Center For Practical Bioethics Inc is located in Overland Park, KS. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (E80) the organization is classified as: Health (General & Financing), under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Center For Practical Bioethics Inc employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Practical Bioethics Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Center For Practical Bioethics Inc generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.2% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE CENTER FOR PRACTICAL BIOETHICS IS TO RAISE AND RESPOND TO ETHICAL ISSUES IN HEALTH AND HEALTHCARE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ETHICS EDUCATION AND CONSULTATION INCLUDES TEACHING MEDICAL STUDENTS AND CLINICIANS; MANAGING THE KC REGIONAL ETHICS COMMITTEE CONSORTIUM (NOW IN OUR 38TH YEAR); PRESENTING EDUCATIONAL LECTURES, SYMPOSIA AND WORKSHOPS; DEVELOPING AND CURATING RESOURCES, INCLUDING THE WEBSITE WHICH CONTAINS MORE THAN 4,000 REPORTS, GUIDELINES, POLICY BRIEFS, PROGRAM RESOURCES, AND AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDINGS OF INTERVIEWS, LECTURES, AND SYMPOSIA. EDUCATION AND CONSULTATION ALSO INCLUDES LEADING ETHICS CONSULTATIONS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND INDIVIDUALS, PROVIDING POLICYMAKER GUIDANCE AND TEACHING AT TWO AREA MEDICAL SCHOOLS (THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER AND KANSAS CITY UNIVERSITY).
ADVANCE CARE PLANNING BUILDS ON THE CENTER'S LEGACY WORK IN END-OF-LIFE CARE, FOCUSING ON INCREASING PARTICIPATION IN ADVANCE CARE PLANNING IN DIVERSE COMMUNITIES. WE PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATION AND COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS AND DISSEMINATE CARING CONVERSATIONS RESOURCES. THE CENTER HELPS TO SUPPORT PROVIDERS AT VARIOUS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE TRANSPORTABLE PHYSICIAN ORDERS FOR PATIENT PREFERENCES (TPOPP), A BI-STATE INITIATIVE OF A NATIONAL VOLUNTARY POLST PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM SEEKS TO BETTER ALIGN TREATMENT PLANS WITH GOALS AND VALUES OF PATIENTS.
EMERGING ISSUES AND SYSTEMS CHANGE INCLUDES ISSUES IN HEALTHCARE THAT RAISE ETHICAL CONCERNS AND IDENTIFIES THE NEED FOR SYSTEMS CHANGE. THE CURRENT FOCUS IS ON THE POLICIES, INDIVIDUAL CHAMPION LEADERS, ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES, AND COMMUNITY VOICE THAT SUPPORT THE RESPONSIBLE AND ETHICAL USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-ENABLED TECHNOLOGIES IN HEALTH AND HEALTHCARE. THE CENTER'S CORE VALUES OF ADVOCACY AND JUSTICE UNDERPIN OUR ACTIONS, PROGRAMS, AND STRATEGIES, LEADING TO IDENTIFICATION OF BIAS, PRESSING FOR REPRESENTATION AND DIVERSITY, AND BUILDING EQUITABLE DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE. MOREOVER, WE PASSIONATELY ATTEND TO AND PROTECT THE INTERESTS OF THOSE WHOSE VOICES HAVE BEEN HISTORICALLY UNHEARD OR UNHEEDED IN HEALTH AND HEALTHCARE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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James Stowe President/ceo | Officer | 40 | $170,628 |
Erika A Blacksher John B Francis Chair | Officer | 40 | $152,792 |
John G Carney President/ceo | Officer | 40 | $146,978 |
Ryan Pferdehirt Vice President Of Ethics Services | 40 | $136,163 | |
Tarris D Rosell Rosemary Flanigan Chair | 40 | $129,836 | |
Cindy Leyland Vice President Of Development | 40 | $108,817 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $152,376 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $600,916 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $753,292 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $387,653 |
Investment income | $74,484 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,590 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,217,757 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $209,414 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $43,942 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $784,561 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $26,867 |
Other employee benefits | $104,569 |
Payroll taxes | $82,684 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $65,472 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $256,218 |
Advertising and promotion | $41,575 |
Office expenses | $41,930 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $54,696 |
Travel | $4,836 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $29,840 |
Interest | $6,359 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,326 |
Insurance | $5,919 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,732,975 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $46,634 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $125,495 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $133,500 |
Accounts receivable, net | $113,989 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $1,980 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $42,627 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $21,431 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,751,039 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,426,052 |
Total assets | $6,662,747 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $67,680 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $50,000 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $50,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $160,714 |
Total liabilities | $328,394 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,465 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,322,888 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,662,747 |