Cardiac On Campus
EIN: 81-1187018
Mission
Cardiac on Campus aims to prevent sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) & sudden cardiac death (SCD), promote cardiac health care, and advocate for cardiac health awareness
Ruling year
2016
Co-President
Larissa Blazek
Co-President
Madison Kranz
Main address
333 East Campus Mall, Mailbox #43
Madison, WI 53715 USA
EIN
81-1187018
Education
Health care access
Public health
Cardiology
Public safety
Population served
Young adults
Health
Academics
Emergency responders
Activists
NTEE code
Public Health Program (E70)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
Reports and documents
Download annual reportsWhat we aim to solve
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) affects tens of thousands of children and young adults each year. For most, sudden cardiac arrest will end in death, but it does not have to be this way. Sudden cardiac arrest is a preventable condition. Most children and young adults are unaware that they are at risk for SCA, but Cardiac on Campus understands the danger. Cardiac on Campus was founded in 2015 after the passing of Jon Derynda, a healthy 20-year-old student, from sudden cardiac arrest. By providing the public with the tools they need to help in an emergency situation and prevent their chances of ever having a sudden cardiac arrest, Cardiac on Campus is making its community safer for all.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
CPR Certifications
Cardiac on Campus hosts CPR-BLS certifications to the Madison community for free and uses the American Heart Association curriculum. These classes are taught by Cardiac on Campus's certified CPR instructors (who are also undergraduate students) that are trained by the American Heart Association. Classes cover adult CPR, child CPR, infant CPR, automatic external defibrillator (AED) usage, and choking response techniques.
Electrocardiogram (ECG) Screenings
Cardiac on Campus offers free electrocardiogram (ECG) screenings to University of Wisconsin-Madison students and community members. ECG screenings detect underlying heart conditions that could put an individual at risk for sudden cardiac arrest. Cardiac on Campus utilizes Who We Play For, Inc.'s team of cardiologists and electrophysiologists to interpret the scans. All screenings are performed by trained volunteers and overseen by individuals with medical training.
Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Donations
Cardiac on Campus operates at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where not every campus building has an automatic external defibrillator (AED). To correct this, Cardiac on Campus donates AEDs to campus through grassroots fundraising. Cardiac on Campus purchases the devices, and UW Fire & Safety maintain them. AEDs are crucial to a victim's chances of survival. For every minute that an AED intervention is delayed, an individual's chances of survival decrease by ten percent. To see a map of all of the AEDs that Cardiac on Campus has placed, visit the following site: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/2/edit?mid=1_xYQ6jUT0iWENPDXXkzyN_QOr_WRagw&usp=sharing.
Where we work
Affiliations & memberships
Parent Heart Watch 2022
Who We Play For 2022
American Heart Association 2016
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of people trained
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
CPR Certifications
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
The exact number of certifications has been a rolling total since 2017. The 2022 metric reflects all CPR certifications to date.
Total number of screenings held
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Electrocardiogram (ECG) Screenings
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
The first ECG screening drive was hosted in April 2022. Thus far, Cardiac on Campus has found a three percent abnormality rate (seven out of 260 screenings).
Number of AEDs placed
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Donations
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Prior to 2020, Cardiac on Campus had placed three automatic external defibrillators (AEDs).
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Cardiac on Campus aims to create a world where no individual dies of sudden cardiac arrest.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Cardiac on Campus offers three initiatives to create a world in which no individual dies from sudden cardiac arrest. Cardiac on Campus offer free electrocardiogram (ECG) screenings to any interested person. These screenings can detect underlying heart conditions that put an individual at risk for sudden cardiac arrest. Cardiac on Campus also offers free CPR certification courses and donates automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) to campus buildings, thus providing the community with the tools they need to save an individual's life.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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Who are the people you serve with your mission?
We serve University of Wisconsin-Madison students and faculty and the broader Madison community.
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How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Suggestion box/email,
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals,
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What significant change resulted from feedback?
After the 2022 Red Tutu Trot, we sent out a feedback form to all participants. Through this form, they had the opportunity to share both what they felt worked well and what could be improved upon. This information has informed which services we offer during the race.
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With whom is the organization sharing feedback?
Our staff, Our board,
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We act on the feedback we receive,
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback,
Financials
Financial data
Cardiac On Campus
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: 2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
| Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Grants, Gifts | $10,347 |
| Program Services | $0 |
| Membership Dues | $675 |
| Special Events | $3,810 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $14,157 |
| Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Program Services | $13,761 |
| Administration | $2,997 |
| Fundraising | $1,526 |
| Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
| Other Expenses | $120 |
| Total Expenses | $18,403 |
Cardiac On Campus
Balance sheetFiscal Year: 2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
| Assets | |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $29,007 |
| Liabilities | |
|---|---|
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
| Fund balance (EOY) | |
|---|---|
| Net Assets | $29,007 |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Co-President
Larissa Blazek
Larissa is a fourth-year member of Cardiac on Campus. She is from Oconomowoc, Wisconsin and is majoring in Biology and Spanish at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She loves to do outdoor activities like hiking, biking, skiing, rollerblading, and boating.
Co-President
Madison Kranz
Madison is an undergraduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she majors in Community & Nonprofit Leadership and Art History. She is also earning a certificate in Public Policy. Madison is a third-year member of Cardiac on Campus and formerly served as the organization's Vice President.
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Cardiac On Campus
Board of directorsas of 03/07/2023
Board of directors data
Brittany Derynda
Jessica Miller
Azita Hamedani
UW Health, Department of Emergency Medicine
Nicole Reilly
UW Health, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
Kaylee Selden
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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Equity strategies
Last updated: 02/23/2023GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more
- We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
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