BECAUSE KIDS GRIEVE INC

Financials

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

PO BOX 5533, TWIN FALLS, ID 83303-5533

In care of

% MIKE SEWARD

Mailing address (990-N for 2017)

PO Box 5533, Twin Falls ID 83303

Principal officer (990-N for 2017)

Mike Seward, PO Box 5533, Twin Falls ID 83303

Signed the 990-EZ

Michael Seward, Because Kids Grieve Inc.

Mission

Our program in southern Idaho focuses on providing a safe space for children and teenagers aged 6 to 17 who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Through peer support groups and adult volunteer advocates we help these young individuals navigate the complex emotions of grief and loss. By fostering a supportive environment we aim to assist them in their healing journey and provide them with the tools to cope with their feelings effectively.

Program accomplishments

• Camp Erin Because Kids Grieves annual summer camp experience is for children and teens between the ages of 6 and 17 to go to a camp and conference center in the Idaho mountains for a weekend at no cost to them. The camp is designed for mourning children and teens to realize they are not alone in their grieving the loss of someone significant in their life. There are activities of fun and games as well as activities to create a safe environment for expressing grief in a variety of ways i.e. art crafts dialogue music challenge course etc.. Transportation is provided from across approximately 72,000 square miles of southern Idaho. Around 62% of the participants are identified as coming from low income households which may indicate a challenge for accessing support resources. As with all Because Kids Grieve programming any and every child or teen who is grieving the loss in death of someone they deeply love is invited and welcomed to participate without discrimination.
  Expenses $17,721 · grants $14,000
• Because Kids Grieve works with schools providing grief support through a program named Grief Debrief School Initiative. Group facilitators trained and background checked collaborate with school counselors in providing a 4 to 5 week session once a week meeting usually during the school hours to offer support to grieving children and teens. In Idaho it is estimated that 1 in 15 students will experience the loss in death of a parent or sibling by the age of 18 Childhood Bereavement Estimation Model.Roughly that means there could be 2 students in any classroom at any given time grieving this type of loss. This does not include all the other significant people in a childs or teens life whom they might have loss in death. These groups create a safe environment for students to journey together in their grief through various activities designed for expression grief. Having such groups allows school counselors educators etc. to help provide support needed.
  Expenses $5,963 · grants $5,963
• Because Kids Grieves annual Fall Bereavement Conference provides updated training in child and teen bereavement support to school counselors educators social workers private practice counselors therapists healthcare clinicians chaplains etc. A nationally recognized expert in the field of childs grief provides this training which is certified for 6 CEUs for those needing these for their credentialing. The conference provided in 2 different areas of southern Idaho on consecutive days also allows for the participants to collaborate and network for strengthening one more aspect of the safety net for mourning children and teens. In terms of potential impact conference participants estimate that they have oversight of 6,685 elementary and secondary students. Of these it is estimated that 1,472 are experiencing grief related to someone significant in their life. The conference helps to better prepare the participants for assisting these grieving students.
  Expenses $7,815 · grants $4,000
• In order to be offering regular opportunities of grief support throughout each year for children and teens Because Kids Grieve also provides monthly Kids2Kids group meetings with separate sessions for parents caregivers Day Camps in the Spiring and Fall and special Holiday Events to help grieving children and teens and their families at a most difficult time of the year when one has lost someone in death that they deeply love. Because Kids Grieve hopes that all t he programming described he re an above will make available i.e. mourning children and teens can participate in as man y activities as needed over the years of ages 6 to 17 support in healing in grief.
  Expenses $2,966 · grants $2,966

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.

IRS record

EIN

82-0525955

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

2002

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Human services (P80)

Assets (IRS master file)

$129,603

Income (IRS master file)

$62,520

Filing history

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 BECAUSE KIDS GRIEVE INC

What is the EIN of BECAUSE KIDS GRIEVE INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of BECAUSE KIDS GRIEVE INC is 82-0525955.

Is BECAUSE KIDS GRIEVE INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.

Are donations to BECAUSE KIDS GRIEVE INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does BECAUSE KIDS GRIEVE 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 BECAUSE KIDS GRIEVE 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 BECAUSE KIDS GRIEVE INC last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.

Who is the principal officer of BECAUSE KIDS GRIEVE INC?

The 990-N for 2017 names Mike Seward.

Who are the officers and directors of BECAUSE KIDS GRIEVE INC?

The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $3,450 (Tiffany Eckles, South Central Regional Director).

How much revenue does BECAUSE KIDS GRIEVE INC have?

On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $62,520, expenses of $67,532 and total assets of $129,603 at year end.

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