Founder Sona Mehring Headquarters Minnesota, United States Assets 4.122 million USD (2011) | Founded 1997 CEO Sona Mehring (1997–) Revenue 8.535 million USD (2011) | |
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Type of business Health Crisis Information Portal Profiles | ||
CaringBridge is a charitable 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1997 that offers free, personalized websites to people facing various medical conditions, hospitalization, medical treatment, and/or recovery from a significant accident, illness, injury, or procedure. The purpose of the platform is to allow family members and friends to receive information about a particular individual. Visitors who are provided with an individual's personal website address (or URL) and password can read updates on the individual's condition or post messages to the family as needed.
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Purpose
CaringBridge allows patients, caregivers, families, and friends to exchange information about a patient's medical condition on an ongoing basis. The websites are designed to become conduits between patients, their families, friends, neighbors, and colleagues. When visiting an individual’s website, visitors can post messages of support.
Privacy
CaringBridge is qualified to display the TRUSTe and HON Code privacy seals because of its privacy policy and business practices.
History
CaringBridge was created in 1997 by Sona Mehring when her close friend suffered a life-threatening pregnancy. The site was intended to keep family and friends informed about the friend's situation.
CaringBridge is headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota; in 2012, it had 66 employees.
Revenue
The website and mobile apps allow users to make donations, which are termed "tributes", in the name of specific individuals. The donations support CaringBridge and are not disbursed to individuals or families.
Total Revenue:
2013 – $8,339,743.00
2012 – $7,662,118.00
2011 – $8,535,425.00
2010 – $7,895,101.00
Affiliations
CaringBridge is a member of the National Health Council.
CaringBridge is listed as an accredited Better Business Bureau (BBB) charity.
CaringBridge is affiliated with Community Health Charities of America.