Begin Again Foundation
- Assets
- $3.5m
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Founding
- 02/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 47-5223416
Organization Overview
Begin Again Foundation is located in Virginia Beach, VA. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (P60) the organization is classified as: Emergency Assistance, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Begin Again Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Begin Again Foundation generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $649.7k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 17.5% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Begin Again Foundation has awarded 21 individual grants totaling $1,379,079. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE BEGIN AGAIN FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO SAVE LIVES THROUGH SEPSIS AND TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME EDUCATION AND AWARENESS, PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SURVIVORS AND FAMILIES, AND SUPPORT COMMUNITIES DURING TIMES OF CRISIS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THROUGH A GRANT TO THE PATIENT ADVOCATE FOUNDATION, THE BEGIN AGAIN FOUNDATION ASSISTED WITH PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO PATIENTS WITH ARDS (ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME), SEPSIS, AND/OR TSS (TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME) PHYSICIAN VERIFIED DIAGNOSIS TO HELP WITH RENT, MEDICATION, TRANSPORTATION, UTILITY OR GROCERY EXPENSES. BEGIN AGAIN FOUNDATIONS ANGEL FUND AWARDS ONE-TIME $1,000 GRANTS TO BEREAVED FAMILIES TO ASSIST WITH THE EXPENSE OF LAYING A LOVED ONE WHO HAS PASSED FROM SEPSIS, ARDS OR TSS TO REST.
THROUGH SPECIFIC GRANTS TO THE BUTTERFLY BLESSINGS OF THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF THE KING'S DAUGHTERS, THE BEGIN AGAIN FOUNDATION WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES OF PATIENTS IN THE HOSPITAL WHO DEMONSTRATED A SEVERE HARDSHIP. THE GRANTS ARE TO BE USED TO HELP WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION, MEALS, MEDICATIONS, HOUSEHOLD UTILITIES AND MORE.
THE BEGIN AGAIN FOUNDATIONS PERIOD PLANNERS PROGRAM IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING ACCESS TO SAFE FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS TO WOMEN EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSECURITY ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND EDUCATION ON TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Audrey-Ann Leishman Pres/director | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Marc Leishman Vp/director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ronald Kramer Treas/director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
April Strickland Sec/director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Douglas Altamura Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ryan Henry Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $579,370 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $579,370 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $15,502 |
| Investment income | $37,552 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$4,604 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $701,083 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,328,903 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $393,649 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $59,651 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $150,476 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,113 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,200 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $6,143 |
| Total functional expenses | $649,671 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,462,982 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,016,856 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,000 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,015,048 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,496,886 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $14,638 |
| Total liabilities | $14,638 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $3,482,248 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,496,886 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Begin Again Foundation has awarded $358,200 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
MERCY CHEFS | | | $15,000 |
CHKD BUTTERFLY BLESSINGS | | | $105,900 |
PATIENT ADVOCATE FOUNDATION | | | $227,300 |
THE RIVER ELLIS FOUNDATION | | | $10,000 |