COMMUNITY GRIEF SUPPORT SERVICE
EIN 63-1178251 · Family Counseling (P46)
What they do
THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS to ENHANCE THE QUALITY of LIFE of BEREAVED ADULTS WHO ARE FACING THE CHALLENGE of REBUILDING THEIR LIVES WITHOUT THEIR LOVED ONES, BY PROVIDING WITHOUT CHARGE PROFESSIONAL GRIEF COUNSELING, GRIEF EDUCATION and GROUP SUPPORT.
Should I give to this charity?
Of every $100 spent, about $73.40 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.
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Money report from 2025The charity has a recent tax report to read.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders15 people are listed in the latest report.
You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.
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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $58,590 for AMBER POPE (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.
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Financial picture
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How each $100 of revenue was used
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Has the pattern changed?
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Money in and money out
Reported spending amounts
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Leadership and board
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People reported as paid
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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (15)
AMBER POPEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CARLA MCEWENBOARD MEMBER
CLAUDIA WILLIAMS EDDBOARD MEMBER
DALE WISELY PHDBOARD MEMBER
JANICE ROGERSBOARD MEMBER
MARTHA BARBER EDDSECRETARY
MICKI GLASSVICE CHAIR
MONICA CREWSBOARD MEMBER
NANCY K WATSONBOARD MEMBER
NINA STEELE POYTHRESSBOARD MEMBER
PEGGY HICKSBOARD MEMBER
RICHARD E COFFEE IIIBOARD MEMBER
ROBERT BUTLERBOARD MEMBER
ROBERT HOUSETREASURER
STEVE BRICKMANCHAIRMAN
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1996
- Location
- 400 VESTAVIA PARKWAY SUITE 131, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35216
- County
- Jefferson
- In care of
- STEVEN BRICKMAN
- Primary officer
- STEVEN BRICKMAN, CHAIR
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990
- Tax preparer
- DIPIAZZA LAROCCA HEETER & CO LLC
- NTEE classification
- Family Counseling (P46)
- IRS tax category
- Family Counseling