American Burn Association Inc
The american burn association (aba) is committed to improving the quality of care for burn patients through prevention efforts, educational offerings, burn research, publication of a scientific journal, …
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The American Burn Association (ABA) unites burn care leaders to set lifesaving care standards, advance research, innovation, and prevention, and helps burn centers earn trusted recognition through ABA Burn Center Verification.
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Mission
The american burn association (aba) is committed to improving the quality of care for burn patients through prevention efforts, educational offerings, burn research, publication of a scientific journal, the burn center verification program, the certified burn registered nurse program. And advanced burn life support course.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show American Burn Association Inc with 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 1967, it predates 87% of the health charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% 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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyAmerican Burn Association Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1967 and has been operating for 59 years. Its EIN is 362654533. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $7M in annual revenue. 99 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
American Burn Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 362654533. 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.
American Burn Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 83% 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.
American Burn Association Inc is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1967 and has been active for 59 years.
Based on official tax filings, American Burn Association Inc has $7M in annual revenue. It allocates 83% 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.
American Burn Association Inc 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 large organization. It has $7M in annual revenue. The organization has 99 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for American Burn Association Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, American Burn Association Inc 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 83% 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.
The American Burn Association (ABA) unites burn care leaders to set lifesaving care standards, advance research, innovation, and prevention, and helps burn centers earn trusted recognition through ABA Burn Center Verification. American Burn Association Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1967.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $7M is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to American Burn Association Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 362654533, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
AMERICAN BURN ASSOCIATION INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
TGH Burn Center Earns Prestigious Reverification from American Burn Association - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
AVITA Medical Founder Fiona Wood Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by American Burn Association - Yahoo Finance
USAISR’s Cancio Named American Burn Association President [Image 3 of 3] - DVIDS
MUSC Health celebrates receiving American Burn Association verification - Live 5 News
Dr. Clifford Sheckter Receives Peter Brigham Award at American Burn Association Annual Meeting - Stanford Medicine
Vanderbilt Burn Center earns American Burn Association verification as devoted champion Phyllis Streiff reaches 41-year milestone - Vanderbilt Health News
Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Regional Burn Center re-verified by American Burn Association - Healthcare | Ascension
USAISR’s Cancio named American Burn Association president - army.mil
Dr. Angela Gibson Elected as the Program Chair-Elect for the American Burn Association - University of Wisconsin–Madison
What makes VCU Health Evans-Haynes Burn Center nationally recognized by the American Burn Association? - VCU Health
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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 - 99 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 99 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1967
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about American Burn Association Inc
- What is American Burn Association Inc?
- American Burn Association Inc is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. The American Burn Association (ABA) unites burn care leaders to set lifesaving care standards, advance research, innovation, and prevention, and helps burn centers earn trusted recognition through ABA Burn Center Verification.
- When was American Burn Association Inc founded?
- American Burn Association Inc was founded in 1967.
- Who leads American Burn Association Inc?
- Jeffrey E Carter MD Faba serves as President.
- Where is American Burn Association Inc located?
- Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What is American Burn Association Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
- Is American Burn Association Inc trustworthy?
- American Burn Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 American Burn Association Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 362654533.
- What is American Burn Association Inc's website?
- http://www.ameriburn.org