irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $148KTHE CHILDREN-TO-CHILDREN BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES ONGOING SUPPORT GROUPS FOR CHILDREN, TEENAGERS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE GRIEVING THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE. THE AGENCY PROVIDES A SAFE PLACE WHERE GRIEVING CHILDREN CAN SHARE THEIR LOSS EXPERIENCE IN A CARING, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. FAMILIES MEET TWICE A MONTH TO TAKE PART IN AGE-APPROPRIATE SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AGES 3.5 THROUGH 18 YEARS OF AGE. CONCURRENT ADULT GROUPS ARE FACILITATED BY TRAINED VOLUNTEERS AND COORDINATED BY A STAFF MEMBER.
- #2 $100KVOLUNTEERS ARE THE HEART OF THE AGENCY. THE AGENCY USUALLY HAS MORE THAN 150 DEDICATED PEOPLE WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME IN DIFFERENT WAYS:TU NIDITO IS GOVERNED BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ENTRUSTED WITH THE AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH MAJOR POLICIES AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THE AGENCY'S ACTIONS, INCLUDING FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY. ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SUPPORT GROUP VOLUNTEERS WHO FACILITATE PEER SUPPORT GROUPS FOR CHILDREN, TEENS AND ADULTS WHOSE LIVES HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY SERIOUS ILLNESS OR DEATH. ONE-ON-ONE VOLUNTEERS ASSIST TU NIDITO STAFF SUPPORT SPECIALISTS WHO ARE WORKING WITH A FAMILY WHO HAS A CHILD WITH A SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITION. VOLUNTEERS ALSO ASSIST WITH SPECIAL EVENTS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS AS WELL AS OFFICE AND PROJECT WORK.
named programs · 3 · from sources
what they call their work
Bereavement Support Groups
Bi-monthly, free support groups for children, teens, young adults, and families offered in both Spanish and English to process grief after the death of a loved one
Grief Education & Training
Workshops and Train the Trainer programs for schools, community agencies, and professionals to build capacity in supporting grieving youth
Medical Support Groups
Support groups for children, teens, and families coping with a serious medical diagnosis of a loved one
activities · 3 clusters
what they do
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Grief Support Services for Children and Families 4 activities
- Bereavement Support GroupsProvides free, bi-monthly bereavement support groups in both Spanish and English for children (ages 4-18), young adults (ages 18-29), and parents/primary caregivers who have experienced the death of a loved one. These groups utilize age-appropriate methods like books, talking circles, imaginative play, and art to help participants process grief.
- Bereavement Support GroupsOffers bi-monthly bereavement support groups in both Spanish and English for families with children aged 4-18, young adults aged 18-29, and parents/primary caregivers, at no cost.
- Community and School Grief ResponseProvides immediate grief response support to communities and schools following a death or serious medical event, including professional workshops, phone consultations, referrals, and written resources.
- Community and School Grief ResponseOffers direct grief response support to communities and schools following a loss.
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Comprehensive Family Support Services 2 activities
- Support for Children with Seriously Ill CaregiversProvides one-on-one help from support specialists and dedicated support groups for children whose parent or primary caregiver has a serious medical condition.
- Support for Families with Serious Medical ConditionsOffers free one-on-one support from specialists and dedicated support groups for children whose parent or primary caregiver has a serious medical condition, as well as for children, teens, young adults, and families impacted by a serious medical condition diagnosis.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- Grief Education and Training for ProfessionalsProvides education and training to the community, including 1-hour workshops for staff at schools and community agencies, and a 2.5-hour "Train the Trainer" program with an 8-week curriculum starter kit and ongoing support, to help adults understand and support grieving children and teens.
- Grief Education and Training for ProfessionalsDelivers education and "Train the Trainer" programs for adults working with youth, including 1-hour grief workshops for staff at schools and community agencies, and a 2.5-hour program with an 8-week curriculum starter kit and ongoing support to enable organizations to run their own grief support groups.
- Grief and Medical Condition Support ServicesProvides free emotional and grief support services to children, teens, young adults, and families impacted by a serious medical condition diagnosis or the death of a loved one. These services include one-on-one and group support, phone consultations, referrals, and written resources.
- Therapeutic Play and Expressive Arts for ChildrenUtilizes various therapeutic spaces such as a "Littles group" for 4-7 year olds using books and characters, a "Middles Talking Circle Room" for 8-12 year olds focusing on coping skills, an "Imagination Room" for processing feelings through play, a "Volcano Room" for releasing complex emotions through physical activity, and an "Art Room" for expressing grief through crafting and sand play.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$954K
Contributions & grants$945K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$23K2%
Other revenue$-15K
expenses
Total expenses$798K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$629K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.70M
Cash$1.89M
Investments$1.63M
Liabilities$61K
Net assets$4.64M
Liquid reserves52.9 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +3.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIZ MCCUSKER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $91K |
board members · 13
- ADITI GUPTA — PRESIDENT
- ANDY TOWNSEND — MEMBER
- ANGELICA WEBER — MEMBER
- ED MOOMJIAN II — MEMBER
- ERIC MANEVAL — TREASURER
- GABRIELA CERVANTEZ — MEMBER
- HEATHER BACHMAN — VICE PRESIDENT
- LAURA GODLEWSKI — MEMBER
- LISA OWENS-SREDZINSKI — MEMBER
- MELISSA RITCHEY — MEMBER
- MIGUEL CRUZ — MEMBER
- RICHARD THOMPSON — PRESIDENT ELECT
- SUPRIYA BAKSHI — SECRETARY
relationships · 17
who they work with
- AZ Oncology Partner — Robin Campos, PhD at AZ Oncology, serves as Secretary on Tu Nidito's Executive Committee.
- Beach Fleischman PC Partner — Eric Maneval, Treasurer at Beach Fleischman PC, serves as Treasurer on Tu Nidito's Executive Committee.
- BioGen Partner — Angelica Weber, from BioGen, serves as 2nd Vice President on Tu Nidito's Executive Committee.
- Bowles Realty & Investments Partner — Charlie Bowles, from Bowles Realty & Investments, serves as a board member.
- Caterpillar, Inc. Partner — Richard Thompson, from Caterpillar, Inc., serves as Past President Board President on Tu Nidito's Executive Committee.
- Children to Children Partner — Merged with in 2000, an organization that provided grief support to thousands.
- Children’s Clinics Partner — Melissa Ritchey, RN at Children's Clinics, serves as 1st Vice President on Tu Nidito's Executive Committee.
- Jim Click Millions for Tucson Raffle Partner — Participates in the Jim Click Millions for Tucson Raffle to support grieving children and their families.
- Moomjain Law Firm, PLLC Partner — Ed Moomjian, II, from Moomjain Law Firm, PLLC, serves as a board member.
- New York Life Partner — Supriya Bakshi, President of New York Life, serves as President on Tu Nidito's Executive Committee.
- Northwest Healthcare Partner — Lesley Rehak, RN at Northwest Healthcare, serves as a board member.
- Psy, D. PLLC Partner — Courtney Schuneman-Patel, from Psy, D. PLLC, serves as a board member.
- RBC Wealth Management Partner — Ernesto Duran, from RBC Wealth Management, serves as a board member.
- Si Charro / Stillwell House Partner — Candace Carrillo, from Si Charro / Stillwell House, serves as a board member.
- Snell & Wilmer Partner — Gabriela Cervantes, from Snell & Wilmer, serves as a board member.
- Tucson Federal Credit Union Partner — Miguel Cruz, from Tucson Federal Credit Union, serves as a board member.
- University of Arizona Human Resources College of Medicine Partner — Jenna Elmer, from University of Arizona Human Resources College of Medicine, serves as a board member.