National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome
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
National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to prevent shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma and promote the well-being of infants through supporting and educating families, caregivers and professionals."
Year, State Incorporated:
2000, UT
The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome (NCSBS) works nationally and internationally with hospitals, public health, pediatricians, social workers, home visitors, and other similarly aligned individuals and organizations to provide education and resources to families and professionals that will keep babies safe. The organization developed the Period of PURPLE Crying program to equip parents/caregivers and healthcare professionals with evidence-based tools to understand normal infant crying, reduce frustration, and prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma (SBS/AHT), the leading cause of physical child abuse deaths. In 2023-2024, the NCSBS reports that over 1,000 healthcare professionals and 800 locations delivered the Period of Purple Crying program to newborn families across the country.
For the year ended June 30, 2024, National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome's program expenses were:
| Program services | $682,094 |
| Total Program Expenses | $682,094 |
Chief Executive
Danielle Vazquez, Executive Director
Compensation*
$102,662
Chair of the Board
Bryce M. Froerer, JD
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Partner, Froerer and Miles
Board Size
7
Paid Staff Size
9
*2023 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
Fundraising costs were 34% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $64,390, 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 National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Sales of resource materials, net | $649,294 |
| Contributions | $64,390 |
| Investment return, net | $32,907 |
| Total Income | $746,591 |
Programs: 78% Fundraising: 3% Administrative: 19%
| Total Income | $746,591 |
| Total expenses: | $870,548 |
| Program expenses | $682,094 |
| Fundraising expenses | $22,137 |
| Administrative expenses | $166,317 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-123,957 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $529,099 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $405,142 |
| Total Liabilities | $296,758 |
| Total Assets | $701,900 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance