CARINGMATTERS INC

EIN: 521591455 501(c)(3) Human Services

GAITHERSBURG, MD

Total Revenue
$1,183,170
Total Expenses
$1,179,286
Total Assets
$4,963,393
Net Assets
$4,780,042
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1988
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
ALLISON STEARNS
Phone
3019908903
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CARINGMATTERS INC, founded in 1988, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 13% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Net assets of $4.8M represent 48 months of operating reserves.

Mission

CARINGMATTERS PROVIDES SOCIAL SUPPORTS AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION SO THAT NO ONE DIES OR GRIEVES ALONE. OUR TRAINED AND SCREENED VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE SUPPORT, WITHOUT CHARGE, TO ANY MONTGOMERY COUNTY ADULT OR CHILD FACING SERIOUS ILLNESS OR GRIEVING THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $270,742

VOLUNTEER HELPING HANDS IS CARINGMATTERS' HOSPICE SUPPORT PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES COMMUNITY-BASED SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, FREE OF CHARGE, TO MONTGOMERY COUNTY RESIDENTS WITH SERIOUS...

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VOLUNTEER HELPING HANDS IS CARINGMATTERS' HOSPICE SUPPORT PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES COMMUNITY-BASED SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, FREE OF CHARGE, TO MONTGOMERY COUNTY RESIDENTS WITH SERIOUS, LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESS. THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE FACING AN ACUTE DECLINE IN FUNCTIONING OR PROGRESSION OF DISEASE AND CAN BENEFIT FROM EXTRA SUPPORT. SERVICES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: COMPANIONSHIP AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, ASSISTANCE WITH HOUSEHOLD TASKS, RESPITE CARE, PATIENT ADVOCACY, AND LIMITED TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS. WHILE WE DO NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL SERVICES, WE SUPPLEMENT MEDICAL HOSPICE AND ALSO SUPPORT PATIENTS WHO ARE STILL PURSUING CURATIVE TREATMENT. JUSTRIDES IS A NEWER PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS FOR CANCER PATIENTS, PRIMARILY THOSE WHO ARE BEING TREATED AT THE AQUILINO CANCER CENTER OR WHITE OAK CANCER CENTER, BOTH PART OF ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE. CAREGIVER SUPPORT INCLUDES SUPPORT GROUPS AND 1:1 MENTORING. THESE SERVICES ARE DELIVERED BY TRAINED VOLUNTEERS AND OFFERED BOTH VIRTUALLY AND IN-PERSON.

Program 2
Expenses: $189,778

CARINGMATTERS' ADULT BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS ARE FACILITATED BY TRAINED VOLUNTEERS, ALLOWING PARTICIPANTS TO MEET OTHERS WHO ARE ALSO GRIEVING, SHARE THEIR STORIES, AND LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER...

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CARINGMATTERS' ADULT BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS ARE FACILITATED BY TRAINED VOLUNTEERS, ALLOWING PARTICIPANTS TO MEET OTHERS WHO ARE ALSO GRIEVING, SHARE THEIR STORIES, AND LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER. GROUPS ARE ORGANIZED TO BRING TOGETHER PEOPLE GRIEVING SIMILAR LOSSES, SUCH AS SPOUSAL/PARTNER LOSS, PARENT LOSS, OR LOSS BY SUICIDE AND ARE DELIVERED VIRTUALLY, IN-PERSON, AND/OR HYBRID. CARINGMATTERS' FORMER CAREGIVERS RETREAT IS FOR FAMILY/FRIEND PRIMARY CAREGIVERS WHOSE LOVED ONE HAS DIED WITHIN THE PAST TWO YEARS. THIS UNIQUE WEEKEND RETREAT, OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE, ENABLES PARTICIPANTS TO CONNECT WITH OTHER FORMER CAREGIVERS WHO HAVE HAD SIMILAR EXPERIENCES CARING FOR SERIOUSLY ILL LOVED ONES. THERAPEUTIC GROUP ACTIVITIES INCLUDE GRIEF SUPPORT, COMMEMORATION OF LOVED ONES, SELF-CARE, RELAXATION, AND STRATEGIES FOR REFOCUSING ON LIFE POST-CAREGIVING AND REBUILDING ONE'S IDENTITY.

Program 3
Expenses: $304,129 Revenue: $100

GRIEF CLUBS ARE SEVEN-WEEK SUPPORT GROUPS DESIGNED TO HELP CHILDREN IN GRADES K-12 EXPLORE THEIR FEELINGS, DEVELOP HEALTHY COPING STRATEGIES, AND FIND COMFORT AND SAFETY IN KNOWING THAT THEY ARE NOT...

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GRIEF CLUBS ARE SEVEN-WEEK SUPPORT GROUPS DESIGNED TO HELP CHILDREN IN GRADES K-12 EXPLORE THEIR FEELINGS, DEVELOP HEALTHY COPING STRATEGIES, AND FIND COMFORT AND SAFETY IN KNOWING THAT THEY ARE NOT ALONE. THESE GROUPS ARE FACILITATED BY TRAINED CARINGMATTERS VOLUNTEERS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS. CAMP ERIN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, HELD ONCE A YEAR, IS AN OVERNIGHT WEEKEND CAMP FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN, AGES 6-17, THAT IS PART OF A NATIONAL NETWORK OF CAMP ERIN PROGRAMS. THE CAMP OFFERS AGE-APPROPRIATE DISCUSSIONS AND CREATIVE, FUN-FILLED ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO HELP CHILDREN SHARE THEIR FEELINGS WITH PEERS WHO HAVE HAD SIMILAR EXPERIENCES. CAMP ERIN MONTGOMERY COUNTY IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN CARINGMATTERS AND BAR-T, INC. CARINGMATTERS' FAMILY NIGHTS ARE DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE. EACH WORKSHOP IS HELD PRIOR TO A MAJOR HOLIDAY SO FAMILIES CAN LEARN COPING SKILLS, PLAN FOR HOW TO HANDLE CELEBRATIONS, AND MARK THE ABSENCE OF THEIR LOVED ONE. THE PROGRAM IS VIRTUAL, VIA ZOOM, SO FAMILIES DON'T NEED TO TRAVEL TO GAITHERSBURG.PARENTING WHILE GRIEVING IS A VIRTUAL, EVENT WORKSHOP SERIES FOR PARENTS WHO ARE GRIEVING THE DEATH OF A SPOUSE OR PARTNER WHILE PARENTING THEIR CHILDREN WHO ARE NOW ALSO GRIEVING THE LOSS OF THEIR OTHER PARENT. THIS PROGRAM IMPLEMENTS A PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM AND IS FACILITATED BY TWO PROFESSIONAL GRIEF SPECIALISTS.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $985,891
Program Service Revenue $686
Investment Income $149,214
Other Revenue $47,379
TOTAL REVENUE $1,183,170

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $922,536
Fundraising Expenses $66,047
Program Expenses $1,005,118
Other Expenses $256,750
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,179,286

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,183,170 $1,045,225 +0.1%
Expenses $1,179,286 $1,122,786 +0.1%
Net Income $3,884 $-77,561 -1.1%
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
18
Independent Members
18
Employees
16
Volunteers
183

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
7
$240,500
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ALLISON STEARNS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$115,525 $16,782 $132,307
AMY BAYERSDORFER CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$92,325 $15,868 $108,193
CRAIG RICE CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM HARD VICE CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSANNE DEGRABA TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE KRAKOWER SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AUDREY ROTHSTEIN IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VIVIAN BASS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOMINIQUE DUONG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JODY ENGEL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAUREN GRUNLEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN KANE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH NELSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NEIL PAIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELE POTTER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERNEST ROSEMOND DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY RICHARDSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY RUBIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY SCHIFFMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TORI TOMLINSON DIRECTOR 1.00
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 $1,183,170 $1,179,286 $4,963,393 $3,884
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $836,218 $1,024,305 $4,389,245 $-188,087
2022 $936,727 $818,625 $4,251,564 $118,102
2021 $1,396,941 $726,668 $4,980,903 $670,273
2020 $675,622 $689,148 $3,897,217 $-13,526
2019 $727,944 $718,460 $3,874,182 $9,484
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