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SACRED SORROWS INC

Gilbert, AZ · EIN 862263238 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE X99 · Religion-Related · Micro (<$100K) · sacredsorrows.org
revenue
$72K
expenses
$88K
net assets
$12K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

To help bereaved mothers and grandmothers, through spiritual retreats and programs, experience the integration of deep grief through the mystery of grace.

profile · synthesized from sources

Sacred Sorrows Inc. supports bereaved mothers and grandmothers who have lost a child or grandchild. The organization offers spiritual retreats, online programs, and resources grounded in faith to help women integrate their grief and find healing. It also provides guidance for friends, family, professionals, and clergy supporting grieving women.

named programs · 9 · from sources

what they call their work

Community Forum
An online forum for grieving mothers and grandmothers, and their supporters, to connect and share experiences.
Friend to Friend Series
A video series featuring grieving mothers and grandmothers sharing personal experiences with grief, loss, faith, and forgiveness.
Gentle Gestures Newsletter
An email newsletter providing tips and guidance for supportive friends and family of grieving individuals.
In-Person Retreats
Multi-day spiritual retreats for grieving mothers and grandmothers, offering time in nature, guided meditations, creative expression, prayer invitations, and small group sharing to foster healing and integration of grief.
Musings / Podcasts
Audio podcasts exploring the grieving process with gentle and unique language.
Online Programs
Online resources and programs to help grieving mothers and grandmothers navigate their loss.
Reference Notes Newsletter
An email newsletter for professionals and clergy serving bereaved mothers and grandmothers, offering supplemental resources.
The First Few Months
A multi-part video series offering insights into mindsets, skills, and expectations for the early grieving process.
The Medicine of Mourning Newsletter
An email newsletter specifically for grieving mothers, focusing on the process of mourning.
activities · 3 clusters

what they do

  • Grief Support Services for Children and Families 4 activities
    • Community and Communication for Grieving Families
      Offers a community and communication channels, including email resources, newsletters, and a community forum, for grieving mothers, grandmothers, and their supportive friends and family.
    • Community and Newsletter Services
      Offers a community for grieving mothers and grandmothers, operates a community forum for their friends and family, and provides multiple newsletters tailored to different audiences including grieving mothers, supportive friends and family, and professionals or clergy members.
    • Online Grief Support Resources
      Provides online programs, audio content, video series, podcasts, and a blog with articles to support grieving mothers, grandmothers, and their friends and family through various stages of grief.
    • Online Grief Support Resources
      Provides a variety of online resources for grieving mothers and grandmothers, including audio content, email resources, online programs, and a blog with articles.
  • Grief Support for Pregnancy and Infant Loss 2 activities
    • Grief Support Retreats
      Organizes and hosts in-person retreats for grieving mothers and grandmothers, including day retreats and multi-day retreats, focused on prayer, remembrance, and shared experiences of loss.
    • Grief Support Retreats
      Organizes and hosts in-person retreats for grieving mothers and grandmothers, including day retreats and multi-day retreats, focused on prayer, remembrance, and shared experiences of loss.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Grief Support Media Content
      Produces multi-part video series, such as "The First Few Months" and "Friend to Friend," and a podcast series titled "Musings / Podcasts" that explore the grieving process and share personal experiences.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$72K
Contributions & grants$52K72%
Program service revenue$18K25%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$155
expenses
Total expenses$88K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$54K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$16K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$12K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Rita Morton President, Executive Director 60 $50K
relationships · 19

who they work with

  • Crosier Village Partner — Affiliation of advisor Fr. Stephan Bauer, O.S.C.
  • Diocese of Phoenix Partner — Presents "The Bishops Hour" radio show and podcast, which featured an interview about Sacred Sorrows.
  • Fr. Chi Ngo, S.J. Partner — Advisor to Sacred Sorrows
  • Fr. John Auther, S.J. Partner — Advisor to Sacred Sorrows
  • Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D. Partner — Advisor to Sacred Sorrows
  • Fr. Stephan Bauer, O.S.C. Partner — Advisor to Sacred Sorrows
  • Jesuit Retreat Center Partner — Affiliation of advisor Fr. John Auther, S.J. and Fr. Chi Ngo, S.J.
  • Magis Women Partner — Affiliation of advisor Mrs. Kay Kandas
  • Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center Partner — Hosts a retreat for Sacred Sorrows in Sierra Madre.
  • Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center Partner — Hosts the "A Mother's Love & Loss" retreat.
  • Monastery of Our Lady of Ephesus Partner — Hosts Sacred Sorrows' retreat event at its location.
  • Monastery of Our Lady of Ephesus Partner — Hosts a retreat for Sacred Sorrows in Boise.
  • Mr. David Sylvester, MTS, MA Partner — Advisor to Sacred Sorrows
  • Mr. Matthew Rivaldi, MBA Partner — Advisor to Sacred Sorrows
  • Mrs. Kay Kandas Partner — Advisor to Sacred Sorrows
  • Ms. Mindy Malik, Ph.D. Partner — Advisor to Sacred Sorrows
  • Prayerful Journeys Partner — Affiliation of advisor Ms. Mindy Malik, Ph.D.
  • The Magis Center Partner — Affiliation of advisor Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.
  • Working Business Partner — Affiliation of advisor Mr. Matthew Rivaldi, MBA