Unite 2 Fight Paralysis
- Assets
- $468.3k
- Revenue
- $623.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Founding
- 02/2006
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 20-3528000
Organization Overview
Unite 2 Fight Paralysis is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (E60) the organization is classified as: Health Support, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Unite 2 Fight Paralysis employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Unite 2 Fight Paralysis is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Unite 2 Fight Paralysis generated $623.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $593.3k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.9% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT PARALYSIS AND TO ADVANCE RESEARCH THAT WILL PROVIDE TREATMENTS FOR PERSONS LIVING WITH PARALYSIS AFTER SPINAL CORD INJURY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HOST AN EDUCATIONAL SCIENCE & ADVISORY SYMPOSIUM TO BRING TOGETHER RESEARCH SCIENTISTS, CLINICIANS, INVESTORS, AND PERSONS LIVING WITH PARALYSIS FOR AN EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION AND STRATEGIES TO ACCELERATE PROGRESS TOWARD THERAPIES THAT WILL BRING TREATMENTS TO RESTORE FUNCTION AND HEALTHY BODIES TO PEOPLE WITH SPINAL CORD INJURIES. THE CONFERENCE IS UNIQUE IN ITS ATTENDEE PROFILE AND HIGHLY VALUED FOR THE POWERFUL MESSAGING AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. WE REACH APPROXIMATELY 200 ATTENDEES THROUGH ONSITE PARTICIPATION AND THOUSANDS MORE THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA, LIVESTREAM, AND VIDEO RECORDINGS.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE SUPPORT FOR ADVOCACY PROJECTS, ESTABLISHED WORKGROUPS WITH VARIOUS STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES FOR TREATMENT INNOVATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE SUFFERED A SPINAL CORD INJURY ABOUT BEST OPTIONS FOR RECOVERY, CONSULTING AND COLLABORATIONS WITH OTHER SPINAL CORD ORGANIZATIONS, BLOGS AND NEWSLETTERS THAT TRACK DEVELOPMENTS IN SPINAL CORD RESEARCH AND RESOURCES.
PROVIDE A SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD TO REVIEW AND RECOMMEND/NOT RECOMMEND PROJECTS FOR FUNDING. WE UNDERWRITE THE COSTS OF THIS SERVICE AND DO NOT CHARGE THE PARTICIPATING INDIVIDUALS AND SMALL FOUNDATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY WHO ORGANIZE FUNDRAISING PROJECTS TO ADVANCE RESEARCH, BUT HAVE NOT KNOWN WHERE BEST TO INVEST THEIR DOLLARS. WE NOW HAVE 7 DISTINGUISHED SCIENTISTS ACROSS MULTIPLE DISCIPLINES ON THE BOARD WHO HAVE PROVIDED REVIEWS FOR PROJECTS TOTALING OVER $7 MILLION IN SUPPORT OF RESEARCH FOR SPINAL CORD INJURY.
THROUGH OUR CURE ADVOCACY NETWORK, WE EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT PARALYSIS AND EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY TO ADVOCATE FOR RESEARCH THAT WILL BRING TREATMENTS TO THE CLINIC. WE PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL PODCAST, WEBSITE, AND SOCIAL MEDIA POSTINGS AND LINKS TO INFORMATION ON SCI, AND TOOLS AND SUPPORT TO ADVOCATE FOR STATE FUNDING OF RESEARCH. WE ARE GIVING PATIENTS A SEAT AT THE DECISION MAKING TABLE THROUGH THEIR PRESENCE ON REVIEW BOARDS FOR FUNDING. WE SPONSOR WHEELCHAIR AND RUNNING TEAMS IN THE CHICAGO AND TWIN CITIES MARATHONS AS ANOTHER AVENUE FOR ADVOCACY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mike Burris President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Jim Hammer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Barry Munro Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Johnnie Edwards Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Traci Fernandez Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alexander Rabchevsky Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $601,061 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $9,250 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $601,061 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $21,404 |
| Investment income | $587 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $623,489 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $65,508 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,759 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $218,427 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,661 |
| Other employee benefits | $6,484 |
| Payroll taxes | $21,768 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $17,306 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $39,649 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $57,756 |
| Information technology | $7,293 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,633 |
| Travel | $61,176 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $87,812 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,860 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $593,333 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $60,808 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $382,971 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $11,050 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,227 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $9,250 |
| Total assets | $468,306 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $25,881 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $25,881 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $380,906 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $61,519 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $468,306 |