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Nonprofit · EIN 26-4207421

AFE FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · VISTA, CA 92081

Financials

$346K$240K2023$381K$286K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AFE FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$380,821$286,435$94,386$1,154,597$5,831$1,148,766
December 31, 2023990$345,723$239,993$105,730$1,067,744$13,364$1,054,380
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$330,684
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$50,137
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$125,566
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$132,387
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,213
Occupancy
$7,723
Travel
$12,731
Program services (functional)
$240,686
Management and general (functional)
$22,207
Fundraising (functional)
$23,542

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,067,744
Total assets, end of year
$1,154,597
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,831
Net assets, end of year
$1,148,766
Gross receipts
$380,821
Employees
3
Volunteers
12
Year formed
2009
State of legal domicile
CA

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
MIRANDA KLASSENExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$91,192
EMILY TAYLORDEPUTY DIRECTOR30$37,621
KATIE SELLWOODChairman
Trustee or director
2$0
AMY DE SIMONEPAST CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director
2$0
MICHELLE MOONVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director
2$0
SANDRA BOZANICTreasurer
Trustee or director
2$0
STEPHANIE ARNOLDMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JUSTIN WACLAWEKMEMBER AT LARGE
Trustee or director
2$0
DIANA MASULLIMEMBER AT LARGE
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MIRANDA KLASSENExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$83,000
AMY DE SIMONE TO 9523Secretary
Trustee or director
2$0
AMY DE SIMONE EFF 952023Chairman
Trustee or director
2$0
MICHELLE MOONVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director
2$0
STEPHANIE ARNOLD TO 9523MEMBER AT LARGE
Trustee or director
2$0
STEPHANIE ARNOLD EFF 9523Secretary
Trustee or director
2$0
SANDRA BOZANICTreasurer
Trustee or director
2$0
IRENE STAFFORD MDMAC CHAIR
Trustee or director
2$0
JUSTIN WACLAWEKMEMBER AT LARGE
Trustee or director
2$0
NAOMI VENTOURMEMBER AT LARGE
Trustee or director
5$0
DIANA MASULLIMEMBER AT LARGE
Trustee or director
1$0
CRYSTAL MATTHEWSFORMER CHAIRMAN2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1611 S MELROSE DRIVE SUITE A 152, VISTA, CA 92081-5407
Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
1611 S Melrose Drive 152, Vista CA 92081
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MIRANDA KLASSEN, 1611 S MELROSE DR STE 152, VISTA, CA 92081
Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
Miranda Klassen, 1611 S Melrose Drive 152, Vista CA 92081
Signed the 990
MIRANDA KLASSEN, Executive Director
Phone
(619) 820-3383
Return prepared by
TBI CONSULTING INC

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 26-4207421 or by the name AFE FOUNDATION.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

We are committed to identifying the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of amniotic fluid embolism and bring our information and resources to healthcare providers and impacted families through our education and support programs.We also strive to be the light guiding those impacted by an AFE through their physical and emotional recovery as they navigate their way forward.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The AFE Foundation remains steadfast in its mission to identify the underlying causes of amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) and to develop effective diagnostic tools and targeted treatments that can save the lives of women and infants affected by this rare and often fatal condition. Our work extends beyond researchwe are equally committed to providing critical education and support to healthcare professionals and families through robust, evidence-based programs and resources.In the past year, weve expanded our reach and deepened our impact: Launched a clinician-focused educational course, Amniotic Fluid Embolism: A Practical Approach Released a new, user-friendly website Published several new research papers and expert opinion pieces Delivered 25 lectures at conferences and hospitals across the countryThese efforts build on our internationally recognized research program and our educational initiatives, which continue to be highly sought after by providers across disciplines in labor and delivery. Weve also developed a global network of support for those affected by AFE, offering compassion, guidance, and community to help families navigate their recovery journey.The AFE Foundation proudly underwrites the Amniotic Fluid Embolism Registry and Biorepository in collaboration with leading researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. This initiative enables in-depth study of both individual and aggregate cases. The biorepository houses critical specimens used in ongoing proteomic and genomic research. Findings from this work have led to multiple publications in respected medical journals, particularly in the fields of obstetrics, gynecology, and critical care.As a leading patient advocacy organization, the AFE Foundation maintains an influential presence in maternal health and safety. We hold positions on several national boards and initiatives, including: CDCs Partnership for Reducing Maternal Mortality and Morbidity California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) Institute for Perinatal Quality Improvement Obstetric Life Support Study Californias Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review MoMMAs Voices, a national coalition focused on maternal healthThrough our educational toolsincluding online courses, simulation toolkits, webinars, symposiums, and publicationswe continue to empower healthcare providers with the skills and knowledge needed to improve outcomes for patients experiencing AFE.In addition, we remain a beacon of support for affected families. Approximately 2,300 families each year receive direct assistance from the Foundation, helping them manage the physical, emotional, and financial challenges that often follow an AFE event.Today, the AFE Foundation continues to be the leading source of accurate, up-to-date information for patients, families, and healthcare professionals worldwide.For more details about our programs and services, please visit: www.afesupport.org.
    Expenses $240,686 · grants $155,000 · revenue $175,684

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
26-4207421
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
2012
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,154,597
Income (IRS master file)
$380,821

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$380,821$286,435$1,154,597XML
990December 2023$345,723$239,993$1,067,744XML
990December 2022$462,366$226,488$961,457IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2012
Officer: Miranda Klassen
December 31, 2012≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 26-4207421).

Questions about AFE FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of AFE FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AFE FOUNDATION is 26-4207421.
Is AFE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
Are donations to AFE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does AFE 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 AFE 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 AFE 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 AFE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MIRANDA KLASSEN.
Who are the officers and directors of AFE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $91,192 (MIRANDA KLASSEN, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does AFE FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $380,821, expenses of $286,435 and total assets of $1,154,597 at year end.

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