DAISY FOUNDATION

EIN: 912009739 501(c)(3) Health Care

ANACORTES, WA

Total Revenue
$5,099,412
Total Expenses
$4,630,453
Total Assets
$6,021,366
Net Assets
$6,021,366
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
Peter Maher
Phone
4155952557
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

DAISY FOUNDATION, founded in 1999, is a community nonprofit in the Health Care sector that reported $5.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 18% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $4.6M left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

The DAISY Foundations mission is entirely as an advocate for excellence in Nursing and Midwifery. The Foundation runs a Nursing Awards Program that is used in over 5,700 Hospitals Medical Facilities and Schools of Nursing around the World to recognize and reward Nurses who provide excellence in Patient Care. Additionally the Foundation provides various Nursing Research Grants to individual Nurses and Hospitals.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,706,858 Revenue: $0

The DAISY Awards are now given to Nurses in over 7,000 Hospitals and Schools of Nursing in 47 Countries around the World. Over 2.1 Million Nurses have been nominated for the DAISY Award by patients...

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The DAISY Awards are now given to Nurses in over 7,000 Hospitals and Schools of Nursing in 47 Countries around the World. Over 2.1 Million Nurses have been nominated for the DAISY Award by patients and patient Families. The DAISY Award has become a global leader in Nursing reward and recognition.

Program 2
Expenses: $0 Revenue: $0

Over $100,000 was issued to Nurses as grants in 2025. These Grants allow nurses to attand Nursing Conferences and participate in Medical Missions to disaster areas around the World.

Program 3
Expenses: $0 Revenue: $0

Organize and operate Nursing Awards and recognition programs and support same. This includes the purchase of Award Supplies shipping staffing and travel.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $886,024
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $911,128
Other Revenue $3,302,260
TOTAL REVENUE $5,099,412

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $181,410
Salaries & Benefits $2,634,971
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,706,858
Other Expenses $1,814,072
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,630,453

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $5,099,412 $4,326,707 +0.2%
Expenses $4,630,453 $4,174,507 +0.1%
Net Income $468,959 $152,200 +2.1%
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
15
Independent Members
10
Employees
38
Volunteers
N/A

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
3
$645,000
Total Directors
4
$740,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Bonnie Barnes Chairperson of the Board 40.00
Officer Director
$135,000 $0 $135,000
Deborah Zimmermann CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$400,000 $0 $400,000
Melissa Barnes VP Operations 40.00
Officer Director
$110,000 $0 $110,000
Tena Barnes Carraher VP Marketing 40.00
Director
$95,000 $0 $95,000
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
2025 $5,099,412 $4,630,453 $6,021,366 $468,959
2024 $4,326,707 $4,174,507 $5,552,407 $152,200
2023 $3,546,392 $2,967,890 $5,400,207 $578,502
2022 $4,733,142 $3,773,624 $4,821,705 $959,518
2021 $2,561,341 $2,276,263 $3,862,187 $285,078
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