2024-12-03T10:46:43-06:00 2023-12-31 950858589 HUTCHINSON AND BLOODGOOD LLP 550 N BRAND BLVD 14TH FLOOR GLENDALE CA 91203 990 2023-01-01 237162017 ALISA ANN RUCH BURN FOUNDATION ALIS 8188480223 44 MONTGOMERY STREET 3RD FLOOR SAN FRANCISCO CA 94104 DANIEL CHACON EXECUTIVE DIR. 8188480223 2024-11-24 1 1 GEORGETTE M GREEN P00449497 8186375000 2024-11-24 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X DANIEL CHACON 44 MONTGOMERY STREET 3RD FLOOR SAN FRANCISCO CA 94104 832326 0 X WWW.AARBF.ORG X 1971 CA TO SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE THE NUMBER OF BURN INJURIES THROUGH PREVENTION EDUCATION, AND TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THOSE AFFECTED BY BURN INJURIES IN CALIFORNIA. 9 9 9 800 0 0 515956 678890 3755 2225 17900 16834 135343 122216 672954 820165 29665 53312 0 0 446371 519936 0 0 110367 541929 567867 1017965 1141115 -345011 -320950 1196427 919039 209728 195717 986699 723322 X THE ALISA ANN RUCH BURN FOUNDATION ("AARBF") WAS FOUNDED IN 1971 AND DERIVES ITS NAME AND INSPIRATION FROM AN EIGHT-YEAR OLD CHILD, ALISA ANN, WHO WAS FATALLY BURNED IN A BACKYARD BARBEQUE ACCIDENT. THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE THE NUMBER OF BURN INJURIES THROUGH PREVENTION EDUCATION, AND TO ENCHANCE THE QUALIFY OF LIFE OF THOSE AFFECTED BY BURN INJURIES IN CALIFORNIA. THE FOUNDATION WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FIREFIGHTERS, EDUCATORS, BURN CARE PROFESSIONALS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THE FOUNDATION IS GOVERNED BY AN EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND IS AIDED BY A SMALL TEAM OF STAFF LOACTED IN PASADENA, FRESNO, CLOVIS, AND SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. 0 0 659120 53312 SURVIVOR SERVICESSCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS: THE ALISA ANN RUCH BURN FOUNDATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR BURN SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES. AARBF OFFERS FOUR SCHOLARSHIPS, THE WOODY AND LOUISE "BRIDGE TO LIFE" SCHOLARSHIP, THE AIMING HIGHER EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP, THE PHOENIX WORLD BURN CONGRESS SCHOLARSHIP AND THERAPY GRANTS. IN ADDITION, AARBF OFFERS EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DURING HOSPITALIZATION, INCLUDING FINANCIAL, HOUSING AND FOOD ASSISTANCE; AS WELL AS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR MEDICAL SUPPLIES, INCLUDING PRESSURE GARMENTS AND IMAGE ENHANCEMENT SERVICES, INCLUDING COSMETICS, WIGS, AND MAKE-UP.CAMPS AND RECREATION: CHAMP CAMP IS THE LARGEST AS WELL AS ONE OF THE LONGEST RUNNING SUMMER BURN CAMPS IN THE WORLD AND IS HELD EACH YEAR DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE AT WONDER VALLEY RANCH IN SANGER, CA. IN 2023, WE HOSTED 95 CAMPERS INCLUDING 14 COUNSELORS IN TRAINING (CIT). CITS ARE PAST CAMPERS (AGES 18-20) WHO HAVE RETURNED TO CAMP TO TRAIN TO BE FUTURE COUNSELORS WHEN THEY TURN TWENTY-ONE. CHAMP CAMP IS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE, UPLIFT AND EMPOWER BURN SURVIVOR CHILDREN. THROUGH CHAMP CAMP, MANY OF OUR CAMPERS BUILD LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS WITH FELLOW SURVIVORS AND GAIN SELF-CONFIDENCE WHICH THEY CARRY BACK INTO THEIR LIVES AFTER CAMP. ONE OF OUR SURVIVORS, AIDEN (AGE 15) STATES, "CHAMP CAMP IS IMPORTANT TO ME BECAUSE, "IT LETS PEOPLE FEEL COMFORTABLE NO MATTER THEIR BURNS IT IS A SAFE PLACE."OTHER CAMP PROGRAMS - YOUNG ADULT SUMMIT (YAS) IS A WEEKEND RETREAT FOR BURN SURVIVORS AGES 16-21 THAT TEACHES LIFE MANAGEMENT SKILLS, PROMOTES EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND FOCUSES ON RELATIONSHIP BUILDING. IN 2023, YAS WAS HELD FEBRUARY 17-20, AT CAMP OCEAN PINES IN CAMBRIA, CA. WHERE WE WELCOMED 25 YOUNG ADULT BURN SURVIVORS. WORKSHOPS AND ACTIVITIES WERE FOCUSED ON FOSTERING CONNECTIONS AS PARTICIPANTS LEARNED ABOUT HOME REPAIR, AUTO REPAIR, W4S, AND BODY IMAGE. THEY ALSO ENJOYED THE ANNUAL ETIQUETTE DINNER. THE ADULT RETREAT IS A SURVIVOR-DRIVEN PROGRAM THAT OFFERS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR ADULT BURN SURVIVORS, AGES 21 AND OVER, TO LEARN FROM OTHER BURN SURVIVORS IN ATTENDANCE. THE ADULT RETREAT IS HELD AT THE SAME LOCATION AND WEEKEND AS THE YOUNG ADULT SUMMIT, FEBRUARY 17-20. WE WELCOMED 27 ADULT BURN SURVIVORS. THE GROUP PARTICIPATED IN A NUMBER OF WORKSHOPS WHICH INCLUDED TOPICS SUCH AS GROWING SELF-LOVE AND SELF-WORTH, BODY IMAGE, AND THE NEXT STEPS TO HEALING. THE GROUP ALSO TOOK A FIELD TRIP TO THE PIEDRAS BLANCAS LIGHT HOUSE AND ENJOYED A SPECIAL HEALING ACTIVITY WITH A GIFTED SOUND ALCHEMIST WHO LED THE GROUP IN A SOUND BATH SESSION. THE GETAWAY FAMILY CAMP IS A WEEKEND CAMP FOR ADULT BURN SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES/SUPPORTERS HELD IN COARSEGOLD, CA. THE CAMP IS DESIGNED TO BE A PLACE WHERE ADULT BURN SURVIVORS CAN CONNECT WITH PEERS WHO UNDERSTAND THEIR SITUATIONS AND RECEIVE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT IN A FUN AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT. IN 2023, WE HAD PRE-PANDEMIC ATTENDANCE LEVELS. OVER LABOR DAY WEEKEND, SEPTEMBER 2-4, WE WELCOMED A TOTAL OF 135 ATTENDEES; 45 SURVIVORS AND 90 FAMILY/SUPPORT MEMBERS. THE WEEKEND INCLUDED MANY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS THE FAMILY OLYMPICS, KID'S CAMP, A GIANT SWING, PAINTBALL, ARCHERY TAG, AXE THROWING, A DANCE, AN OPEN MIC AND SEVERAL SUPPORT GROUPS. OUR THEME FOR THE WEEKEND WAS FROM THE POPULAR DR. SUESS BOOK "OH, THE PLACES YOU'LL GO!"WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT WEEKEND - IN 2022, AARBF LAUNCHED A NEW IN-PERSON WEEKEND RETREAT SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR ADULT WOMEN BURN SURVIVORS CALLED THE WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT WEEKEND. IN 2023, THE WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT WEEKEND WAS CANCELED DUE TO RECORD SNOWFALL AND INACCESSIBLE ROADWAY TO THE CAMP LOCATION. ADDITIONAL SUPPORTIN 2023, AARBF CREATED TWO STAFF POSITIONS, CALLED CARE MANAGERS, WHO FOCUS DIRECTLY ON EMOTIONAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS, BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THEY ENSURE SURVIVORS ARE AWARE OF OUR SUPPORT SERVICES AND ENCOURAGES SURVIVORS TO ENGAGE IN THE PROGRAMS BEST SUITED FOR THEIR NEEDS AND STAGE OF RECOVERY. IN 2023, THE ALISA ANN RUCH BURN FOUNDATION CONDUCTED IN-PERSON AND E-VISITS TO HOSPITALS THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA VISITING 345 BURN SURVIVORS AND 85 FAMILY MEMBERS. PARTNER HOSPITALS INCLUDE: SHRINER'S HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, SAINT FRANCIS BOTHIN BURN CENTER, SANTA CLARA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, FRESNO COMMUNITY REGIONAL CENTER, LA GENERAL, TORRANCE MEMORIAL CENTER, AND UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE BURN CENTER.AARBF FACILITATED 157 PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT MEETINGS IN 2023, ALLOWING BURN SURVIVORS TO SPEAK DIRECTLY WITH BURN SURVIVORS AND FAMILY/CAREGIVERS SPEAK DIRECTLY WITH FAMILY/CAREGIVERS TO ASSIST IN THE RECOVERY PROCESS. IN 2023, THE MOST OF OUR REGIONAL SUPPORT GROUPS RETURNED TO IN-PERSON OR HYBRID MEETINGS. IN ADDITION TO IN-PERSON REGIONAL GROUPS, AARBF ALSO OFFERS VIRTUAL GROUPS INCLUDING SPECIAL SESSIONS FOR CAREGIVERS, BURN CARE PROFESSIONALS AND SPANISH-SPEAKING. IN TOTAL, AARBF FACILITATED OR SUPPORTED 108 SUPPORT GROUPS, SERVING 385 BURN SURVIVORS AND 168 FAMILY MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS. 315099 BURN PREVENTION:DURING FIRE PREVENTION WEEK, WE COLLABORATED WITH PYRAMID EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS (PECS), THE CO-CREATORS OF THE N.I.C.K. PROGRAM, TO CREATE A COOKING SAFETY INFOGRAPHIC TO HELP LEARNERS WHO BENEFIT FROM USING VISUAL DIRECTIONS AND RESOURCES. THIS COLORFUL NEW INFOGRAPHIC CAN BE PLACED IN THE KITCHEN OF RESIDENTIAL, EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL, OR HOME SETTINGS WHERE LEARNERS CAN VIEW THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY TIPS. THEY ARE GOOD REMINDERS FOR EVERY KITCHEN.ON JULY 21,2023, WE COLLABORATED WITH AARP CALIFORNIA TO PROMOTE SAFETY TIPS FOR BURN PREVENTION USING ELEMENTS OF AARBF'S SENIOR PREVENTION AND RISK CONVERSATIONS (SPARC) PROGRAM IN A VIRTUAL WORKSHOP. AARP CALIFORNIA OFFERS A HOMEFIT PROGRAM WHICH TEACHES OLDER ADULTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS HOW TO HELP MAKE THEIR HOME SAFER AND MORE COMFORTABLE AS THEY AGE IN PLACE. THE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP HAD 47 IN ATTENDANCE. AARBF ALONG WITH A TEAM OF SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS COMPLETED A TWO-YEAR PROJECT WHERE THEY DEVELOPED A METHODOLOGY FOR EVALUATING ANY FIRE SAFETY MESSAGE THAT CAN BE SCALED AND DISTRIBUTED THROUGHOUT THE FIRE AND BURN SAFETY COMMUNITY AND DEPARTMENTS. IN MARCH OF 2023, AARBF INTRODUCED THE IMPAC-TOOL DURING A SERIES OF WEBINARS. THE TOOL IS DESIGNED TO ENSURE FIRE SAFETY MESSAGING IS BOTH ACCURATE AND EFFECTIVE AND THAT WE ARE MAXIMIZING OUR ABILITY TO AFFECT BEHAVIORAL CHANGE WITH THESE MESSAGES. 974219 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 12 0 1 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CA X DANIEL CHACON 4154957223 44 MONTGOMERY STREET 3RD FLOOR SAN FRANCISCO CA 94104 X LEA ELDER PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 RANA STEPHAN VICE PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MIKE BRADLEY TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 CLIFTON STEWART SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 RUSS CHARVONIA IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JULIE BURNS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ALISON CLARK DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 BROOKE CAPPA DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JAMIE CALNAN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 DANIEL W CHACON EXECUTIVE DIR. 40.00 X 119489 0 0 119489 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 678890 678890 PROGRAM FEES 2225 2225 2225 16834 16834 134377 12161 122216 122216 820165 2225 0 139050 X 53312 53312 455450 342787 38321 74342 38861 29248 3270 6343 25625 19287 2155 4183 140844 130053 5396 5395 34036 30632 1702 1702 41332 38103 1067 2162 4054 3648 203 203 878 790 44 44 17884 15702 1310 872 PROGRAM EXPENSES 221921 221921 PRINTING AND PUBLICATIO 14465 10752 170 3543 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 13941 6137 286 7518 AUTO EXPENSE 10834 9823 94 917 67678 62024 2511 3143 1141115 974219 56529 110367 121848 101675 243929 7468 6500 12149 10971 207738 132324 76292 75414 728729 704486 6980 19025 1196427 919039 62883 34458 144238 140600 2607 20659 209728 195717 X 929747 576364 56952 146958 986699 723322 1196427 919039 -320950 57573 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1330539 693994 951239 515956 678890 4170618 1330539 693994 951239 515956 678890 4170618 413076 3757542 32385 8053 108435 17900 16834 183607 5600 485 135413 6494 2225 150217 4504442 0.83420 0.83610 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 728729 77038 98650 2632 704485 846373 9000 -122832 3812 728729 738360 31500 85665 9152 846373 614510 57000 75420 8570 738360 581575 50000 -6785 10280 614510 1 0 27999 9339 18660 74692 71908 2784 105047 51077 53970 75414 CHARLES SCHWAB - MARINER 704486 F 704486 LEASE LIABILTIY 20659 20659 X 889899 57573 12161 69734 820165 0 820165 1153276 12161 12161 1141115 0 1141115 PART V, LINE 4: INTENDED USES OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS/QUASI-ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE BOARD DESIGNATED AND USED FOR THREE PURPOSES: 1)CHAMP CAMP; 2) SCHOLARSHIP FUND; AND 3) OTHER EXPENSES APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS BOARD VOTE. PART X, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION, QUALIFYING UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND CORRESPONDING CALIFORNIA PROVISIONS. AS SUCH, EXCEPT FOR TAXES PERTAINING TO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME, THE FOUNDATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES. NO PROVISION HAS BEEN MADE FOR INCOME TAXES, AS THE FOUNDATION HAD NO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. THE FOUNDATION BELIEVES THAT IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITION TAKEN AND, AS SUCH, THE FOUNDATION HAS NO MATERIAL UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS, TAX PENALTIES OR INTEREST AS OF AND FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023. THE FOUNDATION'S TAX YEARS THAT ARE OPEN FOR EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES ARE THREE AND FOUR YEARS, RESPECTIVELY. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 12,161. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 12,161. DINNER & DANCE 88765 88765 10648 GOLF TOURNAMENT 30392 30392 285 2 15220 15220 1228 134377 134377 12161 12161 122216 0 SURVIVOR STIPEND 116 36487 BOOK EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS 11 16825 BOOK FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B LINE 11B EXPLANATION - THE ANNUAL FORM 990 IS REVIEWD AND APPROVED BY ALL BOARD MEMBER PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ALISA ANN RUCH BURN FOUNDATION'S EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. BOARD MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO DISCLOUSE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. EACH BOARD MEMBER SIGNS AND AN ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATEMENT, WHICH IS MAINTAINED ON FILE AT THE ORGANIZATION'S HEADQUARTERS IN SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS OTHER THAN THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AS MENTIONED IN 15A, THERE ARE NO OTHER PAID OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES. HOWEVER, ALL STAFF SALARIES ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND FINANCE COMMITTEE. AN AD HOC HUMAN RESOURCE COMMITTEE OF OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHICH INCLUDES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MEETS ANNUALLY TO REVIEW COMPARABILITY DATE IN THE FORM OF THE SALARY AND BENEFITS SURVEY DISTRIBUTED BY THE CENTER FOR NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT, WEIGHING BUDGET SIZE, GEOGRAPHIC REGION AND MARKET. SALARIES AND BENEFITS, INCLUDING THE EXCUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION, ARE SET ACCORDINGLY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ALISA ANN RUCH BURN FOUNATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, FORM 990 AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONTRACT SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 130,053. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 5,396. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 5,395. TOTAL EXPENSES 140,844. FORM 990, LINE B TAXPAYER AMENDED THE TAX RETURN TO CORRECT NUMBER OF BOARD MEMBERS AND INDEPENDENT VOTING BOARD MEMBERS. ADDITIONALLY, THE RETURN HAS BEEN AMENDED TO CORRECT BOARD MEMBER NAME(S) AND CHECKBOXES ON FORM 990, PART XII.