2025-10-06T15:52:07-07:00 2024-12-31 823726482 Rising Sun Accounting PO Box 25726 Seattle WA 98165 990 2024-01-01 474333366 NowMattersNow Org NOWM 2066796349 1915 140th Ave NE Suite D2 -1012 Bellevue WA 98005 Ursula Whiteside CEO 2066796349 2025-10-06 1 1 Samuel Dahlin P01888405 2069395442 2025-10-06 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Ursula Whiteside 1915 140th Ave NE Suite D2 -1012 Bellevue WA 98005 316324 0 X nowmattersnow.org X 2015 WA We help people who want to build meaningful lives by offering free mental health resources and peer-led storytelling spaces for connection and coping. 4 1 0 3 0 0 274880 289744 0 23319 5 3261 0 0 274885 316324 14476 17050 0 0 35050 187115 0 0 4692 22002 147277 71528 351442 203357 -35118 264068 230086 0 1136 264068 228950 Our mission is building lives worth living together through dialectics, science, and storytelling. 0 0 322377 17050 23319 In 2024, NowMattersNow.org made substantial progress in suicide prevention and support through research, program development, and expanded user engagement. These achievements reflect our commitment to providing accessible, evidence-based resources for those experiencing suicidal thoughts and intense emotions. Research Publication: We published a critical paper titled, Conceptual model of and intervention development for unplanned suicide attempts (Whiteside, U., Richards, J. A., Fruhbauerova, M., & Shokouhaghaei, G.), in The Permanente Journal, 28(3), 117 (2024).. This publication addresses the phenomenon of unplanned suicide attempts and a brief intervention for handling overwhelming suicidal urges. Website Reach and Crisis Connection: Our website engaged over 50,000 unique users in 2024. Through this online presence, we facilitated connections to live crisis services for 146 individuals in need of immediate support. Virtual Peer Support Pilot Program: We developed and piloted free virtual peer support meetings focused on emotion coping skills. We held 164 meetings for nearly 200 individuals seeking peer-led guidance. This reach demonstrates the practical impact of our free digital platform as a bridge to life-saving resources for those at risk. Grant Acquisition and Program Expansion: We received the second half of a significant grant that was used to enhance our website and develop a peer support program. This funding supported a comprehensive redesign of our website to improve accessibility, navigability, and functionality, making our resources more inclusive, particularly for users with disabilities. Long-term Project Goals: In alignment with our long-term mission, we have continued a project with goals extending into 2025 and beyond, including: Enhanced Website Accessibility: Creating a more accessible, user-centered website to support diverse user needs (e.g., adding search capabilities). Expanded DBT Content and Skills: We added 19 new DBT skills and plan to add an additional 20, each complemented by original content, lived experience stories, and community tips. These resources emphasize the "why" & "how" of skill application, equipping users with actionable strategies for emotional regulation and crisis management. Virtual Peer Support Pilot Program: Expanding offerings of virtual peer support meetings focused on emotion coping skills throughout 2025, aiming to establish a scalable model with a sustainable support network for individuals seeking peer-led guidance. These initiatives, combined with our digital reach and connections to crisis services, reflect NowMattersNow.org's dedication to making mental health resources accessible and impactful. Through these expanded efforts, we continue to bridge critical gaps in suicide prevention and emotional support. 0 0 0 322377 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 26 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X Rising Sun Accounting 2069395442 PO Box 25726 Seattle WA 98165 Ursula Whiteside President, Treasurer, & CEO 21 0 X X 155600 0 0 Sarah Clingan Director 2 0 X 17375 0 0 Julie Angerhofer Richards Secretary 2 0 X X 14140 0 0 Michele Stromgren Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 187115 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 289744 0 289744 Training and Youth Programs 624190 23319 23319 0 0 0 0 0 0 23319 3261 0 0 3261 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 316324 23319 0 3261 X 0 0 17050 17050 187115 171555 10892 4668 2195 2195 6435 6435 115426 115426 1201 1201 2362 2362 8333 6142 2191 802 722 56 24 5245 5245 2416 2174 242 Program Expenses 2345 2345 0 0 Professional Development 517 517 0 0 351442 322377 24373 4692 226040 23930 123073 12800 38028 70283 264068 230086 0 1136 0 1136 X 264068 228950 0 0 264068 228950 264068 230086 -35118 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 77783 10585 20495 274880 289744 673487 77783 10585 20495 274880 289744 673487 21115 652372 3 4 2 5 3261 3275 676762 23319 0.96396 0.93195 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 Emergency Mental Health Treatment, incentives for individuals to complete training programs, and Death/Financial Hardship assistance. 22 9150 7900 Cost NowMattersNow covered the cost of emergency mental health treatment for individuals who needed it. Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 NowMattersNow Org has a policy for the Medical Treatment Grant, we have a document listing awardees and the conditions for awards for Training Incentives. In the very rare case of Death/Financial Hardship, we treat each case individually and agree as a board on what to give. X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ursula Whiteside President, Treasurer, & CEO 155600 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 155600 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8b There are no committees with the authority to act on behalf of the governing body. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b NowMattersNow Org provides a full draft of Form 990 to all board members prior to filing. Board members have an opportunity to provide input and ask questions about the 990 prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c NowMattersNow Org has a written Conflict of Interest Policy which board members review annually. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The independent members on the Board of Directors reviewed and approved the compensation rates for officers. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 NowMattersNow Org makes its Form 990, Form 1023, governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. In addition, copies of Form 990 are available on public websites such as propublica.org Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Lived Experience Consultant: $24,081; Meeting Management and Support: $20,581; Mental Health Content Advisor: $17,758; Strategy Advisor: $15,954; Photography and Videography: $9,118; Advisor Fees: $7,352; Research Consultant: $6,594; Video Consultant: $6,575; Data and Program Improvement Consultant: $5,025; Scientific Review Board for Research: $1,250; Nonprofit Consultant: $1,138