Philanthropy & Grantmaking (T99Z) IRS Verified DX Registered 990 on File

BURN INSTITUTE

EIN: 23-7260718 · SAN DIEGO, CA 92106-6138 · United States · FY 2024 Data

5 out of 5 83 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings

Financial strength (30%) 87/100

Reliability (20%) 81/100

Effectiveness (25%) 83/100

Impact (25%) 80/100

Financial data: FY 2025 · Scored 9/13/2026

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CharityAI™ Score

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Mission Statement

Fires and the risk of traumatic burn injury affect everyone. Since 1972, the Burn Institute has served and supported burn survivors and their families (San Diego and Imperial Valley) to recover and prosper with a broad range of programs and services (e.g., counseling, support groups, retreats, etc.) We provide extensive fire and burn prevention education and resources to thousands annually. From ‘Fire Safe Kids’ to ‘Fire Safe Seniors’, we serve our entire community. Our work reduces injuries, saves lives, and protects our communities. Our services are only possible thanks to the support of our community (philanthropic, private sector, individual giving). Our team of 12 is small buy mighty! Our volunteer board (15 members) is comprised of community leaders. The Burn Institute is a nationally recognized leader in its field. We are a nonprofit public benefit 501c3. EIN: 23-7260718

Financial Overview — FY 2024

$1.2M

Annual Budget

$1.6M

Total Revenue

$1.4M

Total Expenses

N/A

Net Assets

Employees

Revenue Sources

Expense Breakdown

Program Expense Ratio N/A

Fundraising Efficiency 92.1%

Operating Reserve N/A

Liability-to-Asset 8.1%

Revenue Diversification N/A

Executive Compensation $131K

Compared with Peers

FY 2025

Compared with 1,971 similar organizations (United States, Philanthropy & Grantmaking, $1M–$10M in expenses), FY 2025. This organization's figures are from FY 2024.

This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median

Ratio	This org	Peer median	Position (P10 → P90)
Fundraising efficiency Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income · lower is better	92.1%	161.2%	P10P90	Above median
Liabilities to assets Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better	8.1%	0.0%	P10P90	Bottom quarter
Revenue growth Year over year revenue growth	26.5%	9.0%	P10P90
Expense growth Year over year expense growth	-14.4%	8.8%	P10P90
Surplus margin Surplus as a share of revenue	10.4%	2.2%	P10P90

CharityAI™ Evaluation — 2025

70 / 100

Financial

Reliability

Effectiveness

Impact

Financial Strength (30%) 87

Reliability & Transparency (20%) 81

Program Effectiveness (25%) 83

Impact & Outcomes (25%) 28

1 programs 8 staff

IRS Verified Form 990 on File 85% Data Complete

Impact

2 programs

Outcome / Program	People Served	Cost / Service	# Completed	Duration
Ongoing services	50,000	$5.00	—	Per Day
* Fire Safe Kids: Teaches children (K-6 grades) about critical burn prevention and fire safety.	40,000	$7.50	—	Lifetime

Geographic Reach

Local 100%

Financial History

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Net Assets	Program %	Staff
2024	$1.6M	$1.4M	N/A	—	12
2023	$1.2M	$1.6M	$2.5M	60.1%	17
2022	$1.6M	$1.4M	$2.4M	77.5%	14
2021	$1.4M	$1.3M	N/A	—	16

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Organization Details

EIN: 23-7260718
State: CA
City: SAN DIEGO
ZIP: 92106-6138
Classification: T99Z
Category: Philanthropy & Grantmaking
Rating: 5★
Coverage: A
Last Updated: Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year: 1972
Foundation Code: 15
Form 990: On File

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