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Burns Recovered Support Group Inc

EIN 43-1412215 · Saint Louis, MO

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ASSIST BURN SURVIORS IN THEIR RECOVERY, SUPPORT MEDICAL FACILITIES PROVIDING BURN CARE IN MISSOURI, AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN BURN AWARENESS AND PREVENTION.

Income
$509,347
Spending
$499,157
Spent on programs
60%
Reserves
22.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
3
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$104,000, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    59% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 84 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $183,762 spent. MIDWEST CHILDREN'S BURN CAMP (MCBC); OPEN TO CHILDREN AGES 6 TO 18 WHO HAVE EXPEIRENCED BURN AND/OR SMOKE INHALIATION INJURIES. CAMPERS ATTEND FREE OF CHARGE INCLUDING TRANSPORTION, FOR A WEEK-LONG RESIDENTIAL SUMMER CAMP. CHILDREN ENJOY ZIP LINING, KAYAKING, WATER TUBING AND OTHER TRADITIONAL ACTIVITIES, WITH CHILDREN OF SIMILAR TRAUMA EXPERIENCES AND FREE OF SOCIAL BARRIERS.
  2. $113,124 spent. ASSISTANCE, PREVENTION AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING: PROVIDE HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILY MEMBERS WHILE A LOVED ONE IS HOSPITALIZED FOR BURN INJURIES; FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO BURN SURVIVORS TO PURCHASE NECESSARY AND COSTLY COMPRESSION GARMENTS; SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR BURN SURVIVORS ATTENDING COLLEGE, TOTALED APPROXIMATELY $10,000; EDUCATION FOCUSED ON SAFETY AND PREVENTION PROGRAMMING TO PROVIDE INFORMATION, STRATEGIES, AND SKILLS TO IDENTIFY AND AVOID HIGH RISK SITUATIONS, INDIVIDUALS CAN PREVENT BURN AND FIRE INJURIES; YOUTH FIRE SETTER PREVENTION PROGRAM; WORK AND SCHOOL RE-ENTRY ASSISTANCE; INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP PEER SUPPORT FOR BURN PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1988.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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