Bert's Big Adventure, Inc.
Bert's Big Adventure, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Established in 2002, Bert’s Big Adventure is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides a magical, all-expenses-paid, five-day journey to Walt Disney World for children with chronic and terminal illnesses and their families. To qualify for Bert’s Big Adventure, children must be between the ages of 5 and 12, live in “The Bert Show” radio listening area, prove financial need and have never been to Walt Disney World. Following the annual trip, Bert’s Big Adventure provides year-round support through initiatives such as the Reunion Adventures, the Fairy Godparent volunteer program and additional charitable services. The trip and programs create a community of families that establish lasting friendships with others facing similar challenges.
About
This trip is an annual, five-day, all-expenses-paid trip to Walt Disney World for children with chronic and terminal illnesses and their families. Each year, we take 12 to 15 families, including all individuals living under the same roof as the child. From the limo rides and chartered flight to the character-filled parties and princess makeovers, the trip is nothing short of magical. Throughout the trip, each family is accompanied by a Bert's Big Adventure liaison, allowing them to get the most out of their once-in-a-lifetime experience. While the true impact is difficult to measure numerically, the words of our Bert's Big Adventure children's parents speak volumes. 'The five days we spent with Bert's Big Adventure were the best of my life. It wasn't just a trip but more of a magical journey that will provide a lifetime of warm, loving memories for my family. I was humbled at the continued generosity that poured out towards all of the children. I witnessed disabled children dancing and trying to do things they aren't 'supposed' to be able to do. Bert's Big Adventure just pushes on with perseverance to make these children so happy that they are moved to do the impossible. At the heart of Bert's Big Adventure's success is a purpose to provide these kids something they wouldn't be able to obtain elsewhere. This overwhelmed me because the greatest gifts a child can receive are to be heard, to be listened to and to be loved. Too many typical people in our everyday world ignore these kids regularly if by simply not knowing or understanding a better way.' - Tara Malone, mother of Noah, Bert's Big Adventure. In 2018, 13 children with chronic and terminal illnesses and their families for a total of 72 persons were taken to Disney aboard a chartered airplane for 5 days on a VIP all-expenses-paid trip. Accommodations, meals, special events, and transportation were at the expense of the foundation. A team of four medical staff were included in the trip (2 doctors and 2 nurses), along with additional support staff that included the Bert's Big Adventure staff members, contracted videographers and photographers, and six volunteer members of the radio staff of the Bert Show. The Atlanta Renaissance Airport Hotel provided overnight accommodations for the families the night prior to the flight out of Atlanta. This facility also provided a breakfast banquet in the banquet room for the morning broadcast and send off party pro bono. Endeavor Air donated the private flight to and from Orlando.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “To provide a magical, all-expenses-paid, five-day journey to walt disney world for children with chronic and terminal illnesses and their families. to qualify for bert's big adventure, children must be between the ages of 5 and 12, live in "the bert show" radio listening area, prove financial need, and have never been to walt disney world. following the annual trip, bert's big adventure provides year-round support through initiatives such as the reunion adventures, the fairy godparent volunteer program and additional charitable services. the trip and programs allow the participants to create lasting bonds with others facing similar challenges as their own, experience activities that otherwise could not have been afforded, and enjoy the time spent together with family as the focus turns from the child's illness to making lasting memories.”.
When detailing its responsibilities, they were listed as: “To provide a magical journey to walt disney world for children with chronic and terminal illnesses.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is GA.
- The address of the non-profit for 2020 according to the filing is 45 OLD IVY ROAD NE, ATLANTA, GA, 30342.
- The number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form as of 2020 is 3.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $148,165.
- The organization has 0 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2002.
- The organization pays $143,503 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $136,370 in fundraising expenses.
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