named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Be Time Meditation Bus
Partnership with the BeTime Mobile Meditation Bus to provide guided meditation and stress-relief experiences to high school students during exam periods.
Oh, Shift! Workshop
Interactive 6-week teen workshop led by empowerment coach Keith Senzer, based on the book by Jen Powers, helping middle school teens build confidence, self-awareness, and emotional regulation.
Wellness Kits
Free kits distributed to educators containing mindfulness tools, books, and resources to support youth mental health in classrooms across the United States.
Youth Mastermind Groups
Groups led by Coach Keith Senzer meeting twice monthly for ten months, offering strategies and safe-space conversations for teens to navigate personal challenges and grow.
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Free training program sponsored by TSVF to teach adults how to identify and support youth experiencing mental health crises.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 2 activities
- Operation of a Junior Board for youth engagementRuns a Junior Board to gather youth input and perspectives to inform foundation programming and improve outreach to young people.
- Operation of youth mastermind groupsRuns Youth Mastermind Groups that meet twice a month for ten months under the leadership of Coach Keith Senzer to support peer connection, self-awareness, and personal development among young people.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Delivery of youth mental health workshops and programmingConducts interactive workshops and educational initiatives for youth and families focused on emotional regulation, problem-solving, self-awareness, personal growth, and anti-bullying. Programs include the Oh Shift! mental health curriculum delivered at camps and a 6-week interactive workshop for middle school teens.
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Therapeutic Comfort Kits and Room Makeovers 1 activity
- Distribution of wellness kits to students and educatorsProvides wellness kits containing evidence-informed resources such as mindfulness animal cards, textured sensory tools, the 'mindful kids' card deck, and the book 'Stress Can Really Get on Your Nerves' to support mental health during times of crisis and trauma for students and educators. Distributed over 300 free wellness kits to educators across the United States since 2021.
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Facilitation of Youth Mental Health First Aid trainingOffers Youth Mental Health First Aid training through certified instructors on its board to build capacity among youth-serving adults and expand mental health literacy.
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Mental Health Research and Services Funding 1 activity
- Funding of external mental health and youth support programsFunds a range of external initiatives including Mental Health First Aid courses, GSA School Club Grants, camp scholarships, the Be Time Bus mobile meditation initiative, book packages, and the LI Crisis Center Community Education Program and Suicide Walk.
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Youth Health and Wellness Education 1 activity
- Partnership-based delivery of meditation experiencesProvides meditation experiences to students through partnerships, such as the BeTime Mobile Meditation Bus, as delivered at Half Hollow Hills High School.
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Intake and Referral Coordination 1 activity
- Provision of mental health resources and referralsOffers access to a curated list of mental health resources and support hotlines for youth and families facing emotional or psychological challenges.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$18K
Contributions & grants$26K142%
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expenses
Total expenses$55K
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balance sheet
Total assets$10K
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Net assets$10K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -47.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- ANDREA CURTO — DIRECTOR
- BRAD DUBLER — DIRECTOR
- CHRIS VALSAMOS — DIRECTORPRESIDENT
- GINA VALSAMOS — DIRECTORSECRETARY
- KEITH SENZER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- BeTime Mobile Meditation Bus Partner — Partnered to deliver a meditation experience to high school students.
- CONTACT@TSVF.ORG Partner — Point of contact for volunteering and alternative forms of support.
- Camp Cedar Lake Partner — Hosted TSVF's Oh Shift! mental health program for teens in 2022.
- Camp Nah-Jee-Wah Partner — Hosted TSVF's Oh Shift! mental health program for teen camp participants in 2021.
- EAC Chance to Advance Partner — Collaborated with TSVF on Giving Tuesday activities in 2021.
- Facebook Partner — Platform used for social media outreach
- Instagram Partner — Platform used for social media outreach
- JCC Partner — Collaborates with JCC to deliver youth mental health workshops at camp programs.
- Keith Senzer Partner — Empowerment coach leading the Oh, Shift! teen workshop.
- Keith Senzer Partner — Youth Empowerment Coach leading the Mastermind Groups
- LI Crisis Center Partner — Funded for its Community Education Program and Suicide Walk sponsorship.
- NYU Medical School Partner — Received curated wellness kits from TSVF in 2022.
- TSVF Junior Board Partner — Youth advisory group providing input on programming and youth outreach initiatives
- X Partner — Platform used for social media outreach
- YouTube Partner — Platform used for social media outreach
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Partner — TSVF board members are certified instructors in the Youth Mental Health First Aid program.
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Partner — TSVF sponsors free training for this nationwide program to equip adults with skills to assist youth in mental health crises.
- educators Partner — Recipients of Wellness Kits distributed by TSVF to support youth mental health awareness.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Based Mental Health Awareness and Resource Linkingmethodology: community_based_awarenessBy delivering mental health programming through accessible community events and distributing tools to educators, and by referring individuals to existing services, the foundation increases utilization of care because localized, low-barrier access improves reach and reduces stigma.
- Early Intervention Through Mental Health Literacymethodology: early_interventionBy training adults to recognize early signs of mental health crises and equipping them to support youth, the foundation increases access to care because earlier identification leads to better recovery outcomes.
- Mindfulness-Based Mental Health Educationmethodology: mindfulness_based_mental_healthBy integrating mindfulness, meditation, and yoga into school and youth programming, the foundation improves mental well-being because these practices build self-regulation and stress management skills across age groups.
- Youth Peer Support and Inclusive Community Buildingmethodology: peer_support_and_inclusionBy creating peer-supported, non-judgmental spaces where youth can share experiences and accept differences, the foundation fosters resilience, reduces stigma, and improves mental well-being because peer-led inclusion increases engagement and emotional safety.
- Youth-Led Program Design and Engagementmethodology: youth_led_programmingBy involving youth directly in shaping programs and initiatives, the foundation increases relevance and ownership because peer-informed design strengthens engagement and program effectiveness.