2025-11-10T13:13:24-08:00 2024-12-31 582361357 GREGG S BOSSEN CPA PC 50 LENOX POINT SUITE C ATLANTA GA 30324 990 2024-01-01 264020016 BREATHESTRONG CF INC BREA 6789386054 PO BOX 2984 TUCKER GA 30085 DR PETER H SCOTT President 2025-11-10 true true Gregg S Bossen P01444127 4048929513 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X PO BOX 2984 TUCKER GA 30085 1354528 false X breathestrongcf.org X 2007 GA BreatheStrong CF promotes awareness in various ways for the cause of cystic fibrosis, conducting outreach and fundraising involving running-related events and other activities for the support and enhancement of the cystic fibrosis community. 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BreatheStrong CF promotes and advances the well-being of people with cystic fibrosis through education, direct support, and providing opportunities to thrive. false false 731539 481016 For year ended December 31, 2024, BreatheStrong CF, Inc. operated the following programs:(i)BreatheStrong CF Exercise Grant program: The BreatheStrong CF exercise grant program encourages children and adults with cystic fibrosis to make exercise a part of their lifestyle and treatment regimen. Exercise strengthens lungs, aids in airway clearance, increases appetite, and builds endurance. The Organization provides exercise grants for individuals living with CF who would benefit from healthy physical activities and need encouragement and financial assistance to do so. In 2024, 555 exercise grants were given to recipients in 46 states in the United States.(ii)BreatheStrong+: BreatheStrong+ is a year-round, virtual wellness program focused on fitness and nutrition as well as the impact wellness has on mental health for people with CF and their communities. The program provides education, resources, encouragement, motivation, and a sense of community for a focus on international health and wellness.Participation in the program includes the opportunity to be considered for a quarterly Afflo Vest mobile airway clearance vest giveaway for individuals with CF in the United States. The Organization provided AffloVests valued at $15,900 each to two adults and one child with cystic fibrosis.(iii)Susan C. Burroughs Critical Needs Initiative: The Susan C. Burroughs Critical Needs Initiative provides assistance with groceries and/or fuel for CF families in Georgia who are facing financial hardship and have been identified by their CF social worker as requiring assistance with immediate needs. In 2024, BreatheStrong CF, Inc. provided 309 instances of support for Georgia families and/or CF families in the Southeast affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton.(iv)Mens Sexual and Reproductive Health Initiative: The Mens Sexual and Reproductive Health Initiative addresses previously overlooked health concerns. This includes hormonal imbalances, infertility, body image, and sexual function. Appealing to a national audience, virtual sessions were held to provide expert-led discussions and resources for males living with cystic fibrosis. 731539 true true false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 9 0 true 5 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 9 9 true false true false false false false true true false false true true true true true true false true false GA X X X X BECKY PENUEL 7707656508 PO BOX 2984 TUCKER GA 30085 REBECCA PENUEL Executive Dir. 20.00 0.00 X 78461 0 0 DR PETER H SCOTT President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 CHARLES PENUEL Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 TODD BAILLIE Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LINDA COLE Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JESSICA DELINDE DYCKMAN Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BARBARA HARISON Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LAUREN LYONS Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BRAD REIMER Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 RANDALL WILSON Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 78461 0 false false false 0 119060 1094932 73643 1213992 0 30879 30879 0 0 0 0 104453 119060 114279 -9826 0 0 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 5204 5204 5204 1240249 30879 5204 X 0 481016 481016 0 0 78461 43154 17654 17653 0 140305 117643 1190 21472 0 1124 826 97 201 17597 12934 1516 3147 0 0 20489 20489 0 0 5532 5532 114840 52439 40756 21645 1178 850 328 0 0 0 0 1856 900 930 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 DUES AND SUBS 17842 11330 3282 3230 SUPPLIES 8184 6312 1872 STORAGE 2252 1802 225 225 Postage and Shipping 1541 1192 349 5702 1141 4495 66 897919 731539 98715 67665 238528 558043 0 180258 2202 1287 0 0 0 0 2029 0 0 0 0 0 200365 227648 441095 969265 1514 29501 3420 55095 19309 56609 52230 X 384486 771572 145463 384486 917035 441095 969265 342330 10219 180000 X false true X false false X 220570 193800 253366 579069 525006 1771811 27239 70644 65208 204401 16117 383609 0 0 0 247809 264444 318574 783470 541123 2155420 45000 61000 46300 314354 252700 719354 0 45000 61000 46300 314354 252700 719354 1436066 7508 30879 38387 0 7508 30879 38387 0 5204 5204 247809 264444 318574 790978 577206 2199011 0.65310 0.74270 0.01750 0.00410 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED UNDEPOSITED FUNDS 227648 CREDIT CARDS 19309 19309 1250456 10219 5520 15739 1234717 5532 5532 1240249 897907 5520 5520 892387 5532 5532 897919 false BIG PEACH SIZZLER 223513 119060 104453 114279 223513 119060 104453 114279 114279 -9826 true 0 0 TO PAY FOR EXERCISE COSTS 555 362390 GROCERY AND GAS GIFT CARDS 309 70926 HFCWO VESTS 3 47700 FMV HIGH-FREQUENCY CHEST VESTS X 3 VESTS AND VIDEO 1 47700 FMV X SUPPLIES/FOOD 15000 25943 FMV false false false Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 There are related members: Becky Penuel (Executive Director) and Charles Penuel (Secretary) are married. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4 In 2023 we merged with the CF Lifestyle Foundation and filed merger documents in Georgia.In 2024 we changed our name to BreatheStrong CF and amended our Articles of Incorporaton with the Georgia Secretary of State. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Executive Director emails the Form 990 to the Board of Directors to review and indicate approval prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Executive Director monitors for conflicts of interest among staff and among board members. Board of Directors monitor the Executive Director. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b The Guidestar compensation reort is sent to the Board of Directors to compare compensation to similar organizations. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 Executive Director emails the Form 990 to the Board of Directors to review and indicate approval prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public.