We empower teens to discover hope embrace health and pursue recovery from mental health and emotional challenges. Our mission is to connect the dots between suffering and access to vital services transform fear into educational opportunities and foster meaningful connections to combat isolation. Our efforts create a supportive community where young individuals can thrive and overcome obstacles together.

501(c)(3) charity; gifts are tax-deductible.
44¢ of each $1 spent went to programs.
Run by 100 volunteers and 1 employee.
Mission: Form 990 Part I, line 1 · Status: IRS Pub. 78 · Programs: Part IX · People: Part I, lines 5–6

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FY2025 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
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IRS status
501(c)(3)
not on the IRS revocation list
Looks good: listed by the IRS and not on the revocation list.
IRS BMF · Auto-Revocation List
Tax-deductible gifts
Yes
Donations are tax-deductible
Looks good: the IRS lists gifts to it as deductible.
IRS Pub. 78 · IRS BMF
Latest return
FY2025
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2025, 1 tax year back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file · Filing history
Surplus or deficit
1 of 2
filings with a surplus
Average deficit $4K a year · 2% of revenue · last 2 filings
Worth a look: a surplus in 1 of the last 2 filings.
Pt I · Ln 19 · 2 filings
Spent on programs
44%
of spending
Concern: 44% of spending went to programs; under 50%.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Pay to officers and key staff
$131K
to officers and key staff · 76% of spending
Concern: pay to officers and key staff is 76% of spending; over 30%.
Pt VII · Sec A
Named funders
4
named funders · $77K
Looks good: 4 funders name it on their filings; 3 or more.
Funders’ Sch. I, 990-PF
Liabilities
$0
0% of total assets
Looks good: liabilities are 0% of assets; 50% or less.
Pt X · Ln 26
Looks goodFineWorth a lookConcernNo data yetTap a box for the reason.
Revenue
$129K
-40% vs prior year
Spent
$171K
To programs
44%
Net assets
$69K
By yearFY2022–FY2025
Revenue
$129K
FY2025▼ -40%
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Revenue by fiscal year
FY2022$67K
FY2023$146K
FY2024$215K
FY2025$129K
Expenses
$171K
FY2025▼ -5%
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Expenses by fiscal year
FY2022Not on file
FY2023Not on file
FY2024$181K
FY2025$171K
Net assets
$69K
FY2025▼ -60%
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Net assets by fiscal year
FY2022$37K
FY2023$64K
FY2024$171K
FY2025$69K

From the FY2025 Form 990 · see the original

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Is it real?

Yes. Never revoked by the IRS. Latest filing on record: FY2025. IRS ruling in Aug 2022.

IRS Pub. 78 · IRS Auto-Revocation List · IRS Business Master File

Where the money goes

44 cents of each dollar spent went to programs.

Program services 44% · $75K

Form 990 Part IX, line 25. Every line is in By the numbers.

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Who runs it and what they're paid

10 people listed on the 990; $131K paid to officers and key staff.

Part VII, Section A · reportable compensation
Chief Executive Officer
$72,000Pt VII · Sec A
Program Services Sub-Contractor
$36,683Pt VII · Sec A
Director & Secretary
$17,900Pt VII · Sec A
Administrator
$3,940Pt VII · Sec A
$0Pt VII · Sec A
$0Pt VII · Sec A
Chief Financial Officer & Director
$0Pt VII · Sec A
$0Pt VII · Sec A

Jeff M Long’s $72K as Chief Executive Officer is at the 60th percentile of top reported officer pay among 2094 $100K–1M mental health nonprofits. Peer set: organizations in the same NTEE major field of work and revenue-size band, compared on each org’s own highest-paid officer/key-employee, from Form 990 Part VII / 990-PF Part VIII. Descriptive placement, not a verdict on whether the pay is appropriate.

Compensation history total reportable pay by year · 7 named individuals · Part VII

NameFY2025FY2024FY2022
Jeff M Long$72,000—$15,000
Jeffery Long—$72,000—
Miranda Kramer$36,683——
Kathy Long—$32,100—
Kathy B Long Lac$17,900——
Shannon Adams$3,940—$4,899
Alexis Robbins——$500

Total reportable compensation (Form 990 Part VII column D / Schedule J column E) by filing year, matched by name within this organization. The Schedule J base / bonus / deferred breakdown is not parsed into this dataset.

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Programs and updates

Empowers teens facing mental health challenges with hope, health, and recovery resources.

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3 programs · $88K · in their own filed words · FY2024
01

Our Youth Advisory Board comprised of dynamic teenagers from diverse backgrounds nationwide is crucial in steering our organization. These passionate young leaders: - Provide invaluable insights and feedback to ensure our initiatives deeply connect with their peers.

$51Kprogram expense
02

Our digital platform presents a diverse collection of inspiring video stories featuring young individuals who have courageously navigated various mental health challenges. These powerful narratives offer hope and encouragement to those who may be struggling.

$32Kprogram expense
03

We firmly believe that effective community engagement is vital for fostering robust relationships establishing trust and ensuring the sustained success of our organization. To cater to the distinct needs of each community we have created dynamic outreach services centered around events that aim to make a profound and lasting impact on…

$6Kprogram expense

Funders

Who pays for it.

From grant filings on record. Receipts are incomplete: individual donors are never listed.

Grants

Schedule I · funders on record
Grants received · FY2024
Total grants receivedfrom 4 funders$77K
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By the numbers

The FY2025 990, line by line.

1The main four
Money inPt VIII
$129K
Ln 12
Other incomeLn 4–11$129K
Money outPt IX
$171K
Ln 25
Programscol B$75K
Owns and owesPt X
$69K
net assets · Ln 32
Total assetsLn 16$69K
LiabilitiesLn 26$0
PeoplePt VI, VII
10
listed · VII A
PaidVII A4
2In more detail
Revenue in detailPt VIII
Other incomeLn 4–11$129K
Total revenueLn 12$129K
Assets in detailPt X, end of year
Total assetsLn 16$69K
LiabilitiesLn 26$0
Net assetsLn 32$69K
OperationsPt I, VI
EmployeesI 51
VolunteersI 6100
Fiscal year endsHeaderDecember

Filing history

YearMoney inMoney outIn minus outNet assetsDownload
FY2025 Latest Viewing $129K$171K−$42K$69K 990 PDF
FY2024 $215K$181K$34K$171K 990 PDF
FY2023 $146K$64K 990 PDF
FY2022 $67K$37K 990 PDF

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Schedules filed Part IV

III · Programs R · Related orgs G · Fundraising L · Interested persons A · Public support O · Explanations

Form 990 e-file (XML) FY2025 from the IRS · Classification, formation year and address from the IRS Business Master File

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