Nonprofit · EIN 04-3575764
SILVER LINING MENTORING INC
Tax-exempt · BOSTON, MA 02111
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,691,975 | $3,696,994 | -$5,019 | $8,344,269 | $251,360 | $8,092,909 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,053,256 | $3,454,049 | -$400,793 | $8,167,560 | $312,770 | $7,854,790 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,418,288 | $2,959,408 | $458,880 | $8,488,646 | $359,280 | $8,129,366 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,236,581
- of which government grants
- $926,321
- Program service revenue
- $87,370
- Investment income
- $490,881
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $272,412
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$123,988
- Other revenue
- -$122,857
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $466,867
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,075,130
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,953,323
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $46,104
- Occupancy
- $118,724
- Travel
- $28,615
- Program services (functional)
- $2,886,032
- Management and general (functional)
- $342,425
- Fundraising (functional)
- $468,537
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,167,560
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,344,269
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $251,360
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,092,909
- Publicly traded securities
- $7,274,002
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,882,368
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $210,541
- Gross receipts
- $8,290,035
- Employees
- 28
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 2001
- State of legal domicile
- MA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLBY SWETTBERG | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $228,274 | $28,926 |
| KRISTIN HOWARD | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $186,824 | $5,853 |
| ALAINA ROSENBERRY | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $164,240 | $27,573 |
| CHRISTINA HAINES | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $158,218 | $5,587 |
| DIANA MEYERS | SR. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,482 | $13,601 |
| JIM RICCIUTI | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,536 | $12,743 |
| TEYANA CURRAN | DIRECTOR OF REGIONAL PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,261 | $7,338 |
| TOM SHIRK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA VOUROS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER ALBERDING | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES BAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW LITCHFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CATE STEVENSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GEOFFREY UNDERWOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ILIANA JOAQUIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUSTIN PASQUARIELLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARCY CARTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MATTHEW MEEHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MONIQUE MARSHALL VEALE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SONIA CHUNG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLBY SWETTBERG | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $217,351 | $28,178 |
| KRISTIN HOWARD | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $183,898 | $5,580 |
| ALAINA ROSENBERRY | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $163,019 | $25,592 |
| CHRISTINA HAINES | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $136,404 | $4,092 |
| DIANA MEYERS | SR. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,079 | $12,891 |
| JIM RICCIUTI | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,620 | $12,230 |
| TEYANA CURRAN | DIRECTOR OF REGIONAL PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,106 | $4,208 |
| TOM SHIRK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA VOUROS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER ALBERDING | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAWRENCE WALLACH | CLERK (UNTIL 12/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES BAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ILIANA JOAQUIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN PASQUARIELLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GEOFFREY UNDERWOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW LITCHFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW MEEHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MONIQUE MARSHALL VEALE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE FREUND | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 12/2024) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLBY SWETTBERG | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $199,135 | $27,440 |
| ALAINA ROSENBERRY | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $159,423 | $25,295 |
| CHRISTINA HAINES | SR. DIR. STRATEGY & NATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,712 | $3,900 |
| DIANA MEYERS | DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,760 | $12,698 |
| JIM RICCIUTI | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,808 | $12,106 |
| TEYANA CURRAN | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,769 | $4,075 |
| TOM SHIRK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA VOUROS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER ALBERDING | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE BOWIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH LANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES BAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE FREUND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ILIANA JOAQUIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN PASQUARIELLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GEOFFREY UNDERWOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAWRENCE WALLACH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW LITCHFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW MEEHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MONIQUE MARSHALL VEALE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 727 ATLANTIC AVENUE FLOOR 3, BOSTON, MA 02111-2810
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- COLBY SWETTBERG, PO BOX 541497, WALTHAM, MA 02454
- Signed the 990
- COLBY SWETTBERG, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (617) 830-5528
- Return prepared by
- AAFCPAS INC
Mission
SILVER LINING MENTORING'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER YOUTH IMPACTED BY FOSTER CARE TO THRIVE THROUGH COMMITTED MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS.
Program accomplishments
- SILVER LINING MENTORING'S COMMUNITY BASED MENTORING PROGRAM MATCHES YOUTH IMPACTED BY FOSTER CARE IN GREATER BOSTON WITH TRAINED VOLUNTEER MENTORS IN ONE-TO-ONE RELATIONSHIPS. MENTORS COMMIT TO SPENDING TIME WITH THEIR MENTEES IN PERSON IN THE COMMUNITY EACH MONTH, OFFERING CONSISTENT SUPPORT, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND CONNECTION. WHILE MENTORS MAKE AN INITIAL ONE-YEAR COMMITMENT, THE AVERAGE MATCH LASTS FOUR YEARS, MORE THAN TWICE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE. SUPPORTED BY SLM STAFF, THESE RELATIONSHIPS HELP YOUTH BUILD TRUST, CONFIDENCE, LIFE SKILLS, AND A STRONGER SENSE OF BELONGING. FOR MANY YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE, MENTORS ARE THE ONLY CONSISTENT ADULT IN THEIR LIVES WHO IS NOT PAID TO SPEND TIME WITH THEM.Expenses $1,118,835 · revenue $77,167
- LEARN & EARN IS SILVER LINING MENTORING'S LIFE SKILLS AND WORKFORCE READINESS PROGRAM FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS IMPACTED BY FOSTER CARE. PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN A STRUCTURED CURRICULUM WITH THEIR MENTORS AND SLM STAFF, FOCUSING ON FINANCIAL LITERACY, CAREER EXPLORATION, JOB READINESS, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS. YOUTH EARN STIPENDS FOR COMPLETING PROGRAM COMPONENTS, HELPING THEM BUILD SAVINGS AND INVEST IN IMPORTANT NEEDS SUCH AS EDUCATION, HOUSING, TECHNOLOGY, AND PROFESSIONAL CLOTHING. THE PROGRAM STRENGTHENS MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS WHILE EQUIPPING YOUNG ADULTS WITH PRACTICAL SKILLS AND RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD.Expenses $696,838
- THE SILVER LINING INSTITUTE EXPANDS SILVER LINING MENTORING'S IMPACT BY PROVIDING TRAINING, CONSULTING, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS NATIONWIDE. THE INSTITUTE ADVANCES BEST PRACTICES IN MENTORING FOR YOUTH IMPACTED BY FOSTER CARE. THE INSTITUTE ALSO SERVES AS THE ORGANIZATION'S INNOVATION ENGINE, DEVELOPING NEW APPROACHES TO INCREASE ACCESS TO MENTORING. IN 2025, THE INSTITUTE DESIGNED AND LAUNCHED SLM'S E-MENTORING PROGRAM, WHICH CONNECTS TRAINED VOLUNTEER MENTORS WITH YOUNG ADULTS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED FOSTER CARE THROUGH A SECURE VIRTUAL PLATFORM, REMOVING GEOGRAPHIC BARRIERS AND EXPANDING MENTORING ACCESS NATIONWIDE.Expenses $1,070,359 · revenue $10,203
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-3575764
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,344,269
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,290,035
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $3,691,975 | $3,696,994 | $8,344,269 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,053,256 | $3,454,049 | $8,167,560 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,418,288 | $2,959,408 | $8,488,646 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,734,581 | $2,478,327 | $7,865,222 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-3575764).
Questions about SILVER LINING MENTORING INC
- What is the EIN of SILVER LINING MENTORING INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SILVER LINING MENTORING INC is 04-3575764.
- Is SILVER LINING MENTORING INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to SILVER LINING MENTORING INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SILVER LINING MENTORING INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SILVER LINING MENTORING INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SILVER LINING MENTORING INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SILVER LINING MENTORING INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names COLBY SWETTBERG.
- Who are the officers and directors of SILVER LINING MENTORING INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 20 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $228,274 (COLBY SWETTBERG, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does SILVER LINING MENTORING INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,691,975, expenses of $3,696,994 and total assets of $8,344,269 at year end.
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