Simple Rules Foundation Incorporated

“Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10 - Grants were given as follows: First, $1250 given to Disabled American Veterans for the purchase of 6 training bikes for exercise therapy and two new shower chairs for individual home use; $1000 for Packs for Prosperity, to purchase backpacks and basic health and hygiene products, as well as provide local social services and support information; $750 to support a battered women's support program, $500 for the fall public school supplies drive to provide all students with needed materials for a fresh start to the school year; $500 for to the Federal Employed Women's National Training Program Scholarship Fund to support recent graduates entering federal service in attending the annual training event. Total: $4000.”

“Regarding Form 990-Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16- These expenses and operational costs include insurance, office supplies, memberships, local travel, and networking events, online marketing, online meeting services, and registration fees to attend appropriate learning and networking events and workshops.”

“This was the result of an adjustment in activities early in the year due to activity funding shifts.”

“The following is a list of program activities and accomplishments during 2023 in support of our mission. (1) Provided training, education, and workshops delivered at national and local conferences, disseminated materials and papers on our work and provided pro bono training and coaching to other nonprofit organizations' staff. We also worked with local child and youth, homeless and veteran service providers, and provided educational supplies, clothing and newborn supplies. This included supporting local school events and book drives. We served approximately 7000 individuals. (2) Wrote several articles and analyses for online publication and in print, re: our work in evaluation, and data collection. In addition, we continued our research about online coaching and mentoring, implementation of diversity, inclusion and equity programs, including health equity in urban areas. We also reported on current research on the social determinants of health, particularly around maternal and child health. (3) Created and supported ongoing local, state, and national opportunities for building community coalitions and engaging in extensive networking events and seminars for community development and capacity building. This included topics of gender, cultural, and racial health disparities. Topics included black maternal and child health conditions locally and regionally as had been reported in research journals and other media.”