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Bereaved Together

EIN 88-4086437 · New Berlin, WI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood78 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To create a safe, supoortive spaces for Bereaved Mothers and their families to overcome and move forward after the loss of a child whether they took a breath out of their bodies or were taken way to soon. No one should ever greive alone.

Income
$199,680
Spending
$176,666
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
0
Volunteers
81

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 249% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (7)
  1. $148,288 spent. BraveHer Conference - May 3 & 4, 2025 - 176 ladies came together to honor & remember the children who are no longer here on this earth. Each day had speakers, movement exercises; yoga, mediatation, parmpering, support & sharing time to talk with other mothers who know what they are go through. Food was provided on both days, and each woman in attendance received a swag bag of pamering products.
  2. $3,111 spent. Monthly Braves moves started in June 2025- Bereaved moms meet at a different venue every month to do some sort of physical activity; yoga, stretch & strengthen, kick boxing, meditation etc... certified instructors or facilitators are always present. Then there is time for sharing of their childs story and how they are coping. Light refreshments are provided at each gathering.
  3. $2,346 spent. Walk to Remember was held on October 12th in Greendale WI. 502 participants walked in rememberance of their child/children that are no longer with us. This was a free event that we provided with expenses covered by our organization.We did sell Tshirts that were purchased thru a third party with a slight markup being donated back to our organization. Along with signs that were posted along the walk with their childs name.
  4. $1,589 spent. Photo Session for 9 Bereaved Mom's with a light dinner and a night of pampering with hairstylist & make up artists followed by a photo session with pictures of artifacts of their lost child along with conversations with other mothers who know what they are going through.
  5. $818 spent. Date with Grief for couples who have lost a child- held at a local venue called Bust N Stuff for 8 couples. They spent and evening learning about how different men & women grieve. Followed by each couple having a 15 session of busting and smashing things to get out their aggressions. Heavy appetizers and soft beverages were provided
  6. $181 spent. Kids Wellness Event held in February this was a free event that 29 people signed up. The weather was not nice and a number of people did not show up. The ones that did had the kiddos learn some hip hop dance moves and a fun craft was made while parents had a grief counseler give a talk on managing their grief
  7. $1,698 spent. Waukesha Chirstmas Parade had 92 people sign up to walk but again the weather was very cold and had 35 people show up at a local restaurant. Before the parade they decorated a banner with their childs name and appetizers, hot chocolate & cider. All were given a battery operated candle to light along the parade route. This was also a free event.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2022.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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