The Limb Preservation Foundation

Organization Overview

The Limb Preservation Foundation is located in Littleton, CO. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (G12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Limb Preservation Foundation employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Limb Preservation Foundation 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 12/2021, Limb Preservation Foundation generated $489.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $671.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.5% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

SUPPORT THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF LIMB-THREATENING CONDITIONS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PATIENT ASSISTANCE - PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS WITH COMPLEX EXTREMITY PROBLEMS SO THAT THEY CAN OBTAIN AND ACCESS PROPER MEDICAL CARE, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO AFFORD IT. THIS CARE PROVIDES A VARIETY OF ASSISTANCE, FROM CHEMOTHERAPY AND ANTIBIOTICS, TO LODGING FOR EXTREMITY PATIENTS WHO ARE FROM OUT OF THE AREA AND RECIEVING MEDICAL TREATMENT, FUEL CARDS FOR TRANSPORTATION, AND LAST-RESORT ASSISTANCE WITH PAST-DUE MORTGAGE OR ENERGY BILLS.


RESEARCH - SUPPORTS FUNDING OF CLINICAL AND LABORATORY RESEARCH REGARDING LIMB PRESERVATION, INCLUDING THE TREATMENT OF BONE CANCER, NON-HEALING BONE FRACTURES, AND DISEASE TRANSMISSIONS DURING BONE TRANSFERS. CLINICAL AND LABORATORY RESEARCH FUNDING HAS LED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF OSTEOSARCOMA PROTOCOLS, WHICH HAVE RESULTED IN A DRAMATIC INCREASE IN SURVIVAL RATE FOR PEDIATRIC LIMB CANCER PATIENTS. THE LIMB PRESERVATION FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO FUND CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH PROGRAMS WITH THE GOAL OF FINDING THE CAUSE AND CURE FOR BONE CANCER AND OTHER EXTREMITY DISEASES.


SKY HIGH HOPE CAMP - A ONE-WEEK, GENUINE SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS WITH CURRENT OR PAST PEDIATRIC CANCER AND/OR LIMB LOSS/LIMB-THREATENING CONDITIONS DUE TO TUMOR, TRAUMA, OR INFECTION. CAMPERS RANGE IN AGE FROM 8-18 AND THE COST TO ATTEND IS FREE-OF-CHARGE TO FAMILIES, COVERED SUBSTANTIVELY BY THE LIMB PRESERVATION FOUNDATION. THERE IS ALWAYS MEDICAL STAFF ON-SITE WHO ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE NEEDED CARE AND/OR ADMINISTER MEDICATIONS AND CHEMOTHERAPY.


THE LIMB PRESERVATION FOUNDATION PROVIDES HOPE, HELP, AND POSSIBILITIES FOR PEOPLE FACING LIMB LOSS DUE TO TRAUMA, TUMOR OR INFECTION. WITH THE HELP OF PHYSICIANS, RESEARCHERS, AND PASSIONATE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, THE FOUNDATION EDUCATES AND SUPPORTS PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS, ENHANCING AND ENRICHING LIVES IN THE PROCESS. OUR PROGRAMS ARE: PEER SUPPORT - THE LIMB PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OFFERS ONE-ON-ONE, PEER- TO-PEER SUPPORT FOR PATIENTS CURRENTLY UNDERGOING LIMB TREATMENT DUE TO TUMOR, TRAUMA, OR INFECTION. THE PROGRAM COMPLEMENTS AND ENHANCES MEDICAL CARE BY CREATING THE EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, AND PRACTICAL ASSISTANCE NECESSARY FOR MANAGING A LIMB-RISK SITUATION AND MOVING TOWARD WELLNESS. THROUGH PEER SUPPORT, PATIENTS GAIN: - EMPATHY FROM SOMEONE WHO HAS HAD A SIMILAR CONDITION - CONNECTEDNESS, INCLUSIVENESS, AND A SAFE WAY TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES - HOPE FOR A FULFILLING FUTURE - IMPROVED OVERALL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH FROM A PLACE OF POSITIVITY AND REALISM


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Marcy Rubic
Executive Di
$119,000
Melissa Whitmer
President
$0
Rick Allen
Vice Preside
$0
Dean Elliott
Treasurer/se
$0
Maury Brochstein
Board Member
$0
Rob Davidson
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $36,055
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$206,440
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$242,495
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $13,890
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $232,746
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $489,131

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that The Limb Preservation Foundation has recieved totaling $76,859.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Allosource

Centennial, CO

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT MISSION

$30,000
Community First Foundation

Arvada, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$29,495
The Donor Alliance Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: Donor Family Assistance

$15,650
Organization Name not Listed

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

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$1,500
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$214
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