PINKY SWEAR FOUNDATION

EIN: 562384527 501(c)(3) Human Services

EDINA, MN

Total Revenue
$3,164,218
Total Expenses
$3,030,972
Total Assets
$15,389,465
Net Assets
$15,103,922
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
ADAM FAITEK
Phone
9522364031
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

PINKY SWEAR FOUNDATION, founded in 2003, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $3.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $3.0M left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN BATTLING CANCER.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,916,005

FAMILY SUPPORT-AT PINKY SWEAR FOUNDATION, WE UNDERSTAND THAT THE FINANCIAL BURDENS OF CHILDHOOD CANCER CAN BE OVERWHELMING FOR FAMILIES. THAT'S WHY WE PROVIDE DIRECT FINANCIAL AID FOR BASIC NEEDS...

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FAMILY SUPPORT-AT PINKY SWEAR FOUNDATION, WE UNDERSTAND THAT THE FINANCIAL BURDENS OF CHILDHOOD CANCER CAN BE OVERWHELMING FOR FAMILIES. THAT'S WHY WE PROVIDE DIRECT FINANCIAL AID FOR BASIC NEEDS SUCH AS HOUSING, FOOD, AND TRANSPORTATION. WE ALSO PROVIDE CONVENIENT, STOCKED FOOD PANTRIES IN FOUR HOSPITALS TO REDUCE EXPENSES FOR PARENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS WHO WANT TO STAY WITH THEIR SICK CHILD.IN 2025, PINKY SWEAR FOUNDATION PROVIDED VITAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO FAMILIES FACING CHILDHOOD CANCER:1,937 ORANGE ENVELOPES DELIVERED, EACH CONTAINING A GAS AND GROCERY GIFT CARD AND A LETTER OF ENCOURAGEMENT FOR RECENTLY-DIAGNOSED KIDS AND THEIR FAMILIES. 732 ALL-STAR FUND GRANTS AWARDED, ASSISTING WITH HOUSING PAYMENTS, TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES, AND GROCERIES SO PARENTS CAN FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS MOST THEIR CHILD. 3,291 POUNDS OF FOOD DISTRIBUTED THROUGH OUR PANTRY PROGRAM, PROVIDING KIDS AND FAMILIES WITH SNACKS AND GRAB-AND-GO MEALS IN THE HOSPITAL TO FURTHER EASE THE BURDEN OF FOOD COSTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $431,249

EDUCATION/AWARENESS-WE ARE COMMITTED TO INCREASING THE AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF CHILDHOOD CANCER AND ITS IMPACT ON FAMILIES. BY SHARING STORIES, PHOTOS, AND VIDEOS FEATURING PINKY SWEAR...

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EDUCATION/AWARENESS-WE ARE COMMITTED TO INCREASING THE AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF CHILDHOOD CANCER AND ITS IMPACT ON FAMILIES. BY SHARING STORIES, PHOTOS, AND VIDEOS FEATURING PINKY SWEAR ALL-STARS (KIDS WITH CANCER), THE FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS THAT THESE FAMILIES FACE BECOME TANGIBLE AND RELATABLE. WE UTILIZE A MIX OF COMMUNICATION CHANNELS, INCLUDING SOCIAL MEDIA, WEBSITE, EMAIL, ADVERTISING, PUBLIC SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, AND PUBLIC RELATIONS, TO DEMONSTRATE THE IMPACT PINKY SWEAR FOUNDATION HAS ON OUR ALL-STAR FAMILIES AND HOW OTHERS CAN HELP.

Program 3
Expenses: $38,060

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT-PINKY SWEAR FOUNDATION ENCOURAGES PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG LEADERS THROUGH GOAL SETTING AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP WHILE HELPING KIDS WITH CANCER. THE PINKY SWEAR PACK PROGRAM...

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STUDENT ENGAGEMENT-PINKY SWEAR FOUNDATION ENCOURAGES PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG LEADERS THROUGH GOAL SETTING AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP WHILE HELPING KIDS WITH CANCER. THE PINKY SWEAR PACK PROGRAM EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS AND SUPPORT INITIATIVES THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. THROUGH THESE YOUTH ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES, WE AIM TO INSPIRE THE SERVANT-LEADERSHIP MENTALITY INSPIRED BY THE ORIGINAL PINKY SWEAR PROMISE. IN 2025, PINKY SWEAR FOUNDATION PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO THREE PACK AWARD RECIPIENTS WHO DEMONSTRATED THIS SERVANT-LEADERSHIP MENTALITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,881,513
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $282,705
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $3,164,218

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,236,430
Salaries & Benefits $1,252,860
Fundraising Expenses $363,408
Program Expenses $2,385,314
Other Expenses $541,682
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,030,972

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $3,164,218 $3,096,185 +0.0%
Expenses $3,030,972 $3,044,857 0.0%
Net Income $133,246 $51,328 +1.6%
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
14
Independent Members
14
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
6
$176,182
Total Directors
16
$176,182
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ADAM FAITEK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$41,544 $3,229 $44,773
ERICA CAMPBELL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THROUGH MAY 2025 40.00
Officer Director
$113,384 $18,025 $131,409
KARLA VEHRS BOARD CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF WENNGATZ VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER CARLSON SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE SCHEPERS TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CLAUDINE GALLOWAY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GIA VITALI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GINA GARVEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD JOSEPH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER HILLE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FED KONGNSO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN WERNZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHUCK SWENSSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMARA KYHOS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLIE NELSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE GASS DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND 40.00
Highest
$103,452 $25,183 $128,635
MORGAN GRABY DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Highest
$105,319 $21,338 $126,657
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 $3,164,218 $3,030,972 $15,389,465 $133,246
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $4,591,882 $3,394,344 $12,678,041 $1,197,538
2022 $5,217,526 $3,177,122 $10,609,576 $2,040,404
2021 $5,689,220 $2,671,611 $9,189,085 $3,017,609
2020 $5,231,703 $2,500,765 $5,697,985 $2,730,938
2019 $4,162,539 $2,256,961 $2,971,764 $1,905,578
2018 $1,903,351 $1,972,998 $1,027,196 $-69,647
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