THE KELLY S BRUSH FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 204560423 501(c)(3) Recreation & Sports

BURLINGTON, VT

Total Revenue
$3,857,457
Total Expenses
$2,607,658
Total Assets
$3,005,632
Net Assets
$2,807,295
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
VT
Principal Officer
EDITH PERKINS
Phone
8028465298
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE KELLY S BRUSH FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2006, is a community nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $3.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 60% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.2M, a strong 32% operating margin.

Mission

TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH SPINAL CORD INJURIES TO LEAD ACTIVE AND ENGAGED LIVES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,609,752

THE ACTIVE FUND - AWARDED OVER 265 GRANTS TO HELP PEOPLE WITH SPINAL CORD INJURIES PURCHASE ADAPTIVE SPORTS EQUIPMENT.KBF OFFERS THE INSPIRATION TO BELIEVE AND THE GRANTS TO ENABLE ANYONE TO BUY THE...

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THE ACTIVE FUND - AWARDED OVER 265 GRANTS TO HELP PEOPLE WITH SPINAL CORD INJURIES PURCHASE ADAPTIVE SPORTS EQUIPMENT.KBF OFFERS THE INSPIRATION TO BELIEVE AND THE GRANTS TO ENABLE ANYONE TO BUY THE EQUIPMENT THEY NEED TO GET OUT AND GO - BECAUSE AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE FUELS A HEALTHY BODY AND MIND AND FORGES CONNECTIONS WITH OTHERS. THROUGH THE ACTIVE FUND (AND INCLUDING PATH2ACTIVE, AMBASSADOR AND "TRY IT FIRST" GRANTS) AND BELIEVING IN THE POWER OF SPORT AND RECREATION TO FOSTER INCLUSION AND OVERCOME THE BARRIERS OF PARALYSIS, THE FOUNDATION HAS HELPED OVER 1,600 PEOPLE FROM ALL 50 STATES PURCHASE HANDCYCLES, MONISKIS, SPORT CHAIRS, RACING CHAIRS, HOCKEY SLEDS, AND MUCH MORE. THE FOUNDATION ALSO MAKES GRANTS TO ADAPTIVE SPORTS PROGRAMS IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS CORE MISSION.

Program 2
Expenses: $154,881 Revenue: $2,357

SKI RACING SAFETY - AWARDED OVER 26 GRANTS TO ALPINE SKI PROGRAMS TO PURCHASE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. DONATED OVER 100 "STOP THE BLEED KITS" TO ALPINE SKI ORGANIZATIONS.THROUGH GRANTS, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY...

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SKI RACING SAFETY - AWARDED OVER 26 GRANTS TO ALPINE SKI PROGRAMS TO PURCHASE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. DONATED OVER 100 "STOP THE BLEED KITS" TO ALPINE SKI ORGANIZATIONS.THROUGH GRANTS, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND THE SALE AND FREE DISTRIBUTION OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT, KBF 1) HELPS ALPINE SKI CLUBS AROUND THE COUNTRY PURCHASE SAFETY EQUIPMENT (LIKE NETTING AND PADDING), 2) CONTRIBUTES TO VENUE IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES, 3) HELPS FUND AN "ALPINE COMPETITION AND SAFTEY CONSULTANT, AND 4) ADVOCATES FOR SAFETY AT SKI RACES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.

Program 3
Expenses: $122,992

IN 2023, THE KBF HOSTED 10 CAMPS & EVENTS REACHING OVER 300 PEOPLE WITH SCI. OUR CAMPS & EVENTS BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO TRY NEW SPORTS, BUILD SKILLS, AND CONNECT WITH OTHERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED...

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IN 2023, THE KBF HOSTED 10 CAMPS & EVENTS REACHING OVER 300 PEOPLE WITH SCI. OUR CAMPS & EVENTS BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO TRY NEW SPORTS, BUILD SKILLS, AND CONNECT WITH OTHERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SIMILAR CHALLENGES. CAMPS & EVENTS ARE LIFE-CHANGING ACTIVITIES FOR PEOPLE WHOSE LIVES HAVE BEEN TURNED UPSIDE DOWN. THEY INTRODUCE PEOPLE TO NEW HOBBIES, CONNECT PEERS WITH ONE ANOTHER, PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN HOW TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES THAT ARE UNIQUE TO LIVING WITH AN SCI, AND SEND PEOPLE HOME WITH NEWFOUND CONFIDENCE AND MOTIVATION TO TACKLE LIFE HEAD ON.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,981,229
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $29,942
Other Revenue $-153,714
TOTAL REVENUE $3,857,457

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,131,318
Salaries & Benefits $841,981
Fundraising Expenses $527,498
Program Expenses $1,887,625
Other Expenses $634,359
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,607,658

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,857,457 $2,407,659 +0.6%
Expenses $2,607,658 $2,215,757 +0.2%
Net Income $1,249,799 $191,902 +5.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
10
Employees
12
Volunteers
153

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$212,616
Total Directors
11
$33,280
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAVID SABOW PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET REYNOLDS TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ZEKE DAVISSON SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY BRUSH DAVISSON FOUNDER 20.00
Officer Director
$33,280 $0 $33,280
SUSAN LAMASTER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
IAN SANDERSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIN TUNNICLIFFE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN BRANTLEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ETSU TANIGUCHI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GAY BIRD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TINA HEZLER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDITH PERKINS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 60.00
Officer
$165,530 $13,806 $179,336
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $3,857,457 $2,607,658 $3,005,632 $1,249,799
2022 $2,407,659 $2,215,757 $1,666,130 $191,902
2021 $2,359,951 $1,907,419 $1,595,240 $452,532
2020 $1,615,014 $1,321,121 $889,530 $293,893
2019 $1,345,439 $1,612,378 $448,078 $-266,939
2018 $1,149,513 $912,265 $600,382 $237,248
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