SMILE AGAIN GRIEF MINISTRIES INC

EIN: 260768257 501(c)(3)

CLEARWATER, MN

Total Revenue
$196,233
Total Expenses
$716,988
Total Assets
N/A
Net Assets
N/A
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
JOLEEN SYTSMA
Phone
3203108877
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-02-28

SMILE AGAIN GRIEF MINISTRIES INC, founded in 2007, is a small nonprofit that reported $196K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 46% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $717K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 265% operating deficit.

Mission

SMILE AGAIN MINISTRIES WAS STARTED TO HELP PARENTS DEAL WITH THE GRIEF OF LOSING A CHILD AND THE PAIN THAT ALWAYS ACCOMPANIES IT. SMILE AGAIN MINISTRIES, INC. (SAM) WAS FORMED IN 2007 WITH THE VISION OF PROVIDING A SAFE PLACE (A RETREAT CENTER)WHERE PARENTS AND SIBLINGS CAN COME TO TALK ABOUT THEIR INCREDIBLE GRIEF, TO DEAL WITH SHATTERED EMOTIONS AND TO BEGIN THE LIFELONG PROCESS OF HEALING. WHITETAIL LODGE IS NOW A REALITY AND OPEN YEAR ROUND. FAMILIES WHO HAVE LOST A CHILD (OF ANY AGE) ARE WELCOME. SAM EXISTS TO HELP HURTING PEOPLE FIND HOPE AND PEACE IN THEIR PAIN.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $9,338
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $186,895
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $196,233

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $694,890
Salaries & Benefits $8,429
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $710,666
Other Expenses $13,669
TOTAL EXPENSES $716,988

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $196,233 $134,717 +0.5%
Expenses $716,988 $124,455 +4.8%
Net Income $-520,755 $10,262 -51.7%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
7
Employees
2
Volunteers
9

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
2
$31,322
Total Directors
8
$31,322
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TRISTAN BORLAND EXECUTIVE DI 10.00
Officer Director
$15,661 $0 $15,661
JILL BORLAND EXECUTIVE DI 10.00
Officer Director
$15,661 $0 $15,661
MARILYN EIBENSTEINER PRESIDENT 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RIK WENELL VICE PRESIDE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A SECRETARY 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOLEEN SYTSMA TREASURER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBBIE STEELE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR MARILYN WELDIN DIRECTOR (EM 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $196,233 $716,988 No data $-520,755
2024 $134,717 $124,455 $627,693 $10,262
2023 $118,101 $84,029 $628,634 $34,072
2022 $119,850 $110,503 $608,887 $9,347
2021 $125,588 $101,374 $620,491 $24,214
2020 $118,225 $95,706 $599,343 $22,519
2019 $113,124 $92,183 $588,412 $20,941
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