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    Burn Institute

    Burn Institute

     

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    ...501(c)(3) organization

    ...Donations are tax-deductible

    ...http://www.burninstitute.org

    ...8825 AERO DR STE 200
    San Diego CA 92123-2269

    858-541-2277


    San Diego CA | IRS ruling year: 1973 | EIN: 23-7260718  

     

    Established in 1972, the Burn Institute is dedicated to reducing the number of burn injuries and deaths in San Diego and Imperial Counties through fire and burn prevention education, burn survivor support, and funding burn care research and treatment.

    The Burn Institute's goal is a community in which all burn survivors have the resources and support to overcome the devastating psychological and physical effects of their injuries, and community members are educated on how to prevent fires and burns. Our programs fall into two categories: Fire and Burn Prevention and Burn Survivor Support. The Burn Institute is the sole organization in San Diego and Imperial Counties serving and specializing in burn survivor support.

     


    Rating Information

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    This charity's score is 93%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.


    This overall score is calculated entirely from a single beacon score: 100% Accountability & Finance. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

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    The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for Burn Institute is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.

    Rating Report

    • Impact & Results
    • Accountability & Finance
    • Culture & Community
    • Leadership & Adaptability
    Accountability & Finance
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    Accountability & Finance

     

    Burn Institute has earned a 93% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.

    This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.

    This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2019, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us. 

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    Accountability and Transparency
    ...Full Credit
      
    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
      
    ...Not Applicable
    Governance
    Policies
    Transparency

    Financial Metrics
    ...Full Credit
      
    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
      
    ...Not Applicable
    ...Liabilities to Assets Ratio - 2.90% - 10/10 pts
    ...Working Capital Ratio - 1.28 years - 10/10 pts
    ...Fundraising Efficiency - $0.08 - 10/10 pts
    ...Administrative Expense Ratio - 9.70% - 10/10 pts
    ...Fundraising Expense Ratio - 8.60% - 10/10 pts
    ...Program Expense Ratio - 81.59% - 9.02/10 pts
    ...Program Expense Growth - 0.10% - 1.1/10 pts

    Unscored Information

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    IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available
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