Brooke'S Place for Grieving Young People Inc

“The Board Members are provided access to the 990 via the board portal, Govenda and asked to review the filing before its submission to the IRS.”

“All Board Members are required to disclose in writing any conflicts of interest that exist at the time they join the board. Each year, the board reviews and signs the conflict of interest policy. Any conflicts are noted at that time. All Board Members are also required to disclose any conflicts as they occur.”

“Executive Director compensation is determined by the Board of Directors and Indiana Wage and Benefit Survey for comparable positions. The board reviews the performance of the Executive Director each year as compared to goals and responsibilities. The chair of the board meets with the Executive Director to review evaluations and progress over the year. Chair and Executive Committee would determine if any change to compensation is warranted after this process.”

“Brooke's Place makes its Governing Documents, conflicts of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request. The form 990 is available on the organization's website, at Guidestar and upon request.”

“Because 1 in 10 children in Indiana will lose a parent or sibling by the time they are 18, Brooke's Place works to create a community where every young person living with grief feels safe, supported and understood during their personal grief journey. At Brooke's Place, children learn to honor and cherish the loved ones that they carry in their heart. Through peer support groups and therapy services (individual/family counseling), children learn they are not alone. Together, they learn to recognize, express and embrace their thoughts, questions and feelings about grief and loss. We provide caring programs to support grieving children and their families in a safe and confidential atmosphere. Brooke's Place is built on these principles: Grief is a natural reaction to the death of a loved one for young people as well as adults. Within each individual is the natural capacity to heal oneself. The duration and intensity of grief are unique for each individual caring and acceptance assists in the healing process. Our caring programs provide hope, help and healing by giving individuals a safe place to grieve. The impact of Brooke's Place on young people Brooke's Place helps decrease feeling of isolation: Before attending Brooke's Place, 27% of children and teens indicated feeling understood by those around them. After attending Brooke's Place, 83% reported feeling understood by others. Brooke's Place helps develop healthy coping skills: Before attending Brooke's Place, 18% of children and teens indicated the ability to express feelings in healthy ways about their loved one who died. After attending Brooke's Place, 62% indicate that ability to do so. Brooke's Place helps children cope with anxiety: Before attending Brooke's Place 25% of children and teens indicated the ability to express their fears and worries in healthy ways. After attending Brooke's Place, 65% indicated the ability to do so.”

“Professional Fees: Program service expenses 47,295. Management and general expenses 10,135. Fundraising expenses 10,135. Total expenses 67,565. Therapists: Program service expenses 95,734. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 95,734.”

“The finance committee is responsible for the oversight of the audit. This process has not changed in the current year.”