Armer Foundation For Kids is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 2020. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Armer Foundation For Kids 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, Armer Foundation For Kids generated $181.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 62.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $116.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 49.0% 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
TO REDUCE FINANCIAL BARRIERS FOR FAMILIES SO THEY CAN CARE FOR THEIR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC OR LIFE-ALTERING DISEASES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NASH IS NOW 100 CANCER FREE AFTER 9 MONTHS OF TESTS, BLOOD TRANSFUSION, CHEMOTHERAPY AND HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS AND SO MUCH MORE, NASHS HEPATOBLASTOMA IS GONE LAST APRIL DOCTORS LEARNED THAT NASH HAD FOUR CANCEROUS TUMORS AND SAID HE WOULD NEED A LIVER TRANSPLANT. HE WAS ABLE TO GET THE LIVER TRANSPLANT IN NOVEMBER AND WE HAVE NOW SWITCHED GEARS FROM CANCER PROTOCOLS TO TRANSPLANT PROTOCOLS. NASH HAS HAD SOME HEARING LOSS SO HE NOW WEARS HEARING AIDS AND STILL GOES TO THE HOSPITAL FOR MONTHLY CHECKS AND MEDICATION ADJUSTMENTS.
MEET RILEY - RILEY HAS JUST COMPLETED HER 12TH SURGERY FOR HER PERTHES AND IS STILL BATTLING WITH A SMILE ON HER FACE. NOW 12, SHE HAS UNDERGONE NUMEROUS SURGERIES TO IMPROVE THE DISEASE, WHICH AFFECTS THE BLOOD FLOW TO THE FEMORAL HEAD, CAUSING THE BONES TO DIE AND GENERATING ONGOING PAIN. RILEY AND HER MOTHER LAST WEEK TRAVELED TO BALTIMORE FOR ANOTHER OPERATION, THIS TIME TO REPAIR TWO OF SIX PINS IN HER UPPER LEG BONE THAT HAVE SHIFTED SINCE THEY WERE PUT IN PLACE LAST APRIL. RILEY THEN DEVELOPED A SEVERE INFECTION IN THE BONE AND IS ON IV ANTIBIOTICS AND COMPLETE BED RESTRICTIONS FOR THE NEXT 6 WEEKS.
MEET PENELOPE, DURING A 20-WEEK ULTRASOUND, A HEART DEFECT WAS IDENTIFIED AND HER FAMILY WAS TOLD THAT IMMEDIATE SURGERY AT BIRTH WOULD CORRECT HER ISSUES. AFTER TWO MONTHS AT HOME, PENELOPE BEGAN BREATHING HEAVILY, FAILING TO GAIN WEIGHT AND SHE WAS ADMITTED TO PHOENIX CHILDRENS HOSPITAL DURING EASTER WEEKEND. THEY FOUND THAT PENELOPE DID NOT HAVE THE INITIAL DEFECT THAT WAS SUSPECTED, BUT RATHER A SEVERE MITRAL VALVE DISEASE, A VSD HOLE IN THE HEART, AND LATER DEVELOPED HEART BLOCK WHICH IS A CONDITION WHERE HER HEART CANNOT MAINTAIN A REGULAR HEARTBEAT RHYTHM. OVER A 5-MOTH INPATIENT STAY, PENELOPE FOUGHT HARD THROUGH 5 DIFFERENT HEART SURGERIES, INCLUDING REPAIRS, A MITRAL VALUE REPLACEMENT AND PLACEMENT OF A PERMANENT PACEMAKER. PENELOPE HAS SUFFERED SEIZURES DUE TO BLOOD LOSS DURING ONE OF THE SURGERIES. WITH MEDICATION, SHE NOT HAD ANY FURTHER SEIZURE ACTIVITY SINCE THEN, BUT IT IS UNKNOWN WHETHER THERE MIGHT BE PERMANENT BRAIN
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jennifer Armer Founder | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $36,923 |
Matt Armer President | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Rebecca Mcelyea Board Member | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $152,462 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $152,462 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $29,371 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $181,833 |
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. | $33,845 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $36,923 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $36,923 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $2,492 |
Payroll taxes | $2,825 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $2,499 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,247 |
Office expenses | $725 |
Information technology | $2,355 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $24,685 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $116,406 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $216,296 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $216,296 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $511 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $511 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $215,785 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $216,296 |