$100
Underwrites one dermatologic scar-revision consultation within the network.
Fund Restorative Care
Your generosity
funds the procedure.
Not the distance to it.
Network providers waive their markup, so your donation purchases care — not overhead. Every dollar is accounted for in provider direct-cost terms.
The Conversion Rate
At typical network provider direct-cost rates, this is what your donation delivers.
$500
Funds a single fractional laser therapy session for post-injury scar reduction.
$2,500
Covers a complete multi-session dermatologic scar revision protocol at direct cost.
$10,000
Funds a reconstructive procedure that would cost $16,500+ at retail — your dollar goes 1.65×.
Three Ways to Fund
The Math of Zero-Markup
Traditional Nonprofit Care Grant
$1.00Donor gives
−$0.15Admin overhead
−$0.28Retail provider markup
$0.57Reaches care
Proof of Life
$1.00Donor gives
−$0.05Processing fees only
$0.00Provider markup (waived)
$0.95Reaches care
Illustrative figures based on published nonprofit admin ratio benchmarks and typical retail-to-direct-cost differentials across reconstructive dermatology, plastic surgery, and restorative dentistry. Updated with audited actuals quarterly.
501(c)(3) Status
The Proof of Life Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: [TBD upon final determination]. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Tax receipts are issued automatically by our payment processor.
Donor Privacy
We do not sell, trade, or rent donor information. We do not include donors in any shared donor lists. We publish aggregate donation statistics only — never individual donor identities, unless specifically requested and approved.
Financial Transparency
Our audited financial reports are published annually. Our Form 990 is available upon request, and via Candid / GuideStar when our status is finalized.