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Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation a Charitable Corporation

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.

Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation

Health San Francisco, CA EIN: 237162017 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation a Charitable Corporation

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. In 2020, AARBF offered the COVID-19 Relief Fund as well as a Holiday Relief Fund for families in financial need.Camps and Recreation: Our Camps and Recreation programs are comprised of a suite of camps, retreats, outings, and gatherings that …

Founded
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
E38P
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1972

Mission

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE E38P
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 84%
Peer average: 81%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 11.74%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 10.6% of total expenses ($119,489 of $1,128,230).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.84
Program$0.84
84% to programs beats the peer average (81%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation a Charitable Corporation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • Established in 1971, it predates 84% of the health charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • Its integrity score of 74 places it in the top 25% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation a Charitable Corporation is a registered health nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1971 and has been operating for 55 years. Its EIN is 237162017. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 68 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation a Charitable Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237162017. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation a Charitable Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 84% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation a Charitable Corporation is located in San Francisco, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1971 and has been active for 55 years.

Based on official tax filings, Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation a Charitable Corporation has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 81% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation a Charitable Corporation is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 68 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation a Charitable Corporation. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation a Charitable Corporation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 84% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

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. In 2020, AARBF offered the COVID-19 Relief Fund as well as a Holiday Relief Fund for families in financial need.Camps and Recreation: Our Camps and Recreation programs are comprised... Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation a Charitable Corporation is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1971.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation a Charitable Corporation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation a Charitable Corporation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237162017, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
84% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
9

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

DA
Daniel C•••••
Executive Dir.

Officers & trustees (19)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 68 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 68 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1971
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation a Charitable Corporation

What is Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation a Charitable Corporation?
Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation a Charitable Corporation is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Francisco, United States. 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. In 2020, AARBF offered the COVID-19 Relief Fund as well as a Holiday Relief Fund for families in financial need.Camps and Recreation: Our Camps and Recreation programs are comprised of a suite of camps, retreats, outings, and gatherings that provide ongoing support for survivors of all ages by engaging them and their loved ones in therapeutic and recreational activities. Due to COVID-19, camps occurring after mid-March 2020 were pivoted to a virtual platform. Champ Camp is the largest and one of the longest running summer burn camp in the world. Champ Camps is held each year during the month of June at Wonder Valley Ranch in Sanger, CA. Although Champ Camp wasnt the only camp to convert to a virtual platform, it was the first burn camp to do so. Virtual Champ Camp hosted 137 burn survivor children and took place June 7-12, 2020. Each day participants visited the AARBF website to download and view their sessions for that day. Parents and guardians helped with the fun by capturing and sharing photos of the campers completing the various activities.Hospital Visits and Additional Support: The Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation provides supportive services for burn survivors and their families, including Hospital Visits, in order to provide initial information about and resources for burn injuries; Peer Support through monthly support groups, peer mentoring
When was Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation a Charitable Corporation founded?
Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation a Charitable Corporation was founded in 1971.
Who leads Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation a Charitable Corporation?
Daniel Chacon serves as Executive Dir..
Where is Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation a Charitable Corporation located?
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, United States.
What is Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation a Charitable Corporation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
Is Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation a Charitable Corporation trustworthy?
Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation a Charitable Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation a Charitable Corporation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 237162017.
What is Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation a Charitable Corporation's website?
http://www.aarbf.org