Basic Organization Information
AMANDA CARES INC
- Also Known As:
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Amanda the Panda
- Physical Address:
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Windsor Heights, IA
50324
- EIN:
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42-1166117
- Web URL:
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www.amandathepanda.org
- NTEE Category:
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P Human Services
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P40 Family Services
- Year Founded:
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1982
- Ruling Year:
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1982
- How This Organization Is Funded:
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Direct contributions and donated goods - $140,890
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Grants - $31,250
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Fundraising Events - $31,006
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Mission Statement
Amanda the Panda's mission is to restore grieving children and families back into the mainstream of their lives through innovative services that provide hope and healing.
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Revenue and Expenses
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Chief Executive
Charlene Kiesling
Term:
Since
Jan
2009
Officers for Fiscal Year
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Program:
Overall Program Budget
- Budget:
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$99,710
- Category:
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Human Services
- Population Served:
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Children Only (5 - 14 years)
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Youth/Adolescents only (14 - 19 years)
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Adults
Program Description:
Amanda the Panda offers extensive, year-long services at no cost to grieving children and families. Services include weekend camps, support group sessions, fun days, school visits and holdiay support
Program Long-Term Success:
We celebrated our 30th Anniversary on November 11. We have offered free programming to the entire state of Iowa with a special focus on children.
Program Short-Term Success:
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Funding Needs
Amanda the Panda is funded solely by individual contributions, corporate sponsors, and grants. All programming is at no cost to grieving families.
Volunteer Needs
Amanda the Panda has 2 full-time staff plus a part-time program coordinator. All programming is staffed by volunteers. Additional volunteers are needed for adminstrative tasks and fundraising events.
Request for In-Kind Contributions
A simple meal is served to the families before each support groups. Civic groups and local restaurants help tremendously by donating the meals. Office supplies, programming supplies (teddy bears, crafts, t-shirts, candles, etc.) and items to use for fundraising events (raffles and auction).