Nonprofit · EIN 38-3924073
CHERISH FAMILIES
Tax-exempt · HERRIMAN, UT 84096
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,083,403 | $3,412,906 | $1,670,497 | $3,879,846 | $1,308,604 | $2,571,242 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,665,503 | $2,540,718 | $124,785 | $1,158,922 | $258,177 | $900,745 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,017,669
- of which government grants
- $736,320
- Program service revenue
- $51,681
- Investment income
- $14,053
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,630,161
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $127,655
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,121,985
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,404,799
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $18,200
- Occupancy
- $90,637
- Travel
- $29,701
- Depreciation
- $39,068
- Program services (functional)
- $3,021,637
- Management and general (functional)
- $375,510
- Fundraising (functional)
- $15,759
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,158,922
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,879,846
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,308,604
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,571,242
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,052,116
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,645,431
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $925,811
- Gross receipts
- $5,083,403
- Employees
- 27
- Volunteers
- 272
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- UT
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alina Darger | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $113,029 | $14,626 |
| Chris Bloxham | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachel Wipf | Current Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| Enoch Foster | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Gregory Prince | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Heidi Monson | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALINA DARGER | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $110,549 | $16,592 |
| RACHEL WIPF | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| GREGORY PRINCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS BLOXHAM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI MONSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| ENOCH FOSTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 13504 S 7530 W, HERRIMAN, UT 84096-3579
- In care of
- % LARSON & CO / SCOTT MORRISON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- 13504 S 7530 W, Herriman UT 84096
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ALINA DARGER, 13504 S 7530 W, Herriman, UT 84096
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- Joseph Darger, 13504 S 7530 W, Herriman UT 84096
- Signed the 990
- Julianne Kelsch, Chief Compliance Officer
- Phone
- (435) 277-0969
- Website
- CHERISHFAMILIES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Larson & Company PC
Mission
The Cherish Families organization is committed to connect individuals and families, primarily those from polygamist cultures, with tools and resources for generational success.
Program accomplishments
- In 2024, Cherish Families served 1,111 clients with housing and advocacy services, including rent, relocation, utilities, emergency housing, court accompaniment, legal services and access to mental health providers for a total of 16,586 different advocacy and emotional support services. In addition to that, we provided 2,797 family support services and mentoring. The organization also provided 14,878 of basic needs food distribution services, clothing and household goods to clients, community members, and other organizations/groups.Expenses $2,791,329 · grants $1,607,554 · revenue $51,681
- Trained 11 government and non-government agencies in providing services to specific underserved populations. Cultural competence trained and contracted with licensed mental health providers to provide over 1,889 therapy hours to our clients through these agencies.Expenses $166,017
- Held 86 community education classes, including healthy relationships, Love and Logic parenting, community yoga, personal safety for women, nonviolent communication, and GED preparation. Sponsored a Halloween event to encourage family time and hosted a Christmas Craft event for families to encourage family time and interaction. Provided Christmas gifts to 261 people. We had approximately 1,442 hours of volunteer service.Expenses $64,291 · grants $22,607
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 | Not 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
- 38-3924073
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,879,846
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,083,403
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,083,403 | $3,412,906 | $3,879,846 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,665,503 | $2,540,718 | $1,158,922 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,896,319 | $2,048,156 | $1,077,233 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Joseph Darger | December 31, 2016 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 38-3924073).
Questions about CHERISH FAMILIES
- What is the EIN of CHERISH FAMILIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHERISH FAMILIES is 38-3924073.
- Is CHERISH FAMILIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to CHERISH FAMILIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHERISH FAMILIES 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 CHERISH FAMILIES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHERISH FAMILIES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of CHERISH FAMILIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ALINA DARGER.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHERISH FAMILIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $113,029 (Alina Darger, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does CHERISH FAMILIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $5,083,403, expenses of $3,412,906 and total assets of $3,879,846 at year end.
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