FAMILY LIVES ON FOUNDATION: Form 990, tax year 2012

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Organization
FAMILY LIVES ON FOUNDATION (EIN 23-2929922)
Tax period
2012-07-01 to 2013-06-30
Filed
2013-12-19
IRS object ID
201333539349300618
Schema version
2012v2.3
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Timestamp2013-12-19T13:04:10-06:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2013-06-30TaxPeriodEndDate

Preparer Firm PreparerFirm

Preparer Firm Business Name PreparerFirmBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1FISCHER CUNNANE & ASSOCIATES LTDBusinessNameLine1

Preparer Firm US Address PreparerFirmUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line111 TURNER LNAddressLine1
CityWEST CHESTERCity
StatePAState
ZIP Code193804805ZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return Type990ReturnType
Tax Period Begin Date2012-07-01TaxPeriodBeginDate

Filer Filer

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN232929922EIN

Name Name

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1FAMILY LIVES ON FOUNDATIONBusinessNameLine1
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Name ControlFAMINameControl
Phone6104581690Phone

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1411 EAGLEVIEW BOULEVARDAddressLine1
Address Line2ROOM/SUITE 110AddressLine2
CityEXTONCity
StatePAState
ZIP Code19341ZIPCode

Officer Officer

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
NameMILLY ELRODName
TitleCOOTitle
Phone6104581690Phone
Date Signed2013-12-15DateSigned
Authorize Third PartytrueAuthorizeThirdParty

Preparer Preparer

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
NameDONNA L URIAN CPAName
Phone6104311003Phone
Date Prepared2013-12-16DatePrepared
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Tax Year2012TaxYear
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Form 990 IRS990

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Name Of Principal Officer PersonLAURA MUNTSNameOfPrincipalOfficerPerson

Address Principal Officer US AddressPrincipalOfficerUS

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1411 EAGLEVIEW BLVD STE 110AddressLine1
CityEXTONCity
StatePAState
ZIP Code19341ZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gross Receipts384846GrossReceipts
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Web SiteWWW.FAMILYLIVESON.ORGWebSite
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State Legal DomicilePAStateLegalDomicile
Activity Or Mission DescriptionFAMILY LIVES ON FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO BRING JOY AND COMFORT TO GRIEVING CHILDREN, TEENS AND FAMILIES BY CONTINUING CHERISHED TRADITIONS. MORE THAN TWO MILLION CHILDREN AND TEENS IN THE US ARE GRIEVING THE DEATHS OF THEIR MOMS OR DADS. FAMILY LIVES ON FOUNDATION'S GROUNDBREAKING TRADITION FULFILLMENT PROGRAM ADDRESSES THREE CRITICAL, AND OFTENTIMES UNMET, NEEDS IN CHILD AND FAMILY BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT. GRIEVING FAMILIES NEED INTRA-FAMILY CONNECTION AND COMMUNICATION, ONGOING SUPPORT, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO CELEBRATE A LOVED ONE'S LIFE STORY. THE TRADITION FULFILLMENT PROGRAM HELPS THESE YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES CONTINUE CHERISHED TRADITIONS AS A THERAPEUTIC TOOL THAT ENABLES THEM TO HONOR THE PAST, CELEBRATE THE PRESENT, AND BUILD THE FUTURE.ActivityOrMissionDescription
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Contributions Grants Current Year179605ContributionsGrantsCurrentYear
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Other Revenue Prior Year91163OtherRevenuePriorYear
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Mission DescriptionFAMILY LIVES ON FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO BRING JOY AND COMFORT TO GRIEVING CHILDREN, TEENS AND FAMILIES BY CONTINUING CHERISHED TRADITIONS. MORE THAN TWO MILLION CHILDREN AND TEENS IN THE US ARE GRIEVING THE DEATHS OF THEIR MOMS OR DADS. FAMILY LIVES ON FOUNDATION'S GROUNDBREAKING TRADITION FULFILLMENT PROGRAM ADDRESSES THREE CRITICAL, AND OFTENTIMES UNMET, NEEDS IN CHILD AND FAMILY BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT. GRIEVING FAMILIES NEED INTRA-FAMILY CONNECTION AND COMMUNICATION, ONGOING SUPPORT, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO CELEBRATE A LOVED ONE'S LIFE STORY. THE TRADITION FULFILLMENT PROGRAM HELPS THESE YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES CONTINUE CHERISHED TRADITIONS AS A THERAPEUTIC TOOL THAT ENABLES THEM TO HONOR THE PAST, CELEBRATE THE PRESENT, AND BUILD THE FUTURE.MissionDescription
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DescriptionTRADITION FULFILLMENT: TRAINED VOLUNTEERS WORK WITH PARENTALLY BEREAVED CHILDREN TO IDENTIFY A TRADITION THEY SHARED WITH THEIR MOTHER OR FATHER, AND THAT THEY WANT TO CONTINUE. VOLUNTEERS ENGAGE THE CHILD AND FAMILY IN A CHILD-FOCUSED MANNER. EACH ELIGIBLE CHILD, INCLUDING MULTIPLE SIBLINGS IN A SINGLE FAMILY, IS ENCOURAGED TO ARTICULATE HIS OR HER OWN TRADITION. CURRENTLY SERVED CHILDREN HAVE CHOSEN ACTIVITIES SUCH AS GOING TO THE ZOO, MOVIE THEATER OR TO VISIT GRANDMA; BAKING COOKIES, MUFFINS AND CAKES; BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOPPING; AND PLANTING FLOWERS. FAMILY LIVES ON THEN PROVIDES THE LOGISTICAL AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR THE FAMILY AND CHILD'S ANNUAL PARTICIPATION IN THE REQUESTED TRADITION EACH YEAR UNTIL THE CHILD REACHES THE AGE OF 18. THE LONGEVITY AND CONTINUITY OF OUR SERVICES NURTURE AND SUSTAIN FAMILY CONNECTIONS, INCLUDING WITH THE LOVED ONE WHO HAS DIED, THROUGHOUT THE CHILD'S DEVELOPMENTAL PROCESS. THE INDIVIDUALIZED AND SELF- DIRECTED NATURE OF OUR PROGRAM EMPOWERS CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES TO DEVELOP A LIFELONG BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT TOOL THAT HELPS THEM BUILD NEW MEMORIES AND EXPERIENCES INCORPORATING THEIR LOVED ONE. "THIS TRADITION FULFILLMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO ACTIVATE THE MEMORIES, NOT JUST SPEAK OF THEM. THE EXPERIENTIAL ENGAGEMENT OF THE ACTIVITY UTILIZES ALL FIVE SENSES AND CAN BE A MORE POWERFUL HEALING TOOL TO HELP MOVE A CHILD THROUGH GRIEF TO HEALING. THE PROGRAM IS ALSO FAMILY BASED RATHER THAN SUPPORT GROUP ORIENTED. IT IS CHILD DIRECTED, NOT OTHER FOCUSED. IT IS DESIGNED AND FULFILLED AS THE GRIEVING CHILD DIRECTS, NOT AS SOMEONE ELSE DETERMINES. IT IS TRULY A LIFE-FOCUSING AND CHILD-CENTERED INTERVENTION. IT REPRESENTS THE VERY BEST OF CHILD-FOCUSED BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES."~ BEREAVEMENT PROFESSIONAL ALICIA S. FRANKLIN, LICSW, GMS FOLLOWING A SUCCESSFUL DADDY'S LIGHT PILOT PROGRAM IN THE FALL OF 2012, OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOTED TO OFFICIALLY BEGIN SERVING CHILDREN WHOSE FATHERS HAVE DIED. IN MARCH OF 2013, OUR NAME WAS OFFICIALLY CHANGED FROM MOMMY'S LIGHT LIVES ON FUND TO FAMILY LIVES ON FOUNDATION TO REFLECT THE BROADER SCOPE OF OUR MISSION. IN MAY OF 2013, WE DELIVERED OUR 1,000TH TRADITION. WE HAVE SERVED OVER 250 FAMILIES IN THE PAST SIXTEEN YEARS. WE CURRENTLY SERVE A VERY SMALL FRACTION OF THE GRIEVING CHILDREN IN NEED, BUT BY LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY, WE CAN GO FROM SERVING HUNDREDS TO SERVING MILLIONS. IN FY2013 THE FIRST PHASE OF A NEW WEBSITE, STRATEGIC PLANNING AND DISCOVERY, WAS COMPLETED. THE NEW WEBSITE WILL HAVE CONTENT SPECIFICALLY TARGETED TO HELP EDUCATE GUARDIANS, CHILDREN, AND COUNSELORS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES ABOUT CHILDHOOD BEREAVEMENT. THE GOAL OF THE WEBSITE IS TO EDUCATE ALL AUDIENCES ON THE IMPORTANCE OF GRIEVING AND HOW OUR TRADITION FULFILLMENTSM PROGRAM CAN AID THE GRIEVING PROCESS. THE WEBSITE WILL INCLUDE TOOLS THAT ENGAGE BOTH THE CHILD AND GUARDIANS IN REMEMBERING THE DECEASED BY UPLOADING IMAGES, TEXT, AND VIDEO, HELPING TO CREATE CONVERSATION BETWEEN CHILD AND GUARDIAN. THE ONLINE TRADITION FULFILLMENT PROGRAM WILL ALLOW EACH USER TO DECIDE THE LEVEL OF VOLUNTEER ASSISTANCE NEEDED, WITH THE OPTIONS OF LEARNING HOW TO FULFILL A TRADITION INDEPENDENTLY, SCHEDULING AN INTERVIEW TO AID IN TRADITION SELECTION, OR RECEIVING DIRECT SERVICES FROM FAMILY LIVES ON. THE WEBSITE WILL ALSO INCLUDE A FORUM THAT WILL CONNECT THE GUARDIANS, ALLOWING THEM TO CHAT, VENT, AND SHARE ADVICE.Description

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DescriptionOUTREACH AND EDUCATION: THE PURPOSE OF OUR OUTREACH AND EDUCATION MATERIAL IS TO COMMUNICATE THE MISSION AND PURPOSE OF FAMILY LIVES ON. THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF PRESENTATION VIDEOS, BROCHURES AND NEWS ARTICLES WE ARE ABLE TO SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT OUR SERVICES. LIKE OUR WEBSITE, OUR MATERIALS ALSO EDUCATE AUDIENCES ON THE IMPORTANCE OF SUPPORTING GRIEVING CHILDREN. TO DATE, MORE THAN 37,000 SCHOOL COUNSELORS, BEREAVEMENT PROFESSIONALS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS, RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS HAVE RECEIVED OUR FAMILY DVD AND WARNING SIGNS BROCHURES.Description
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Credit CounselingfalseCreditCounseling
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (16 entries)

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MARLYSE FANT
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ELLEN LANGAS
DIRECTOR2.00X000
ANDREW MUNTS
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DONNA PHILLIPS
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NICK CACCHIONE
DIRECTOR1.00X000
DIANE CHARLTON
DIRECTOR1.00X000
DARCIE SIMS
DIRECTOR1.00X000
JAMES TERRY
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MILDRED ELROD
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LAURA MUNTS
BOARD PRESID30.00000X
MICHAEL DOYLE
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J WILLIAM WIDING III ESQ
SECRETARY1.00000X
ANNA HILLMAN
TREASURER1.00000X
JENNIFER ROBINSON
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Total Revenue TotalRevenue

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Information Technology InformationTechnology

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Occupancy Occupancy

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Insurance Insurance

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Other Expenses OtherExpenses (4 entries)

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Prepaid Expenses Deferred Charges PrepaidExpensesDeferredCharges

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Total Assets TotalAssets

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Accounts Payable Accrued Expenses AccountsPayableAccruedExpenses

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BOY2886BOY
EOY3057EOY

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilities

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY2886BOY
EOY3057EOY
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Follow SFAS117XFollowSFAS117

Unrestricted Net Assets UnrestrictedNetAssets

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY283747BOY
EOY288930EOY

Temporarily Restricted Net Assets TemporarilyRestrictedNetAssets

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EOY30232EOY

Total Net Assets Fund Balances TotalNetAssetsFundBalances

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EOY319162EOY

Total Liab Net Assets Fund Balances TotalLiabNetAssetsFundBalances

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Audit CommitteetrueAuditCommittee
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Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Current Tax Year Minus3 Years188500CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years189279CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year202402CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year
Current Tax Year179605CurrentTaxYear
Total1002167Total

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Current Tax Year Minus3 Years188500CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years189279CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year202402CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year
Current Tax Year179605CurrentTaxYear
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Current Tax Year Minus3 Years2699CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years1297CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year1197CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year
Current Tax Year725CurrentTaxYear
Total10852Total
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Gross Receipts From Admissions Etc205241GrossReceiptsFromAdmissionsEtc
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Public Support Pertcent Prior Year0.78260PublicSupportPertcentPriorYear
Thirty Three Percnt Tests CY170XThirtyThreePercntTestsCY170

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Info ContributorInfo

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Contributor NumberRESTRICTEDContributorNumber

Contributor Name Business ContributorNameBusiness

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor Address US ContributorAddressUS

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Aggregate ContributionsRESTRICTEDAggregateContributions

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Tot Revenue Etc Audited Fincl Stmt309793TotRevenueEtcAuditedFinclStmt
Revenue Subtotal309793RevenueSubtotal
Total Revenue Per Form990309793TotalRevenuePerForm990
Tot Expenses Etc Audited Fincl Stmt363946TotExpensesEtcAuditedFinclStmt
Expenses Subtotal363946ExpensesSubtotal
Total Expenses Per Form990363946TotalExpensesPerForm990

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

Events Information EventsInformation

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Name Of Event1ANNUAL 5K RACENameOfEvent1
Gross Receipts Event195619GrossReceiptsEvent1
Charitable Contributions Event17993CharitableContributionsEvent1
Gross Revenue Event187626GrossRevenueEvent1
Cash Prizes Event1350CashPrizesEvent1
Non Cash Prizes Event1739NonCashPrizesEvent1
Rent Facility Costs Event1315RentFacilityCostsEvent1
Food And Beverage Event12400FoodAndBeverageEvent1
Entertainment Event1650EntertainmentEvent1
Other Direct Expenses Event113962OtherDirectExpensesEvent1
Name Of Event215TH ANNIVERSARNameOfEvent2
Gross Receipts Event282782GrossReceiptsEvent2
Charitable Contributions Event24625CharitableContributionsEvent2
Gross Revenue Event278157GrossRevenueEvent2
Rent Facility Costs Event29240RentFacilityCostsEvent2
Food And Beverage Event225610FoodAndBeverageEvent2
Entertainment Event22286EntertainmentEvent2
Other Direct Expenses Event24292OtherDirectExpensesEvent2
Total Number Of Other Events1TotalNumberOfOtherEvents
Gross Receipts Other Events39354GrossReceiptsOtherEvents
Charitable Contrib Other Events955CharitableContribOtherEvents
Gross Revenue Other Events38399GrossRevenueOtherEvents
Rent Facility Costs Other Events1120RentFacilityCostsOtherEvents
Entertainment Other Events100EntertainmentOtherEvents
Other Direct Expenses Other Events13989OtherDirectExpensesOtherEvents
Gross Receipts Total217755GrossReceiptsTotal
Charitable Contributions Total13573CharitableContributionsTotal
Gross Revenue Total Events204182GrossRevenueTotalEvents
Cash Prizes Total Events350CashPrizesTotalEvents
Non Cash Prizes Total Events739NonCashPrizesTotalEvents
Rent Facility Costs Total Events10675RentFacilityCostsTotalEvents
Food And Beverage Total Events28010FoodAndBeverageTotalEvents
Entertainment Total Events3036EntertainmentTotalEvents
Other Direct Expenses Total Events32243OtherDirectExpensesTotalEvents
Direct Expense Summary Events75053DirectExpenseSummaryEvents
Net Income Summary129129NetIncomeSummary

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (10 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSIONFORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSIONFAMILY LIVES ON FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO BRING JOY AND COMFORT TO GRIEVING CHILDREN, TEENS AND FAMILIES BY CONTINUING CHERISHED TRADITIONS. MORE THAN TWO MILLION CHILDREN AND TEENS IN THE US ARE GRIEVING THE DEATHS OF THEIR MOMS OR DADS. FAMILY LIVES ON FOUNDATION'S GROUNDBREAKING TRADITION FULFILLMENT PROGRAM ADDRESSES THREE CRITICAL, AND OFTENTIMES UNMET, NEEDS IN CHILD AND FAMILY BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT. GRIEVING FAMILIES NEED INTRA-FAMILY CONNECTION AND COMMUNICATION, ONGOING SUPPORT, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO CELEBRATE A LOVED ONE'S LIFE STORY. THE TRADITION FULFILLMENT PROGRAM HELPS THESE YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES CONTINUE CHERISHED TRADITIONS AS A THERAPEUTIC TOOL THAT ENABLES THEM TO HONOR THE PAST, CELEBRATE THE PRESENT, AND BUILD THE FUTURE.
ANY SIGNIFICANT NEW PROGRAM SERVICES NOT LISTED ON A PRIOR RETURNFORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 2AFTER FIFTEEN YEARS OF SERVING MATERNALLY BEREAVED CHILDREN, WE SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED DADDY'S LIGHT SERVICES, ENABLING US TO ALSO SUPPORT FAMILIES GRIEVING THE LOSS OF THEIR FATHER. THIS EXPANSION DOUBLES THE NUMBER OF GRIEVING CHILDREN THAT WE CAN OFFER THE HEALING AND HOPE THAT ACCOMPANIES TRADITIONS AND THE CELEBRATION OF LIFE.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTIONFORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4AAND SUSTAIN FAMILY CONNECTIONS, INCLUDING WITH THE LOVED ONE WHO HAS DIED, THROUGHOUT THE CHILD'S DEVELOPMENTAL PROCESS. THE INDIVIDUALIZED AND SELF- DIRECTED NATURE OF OUR PROGRAM EMPOWERS CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES TO DEVELOP A LIFELONG BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT TOOL THAT HELPS THEM BUILD NEW MEMORIES AND EXPERIENCES INCORPORATING THEIR LOVED ONE. "THIS TRADITION FULFILLMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO ACTIVATE THE MEMORIES, NOT JUST SPEAK OF THEM. THE EXPERIENTIAL ENGAGEMENT OF THE ACTIVITY UTILIZES ALL FIVE SENSES AND CAN BE A MORE POWERFUL HEALING TOOL TO HELP MOVE A CHILD THROUGH GRIEF TO HEALING. THE PROGRAM IS ALSO FAMILY BASED RATHER THAN SUPPORT GROUP ORIENTED. IT IS CHILD DIRECTED, NOT OTHER FOCUSED. IT IS DESIGNED AND FULFILLED AS THE GRIEVING CHILD DIRECTS, NOT AS SOMEONE ELSE DETERMINES. IT IS TRULY A LIFE-FOCUSING AND CHILD-CENTERED INTERVENTION. IT REPRESENTS THE VERY BEST OF CHILD-FOCUSED BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES."~ BEREAVEMENT PROFESSIONAL ALICIA S. FRANKLIN, LICSW, GMS FOLLOWING A SUCCESSFUL DADDY'S LIGHT PILOT PROGRAM IN THE FALL OF 2012, OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOTED TO OFFICIALLY BEGIN SERVING CHILDREN WHOSE FATHERS HAVE DIED. IN MARCH OF 2013, OUR NAME WAS OFFICIALLY CHANGED FROM MOMMY'S LIGHT LIVES ON FUND TO FAMILY LIVES ON FOUNDATION TO REFLECT THE BROADER SCOPE OF OUR MISSION. IN MAY OF 2013, WE DELIVERED OUR 1,000TH TRADITION. WE HAVE SERVED OVER 250 FAMILIES IN THE PAST SIXTEEN YEARS. WE CURRENTLY SERVE A VERY SMALL FRACTION OF THE GRIEVING CHILDREN IN NEED, BUT BY LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY, WE CAN GO FROM SERVING HUNDREDS TO SERVING MILLIONS. IN FY2013 THE FIRST PHASE OF A NEW WEBSITE, STRATEGIC PLANNING AND DISCOVERY, WAS COMPLETED. THE NEW WEBSITE WILL HAVE CONTENT SPECIFICALLY TARGETED TO HELP EDUCATE GUARDIANS, CHILDREN, AND COUNSELORS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES ABOUT CHILDHOOD BEREAVEMENT. THE GOAL OF THE WEBSITE IS TO EDUCATE ALL AUDIENCES ON THE IMPORTANCE OF GRIEVING AND HOW OUR TRADITION FULFILLMENTSM PROGRAM CAN AID THE GRIEVING PROCESS. THE WEBSITE WILL INCLUDE TOOLS THAT ENGAGE BOTH THE CHILD AND GUARDIANS IN REMEMBERING THE DECEASED BY UPLOADING IMAGES, TEXT, AND VIDEO, HELPING TO CREATE CONVERSATION BETWEEN CHILD AND GUARDIAN. THE ONLINE TRADITION FULFILLMENT PROGRAM WILL ALLOW EACH USER TO DECIDE THE LEVEL OF VOLUNTEER ASSISTANCE NEEDED, WITH THE OPTIONS OF LEARNING HOW TO FULFILL A TRADITION INDEPENDENTLY, SCHEDULING AN INTERVIEW TO AID IN TRADITION SELECTION, OR RECEIVING DIRECT SERVICES FROM FAMILY LIVES ON. THE WEBSITE WILL ALSO INCLUDE A FORUM THAT WILL CONNECT THE GUARDIANS, ALLOWING THEM TO CHAT, VENT, AND SHARE ADVICE.
RELATED PARTY INFORMATION AMONG OFFICERSFORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2LAURA MUNTS ANDREW MUNTS BOARD PRES. DIRECTOR MARRIED
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTSFORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 4OUR MISSION WAS EXPANDED FROM SERVING MATERNALLY BEREAVED CHILDREN TO SERVING BOTH MATERNALLY AND PATERNALLY BEREAVED CHILDREN. OUR NAME WAS CHANGED TO REFLECT THE EXPANDED MISSION. (OLD - MOMMY'S LIGHT LIVES ON FUND, NEW - FAMILY LIVES ON FOUNDATION).
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11BBOTH MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW AND APPROVE FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS SUBMITTED.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICYFORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12CCONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORMS ARE SIGNED YEARLY BY THE BOARD AND THE ORGANIZATION STAFF AND POTENTIAL CONFLICTS MADE KNOWN TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS. BOARD MEMBERS ABSTAIN FROM ANY VOTES FOR WHICH A CONFLICT MAY EXIST.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIALFORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15ATHE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AFTER RESEARCHING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION FOR THE INDUSTRY, SET COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE COMPENSATION WAS THEN APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERSFORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15BTHE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AFTER RESEARCHING KEY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION FOR THE INDUSTRY, SET COMPENSATION FOR THE KEY EMPLOYEES. THE COMPENSATION WAS THEN APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATIONFORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE ORGANIZATION ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE.

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