Families and Communities Together Relief

What it reported doing in 2024

Accident and Injury FundThe Accident and Injury Fund prioritizes support for individuals impacted by accidents or injuries. The financial burden of spinal cord and brain injuries can exceed $1,000,000 within the first year of injury, with lifetime costs ranging from$100,000 to $3,000,000. These expenses encompass hospitalization, therapies, home healthcare, specialized equipment such as custom wheelchairs and Hoyer lifts, and medical procedures.The ongoing financial strain can profoundly affect families as they navigate a loved one's rehabilitation journey. While immediate costs are daunting, it is the long-term care expenses that continue to impact families' daily lives. Our aim is to alleviate some of this burden for our beneficiaries by providing support for daily therapies, respite care through home healthcare aides, and assistance with uninsured medical expenses such as transportation and communication devices. Notably, all beneficiaries in this fund are under 18 years old, further emphasizing the enduring financial challenges faced by these families.Brian Parker Enhanced Quality of Life (EQOL)ProgramThe EQOL program is structured to support individuals living with paralysis by addressing the financial burdens associated with continuous caregiving. We help to mitigate these expenses and facilitate caregivers in coordinating care through a network of localized resources tailored to the unique needs of those with paralysis.Launched in 2021, this program primarily aims to offer respite care for caregivers. Leveraging the personal experience of our Associate Director, who intimately understands the challenges of ALS caregiving through her late husband's decade - long battle with the disease, FACT Relief is uniquely positioned to understand and address the intricate needs of paralyzed individuals and their caregivers. Our established connections within the ALS community further enhance our ability to provide effective support to our beneficiaries.In collaboration with the Emory ALS Center and the ALS United of Georgia and other non-profits, FACT Relief diligently identifies eligible beneficiaries for this program. We facilitate direct payments to service providers on behalf of families in need and collaborate with them to devise innovative solutions to ensure caregivers receive fair compensation for their unique services. The EQOL program extends grants of up to $3,000 annually to assist families in covering out-of- pocket caregiving expenses for paralyzed patients and we continue to seek funding for growth. The overwhelmingly positive feedback from our program recipients underscored its success in its inaugural year, and we eagerly anticipate extending this support to many more families grappling with paralysis.Cardiovascular FundThe Cardiovascular Fund is committed to assisting individuals grappling with cardiovascular issues such as heart attacks or strokes. Such patients often undergo significant life alterations, enduring lengthy hospitalizations, and rehabilitation periods. Families affected by these conditions may face financial hardships, including unmanageable medical expenses, income loss, and major lifestyle adjustments.Our objectives include providing support for medical bills, covering daily expenses during recovery, and facilitating access to essential medical devices. Through these efforts, our aim is to alleviate the financial strain on patients and families navigating the challenges of cardiovascular diseases.Neurological FundThe Neurological Fund is dedicated to aiding individuals grappling with neurological diseases such as ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), Muscular Dystrophy, and Parkinson's. These conditions impose significant financial burdens, with average out-of-pocket expenses exceeding $250,000 annually, particularly due to the necessity of continuous care.Respite or in-home care provided by home healthcare agencies often costs between $18-$25 per hour, expenses typically not covered by insurance o

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 78.3%; rating input score 78
• Program expense ratio: 90.2%; rating input score 90
• Fundraising efficiency: $17.78 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 55; 55th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 93.3%; rating input score 93; 22nd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 100%; rating input score 100; 76th percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 88.9%; rating input score 89; 22nd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 8 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 13.4%; rating input score 67; 67th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 2.12; rating input score 66; 66th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.03; rating input score 57; 57th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 9.5%; rating input score 38; 38th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 4% per year; rating input score 100; 37th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 3% per year; rating input score 100; 31st percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 9.4% per year; rating input score 100; 57th percentile among comparable filings