LILY GRACE FOUNDATION
Mission
Providing children & families diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders with education, resources, research and scholarships for medical and integrative therapies.
Notes from the nonprofit
AWARDS
Awarded the Great Nonprofits Top Charity, a charity review organization supported by the Gates and Forbes Foundations. Less than 1% of nonprofits receive this honor.
September 22, 2015
Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper authorized flags to be flown over the Colorado State Capitol in honor of the Lily Grace Foundation, and those affected by autism and neurological disorders.
TRUSTWORTHY
LGF is consistently ranked as a non profit in good standing with the State of Colorado.
We are proud to achieve Platinum Status, the highest ranking with GuideStar, an independent charity review organization. LGF is a member of the Colorado Non Profit Association.
Ruling year
2014
Founder / President
Ms. Amanda Shannon
Main address
156-B Whitaker Rd.
Lutz, FL 33549 USA
EIN
46-4368547
NTEE code
Philanthropy / Charity / Voluntarism Promotion (General) (T50)
Mental Health Disorders (F70)
IRS filing requirement
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Mindfulness Rooms
Creating a mindfulness room at Pepin Academies in Tampa, Florida which is a school for children who have learning disabilities. The room will be a designated space that provides a place to relax and destress. This allows the children to be more successful within their learning environment.
Scholarships for Integrative Therapies
Scholarship funding for ASD integrative therapies.
Resource Library
Whether a family is searching for medical or alternative treatments, wanting to connect with support groups, or take an Autism 101 class free of charge, you can browse our online resource library.
Relaxation Station
We created a sensory based yoga program called Relaxation Station and was initially implemented into Jeffco County Public School system in Denver, CO. Currently, we are fundraising to create a video to be offered online through our website to the ASD community.
Teaching Staff Respite Care
Respite Care is crucial to support the caregivers and teachers who care for children diagnosed with neurological differences. For this reason, we are creating a mindfulness room for teachers and staff at Pepin Academies in Tampa, Florida. This space will be designated for them as a place to relax and destress for their day of teaching a population made up entirely of the learning disabled.
Where we work
Awards
External reviews
Videos
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of children and families who have received free respite care events.
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Mindfulness Rooms
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Respite plays an important factor in the well being of caretakers. Thanks to our partnership with Kroenke Sports Charities, LGF is able to provide respite tickets year round to our families.
Number of children who have received free therapeutic yoga services through the Relaxation Station Program implemented in public schools and therapeutic settings.
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Our research based integrated approach to yoga therapy for autism spectrum disorders is available in select Colorado Public Schools.
Number of families who have received Child Development & Parent Engagement Education and Child Language Intervention.
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
We connect families with free parent engagement programs and child development programs, with a three step program for newborn- 12 months, 12-24months and 24-36 months.
Number of families who have received scholarship funding for ASD integrative therapies.
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Scholarships for Integrative Therapies
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Scholarship funding for ASD integrative therapies.
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Providing children & families diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders to education, resources, research and scholarships for medical and integrative therapies.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
We provide education, resources, scholarships to children, and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders. All of our services are provided free of charge.
Our Services
Child Development & Parent Engagement Education: We connect families with free parent engagement programs and child development programs, with a three step program for newborn- 12 months, 12-24months and 24-36 months.
Program Details: Part A: Prenatal-12 months: Focuses on age-appropriate physical activity and talking to and reading with children from birth. Part B: 12-24 months: Emphasizes speaking to children and exposing them to language to stimulate early literacy. Part C: 24-36 months: Addresses developmental milestones, language and effective and positive discipline methods. Home visits: are also available thanks to our partnership with Bright by Three.
Child Language Intervention: We connect families with an intensive language intervention that utilizes the LENA digital language processor device. thanks to our partnership with Bright by Three and Colorado talks back, LGF and Parents receive extensive Data on participants outcomes.
The LENA program enables a family to track their child's language development process. The LENA system can also be used as a bio-marker for ASD.
Relaxation Station - Children's Yoga Public School Project: Our research based integrated approach to yoga therapy for autism spectrum disorders is available in select Colorado Public Schools.
Resource Library: Whether you are searching for medical or alternative treatments, looking to connect with support groups, or interested in research, you can browse our resource library.
Respite Events: Respite plays an important factor in the well being of caretakers. Thanks to our partnership with Kroenke Sports Charities, LGF is able to provide respite tickets year round to our children and family clients to sporting events to the Colorado Avalanche, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Mammoth, and Colorado Rapids and various entertainment events.
Scholarships for Integrative Therapies: Scholarship funding for ASD integrative therapies.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We provide education, resources, scholarships to children, and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders. All of our services are provided free of charge.
Our Services
Child Development & Parent Engagement Education: We connect families with free parent engagement programs and child development programs, with a three step program for newborn- 12 months, 12-24months and 24-36 months.
Program Details: Part A: Prenatal-12 months: Focuses on age-appropriate physical activity and talking to and reading with children from birth. Part B: 12-24 months: Emphasizes speaking to children and exposing them to language to stimulate early literacy. Part C: 24-36 months: Addresses developmental milestones, language and effective and positive discipline methods. Home visits: are also available thanks to our partnership with Bright by Three.
Child Language Intervention: We connect families with an intensive language intervention that utilizes the LENA digital language processor device. thanks to our partnership with Bright by Three and Colorado talks back, LGF and Parents receive extensive Data on participants outcomes.
The LENA program enables a family to track their child's language development process. The LENA system can also be used as a bio-marker for ASD.
Relaxation Station - Children's Yoga Public School Project: Our research based integrated approach to yoga therapy for autism spectrum disorders is available in select Colorado Public Schools.
Resource Library: Whether you are searching for medical or alternative treatments, looking to connect with support groups, or interested in research, you can browse our resource library.
Respite Events: Respite plays an important factor in the well being of caretakers. Thanks to our partnership with Kroenke Sports Charities, LGF is able to provide respite tickets year round to our children and family clients to sporting events to the Colorado Avalanche, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Mammoth, and Colorado Rapids and various entertainment events.
Scholarships for Integrative Therapies: Scholarship funding for ASD integrative therapies.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Large scale black tie fundraising event - this is in planning stages for Spring 2018.
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LILY GRACE FOUNDATION
Board of directorsas of 03/13/2020
Ms. Amanda Shannon
Lily Grace Foundation
Term: 2014 -
John Reid, BA
Debby Hamilton, M.D., MSPH
Amanda Shannon
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Board orientation and education
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CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
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