Valo is located in Freeport, ME. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (O20) the organization is classified as: Youth Centers & Clubs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Valo employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Valo 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, Valo generated $289.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (35.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $647.4k during the year ending 12/2023. 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:
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WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF TEENS TO BUILD COMMUNITY, ONE MEANINGFUL CONNECTION AT A TIME. WE BELIEVE IN TEENS' CAPACITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE, WHAT THEY BELIEVE, AND THEIR ABILITY TO BRING LIGHT AND LOVE TO THE WORLD. VALO CREATES SPACES WHERE TEENS CAN GET AWAY FROM IT ALL, FEEL INDEPENDENT, UNPLUG, AND HAVE FUN. A PLACE OF BELONGING FOR YOUTH TO HAVE DEEP CONVERSATIONS AND FEEL EMPOWERED AS THEY IGNITE A FUTURE WITH HOPE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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RIPPLE: TOOK TEENS ON SEVEN WEEKEND RETREATS IN 2023. ON THESE RETREATS, GUIDES HELPED TEENS COME TO KNOW THEMSELVES AND LEARN HOW TO CONNECT MEANINGFULLY WITH OTHERS (WHILE UNPLUGGED) THROUGH COMMUNAL LIVING, CONVERSATION, CREATING, TIME TO THEMSELVES, SAFE RISK TAKING, AND JOURNAL REFLECTIONS. IN ADDITION, SENIORS IN THE PROGRAM TOOK ON LEADERSHIP ROLES BY DESIGNING AND LEADING MANY ASPECTS OF THE RETREATS, MOST SIGNIFICANTLY THE GROUP CONVERSATIONS.
EQUINOX: TOOK TEENS ON SEVEN WEEKEND RETREATS IN 2023. ON THESE RETREATS, GUIDES HELPED TEENS COME TO KNOW THEMSELVES AND LEARN HOW TO CONNECT MEANINGFULLY WITH OTHERS (WHILE UNPLUGGED) THROUGH COMMUNAL LIVING, CONVERSATIONS, CREATING, AND TIME TO THEMSELVES, SAFE RISK TAKING, AND JOURNAL REFLECTIONS. IN ADDITION, SENIORS IN PROGRAM TOOK ON LEADERSHIP ROLES BY DESIGNING AND LEADING MANY ASPECTS OF THE RETREATS, MOST SIGNIFICANTLY THE GROUP CONVERSATIONS.
TIDES: TOOK TEENS ON SEVEN WEEKEND RETREATS IN 2023. ON THESE RETREATS, GUIDES HELPED TEENS COME TO KNOW THEMSELVES AND LEARN HOW TO CONNECT MEANINGFULLY WITH OTHERS (WHILE UNPLUGGED) THROUGH COMMUNAL LIVING, CONVERSATIONS, CREATING, TIME TO THEMSELVES, SAFE RISK TAKING, AND JOURNAL REFLECTIONS. IN ADDITION, SENIORS IN THE PROGRAM TOOK ON LEADERSHIP ROLES BY DESIGNING AND LEADING MANY ASPECTS OF THE RETREATS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dana Anderson Executive Director | 40 | $127,850 | |
Warren Cook Pres & Treas | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Sally Thomas Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sam Boss Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Fiona Chace-Donahue Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $286,094 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $286,094 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $8,645 |
Investment income | $9,851 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$15,131 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $289,459 |
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. | $127,850 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,392 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $307,939 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,323 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $38,102 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $200 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,680 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $946 |
Fees for services: Other | $23,973 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,788 |
Office expenses | $8,782 |
Information technology | $5,426 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $24,963 |
Travel | $118 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $593 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $464 |
Insurance | $10,608 |
All other expenses | $827 |
Total functional expenses | $647,437 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $182,213 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $451,502 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $97,004 |
Accounts receivable, net | $7,750 |
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 | $5,704 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,392 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $195,706 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $12,614 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $953,885 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $18,807 |
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 | $12,687 |
Total liabilities | $31,494 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $825,387 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $97,004 |
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 | $953,885 |