THE AMANDA MCPHERSON FOUNDATION
EIN 20-0555625 · Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution
What they do
The Amanda McPherson Foundation is Committed to Supporting Both Research and Education In The Fields of Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome, A Genetic Birth Defect, and Viral Myocarditis, Sudden Cardiac Death. Further Research Will Lead to Better Treatment and Prevention of These Conditions. Education Regarding These Conditions Will Lead to Early Intervention, Giving Those Affected The Best Chance for Success. Our Support Will Hopefully Decrease The Number of Families Who Experience The Struggles and Loss Associated With Either of These Conditions.The Amanda McPherson Foundation Feels Strongly About Supporting Families That Have Experienced A Similar Loss, But Lack The Support Received By The McPherson Family. We May Support Families Struggling With The Pain of The Loss of A Child.Athletics, Especially Softball, Were An Important Part of Amandab
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MARY MCPHERSONSECRETARY
PHILIP MCPHERSONPRESIDENT
About this charity
- Location
- 409 Tree Hollow Court, Simi Valley, CA 93065
- County
- Ventura
- In care of
- Mary McPherson
- Primary officer
- Mary McPherson, Secretary
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2018
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2018
- Return type
- 990
- Tax preparer
- PAUL GOODNOUGH CPA
- IRS tax category
- Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution