Nonprofit · EIN 75-2220859
WHAT ABOUT REMEMBERING ME CENTER INC
Also known as THE WARM PLACE
Tax-exempt · FORT WORTH, TX 76104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,594,105 | $2,156,594 | $437,511 | $4,904,246 | $38,300 | $4,865,946 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,406,318
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $178,952
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $11,532
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,335
- Net income from gaming
- $7,500
- Other revenue
- $8,835
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $298,455
- Other salaries and wages
- $819,031
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,325,923
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $31,904
- Occupancy
- $291,407
- Travel
- $15,416
- Depreciation
- $14,859
- Program services (functional)
- $1,687,659
- Management and general (functional)
- $108,486
- Fundraising (functional)
- $360,449
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,240,978
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,904,246
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $38,300
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,865,946
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $96,095
- Publicly traded securities
- $4,124,896
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,724,428
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $141,518
- Gross receipts
- $3,275,453
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 260
- Year formed
- 1988
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHELLEY BETTIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 39 | $145,451 | $29,883 |
| KATIE LANE | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Officer | 40 | $119,695 | $16,469 |
| DANA MINOR | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,984 | $20,702 |
| D RUSS BROWN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN ADAMS | VICE PRESIDENT (THRU 9/25) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE GREENHILL | DIR (THRU 8/25); VP (AS OF 9/25) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMERY MCCLAIN | SEC (THRU 8/25); DIR (AS OF 9/25) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM THOMPSON | DIR (THRU 8/25); SEC (AS OF 9/25) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK MURRAY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GORDON APPLEMAN | DIRECTOR (AS OF 9/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PEGGY BOHME | DIRECTOR (THRU 9/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEIRAH BURRELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE CASEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES DELAUNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
12 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN FONVIELLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RAJESH GANDHI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RUSSELL GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUSTIN LAUDERDALE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA LEFLORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEREMY RAINES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH REGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMY ROBICHAUX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELISSA SNOW | DIRECTOR (AS OF 9/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTI THORNHILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICAH WOODCOOK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTI YOUNG | DIRECTOR (AS OF 9/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 809 LIPSCOMB ST, FORT WORTH, TX 76104-3121
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- NICK MURRAY, 809 LIPSCOMB ST, FORT WORTH, TX 76104
- Signed the 990
- NICK MURRAY, TREASURER
- Phone
- (817) 870-2272
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
TO PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND GRIEF SUPPORT SERVICES TO CHILDREN AGES THREE AND A HALF TO 18 AND THEIR FAMILIES, AS WELL AS YOUNG ADULTS AGES 19 TO 25 WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE DEATH OF A MOTHER, FATHER, SISTER, BROTHER, OR OTHER LOVED ONE.
Program accomplishments
- WHAT ABOUT REMEMBERING ME, INC. (THE WARM PLACE) IS A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) AGENCY, OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND GRIEF SUPPORT SERVICES TO CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 18 AND THEIR FAMILIES, AS WELL AS YOUNG ADULTS AGES 19 TO 25 WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE.FROM DAY ONE, OUR FOUNDERS AGREED THAT FAMILIES SHOULD NOT HAVE TO BEAR THE FINANCIAL BURDEN OF GRIEF SUPPORT TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR PROGRAM. THEREFORE SINCE 1989, WE HAVE SERVED OVER 52,000 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AND HAVE NEVER ONCE ASKED ANY CLIENTS TO PAY A FEE WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM. THE WARM PLACE IS SUPPORTED SOLELY THROUGH PRIVATE DONATIONS AND GRANTS. WE DO NOT RECEIVE STATE OR FEDERAL FUNDING, AND WE ARE NOT AN AFFILIATED UNITED WAY PARTNER AGENCY. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, STAFF, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS ARE DEDICATED TO PURSUING THE NECESSARY FUNDS TO SUSTAIN OUR PROGRAM AS IT FILLS A CRITICAL NEED IN THE COMMUNITY.IN 2025 WE SERVED 2,213 INDIVIDUALS.PROGRAM SERVICES OVERVIEW:THE CORE OF THE WARM PLACE PROGRAM IS OUR BI-WEEKLY PEER SUPPORT GROUPS FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN (K-12) AND THEIR FAMILIES. IN ADDITION TO OUR GROUPS, FAMILIES CAN ALSO PARTICIPATE IN OUR FAMILY NIGHTS, AS WELL AS OUR FALL FAMILY CAMP, CAMP REMEMBER ME. OUR STAFF ALSO OFFERS VALUABLE RESOURCES AND TRAININGS TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. BELOW IS A LIST OF OUR ONGOING SERVICES: IN-PERSON EVENING SUPPORT GROUPS: EIGHT ONGOING GROUP NIGHTS FOR CHILDREN (K-12) AND THEIR PARENTS/GUARDIANS. THESE GROUPS MEET IN-PERSON EVERY OTHER WEEK, AND EACH WEEKNIGHT IS DESIGNATED FOR A DIFFERENT GROUP BASED UPON THE TYPE OF RELATIONSHIP LOSS: SIBLING, PARENT, OR GRANDPARENT/EXTENDED FAMILY/FRIEND.VIRTUAL EVENING SUPPORT GROUPS: ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS OFFERED TO CHILDREN (K-12) AND THEIR PARENTS/GUARDIANS EVERY OTHER TUESDAY EVENING. EACH NIGHT HOSTS TWO ADULT GROUPS AND FOUR CHILDREN'S GROUPS, SEPARATED BY AGE. PRE-K GROUP: A SUPPORT GROUP FOR CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 5 AND THEIR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS, OFFERED FOR TEN WEEKS IN THE SPRING AND FALL.YOUNG ADULT GROUP: A SUPPORT GROUP FOR YOUNG ADULTS AGES 19 TO 25, OFFERED FOR EIGHT WEEKS IN THE SPRING, SUMMER, AND FALL.SPANISH-SPEAKING SUPPORT: THE WARM PLACE IS EQUIPPED WITH TWO BILINGUAL GROUP DIRECTORS WHO PROVIDE SUPPORT, COUNSEL, AND RESOURCES TO SPANISH SPEAKING FAMILIES. INTAKE APPOINTMENTS CAN BE CONDUCTED IN SPANISH AS NEEDED, AND WARM PLACE PAPERWORK, RESOURCES, AND THE WEBSITE ARE ALL AVAILABLE IN SPANISH. IN ADDITION, THE WARM PLACE OFFERS AN ADULT SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS WHO SPEAK SPANISH, COMPLETE WITH HANDOUTS AND RESOURCES ALL PROVIDED IN SPANISH.FAMILY NIGHTS: FAMILY FUN EVENTS FOR PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE WARM PLACE FAMILIES. THESE EVENTS ARE OFFERED SIX TIMES PER YEAR AND ARE DESIGNED TO FOCUS ON MAKING NEW MEMORIES AS A FAMILY AFTER A DEATH. EACH EVENT IS FREE TO ATTEND AND FEATURES A DIFFERENT THEME WITH VARIOUS ACTIVITIES.CAMP REMEMBER ME: AN ANNUAL FAMILY CAMP WEEKEND THAT IS OFFERED EACH FALL, AT NO COST, TO WARM PLACE FAMILIES. CAMP PROVIDES A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR FAMILIES TO GROW TOGETHER IN THEIR GRIEF JOURNEY AS THEY EXPERIENCE HEALING, HAVE FUN, ENJOY WARM PLACE COMMUNITY, AND CREATE NEW MEMORIES WHILE REMEMBERING THEIR LOVED ONES.ASSESSMENTS, REFERRALS, AND CRISIS COUNSELING: THE WARM PLACE HAS A CLINICAL TEAM CONSISTING OF FIVE MASTER'S LEVEL MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. THIS TEAM SPENDS MUCH OF THEIR TIME DURING THE DAY PROVIDING ASSESSMENTS, REFERRALS TO OUTSIDE RESOURCES, AND CRISIS COUNSELING TO INDIVIDUALS.COMMUNITY OUTREACH: THE WARM PLACE PARTICIPATES IN COMMUNITY AWARENESS FAIRS AND PROVIDES SPEAKERS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS AND MEETINGS UPON REQUEST. IN ADDITION, OUR STAFF MEMBERS ALSO HOST TOURS AND QUESTION-AND-ANSWER SESSIONS WITH LOCAL SCHOOL PROFESSIONALS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.BEREAVEMENT TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS: THE WARM PLACE PROVIDES TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO EQUIP LOCAL SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO BETTER SUPPORT GRIEVING CHILDREN. OUR EXPERTISE IS RECOGNIZED NATIONALLY: IN 2025, BOARD MEMBER KIM BROWN AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHELLEY BETTIS COPRESENTED A SEMINAR TITLED "UNLOCKING THE STORYTELLER WITHIN: ANYONE CAN CAPTURE & PITCH A COMPELLING STORY" AT THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE. IN ADDITION TO THESE NATIONAL ENGAGEMENTS, THE WARM PLACE OFFERS FOUR "GRIEF TALK" TRAININGS EACH YEAR TWO-HOUR SESSIONS DESIGNED FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS SEEKING TO LEARN HOW TO SUPPORT GRIEVING CHILDREN.Expenses $1,687,659
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
- 75-2220859
- 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
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P70Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,904,246
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,275,453
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,922,927 | $1,724,204 | $3,931,503 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,431,371 | $1,417,450 | $3,449,166 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about WHAT ABOUT REMEMBERING ME CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of WHAT ABOUT REMEMBERING ME CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WHAT ABOUT REMEMBERING ME CENTER INC is 75-2220859.
- Is WHAT ABOUT REMEMBERING ME CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to WHAT ABOUT REMEMBERING ME CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WHAT ABOUT REMEMBERING ME CENTER 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 WHAT ABOUT REMEMBERING ME CENTER 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 WHAT ABOUT REMEMBERING ME CENTER 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 WHAT ABOUT REMEMBERING ME CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names NICK MURRAY.
- Who are the officers and directors of WHAT ABOUT REMEMBERING ME CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 27 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $145,451 (SHELLEY BETTIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does WHAT ABOUT REMEMBERING ME CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,594,105, expenses of $2,156,594 and total assets of $4,904,246 at year end.
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