BELLIS

EIN: 411444119 501(c)(3)

ST PAUL, MN

Total Revenue
$987,446
Total Expenses
$218,704
Total Assets
$992,704
Net Assets
$989,348
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1983
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
TRACY MURPHY
Phone
9529440866
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

BELLIS, founded in 1983, is a small nonprofit that reported $987K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 177% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $769K, a strong 78% operating margin.

Mission

BELLIS' LONG-TERM GOAL IS TO DRIVE SOCIETAL CHANGE BY OFFERING EFFECTIVE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO PEOPLE WITH TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AND/OR TERMINATION OF LEGAL CUSTODY ORDERS, AND OTHER SIMILAR EXPERIENCES. THE PEOPLE BELLIS SUPPORTS, OFTEN STIGMATIZED FOR CIRCUMSTANCES LARGELY BEYOND THEIR CONTROL, DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO HEAL, REGAIN A SENSE OF SELF-WORTH, AND REBUILD THEIR LIVES. BY INVESTING IN PEOPLE WHOSE CHILDREN ARE PARENTED BY OTHERS, WE REDUCE THE NEED FOR REPEATED COSTLY LEGAL AND SOCIAL INTERVENTIONS, AND GIVE THEM THE TOOLS TO LIVE MORE PURPOSEFUL, FULFILLING LIVES DESPITE THEIR TRAUMA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $82,683

PEER-BASED NETWORKS: OUR PRIMARY FOCUS IS PEER-BASED EMOTIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WHOSE CHILDREN ARE PARENTED BY OTHERS. PARTICIPANTS OF BELLIS PROGRAMS COME TO US WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF...

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PEER-BASED NETWORKS: OUR PRIMARY FOCUS IS PEER-BASED EMOTIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WHOSE CHILDREN ARE PARENTED BY OTHERS. PARTICIPANTS OF BELLIS PROGRAMS COME TO US WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF EXPERIENCES INCLUDING TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, TRANSFER OF CUSTODY, FOSTER CARE, OPEN CHILD PROTECTION CASES, CUSTODY DISPUTES, PARENTAL ALIENATION, ADOPTION, AND OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES. LICENSED PROFESSIONALS ENSURE THAT SHARING LIFE STORIES HAPPENS IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT OFFERS VALIDATION AND ACCEPTANCE IN THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: SIX WEEKLY ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS, TWO ANNUAL RETREATS FOR WOMEN, A TELEPHONE WARMLINE, AND A MONTHLY IN-PERSON GROUP IN ST. PAUL, MN.

Program 2
Expenses: $14,591

BELLIS EXPANDED THE REACH OF ITS STRONGER TOGETHER PEER SUPPORT MODEL THROUGH BOTH DIRECT-SERVICE PARTNERSHIPS AND A NEWLY AVAILABLE FACILITATOR TRAINING PROGRAM. IN COLLABORATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY...

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BELLIS EXPANDED THE REACH OF ITS STRONGER TOGETHER PEER SUPPORT MODEL THROUGH BOTH DIRECT-SERVICE PARTNERSHIPS AND A NEWLY AVAILABLE FACILITATOR TRAINING PROGRAM. IN COLLABORATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, BELLIS DEVELOPED A COMPREHENSIVE FACILITATOR TRAINING MANUAL AND TRAINING PROCESS. THIS LICENSED TRAINING ALLOWS ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT PEOPLE WHOSE CHILDREN ARE PARENTED BY OTHERS TO EQUIP THEIR OWN PROFESSIONALS TO IMPLEMENT THE STRONGER TOGETHER PEER SUPPORT MODEL WITHIN THEIR PROGRAMS, WITH ONGOING SUPPORT FROM BELLIS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $966,081
Program Service Revenue $13,040
Investment Income $8,325
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $987,446

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $142,532
Fundraising Expenses $54,028
Program Expenses $97,274
Other Expenses $76,172
TOTAL EXPENSES $218,704

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $987,446 $356,516 +1.8%
Expenses $218,704 $249,856 -0.1%
Net Income $768,742 $106,660 +6.2%
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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
3
Volunteers
8

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
$63,654
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TRACY MURPHY PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTINE MOSER VICE PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY MCKEOWN TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MONIQUE LINDQUIST BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE BOTTIGER BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIF MCCAIN BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATALIE NETZEL BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY TRONSTAD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 45.00
Officer
$63,654 $0 $63,654
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 $987,446 $218,704 $992,704 $768,742
2024 $356,516 $249,856 $226,491 $106,660
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