ADVENTURES IN CARING FOUNDATION

EIN: 770073794 501(c)(3)

SANTA BARBARA, CA

Total Revenue
$154,799
Total Expenses
$135,713
Total Assets
$76,199
Net Assets
$67,600
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
SIMON FOX
Phone
8059624500
Tax Period
2017-07-01 to 2018-06-30

ADVENTURES IN CARING FOUNDATION, founded in 1984, is a small nonprofit that reported $155K in total revenue in fiscal year 2017. Revenue fell 29% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $136K left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO TEACHING AND DELIVERING COMPASSION IN HEALTH CARE: 1) TO LIFT THE SPIRITS AND PREVENT THE EMOTIONAL HARM OF THE SICK AND ISOLATED, AND 2) TO IMPROVE CAREGIVER COMMUNICATION FOR BETTER PATIENT SAFETY, HEALTH, AND WELL-BEING.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $61,482

SERVICE-LEARNING INTERNSHIP IN RELATIONSHIP-CENTERED CARE (AKA: VOLUNTEER PROGRAM): STUDENT VOLUNTEER INTERNS REDUCE SOCIAL ISOLATION, COUNTERACT OSTRACISM, AND EASE THE TRAUMA EXPERIENCED BY...

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SERVICE-LEARNING INTERNSHIP IN RELATIONSHIP-CENTERED CARE (AKA: VOLUNTEER PROGRAM): STUDENT VOLUNTEER INTERNS REDUCE SOCIAL ISOLATION, COUNTERACT OSTRACISM, AND EASE THE TRAUMA EXPERIENCED BY HUNDREDS OF ELDERLY PATIENTS IN LOCAL HOSPITALS AND LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES WHO ARE FACING THEIR ILLNESSES AND MORTALITY MOSTLY ALONE. MORE THAN 50% OF THOSE IN LONG-TERM CARE WOULD HAVE NO VISITORS AT ALL WERE IT NOT FOR THE ADVENTURES IN CARING VOLUNTEER INTERNS. THEIR REGULAR VISITS PROVIDE PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT WITH SUFFICIENT FREQUENCY AND QUALITY TO ASSIST IN RECOVERY AND RESTORE WELL-BEING.

Program 2
Expenses: $53,290 Revenue: $8,941

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, FAMILY CAREGIVERS (GENERAL PUBLIC), AND NURSING STUDENTS-TO BUILD COMPETENCIES IN COMPASSION. THESE COMPETENCIES ARE THE CORE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS...

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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, FAMILY CAREGIVERS (GENERAL PUBLIC), AND NURSING STUDENTS-TO BUILD COMPETENCIES IN COMPASSION. THESE COMPETENCIES ARE THE CORE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF RELATIONSHIP-CENTERED CARE, WHICH IS FUNDAMENTAL TO PATIENT SAFETY AND WELL-BEING. IT DEVELOPS THE EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION SKILL, AND WHOLEHEARTEDNESS TO EMBRACE HUMAN SUFFERING WITH COMPASSION. FOR EXAMPLE, THE CULTIVATING COMPASSION STAFF TRAINING COURSE IS TAUGHT AT SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE TO NURSING ASSISTANTS WHO ARE LEARNING TO CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA, AND AT SANTA BARBARA VISITING NURSE AND HOSPICE CARE TO NURSES WHO CARE FOR THE DYING.

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

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Financial Overview (2017)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $145,858
Program Service Revenue $8,411
Investment Income $49
Other Revenue $481
TOTAL REVENUE $154,799

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $77,161
Fundraising Expenses $12,573
Program Expenses $114,772
Other Expenses $58,552
TOTAL EXPENSES $135,713

Year-over-Year Comparison

2017 2016 Change
Revenue $154,799 $217,588 -0.3%
Expenses $135,713 $252,301 -0.5%
Net Income $19,086 $-34,713 -1.5%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
7
Employees
2
Volunteers
71

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
4
$30,000
Total Directors
8
$833
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
STEVE HOYT PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA ALDERMAN VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN FOX SECRETARY / TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$833 $0 $833
SHERRY MOREZ BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM BLASCOVICH BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID CHERNOF BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BYRON ROSENTHAL BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURIE SMALL BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SIMON FOX EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$29,167 $0 $29,167
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
2018 $154,799 $135,713 $76,199 $19,086
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