AARST Foundation
• Founded November 2012
• Received IRS 501 c 3 in May 2013
• Contributions to the AARST Foundation are tax deductible
Foundation Purpose
The purpose of the Corporation is to provide educational, scientific,
charitable and literary resources relating to radon science and radon
(radiation) risk reduction for the benefit of the American public and
professionals engaged in radon research, education and radiation risk
reduction.
Research
Standards
Social Justice
$$$ Time
Foundation Officers and Board of Directors
Calvin Murphy – President
Allied Radon Services, Inc
Bill Rounds – Treasurer
Landauer, Inc
Debbie Kalina – Secretary
Radon Pros, LLC
Kyle Hoylman – Board Member
Protect Environmental
Brandy Toft – Board Member
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
Rudy Bess – Board Member
Hope Light Foundation
Dr Ellyn Hahn – Board Member
University of Kentucky
Activities to Date
• 2013
• Introduction of Foundation
• Bike ride at Symposium in Springfield
• Booth at Symposium
• Year end fundraising drive
• 2014
• May – 500 mile bike ride
• September – Booth at Symposium
• November – Booth at American Public Health Association conference
• Looking for other Foundations to partner with for funding
How Can You Help?
• Make a tax deductible donation
• Shop on line at www.smile.amazon.com
Social Justice Vision
• No place more uncomfortable than being between a rock and hard
place.
• Why test for radon if don’t have resources to mitigate?
Archer Daniels Midland Foundation
Eligibility for ADM Funding
Organizations classified as tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the U.S.
Internal Revenue Code, or international organizations registered as
charitable with their particular government, may seek funding from
ADM Cares if their objectives involve promoting agricultural
development, sound environmental practices, education for children
and young adults, maintaining a vibrant community or related topics.
Preference will be given to groups in ADM communities that can
demonstrate clear, measurable results toward stated objectives and a
solid track record of success.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
For more than 40 years, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has
worked to improve the health and health care of all Americans. As the
nation's largest philanthropy devoted solely to the public's health, we
have a unique capacity and responsibility to address the most pressing
health and health care issues facing our society.
Up Coming Event
November 2014 – AARST and AARST Foundation participating in
American Public Health Association conference in New Orleans.
Provide Radon Information
Meet with other foundations