Erin's House For Grieving Children
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Erin's House For Grieving Children meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Erin's House provides support for children, teens, and their families who have experienced a death.
Year, State Incorporated:
1993, IN
Erins House works with families to prevent the impact of unprocessed grief. Research has identified a link between experiencing an unresolved death during childhood with poor school performance, alcohol and drug abuse, depression, anxiety, and an increased risk for suicide. On-site and in conjunction with schools and community organizations, Erins House provides a safe environment for those who are grieving to learn and develop coping skills as they build hope for their future. All Erin's House services are provided to families at no cost.
For the year ended December 31, 2025, Erin's House For Grieving Children's program expenses were:
| Programs | $1,440,839 |
| Total Program Expenses | $1,440,839 |
Chief Executive
Debra Meyer, Executive Director/CEO
Chair of the Board
Luke Squires
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
1st Source Bank
Board Size
27
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Erin's House For Grieving Children's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Source of Funds
| Foundation Grants | $1,105,830 |
| Fundraising | $435,172 |
| Individual Contributions | $341,762 |
| Business/Organization Contributions | $125,793 |
| Investment Income | $118,116 |
| Capital Campaign Contributions | $68,345 |
| Donated Materials and Services | $2,371 |
| Loss on Disposal of Assets | $-225 |
| Total Income | $2,197,164 |
Programs: 77% Fundraising: 12% Administrative: 11%
| Total Income | $2,197,164 |
| Total expenses: | $1,863,163 |
| Program expenses | $1,440,839 |
| Fundraising expenses | $221,132 |
| Administrative expenses | $201,192 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $334,001 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $5,129,426 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $5,463,427 |
| Total Liabilities | $887,298 |
| Total Assets | $6,350,725 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Serving Northern Indiana