENTAL THERAPY AND COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY. SOURCES OF REVENUE INCLUDE AN EARLY PERIODIC SCREENING DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT (EPSDT) CONTRACT FROM SACRAMENTO COUNTY, NEVADA COUNTY, AND PLACER COUNTY. THE PROGRAM ALSO RELIES ON CONTRIBUTIONS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lynn Thull
Interim Chief Executive Officer
$127,800
Robert Bob Herne
Chief Executive Officer
$55,334
Robert Bob Earl
President
$0
Jim Eldridge
President Past
$0
Pat Brady
Director
$0
Margaret Maggie Bryan
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$744,390
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $256,392
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 $6,662,035

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Sierra Forever Families has recieved totaling $35,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Lanie Foundation

Las Vegas, NV

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND

$35,000
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$6,808,588
Ending Balance$6,808,588

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