Children's Burn Foundation

What Children's Burn Foundation does

Children's Burn Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1985 by Dr. Richard Grossman and McLean Stevenson, headquartered in Sherman Oaks, California. The foundation delivers comprehensive pediatric burn recovery services to child burn survivors (ages 0-18) and their families throughout Southern California, with programs spanning the Full Recovery Program (reconstructive surgeries, laser treatments, custom pressure garments, and medical equipment at no cost), Support Groups (in-person and virtual for ages 5-18 plus sibling and parent cohorts), Family Emergency Assistance (rent, groceries, utilities, transportation), Holiday Parties at partner hospitals, and Camp Gung Ho (free summer camp). Its prevention education arm includes Safety Smart Babies, L.A. Troupe (K-3 theatrical fire safety), Look Out Lucky! (preschool animated curriculum in English and Spanish), and age-tailored Safety Smart Programs reaching 85,000+ children annually.

The organization operates a community-led, event-driven go-to-market model. Revenue is generated entirely through donations across multiple streams: individual giving (one-time and monthly), corporate matching gifts, planned giving (bequests, trusts, retirement beneficiary designations), stock donations, in-kind contributions, and signature fundraising events including the annual Giving New Hope Benefit at the Beverly Hilton (over $30 million raised since 1996), Golf Tournament, Taste of Hope, and Paws for Hope Pet Contest. Distribution is through direct hospital referrals from eight core medical partners (Shriners for Children, Cedars Sinai, LA USC, Torrance Memorial, UC Irvine, KPC, Arrowhead Regional, California Science Center), school district partnerships (LAUSD, Glendale, South Pasadena, Ventura, Riverside, Orange County), and an International Outreach Program spanning 38 nations including active Ukraine humanitarian response. Governance is provided by a dedicated Board of Trustees and supported by a 76-member volunteer Council; the operating team comprises 18 staff members led by Executive Director Kirstin Clink.

Name

Children's Burn Foundation

Legal name

Children's Burn Foundation

Website

https://childburn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Children's Burn Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1985 that provides comprehensive medical, financial, and psychosocial recovery services to child burn survivors (ages 0-18) and their families in Southern California, alongside burn prevention education and an International Outreach Program spanning 38 nations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Social Services - Burn Care and Prevention

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Burn Care Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAF), Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG), Trauma-Informed & Resilience-Building Programs (Early Childhood) (EDACAOAD), Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

Keywords

• Burn care services
• Burn prevention education
• Nonprofit services
• Child welfare
• Community outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Sherman Oaks, California

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and monthly donations from individuals supporting the foundation's mission to help child burn survivors. Donors can give online or contact staff directly.
2. Corporate Matching Gifts: Many companies match employee charitable contributions, allowing donors to multiply their impact through employer matching programs.
3. Planned Giving: Bequests in wills, trusts, retirement asset beneficiary designations, and life insurance policy beneficiary designations allow donors to leave lasting legacies.
4. Stock Donations: Donors can give appreciated securities directly, eliminating capital gains taxes and receiving charitable income tax deductions for the full market value.
5. In-Kind Donations: Donations of new camp supplies, toys, activity kits, and hygiene items for families served by the foundation.
6. Fundraising Events: Annual events including the Giving New Hope Benefit, Golf Tournament, Taste of Hope, and Paws for Hope Pet Contest generate significant fundraising revenue. The 29th Annual Giving New Hope Benefit was held at the Beverly Hilton.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Children's Burn Foundation provides comprehensive burn recovery, prevention, and psychosocial support services to child burn survivors (ages 0-18) and their families at no cost. Core offerings include the Full Recovery Program (reconstructive surgeries, laser treatments, custom pressure garments, medical equipment), Support Groups, Family Emergency Assistance (rent, groceries, utilities, transportation), Camp Gung Ho, Burn Prevention Education Programs, and an International Outreach Program serving children in 38 countries.

Product overview

Children's Burn Foundation operates as a comprehensive nonprofit service organization offering multiple interconnected programs for child burn survivors and their families. The core portfolio includes the Full Recovery Program (providing reconstructive surgeries, laser treatments, and medical equipment at no cost), Support Groups (offering child, teen, and family counseling both in-person and virtually), Family Emergency Assistance (financial relief for housing and medical transportation), and the Family Camp program. The prevention education arm comprises Safety Smart Babies (new parent education), L.A. Troupe (theatrical K-3 fire safety), Look Out Lucky! (preschool animated program), and Safety Smart Programs tailored by age group. Additional offerings include the International Outreach Program (burn care missions globally), Camp Gung Ho (free summer camp for survivors and siblings), Holiday Parties at hospitals, and the Fire! Science & Safety Exhibit at California Science Center. The organization hosts annual fundraising events including the Giving New Hope Benefit and Paws for Hope pet contest.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Recovery Program Comprehensive medical care program providing reconstructive surgeries, laser treatments, custom pressure garments, and medical equipment at no cost to families, supporting burn survivors from initial hospitalization through age 18.
• Support Groups

Quantifiable outcome

• 203,272 children and families served in past fiscal year
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AmericarescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Humanitarian aid organization partnering with CBF for Ukraine support since 2016
• Ukrainian Women's League of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Partner organization supporting Ukrainian families through CBF's international programs since 2016
• UC IrvinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing burn care and treatment services in collaboration with Children's Burn Foundation programs
• Torrance Memorial Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hospital providing medical care and treatment for burn survivors served by CBF
• Shriners for Children Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partner providing specialized pediatric burn care and surgeries. CBF has partnered with Shriners Hospital Boston for international airlifts.
• KPCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing burn treatment and care services
• LA USC Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic medical center partner providing burn care and treatment services
• Cedars Sinai Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hospital providing specialized hand surgeries and medical care for burn survivors
• California Science CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hosting the Fire! Science & Safety Exhibit, providing educational programming about fire safety and burn prevention
• Arrowhead Regional Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional medical center partner providing burn care services
• APROQUEN (Nicaragua)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner in Nicaragua providing burn care for children through CBF's International Outreach Program
• Doctors Collaborating to Help ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational medical partnership supporting burn care missions and education in developing countries
• Burnt Children Relief Fund (BCRF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner helping Aysha and other Syrian refugee burn survivors with treatment and recovery
• USC Roski School of Art and DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner collaborating on the Paws for Hope mural project featuring artist Keviette Minor
• Los Angeles Unified School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner hosting L.A. Troupe burn prevention programs in schools across the district

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Children's Hospital Los Angeles: Major pediatric hospital partner and recipient of CBF referrals in Southern California. Relevant as a referral pipeline and care-delivery counterpart rather than a competitor.
• American Burn Association: Professional association partnering with CBF on the International Outreach Program since 2006. Comparable burn-care ecosystem participant, though a membership/professional body rather than direct service provider.

Broad incumbents

• St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: Large-scale pediatric medical nonprofit with a national fundraising apparatus. Comparable donor-funded care-for-children model and corporate-partnership approach, though focused on pediatric cancer and catastrophic diseases rather than burns.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities: Provides family accommodation and support near pediatric hospitals. Comparable family-support-and-financial-relief model for families of children facing serious medical conditions, with national scale and similar hospital-partnership GTM.
• Make-A-Wish Foundation: National nonprofit granting wishes to children with critical illnesses. Operates a similar donor-driven, family-focused mission with strong event fundraising and corporate partnerships, though addressing a different medical need.

Emerging players

• International Burn Foundation: Focused on burn prevention education and care in Latin America and developing countries. Comparable international outreach component to CBF's International Outreach Program.
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): Mission-aligned on fire and burn prevention education, with school curriculum and public-awareness programs (e.g., Fire Prevention Week). Comparable on the prevention-education arm, though operating as a standards/codes organization rather than direct service provider.

Direct peers

• Burn Institute: San Diego-based organization focused on burn prevention education and survivor support. Highly comparable prevention-and-recovery model, though with a regional (San Diego / Imperial County) focus.
• Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation: California-based nonprofit supporting burn survivors and prevention education with a similar service portfolio (financial assistance, support groups, youth programs, camp). Closest regional peer in terms of programs and target population.
• Shriners Children's: Largest U.S. pediatric burn care provider network with charity-based treatment and extensive hospital partnerships; most directly comparable to CBF in mission (pediatric burn recovery) and revenue model (donor-funded). Operates dedicated burn hospitals while CBF coordinates through hospital partners.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ChildrensBurnFoundation
• Facebookfacebook.com/childburn
• Instagraminstagram.com/childrensburnfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/children's-burn-foundation

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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