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Nonprofit · EIN 47-5223416

BEGIN AGAIN FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · VIRGINIA BCH, VA 23456

Financials

$1.3M$650K2023$1.1M$684K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BEGIN AGAIN FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,062,509$684,066$378,443$3,864,995$4,304$3,860,691
December 31, 2023990$1,328,903$649,671$679,232$3,496,886$14,638$3,482,248
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$80,714
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$208,787
Net gain from sales of assets
$99,269
Net income from fundraising events
$773,008
Other revenue
$773,008

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$493,381
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$3,188
Accounting fees
$7,421
Program services (functional)
$617,003
Management and general (functional)
$45,668
Fundraising (functional)
$21,395

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,496,886
Total assets, end of year
$3,864,995
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,304
Net assets, end of year
$3,860,691
Publicly traded securities
$1,801,653
Gross receipts
$3,075,791
Employees
0
Year formed
2015
State of legal domicile
VA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Audrey-Ann LeishmanPres/Director
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Marc LeishmanVP/Director
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Ronald KramerTreas/Director
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Lewis CirneDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Douglas AltamuraSecr / Director
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Cindy CurtisDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Dr Johnny GarciaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Paul SeifertDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Audrey-Ann LeishmanPres/Director
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Marc LeishmanVP/Director
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Ronald KramerTreas/Director
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
April StricklandSec/Director
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Douglas AltamuraDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Ryan HenryDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Joanna Pascua-ColasitoDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Dr Johnny GarciaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Paul SeifertDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 6029, VIRGINIA BCH, VA 23456-0029
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Audrey-Ann Leishman, 2059 George Mason Dr - PO Box 6029, Virginia Beach, VA 234560029
Signed the 990
Audrey-Ann Leishman, President
Phone
(727) 742-5794
Return prepared by
RICHISON & JONES PLLC

Mission

The Begin Again Foundation's mission is to save lives through education and awareness of sepsis and toxic shock syndrome, while providing critical financial assistance to survivors and their families.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Through a grant to the Patient Advocate Foundation, the Begin Again Foundation helped provide critical support to patients with a physician-verified diagnosis of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), sepsis, and/or Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS). Assistance was offered to help cover essential expenses such as medication, transportation, utilities, and groceries.In addition, the Begin Again Foundations Bereavement Fund awards $1,000 grants to grieving families to help with the costs of laying to rest a loved one who has passed away from sepsis, ARDS or TSS.The Begin Again Amputee Fund also awards $1,000 grants to survivors of sepsis, ADS, and Toxic Shock Syndrome to help offset expenses related to rehabilitation, prosthetics, and long-term recovery.
    Expenses $395,377 · grants $316,160
  • Through targeted grants to the Childrens Hospital of the King's Daughters, the Begin Again Foundation has provided vital assistance to families of hospitalized patients experiencing severe hardship. These grants are intended to help cover essential expenses such as transportation, meals, medications, household utilities, and more.
    Expenses $93,792 · grants $75,000
  • The Begin Again Foundations Toxic Shock Prevention Program is dedicated to providing access to safe feminine hygiene products for women experiencing housing insecurity across the country, along with vital education on Toxic Shock Syndrome.
    Expenses $58,759 · grants $46,986
  • The Begin Again Foundation made a contribution to the Leila Rose Foundation, an Australian tax-exempt organization dedicated to supporting families affected by rare childhood cancers. To learn more, please visit leilarosefoundation.org.
    Expenses $37,517 · grants $30,000
  • The Begin Again Foundation provides support to families identified by the Monash Childrens Hospital (MCH) Social Work Department as experiencing demonstrable hardship. Following an assessment to determine each familys specific needs, the grant is intended to serve as a short-term resource to assist with expenses not covered by insurance. These may include, but are not limited to: transportation (including petrol), parking, meals, over-the-counter medications, prescription assistance, baby formula, and household utilities. All funds must be used and allocated within one year of receipt.
    Expenses $31,264 · grants $25,000
  • The Begin Again Foundation fund assists families identified by the Social Work Department at the Childrens Hospital of the Kings Daughters as experiencing demonstrable hardship. Following an assessment to determine each familys specific needs, the grant serves as a short-term resource to help cover expenses not covered by insurance. These may include, but are not limited to: transportation (including petrol), parking, meals, over-the-counter medications, prescription assistance, baby formula, and household utilities. All funds must be used and allocated within one year of receipt.
    Expenses $294 · grants $235

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-5223416
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2016
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P60)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,864,995
Income (IRS master file)
$3,075,791

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,062,509$684,066$3,864,995IRS
990December 2023$1,328,903$649,671$3,496,886XML
990December 2022$1,594,633$422,884$2,859,844IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 47-5223416).

Questions about BEGIN AGAIN FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of BEGIN AGAIN FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BEGIN AGAIN FOUNDATION is 47-5223416.
Is BEGIN AGAIN FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to BEGIN AGAIN FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BEGIN AGAIN FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BEGIN AGAIN FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BEGIN AGAIN FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of BEGIN AGAIN FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Audrey-Ann Leishman.
Who are the officers and directors of BEGIN AGAIN FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BEGIN AGAIN FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,062,509, expenses of $684,066 and total assets of $3,864,995 at year end.

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