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CHANDLER KIMBALL FOUNDATION FOR

TEMPE, AZ · EIN 853798597 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE G80 · Voluntary Health Associations · Micro (<$100K) · www.lifesbigwin.com
revenue
$83K
expenses
$10K
net assets
$99K
employees
filing since
2020
mission · from form 990

THE MISSION OF THE CHANDLER KIMBALL FOUNDATION IS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF CHRONIC TRAUMATIC ENCEPHALOPATHY ("CTE"), TO EDUCATE AND INFORM PARENTS ABOUT SCIENTIFIC STUDIES SHOWING THAT ENROLLING THEIR CHILD IN YOUTH TACKLE FOOTBALL SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASES THE RISK THAT THEIR CHILD MAY EVENTUALLY DEVELOP CTE, AND TO PROVIDE FAMILY MEMBERS TOOLS AND GUIDANCE THEY CAN UTILIZE TO SUPPORT THEIR DECISION IN REGARDS TO FINDING ALTERNATIVE AND SAFER SPORTS FOR THEIR CHILDREN AND LOVED ONES.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Chandler Kimball Foundation for CTE Awareness is a nonprofit organization founded in memory of Chandler Kimball, a former high school football standout who died by suicide in 2019 after struggling with undiagnosed CTE. The foundation raises awareness about the risks of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) associated with youth tackle football, advocating for prevention through education and policy change. It focuses on informing parents, coaches, and communities about the long-term dangers of repetitive head impacts in youth sports.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

CTE Awareness Campaign
Educational initiative to inform the public about the dangers of CTE and youth tackle football, including outreach through media, events, and partnerships
Youth Tackle Football Prevention Advocacy
Advocacy program promoting alternatives to youth tackle football to prevent CTE, emphasizing long-term brain health and safety
activities · 2

what they do

direct service · 1
  • Public awareness campaigns on youth football risks and CTE Youth Sports Concussion Education & Assessment
    Produces events to raise public awareness about the risks of youth tackle football and the dangers of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and traumatic brain injury.
advocacy · 1
strategies · 4

how they think

Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.

  • Preventing CTE through avoidance of youth tackle football CTE_prevention_through_sport_modification unique to this org
    The organization advocates for the elimination of youth tackle football and promotes avoiding high-impact collision sports to prevent CTE and protect children's long-term wellness and healthier childhood development.
  • Prevention of CTE through avoidance of youth tackle football prevention through avoidance unique to this org
    The foundation believes that the only effective way to prevent Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is to avoid repetitive head impacts and concussions by eliminating youth participation in tackle football, thereby protecting long-term brain health and childhood development.
  • Raising public awareness about CTE risks public_awareness_campaign unique to this org
    The organization uses public events and awareness campaigns to inform the public about the risks of CTE and traumatic brain injury associated with youth tackle football.
  • Raising public awareness about CTE risks in youth football awareness_campaign unique to this org
    The foundation uses public events and awareness campaigns to educate communities about the risks of CTE and traumatic brain injuries associated with youth tackle football, aiming to shift cultural norms and inform prevention efforts.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$83K
Contributions & grants$16K20%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$10K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$99K
Cash
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Net assets$99K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +158.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

relationships · 9

who they work with

  • 3TV Partner — Featured the foundation's work
  • Arizona Republic Partner — Featured the foundation's work
  • Arizona’s Family CBS 5 Partner — Featured the foundation's work
  • Boston University CTE Center Partner — Listed as an organization dedicated to CTE and concussion-related research, prevention, awareness, and support.
  • CTE Hope Foundation Partner — Listed as an organization dedicated to CTE and concussion-related research, prevention, awareness, and support.
  • Concussion Legacy Foundation Partner — Listed as an organization dedicated to CTE and concussion-related research, prevention, awareness, and support.
  • I Got You Foundation Partner — Listed as an organization dedicated to CTE and concussion-related research, prevention, awareness, and support.
  • Mac Parkman Foundation Partner — Listed as an organization dedicated to CTE and concussion-related research, prevention, awareness, and support.
  • Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation Partner — Listed as an organization dedicated to CTE and concussion-related research, prevention, awareness, and support.