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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

CharityWatch report issued
September 2022

Top-Rated Charity
A
CharityWatch Grade
Our independent grade based
on a number of factors.
 
80%
Program Percentage
Amount spent on programs
relative to overhead.
 
$13
Cost to Raise $100
Amount spent to raise
$100 of contributions.

Contact Information

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
199 Water Street
11th Floor
New York, NY 10038

Other Names

AFSP
Out of the Darkness Overnight
Under The Same Sky Foundation

Tax Status

501(c)3

Website

www.afsp.org

Stated Mission

To promote understanding and prevention of suicide.

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Data based on Fiscal Year Ended 06/30/2021

Program Percentage: 80%

The percentage of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's cash budget it spends on programs relative to overhead (fundraising, management, and general expenses).

$31,000,000

Calculated Total Expenses

(rounded)

 

Cost to Raise $100: $13

How many dollars American Foundation for Suicide Prevention spends on fundraising to raise each $100 of contributions.

$31,000,000

Calculated Total Contributions

(rounded)

Government Funding

0% to 24%

Percentage of cash revenue
coming from government sources

 

Financial Documents

Entity Document Type Tax ID
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Audited Consolidated Financial Statements multiple
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention IRS Form 990 13-3393329
Entity: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Document Type: Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
Tax ID: multiple
Entity: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Document Type: IRS Form 990
Tax ID: 13-3393329

Governance & Transparency

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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
meets governance benchmarks.
 
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
meets transparency benchmarks.
Transparency
Provides Financial Information
Audit Accessibility
Governance: Policies
Reports regularly & consistently monitoring & enforcing compliance with a written Conflict of Interest Policy
Reports required, annual disclosure by officers, directors, and key staff of interests that could give rise to conflicts
Reports having a written Whistleblower Policy
Reports having a written Document Retention and Destruction Policy
Governance: Financials
Reports providing copy of tax form to all board members prior to filing it with IRS
Reports that financial statements were audited by an independent accountant
Governance: Board of Directors
Reports at least 5 voting board members
51% or more of voting board members reported as independent
Reports documenting minutes of board and board committee meetings
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy Opt-In Policy  

  Name Title Compensation
1 Robert Gebbia CEO $528,222
2 Christine Moutier CMO $521,294
3 Michael Lamma Senior VP, Field Management & Development $334,755
1
Name: Robert Gebbia
Title: CEO
Compensation: $528,222
2
Name: Christine Moutier
Title: CMO
Compensation: $521,294
3
Name: Michael Lamma
Title: Senior VP, Field Management & Development
Compensation: $334,755

CharityWatch Analysts perform an in-depth analysis of charities' audited financial statements and IRS tax filings, and often review other documents such as state filings, annual reports, and fundraising contracts during their evaluations. Below are select notes that CharityWatch believes may be of interest to donors.

CharityWatch's rating of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention includes the financial activities of "the New York National Office and the Foundation's 73 unincorporated chapters," in addition to the financial activities of Under the Same Sky Foundation, the accounts of which are consolidated in the Foundation's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, according to Note 1 of the consolidated audit. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in the audit consolidation.


According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention consolidated audit of June 30, 2021 (Note 1 re: Organization):

"Under the Same Sky Foundation (UTSS) is a type I support organization of the Foundation and is controlled by the Foundation. UTSS is dedicated to raising awareness, opening conversations and creating additional funding for areas of need in suicide awareness and survivor support."

According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) tax filing for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 (IRS Form 990, Schedule M), AFSP reports receiving contributions of in-kind items described as "Radio/TV Prom" on which it placed a value of $288,870.

In addition, according to the AFSP consolidated audit of June 30, 2021 (Note 9, Contributed Legal Services), AFSP received in-kind legal services during fiscal 2021 on which it placed a value of approximately $54,300.

[Note: CharityWatch generally excludes the value of in-kind (non-cash) donations of goods and services from its calculations of Program % and Cost to Raise $100. More information on how grades are calculated and the treatment of in-kind donations can be found on the Our Process page.]

According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention consolidated audit of June 30, 2021 (Note 13, Paycheck Protection Program):

"On April 8, 2020, the Foundation was granted a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan from Chase Bank N.A. in the aggregate amount of $2,272,910 under...[the] Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), which was enacted March 27, 2020. Funds from the PPP loan may only be used for payroll costs, costs to continue group health care benefits, mortgage payments, rent, utilities and interest on other debt obligations incurred during certain period. The CARES [A]ct provides that all or a portion of the PPP loan may be forgiven upon request from borrower, if they are used for qualifying expenses as described in the CARES [A]ct.

"In March 2021, the Foundation received additional funding of $2,000,000 from the bank under the CARES Act. Similar forgiveness terms apply for the second tranche PPP loan. As of June 30, 2021, the total outstanding balance on the PPP loan was $4,272,910.

"The two PPP loans have terms of two and five years, respectively. Subsequent to year-end, the Foundation has received full forgiveness of the first tranche of PPP loan for the amount of $2,272,910. The Foundation intends to apply for forgiveness before the deadline for the second tranche. The loan will be accounted for...as a conditional contribution, in-line with FASB [Financial Accounting Standards Board] guidance for treatment of PPP loans made to nonprofit entities where loan forgiveness is expected. The loan balance is reported as a refundable advance in the [audited] consolidated statement of financial position."

According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention consolidated audit of June 30, 2021 (Note 14, Risks and Uncertainties):

"On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a 'Public Health Emergency of International Concern' and on March 11, 2020, declared it to be a pandemic. Actions taken around the world to help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus include restrictions on travel, quarantines in certain areas and forced closures for certain types of public places and businesses. The coronavirus and actions taken to mitigate it have had and are expected to continue to have an adverse impact on the economies and financial markets of many countries, including the geographical area in which the Foundation operates. It is still unknown how long these conditions will last and what the effect will be to the Foundation. As of March 15, 2022, the Foundation has been able to continue its operations by conducting its various walks and events virtually. The full extent to which the pandemic will impact the Foundation will depend upon future developments which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted. Accordingly, management cannot presently estimate the overall operational and financial impact to the Foundation."

According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) tax filing for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, AFSP reports re: Compensation, Supplemental Information (IRS Form 990, Schedule J, Part III):

Regarding nonfixed payments to officers, directors, trustees, key employees and highest compensated employees (Schedule J, Part I, line 7):

"The following individuals, listed on Part VII [Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees], received non-fixed payments in the form of a bonus during the year [calendar year 2020]..."

The listed individuals are (Schedule J, Parts II & III):

(1) Robert Gebbia, CEO – $60,240, with reported total compensation of $528,222.
(2) Christine Moutier, CMO  $59,380, with reported total compensation of $521,294. 
(3) Daniel Killpack, CFO  $20,550, with reported total compensation of $279,842.
(4) Michael Lamma, SVP Field Mgt & Development  $25,400, with reported total compensation of $334,755.
(5) Stephanie Rogers, SVP Communication  $19,850, with reported total compensation of $264,819.
(6) Doreen Marshall, VP Programs  $8,112, with reported total compensation of $212,881. 
(7) Jill Harkavy-Friedman, VP Research – $8,211, with reported total compensation of $209,680.