Smile Again Ministries Inc.
Smile Again Ministries Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Smile Again Ministries was started to help parents deal with the grief of losing a child and the pain that always accompanies it. Through the personal experience of losing a young daughter over 14 years ago, the founders of this organization learned of the limited resources available to help parents who have lost a child. After several years of sharing and counseling with other families, Smile Again Ministries, Inc. (SAM) was formed in 2007 with the vision of providing a safe place (a retreat center) where the parents as well as siblings can come to talk about their incredible grief, to deal with shattered emotions and to begin the life long process of healing. Whitetail Lodge is now a reality and open year round. Families who have lost a child (of any age) are welcome. SAM exists to help hurting people find hope and peace in their pain.
About
Each year families from all over the United States come to Smile Again Ministries Whitetail Lodge located near Crosslake, MN. Smile Again Ministries helps moms and dads and surviving siblings deal with the grief and struggles that follow the death of a child. Founders Pat and Judy Misener, who lost their 13 year old daughter to heart disease in 1988, provide counseling and insight while families are at the lodge.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “Smile again ministries was started to help parents deal with the grief of losing a child and the pain that always accompanies it. through the personal experience of losing a young daughter over 14 years ago, the founders of this organization learned of the limited resources available to help parents who have lost a child. after several years of sharing and counseling with other families, smile again ministries, inc. (sam) was formed in 2007 with the vision of providing a safe place (a retreat center) where the parents as well as siblings can come to talk about their incredible grief, to deal with shattered emotions and to begin the life long process of healing. whitetail lodge is now a reality and open year round. families who have lost a child (of any age) are welcome. sam exists to help hurting people find hope and peace in their pain.”.
When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “Smile again ministries was started to help parents deal with the grief of losing a child and the pain that always accompanies it. through the personal experience of losing a young daughter over 14 years ago, the founders of this organization learned of the limited resources available to help parents who have lost a child. after several years of sharing and counseling with other families, smile again ministries, inc. (sam) was formed in 2007 with the vision of providing a safe place (a retreat center) where the parents as well as siblings can come to talk about their incredible grief, to deal with shattered emotions and to begin the life long process of healing. whitetail lodge is now a reality and open year round. families who have lost a child (of any age) are welcome. sam exists to help hurting people find hope and peace in their pain.”.
- According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as MN.
- The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2020 was PO BOX 563, CROSSLAKE, MN, 56442.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 2 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are less than $100,000.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $20,941.
- The remuneration plan for the CEO of the organization is not based on a review and endorsement process by an independent body.
- The organization has 8 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2007.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $25,836 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.