CaringBridge
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
CaringBridge meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to build bridges of care and communication providing love and support on a health journey."
Year, State Incorporated:
2002, MN
CaringBridge reports that it surrounds family caregivers with support while they care for a loved one on a health journey. The organization offers tools to share and document a health journey, coordinate practical help, and connect caregivers with a supportive community. In partnership with other organizations, over $10 million is raised annually to meet families’ financial needs. Additionally, the organization reports that more than 16,000 meals are delivered each year through partnerships with Meal Train and Instacart. CaringBridge serves all 50 states and more than 240 countries worldwide.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, CaringBridge's program expenses were:
| Program expenses | $9,426,853 |
| Total Program Expenses | $9,426,853 |
Chief Executive
Tia Newcomer, Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$396,846
Chair of the Board
Sarah Krevans
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired healthcare leader
Board Size
14
Paid Staff Size
37
*2024 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio
Fundraising costs were 11% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $10,935,206, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on CaringBridge's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Investment income, net | $82,991 |
| Other income | $97,325 |
| GoFundMe revenue | $197,482 |
| Donated services | $406,926 |
| Contributions | $10,330,798 |
| Total Income | $11,115,522 |
Programs: 78% Fundraising: 10% Administrative: 11%
| Total Income | $11,115,522 |
| Total expenses: | $12,015,923 |
| Program expenses | $9,426,853 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,217,330 |
| Administrative expenses | $1,371,740 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-900,401 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $5,365,690 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $4,465,289 |
| Total Liabilities | $914,010 |
| Total Assets | $5,379,299 |
Note: According to the organization's 2024 audited financial statements, CaringBridge received in-kind services $406,926 for donated advertising.
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance