CHILD LOSS FOUNDATION

EIN: 204967588 501(c)(3) Human Services

GOLDEN VALLEY, MN

Total Revenue
$4,234,681
Total Expenses
$1,648,797
Total Assets
$6,066,597
Net Assets
$4,781,190
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
KELLY MCDYRE
Phone
6128252073
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

CHILD LOSS FOUNDATION, founded in 2006, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $4.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 266% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.6M, a strong 61% operating margin.

Mission

THE CHILD LOSS FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO EXPAND ITS REACH AND STRIVES TO BE A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LEADER IN PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT TO PARENTS GRIEVING THE DEATH OF A CHILD THROUGH RETREATS, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND EMPLOYER-SPONSORED BENEFITS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $898,377 Revenue: $0

CHILD LOSS RETREATSCHILD LOSS RETREATS OFFER A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE GRIEVING PARENTS CAN FIND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND CONNECTION WITH OTHERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SIMILAR LOSS. MOST...

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CHILD LOSS RETREATSCHILD LOSS RETREATS OFFER A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE GRIEVING PARENTS CAN FIND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND CONNECTION WITH OTHERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SIMILAR LOSS. MOST RETREATS ARE HELD AT THE FOUNDATION'S DEDICATED FACILITY, FAITH'S LODGE, IN NORTHERN WISCONSIN, WITH ADDITIONAL RETREATS HOSTED AT RENTED FACILITIES IN OTHER REGIONS. EACH RETREAT INCLUDES GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, WELLNESS ACTIVITIES SUCH AS MASSAGE AND MEDITATION/YOGA, MEMORIAL EXPERIENCES, PRIVATE ACCOMMODATIONS, AND ALL MEALS, WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TO ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY. SINCE FIRST WELCOMING GUESTS IN 2007, WE'VE SERVED MORE THAN 13,000 INDIVIDUALS SEEKING CONNECTION AND HOPE. IN 2025, 580 PEOPLE ATTENDED MORE THAN 30 RETREATS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

Program 2
Expenses: $269,785

THE CHILD LOSS BELIEVE FUNDTHE CHILD LOSS BELIEVE FUND WAS ESTABLISHED IN MEMORY OF EVE GASSEN TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE, PRACTICAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO GRIEVING PARENTS IN MINNESOTA FACING HARDSHIPS...

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THE CHILD LOSS BELIEVE FUNDTHE CHILD LOSS BELIEVE FUND WAS ESTABLISHED IN MEMORY OF EVE GASSEN TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE, PRACTICAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO GRIEVING PARENTS IN MINNESOTA FACING HARDSHIPS RESULTING FROM THE DEATH OF A CHILD. ASSISTANCE MAY BE USED FOR FUNERAL EXPENSES, MEDICAL BILLS, LIVING EXPENSES OR THERAPY. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2019, THE FUND HAS PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO MORE THAN 700 FAMILIES. IN 2025, THE FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTED $325,000 TO MORE THAN 170 FAMILIES DURING TIMES OF ACUTE NEED.

Program 3
Expenses: $46,840

CHILD LOSS @ WORKCHILD LOSS @ WORK IS AN EMPLOYER-SPONSORED BENEFIT DESIGNED TO SUPPORT EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYERS DURING AN EMPLOYEE'S TRANSITION BACK TO WORK FOLLOWING THE DEATH OF A CHILD. THE...

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CHILD LOSS @ WORKCHILD LOSS @ WORK IS AN EMPLOYER-SPONSORED BENEFIT DESIGNED TO SUPPORT EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYERS DURING AN EMPLOYEE'S TRANSITION BACK TO WORK FOLLOWING THE DEATH OF A CHILD. THE PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED IN RESPONSE TO WIDESPREAD REPORTS FROM GRIEVING PARENTS OF CHALLENGING AND OFTEN UNSUPPORTIVE WORKPLACE EXPERIENCES AFTER LOSS. THE PROGRAM SEEKS TO FOSTER HEALTHIER WORKPLACE DIALOGUE AROUND GRIEF AND IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR BOTH EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYERS. CHILD LOSS @ WORK IS OFFERED TO EMPLOYERS AT NO COST UNLESS SERVICES ARE UTILIZED. AS OF 2025, THE PROGRAM COVERED APPROXIMATELY 50,000 EMPLOYEES ACROSS MORE THAN 30 ORGANIZATIONS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,323,298
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $32,061
Other Revenue $-120,678
TOTAL REVENUE $4,234,681

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $235,394
Salaries & Benefits $796,698
Fundraising Expenses $230,317
Program Expenses $1,215,002
Other Expenses $616,705
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,648,797

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $4,234,681 $1,157,368 +2.7%
Expenses $1,648,797 $1,247,084 +0.3%
Net Income $2,585,884 $-89,716 -29.8%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
19
Volunteers
122

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$186,850
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BARNABY ALLEN BOARD CHAIR & TREASURER 12.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON VILLAR VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JILLIAN HAUGEN SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH COE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSH BROTEMARKLE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL ROANE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM BLINKHORN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIRK GASSEN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATINA GOUGEON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHILPA GOUTHAKONDA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLARK GASSEN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY MCDYRE PRESIDENT AND CEO 40.00
Officer
$185,000 $1,850 $186,850
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $4,234,681 $1,648,797 $6,066,597 $2,585,884
2024 $1,157,368 $1,247,084 $3,517,353 $-89,716
2023 $1,028,336 $1,230,223 $3,534,652 $-201,887
2022 $856,351 $959,110 $3,830,344 $-102,759
2021 $1,365,423 $899,068 $3,953,559 $466,355
2021 $1,365,423 $899,068 $3,953,559 $466,355
2020 $1,179,933 $891,108 $3,557,252 $288,825
2019 $734,651 $871,216 $3,383,002 $-136,565
2019 $782,151 $871,216 $3,383,002 $-89,065
2018 $1,140,706 $845,682 $3,465,937 $295,024
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