MOUNTAINSTAR FAMILY RELIEF NURSERY

EIN: 421560891 501(c)(3) Human Services

BEND, OR

Total Revenue
$4,344,236
Total Expenses
$3,663,310
Total Assets
$4,061,721
Net Assets
$3,343,601
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
OR
Principal Officer
KARA TACHIKAWA
Phone
5413226820
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

MOUNTAINSTAR FAMILY RELIEF NURSERY, founded in 2002, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $4.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 28% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $681K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

MOUNTAINSTAR FAMILY RELIEF NURSERY'S MISSION IS TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT THROUGH COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES THAT HELP VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SUCCEED. WE ARE THE ONLY PROGRAM IN DESCHUTES, JEFFERSON, AND CROOK COUNTIES (CONTINUED ON SCH O)PROVIDING THERAPEUTIC CLASSROOMS, PARENTING EDUCATION SERVICES, AND FAMILY SUPPORT TARGETED AT PROTECTING BABIES AND TODDLERS WHO ARE AT SIGNIFICANT RISK FOR ABUSE AND NEGLECT. WE ENVISION COMMUNITIES THAT SUPPORT EACH PARENT'S EFFORTS TO NURTURE THEIR CHILDREN'S EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,275,545

CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT: WE SERVED 313 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH OUR RELIEF NURSERY IN FYE 2025. 97% OF ALL CHILDREN ENROLLED IN OUR RELIEF NURSERY SERVICES REMAINED SAFE FROM CONFIRMED...

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CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT: WE SERVED 313 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH OUR RELIEF NURSERY IN FYE 2025. 97% OF ALL CHILDREN ENROLLED IN OUR RELIEF NURSERY SERVICES REMAINED SAFE FROM CONFIRMED REPORTS OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. IN ADDITION, 80% OF CHILDREN IN THE THERAPEUTIC EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM MET OR EXCEEDED WIDELY-HELD EXPECTATIONS FOR SOCIAL EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT. 72% OF FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE TECP REPORTED IMPROVEMENTS IN FAMILY FUNCTIONING AND RESILIENCY. ALL CHILDREN ENROLLED IN OUR CLASSROOMS WERE OFFERED DENTAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS ON-SITE. (CONTINUED ON SCH O)IN FY2024-25, WE BEGAN OFFERING CONSISTENT RESOURCE SUPPORT IN THE WARM SPRINGS COMMUNITY VIA OUR MOBILE RESOURCE BUS. BETWEEN JANUARY THROUGH JUNE 2025 WE CONNECTED 67 YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ADDITIONAL RESOURCES SUCH AS DIAPERS, WIPES, HYGIENE KITS, CLOTHING, TOYS AND BOOKS. WE NOW HAVE A TOTAL OF 28 STAFF MEMBERS PROVIDING RELIEF NURSERY SERVICES ACROSS 5 LOCATIONS IN THE THREE COUNTIES OF CENTRAL OREGON.AS ALWAYS, WE CONTINUE TO BE VERY CONCERNED FOR THE VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WE SERVE. THE CHALLENGES FACED BY MOUNTAINSTAR FAMILIES - SUCH AS POVERTY, FOOD AND HOUSING INSECURITY, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ILLNESSES - CONTINUE TO BE PRESSING ISSUES AND HAVE BEEN AGGRAVATED THIS YEAR BY MULTIPLE CHANGES (AND THREATS OF CHANGES) AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL. THE THERAPEUTIC SERVICES, SUPPORT, AND SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE THAT WE PROVIDE CONTINUE TO BE CRITICAL TO KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE AND HELPING FAMILIES SUCCEED.

Program 2
Expenses: $671,009

WE CONTINUED OUR 4 PRESCHOOL PROMISE CLASSROOMS FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR, AND SERVED 40 CHILDREN THROUGH THIS PROGRAM. THESE CLASSROOMS SERVED CHILDREN WHO WOULD HAVE PREVIOUSLY BEEN SENT TO OTHER...

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WE CONTINUED OUR 4 PRESCHOOL PROMISE CLASSROOMS FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR, AND SERVED 40 CHILDREN THROUGH THIS PROGRAM. THESE CLASSROOMS SERVED CHILDREN WHO WOULD HAVE PREVIOUSLY BEEN SENT TO OTHER PRESCHOOLS AFTER "GRADUATING" FROM RELIEF NURSERY SERVICES. SINCE ADDING THESE CLASSROOMS, WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO MAINTAIN RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE FAMILIES AND CONTINUE TO PROVIDE WRAP-AROUND SERVICES. OVER THE COURSE OF THE SCHOOL YEAR, 89% OF CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THESE CLASSROOMS MET WIDELY HELD EXPECTATIONS FOR SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND 82% MET THE EXPECTATIONS FOR LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT. THESE TWO AREAS ARE CRITICAL FOR SUCCESS IN KINDERGARTEN, THROUGHOUT SCHOOL, AND INTO ADULT LIFE. (CONTINUED ON SCH O)MOUNTAINSTAR CONTINUES TO WORK WITH REGIONAL AND STATEWIDE PARTNERS TO ADVOCATE FOR THE INCREASING NEEDS THAT CHILDREN ARE EXPERIENCING. OUR STAFF SERVE ON ADVISORY GROUPS AND COUNCILS THAT HELP ADDRESS BARRIERS AND CREATE PLANS THAT WILL BENEFIT CHILDREN THROUGHOUT OUR REGION.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,203,605
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $35,426
Other Revenue $105,205
TOTAL REVENUE $4,344,236

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,773,712
Fundraising Expenses $440,676
Program Expenses $2,946,554
Other Expenses $889,598
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,663,310

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,344,236 $3,398,267 +0.3%
Expenses $3,663,310 $3,516,984 +0.0%
Net Income $680,926 $-118,717 -6.7%
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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
63
Volunteers
510

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
5
$101,018
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
EMI CORNELIUS PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA RINKER LMFT VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DONNA MILLS TREASURER 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER MITCHELL MD SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ADRIANA HERNANDEZ DIRECTOR 0.80
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALISON KEAN DIRECTOR STARTING 6/2025 0.80
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNEMARIE HAMLIN DIRECTOR THROUGH 7/2024 0.80
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARINA MILLER DIRECTOR THROUGH 1/2025 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNN SPINOGLIO DIRECTOR 0.80
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET SCHAUS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT EISENHOWER DIRECTOR STARTING 10/2024 TO 5/2025 0.80
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAM SCHOFIELD DIRECTOR STARTING 12/2024 0.80
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANNON MACRITCHIE DIRECTOR 0.80
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARA TACHIKAWA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$89,770 $11,248 $101,018
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 $4,344,236 $3,663,310 $4,061,721 $680,926
2024 $3,398,267 $3,516,984 $3,343,629 $-118,717
2023 $3,965,976 $3,282,891 $3,383,875 $683,085
2022 $3,282,169 $2,564,259 $2,546,078 $717,910
2021 $2,597,288 $2,327,062 $1,764,499 $270,226
2020 $2,276,416 $2,067,561 $1,449,002 $208,855
2019 $2,074,689 $2,112,219 $943,529 $-37,530
2018 $1,857,264 $1,964,676 $953,221 $-107,412
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