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Begin Again Foundation

EIN 47-5223416 · Virginia Bch, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Begin Again Foundation's mission is to save lives through education and awareness of sepsis and toxic shock syndrome, while providing critical financial assistance to survivors and their families.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$684,066
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
67.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 73%
Employees
0

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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 67.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 36% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 27 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. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 (6)
  1. $395,377 spent. Through a grant to the Patient Advocate Foundation, the Begin Again Foundation helped provide critical support to patients with a physician-verified diagnosis of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), sepsis, and/or Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS). Assistance was offered to help cover essential expenses such as medication, transportation, utilities, and groceries.In addition, the Begin Again Foundations Bereavement Fund awards $1,000 grants to grieving families to help with the costs of laying to rest a loved one who has passed away from sepsis, ARDS or TSS.The Begin Again Amputee Fund also awards $1,000 grants to survivors of sepsis, ADS, and Toxic Shock Syndrome to help offset expenses related to rehabilitation, prosthetics, and long-term recovery.
  2. $93,792 spent. Through targeted grants to the Childrens Hospital of the King's Daughters, the Begin Again Foundation has provided vital assistance to families of hospitalized patients experiencing severe hardship. These grants are intended to help cover essential expenses such as transportation, meals, medications, household utilities, and more.
  3. $58,759 spent. The Begin Again Foundations Toxic Shock Prevention Program is dedicated to providing access to safe feminine hygiene products for women experiencing housing insecurity across the country, along with vital education on Toxic Shock Syndrome.
  4. $37,517 spent. The Begin Again Foundation made a contribution to the Leila Rose Foundation, an Australian tax-exempt organization dedicated to supporting families affected by rare childhood cancers. To learn more, please visit leilarosefoundation.org.
  5. $31,264 spent. The Begin Again Foundation provides support to families identified by the Monash Childrens Hospital (MCH) Social Work Department as experiencing demonstrable hardship. Following an assessment to determine each familys specific needs, the grant is intended to serve as a short-term resource to assist with expenses not covered by insurance. These may include, but are not limited to: transportation (including petrol), parking, meals, over-the-counter medications, prescription assistance, baby formula, and household utilities. All funds must be used and allocated within one year of receipt.
  6. $294 spent. The Begin Again Foundation fund assists families identified by the Social Work Department at the Childrens Hospital of the Kings Daughters as experiencing demonstrable hardship. Following an assessment to determine each familys specific needs, the grant serves as a short-term resource to help cover expenses not covered by insurance. These may include, but are not limited to: transportation (including petrol), parking, meals, over-the-counter medications, prescription assistance, baby formula, and household utilities. All funds must be used and allocated within one year of receipt.

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 October 13, 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 February 2016.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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