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EIN 81-4812485 • 501(c)3 • Northfield, OH
Profile
Our mission is to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of foster children who have been directly affected by addiction. We believe that every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment in which to thrive, regardless of their past experiences. Through compassionate care, personalized support, and evidence-based interventions, we aim to empower these vulnerable children to overcome adversity, build resilence, and realize their full potential. Our mission is guided by the principles of compassion, integrity, and empowerment. We are dedicated to advocating for the rights and needs of foster children, raising awareness about the impact of addiction on families, and promoting systemic change to ensure that every child receives the love, care, and support they deserve.
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Liabilities / Assets
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Liabilities / Revenue
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Net Margin
7th percentile
Higher net margin than 7% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
76th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
24th percentile
Faster asset growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
7th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$41,739
Down $18,836 (-31%) from 2023
Liabilities
-
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Net Assets
Down$41,739
Down $18,836 (-31%) from 2023
Revenue
Down$31,097
Down $62,160 (-67%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$49,933
Up $9,996 (+25%) from 2023
Net Income
Down-$18,836
Down $72,156 (-135%) from 2023
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
Our mission is to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of foster children who have been directly affected by addiction. We believe that every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment in which to thrive, regardless of their past experiences. Through compassionate care, personalized support, and evidence-based interventions, we aim to empower these vulnerable children to overcome adversity, build resilence, and realize their full potential. Our mission is guided by the principles of compassion, integrity, and empowerment. We are dedicated to advocating for the rights and needs of foster children, raising awareness about the impact of addiction on families, and promoting systemic change to ensure that every child receives the love, care, and support they deserve.
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| SUPPORT FOR FOSTER CHILDREN | - | $28,172 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAWN E SCHERMA | Treasurer | - | $0 | - | - |
| BECCA UCKER | President | - | $0 | - | - |
| SUSAN KOEHLER | Senior Vice | - | $0 | - | - |
| LAURA MAZZOLA | Junior Vice | - | $0 | - | - |
| SUSAN DENT | Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
“Expenses advertising and promotion 1,678 office expense 1,370 travel 405 insurance 1,281 supplies 27,666 gifts 249 meals 736 miscellaneous 36 tax filing 116 total 33,537”
“Our mission is to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of foster children who have been directly affected by addiction. We believe that every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment in which to thrive, regardless of their past experiences. Through compassionate care, personalized support, and evidence-based interventions, we aim to empower these vulnerable children to overcome adversity, build resilence, and realize their full potential. Our mission is guided by the principles of compassion, integrity, and empowerment. We are dedicated to advocating for the rights and needs of foster children, raising awareness about the impact of addiction on families, and promoting systemic change to ensure that every child receives the love, care, and support they deserve.”
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