EIN 45-0500497

The Tears Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
9
Year formed
2002
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Tears Foundation compassionately assists bereaved parents with free emotional support, financial aid for child funeral expenses, and bereavement resources.
Total revenues
$673,869
2023
Total expenses
$904,980
2023
Total assets
$842,804
2023
Num. employees
9
2023

Program areas at The Tears Foundation

The Tears Foundation offers free support groups, individual peer companions, memorial events and onsite bereavement centers with resources for The community and bereaved families who have experienced The death of a child. Nine bereavement centers offered onsite support, community awareness and training for professionals. Over 10,000 individuals have received support through these services in 2023.
The Tears Foundation pays for infant and child markers, current child funeral expenses and unexpected child funeral expenses. Four hundred and one families were assisted with their childs funeral and marker expenses in 2023.

Who funds The Tears Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
10 Chefs for CausesGeneral Support$29,383
Gary E Milgard Family Foundation- SunshineCali's Gift- Wa State$25,000
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncGrowth$10,000
...and 13 more grants received

Personnel at The Tears Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Sarah SlackFounder and Executive Director$0
Darren KrattliVice President
Anthony MunozPresident

Financials for The Tears Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$370,357
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$2,064
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$301,448
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$673,869

Form 990s for The Tears Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-08-02990View PDF
2022-122023-11-20990View PDF
2021-122022-11-08990View PDF
2020-122021-08-06990View PDF
2019-122021-10-25990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from The Dimmer Family Foundation
September 29, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 23, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Gary E Milgard Family Foundation- Sunshine
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $29,383 from 10 Chefs for Causes
Nonprofit Types
HospicesHuman service organizationsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingOperates internationallyNational levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringAuction fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
11102 Sunrise Blvd E Ste 112
Puyallup, WA 98374
Metro area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
County
Pierce County, WA
Website URL
thetearsfoundation.org/ 
IRS details
EIN
45-0500497
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2002
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P74: Hospice
NAICS code, primary
624190: Individual and Family Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Reporting Incomplete
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0255296
FTB Entity ID
5854996
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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