2025-04-28T17:31:00-05:00 2024-12-31 410746749 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP 220 S 6TH STREET SUITE 300 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402 990 2024-01-01 562384527 PINKY SWEAR FOUNDATION PINK 9522364031 5555 WEST 78TH ST STE E EDINA MN 55439 ERICA CAMPBELL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 9522364031 2025-04-24 1 1 HEIDI TATRO P01591790 6123764500 2025-04-24 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z ERICA CAMPBELL 5555 WEST 78TH ST STE E EDINA MN 55439 3104721 0 X WWW.PINKYSWEAR.ORG X 2003 MN HELPING KIDS WITH CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH FINANCIAL SUPPORT. 18 18 17 168 0 0 4449182 2782249 0 0 142700 305400 0 8536 4591882 3096185 1577317 1255919 0 0 1210764 1222205 0 0 441935 606263 566733 3394344 3044857 1197538 51328 12678041 13935185 133354 93481 12544687 13841704 X TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN BATTLING CANCER. 0 0 1907355 1255919 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 2024, PINKY SWEAR FOUNDATION PROVIDED VITAL FINANCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO FAMILIES FACING CHILDHOOD CANCER:2,377 ORANGE ENVELOPES DELIVERED, EACH CONTAINING A GAS AND GROCERY GIFT CARD AND A LETTER OF ENCOURAGEMENT FOR NEWLY DIAGNOSED KIDS AND THEIR FAMILIES.700 ALL-STAR FUND GRANTS AWARDED, HELPING COVER HOUSING, GROCERIES, AND TRANSPORTATION SO PARENTS CAN FOCUS ON THEIR CHILD.5,107 POUNDS OF FOOD DISTRIBUTED IN FOUR PARTNER HOSPITALS, ENSURING FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO SNACKS AND GRAB-AND-GO MEALS DURING HOSPITAL STAYS. 349465 EDUCATION/AWARENESS-WE ARE PASSIONATELY 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. 92599 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 DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES, WE AIM TO INSPIRE THE SERVANT-LEADERSHIP MENTALITY INSPIRED BY THE ORIGINAL PINKY SWEAR PROMISE. 2349419 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 75 1 17 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 18 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 AL AR CA FL GA HI IL KS KY MA MD MI MN NH NJ NM NY OR PA RI SC TN VA WI WV AK CO OK OH CT WA NC MS NV ND DC ME X X AARON SOULE 9522364031 5555 W 78TH STREET SUITE E EDINA MN 55439 ERICA CAMPBELL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X X 163404 0 44890 KARLA VEHRS BOARD CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JEFF WENNGATZ VICE CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 PETER CARLSON SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JULIE MOSS TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 GEOFF BARTSH DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LISA BURKE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL CASTAGNETTO DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MANUELA HILL-MUNOZ DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRAD JOSEPH DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RICK KES DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 FED KONGNSO DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 PETER MOYER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANDY NESSLER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RYAN RUUD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN WERNZ DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 AYMAN AHMED DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHUCK SWENSSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 TAMARA KYHOS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANNE GASS DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCE 40.00 X 100035 0 23064 263439 0 67954 2 0 1 0 0 2782249 62553 2782249 305400 305400 17072 8536 8536 8536 3096185 0 0 313936 1255919 1255919 331393 231975 57759 41659 756022 516207 80565 159250 9195 5661 3534 47489 32427 4109 10953 78106 53677 9724 14705 66101 66101 37987 25984 63 11940 52901 31741 21160 92732 15862 17956 58914 78529 78529 50023 34354 5076 10593 17077 8316 315 8446 10367 7122 1052 2193 2225 1528 226 471 10308 7079 1046 2183 INVESTMENT EXPENSES 59163 59163 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 16321 11209 1656 3456 DUES AND FEES 9239 6345 937 1957 DONOR CULTIVATION 8739 8739 55021 25484 6918 22619 3044857 2349419 253503 441935 602513 843387 935222 816428 5000 5000 34194 27425 15985 14024 4186 1961 11025856 12214362 71070 26622 12678041 13935185 60403 65746 72951 27735 133354 93481 X 915233 1456883 11629454 12384821 12544687 13841704 12678041 13935185 51328 1245689 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 5376512 5606873 5184743 4449182 2782249 23399559 5376512 5606873 5184743 4449182 2782249 23399559 7695524 15704035 63603 85959 138879 142700 305400 736541 24136100 127568 0.65060 0.60200 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 10528188 142837 1421040 287378 11804687 8047877 1660260 999189 179138 10528188 7004083 1883809 -740891 99122 8047877 4198892 2247154 558037 7004083 280045 3906450 12397 4198892 0.00000 1.00000 0.00000 0 0 11985 10515 1470 4000 3509 491 1961 LEASE LIABILITY 27735 27735 X 4302711 1245689 20000 1265689 3037022 59163 59163 3096185 3005694 20000 20000 2985694 59163 59163 3044857 PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION HAS A TAX-EXEMPT STATUS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND MINNESOTA STATUTE AND CORRESPONDING TAX CODES. IT HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS BY DONORS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ADOPTED GUIDANCE IN THE INCOME TAX STANDARD REGARDING THE RECOGNITION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THE GUIDANCE PRESCRIBES RECOGNITION THRESHOLD PRINCIPLES FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN ON A TAX RETURN THAT ARE NOT CERTAIN TO BE REALIZED. DURING THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023, THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. X X X X X 1 TRUE NORTH GRANTS CONSULTING LLC 8375 GALLERY PARKWAY VICTORIA MN 55386 GRANT WRITING 0 0 19375 -19375 19375 -19375 AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OK PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WV WI OH OR WA WY 17072 8536 0 17072 8536 8536 8536 MN 1 0 0 0 AARON SOULE 5555 W 78TH ST EDINA MN 55439 0 0 1 ALL-STAR FUND GRANTS (HOME RESCUE, TRANSPORTATION, GROCERIES, BILL PAYMENT) 700 726754 0 N/A N/A EXPERIENCES 128 44566 ESTIMATED FMV N/A ORANGE EVELOPE 2377 478001 N/A N/A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT 3 6598 N/A N/A PART I, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION PAYS FOR GRANTS FOR THE ALL-STAR FUND AND YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS DIRECTLY TO VENDORS AND INSTITUTIONS. APPLICATIONS TO ALL PROGRAMS ARE VETTED THROUGH A RIGOROUS PROCESS PRIOR TO APPROVAL. FAMILIES RECEIVING GIFT CARDS OF $500 OR LESS AS PART OF PROGRAM GRANTS ARE VETTED PRIOR TO APPROVAL AND ARE THEREFORE NOT REQUIRED TO SUBSTANTIATE THE USE OF FUNDS. ALL-STAR FUND: 1. PROGRAM LEADERSHIP RECEIVES VERIFICATION FROM THE SOCIAL WORKER OR HOSPITAL REPRESENTATIVE. 2. PROGRAM LEADERSHIP REVIEWS AND APPROVES AWARDS AND EMAILS DETERMINATIONS TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR DESIGNEE(S). 3. EMAIL APPROVAL IS SAVED. 4. CHECK REQUESTS ARE REVIEWED BY FINANCE TEAM AND SIGNED BY APPROVED SIGNATORY. ORANGE ENVELOPE: 1. PROGRAM LEADERSHIP RECEIVES VERIFICATION FROM THE SOCIAL WORKER OR HOSPITAL REPRESENTATIVE. 2. PROGRAM LEADERSHIP REVIEWS AND APPROVES AWARDS AND EMAILS DETERMINATIONS TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR DESIGNEE(S). 3. EMAIL APPROVAL IS SAVED. 4. GIFT CARDS ARE ORDERED AND MAILED TO FAMILIES. EXPERIENCES: 1. PROGRAM STAFF REQUEST GIFT CARDS FOR DISTRIBUTION. 2. PROGRAM LEADERSHIP REVIEWS AND APPROVES GIFT CARD AWARDS. 3. COPIES ARE MADE OF OUTGOING GIFT CARDS, NOTING RECIPIENT FAMILY. 4. INVENTORY IS RECONCILED MONTHLY BY PROGRAM AND FINANCE STAFF. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: 1. DESIGNATED STAFF MEMBERS REVIEW AND APPROVE AWARDS. 2. CHECK REQUESTS ARE REVIEWED BY FINANCE TEAM AND SIGNED BY APPROVED SIGNATORY. X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ERICA CAMPBELL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 163404 0 0 0 0 0 8402 0 36488 0 208294 0 0 0 X 22335 AVERAGE PRICE PER LB X TICKETS/EXPERIENCES 0 28629 ESTIMATED FMV X HOTELS AND MEALS 0 10959 ESTIMATED FMV X GIFT CARDS 0 630 FACE VALUE 0 1 0 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE: 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 PANTIRES IN FOUR HOSPITALS TO REDUCE EXPENSES FOR PARENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS WHO WANT TO STAY WITH THEIR SICK CHILD. IN 2024, PINK SWEAR FOUNDATION PROVIDED VITAL FINANCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO FAMILIES FACING CHILDHOOD CANCER: 2,377 ORANGE ENVELOPES DELIVERED, EACH CONTAINING A GAS AND GROCERY GIFT CARD AND A LETTER OF ENCOURAGEMENT FOR NEWLY DIAGNOSED KIDS AND THEIR FAMILIES/ 785 ALL-STAR FUND GRANTS AWARDED, HELPING COVER HOUSING, GROCERIES, AND TRANSPORTATION SO PARENTS CAN FOCUS ON THEIR CHILD. 5,107 POUNDS OF FOOD DISTRIBUTED IN FOUR PARTNER HOSPITALS, ENSURING FAMILIES HAVE ACCES TO SNACKS AND GRAB-AND-GO MEALS DURING HOSPITAL STAYS. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1B, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE: EDUCATION/AWARENESS- WE ARE PASSIONATELY 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. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE: 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 DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES, WE AIM TO INSPIRE THE SERVANT-LEADERSHIP MENTALITY INSPIRED BY THE ORIGINAL PINKY SWEAR PROMISE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B SALY FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE PINKY SWEAR FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY REVIEWS THE ADOPTED CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND SUGGESTS ANY NEEDED REVISIONS. EACH BOARD MEMBER SIGNS A DOCUMENT STATING THAT THEY HAVE READ AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE CURRENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. IF THEY BELIEVE THEY HAVE A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THEY WILL DISCLOSE IT ON THE DOCUMENT AS WELL. SHOULD A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISE DURING THE COURSE OF BOARD BUSINESS, THE BOARD MEMBER WITH THE CONFLICT WILL BE EXCUSED FROM THE PORTION OF THE MEETING WHEN VOTING TAKES PLACE. DETERMINATION OF THE CONFLICT WILL BE MADE BY THE DIRECTORS, AND THE PERSON'S INELIGIBILITY WILL BE REFLECTED IN THE BOARD MINUTES. THE BOARD ALSO DISCUSSES ANY CHANGES TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AT EVERY BOARD MEETING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A A SELECT COMMITTEE OF INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS ANNUALLY REVIEWS THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR USING A MULTI-PAGE REVIEW DOCUMENT. THE BOARD MEMBERS CREATE THE REVIEW DOCUMENT AND CONDUCT THE ACTUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION. BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF ARE ASKED FOR INPUT REGARDING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE, WHICH IS THEN INCORPORATED INTO THE EVALUATION. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ALSO FILLS OUT THE DOCUMENT TO PROVIDE A SELF-EVALUATION FOR THE DISCUSSION. GOALS ARE SET AND PROGRESS IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY OR AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. COMPENSATION IS BASED ON PROVIDING A COMPETITIVE SALARY WITHIN THE MARKETPLACE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE FOUNDATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORM 990 ARE POSTED ON ITS WEBSITE. THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THERE WERE NO CHANGES FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.