THE SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA

EIN: 770229244 501(c)(3) Diseases & Disorders

LOS ANGELES, CA

Total Revenue
$274,776
Total Expenses
$336,901
Total Assets
$298,863
Net Assets
$288,659
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1989
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
LAURA FUHRMAN
Phone
4242276475
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA, founded in 1989, is a small nonprofit in the Diseases & Disorders sector that reported $275K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $337K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 23% operating deficit.

Mission

EMPOWERING THE SCLERODERMA COMMUNITY TO LIVE BETTER LIVES THROUGH PROGRAMS COMMITTED TO SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH.PILLARS OF OUR MISSION: SUPPORT: INSPIRING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH PATIENT SUPPORT SERVICES AND RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS INCLUDING 26 VOLUNTEER DRIVEN LOCAL COMMUNITY & PEER LED SUPPORT GROUPS, STAFF DRIVEN ONE-ON-ONE PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE THAT ALLOWS THEM TO THRIVE. EDUCATION: FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS TO HELP THEM UNDERSTAND AND PROPERLY DIAGNOSIS SCLERODERMA EARLY, AND FOR PATIENTS TO HELP THEM AND COPE AND THRIVE WHILE LIVING WITH SCLERODERMA. RESEARCH: FUNDING RESEARCH PROJECTS THAT WILL LEAD THE WAY TO FINDING A CURE FOR SCLERODERMA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $120,261

SUPPORT: PROVIDE PATIENT SUPPORT AND EDUCATION TO OVER 1000 PATIENTS AFFECTED BY SCLERODERMA IN CALIFORNIA WE WORK TO BUILD OVERALL AWARENESS OF THE DISEASE. THE FOUNDATION NOW HAS 26 COMMUNITY...

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SUPPORT: PROVIDE PATIENT SUPPORT AND EDUCATION TO OVER 1000 PATIENTS AFFECTED BY SCLERODERMA IN CALIFORNIA WE WORK TO BUILD OVERALL AWARENESS OF THE DISEASE. THE FOUNDATION NOW HAS 26 COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS. MOST GROUPS MEET BI-MONTHLY AND HAVE AN AVERAGE ATTENDANCE OF 25-20 PEOPLE. IN 2023 MANY OF OUR SUPPORT GROUPS TRANSITIONED BACK TO IN-PERSON MEETINGS AND WE WERE ABLE TO GROW TO REACH APPROXIMATELY 2000+ PATIENTS/CAREGIVERS AND FAMILY MEMBERS. WE WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE ONLINE MEETINGS AS WELL AS IN-PERSON MEETINGS. SUPPORT GROUPS PROVIDE A FORUM TO SHARE FEELINGS, CONCERNS, INFORMATION, AS WELL AS A PLACE TO OFFER PEER SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT. SOLICITATIONS OR RESEARCH PROJECTS ARE NOT CONDUCTED AT SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS. SUPPORT GROUPS OFTEN FEATURE SPEAKERS SPECIALIZING IN SCLERODERMA OR RELATED TOPICS. ALL SUPPORT GROUPS ARE FREE OF CHARGE AND OPEN TO EVERYONE, INCLUDING PATIENTS, CAREGIVERS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Program 2
Expenses: $120,260

EDUCATION:IN 2023 THE SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION HOSTED AN ONLINE EDUCATION EVENT FOR PATIENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS AND CAREGIVERS WITH THE TOTAL NUMBER WHO BENEFITTED APPROXIMATELY 500.FOR MEDICAL...

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EDUCATION:IN 2023 THE SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION HOSTED AN ONLINE EDUCATION EVENT FOR PATIENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS AND CAREGIVERS WITH THE TOTAL NUMBER WHO BENEFITTED APPROXIMATELY 500.FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS TO HELP THEM UNDERSTAND AND PROPERLY DIAGNOSIS SCLERODERMA EARLY, AND FOR PATIENTS TO HELP THEM AND COPE AND THRIVE WHILE LIVING WITH SCLERODERMA.

Program 3

RESEARCH:WE CONTINUE TO SEEK RESEARCH PROJECTS TO FUND TO FIND A CURE TO END SCLERODERMA.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $340,488
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $-65,712
TOTAL REVENUE $274,776

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $29,500
Salaries & Benefits $205,921
Fundraising Expenses $41,219
Program Expenses $240,521
Other Expenses $101,480
TOTAL EXPENSES $336,901

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $274,776 $277,045 0.0%
Expenses $336,901 $286,980 +0.2%
Net Income $-62,125 $-9,935 +5.3%
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Governance

Voting Members
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
2
Volunteers
68

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
7
$121,491
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DR DAN FURST ACTING PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID PARKER SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA FUHRMAN VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIA SALINAS TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PEGGY HICKMAN PAST PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS PETTIT VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALINA AGENA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOEL CHERMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS CORMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN ELROD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARON FRIEDMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERVIN GHANOONGOOI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTY KUBOTA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN NYANZI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTHA SOTO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LES WOOD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW EMMETT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 45.00
Officer
$114,019 $7,472 $121,491
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 $274,776 $336,901 $298,863 $-62,125
2022 $277,045 $286,980 $365,330 $-9,935
2021 $422,594 $328,751 $388,498 $93,843
2020 $311,085 $373,826 $328,101 $-62,741
2019 $355,071 $446,418 $392,338 $-91,347
2018 $370,265 $400,435 $510,706 $-30,170
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