Christopher Reeve Foundation A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation

Organization Overview

Christopher Reeve Foundation A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation, operating under the name Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, is located in Short Hills, NJ. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (H50) the organization is classified as: Nerve, Muscle & Bone Diseases Research, under the broad grouping of Medical Research and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation employed 45 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation 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 12/2021, Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation generated $16.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $14.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.5% per year over the past 7 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.

Since 2014, Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation has awarded 1,190 individual grants totaling $40,521,808. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE CHRISTOPHER AND DANA REEVE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO CURING SPINAL CORD INJURY BY ADVANCING INNOVATIVE RESEARCH AND IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY PARALYSIS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE FOUNDATION'S QUALITY OF LIFE GRANTS PROGRAM BEGAN IN 1999 AND EXPANDED IN 2001 WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PARALYSIS RESOURCE CENTER FUNDED BY A FEDERAL GRANT FROM THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND NOW THE ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING. SINCE THEN, APPROPRIATIONS HAVE CONTINUED ANNUALLY, THE MOST RECENT, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2021 FOR $8,700,000.THE RESOURCE CENTER PROVIDES INTERACTIVE INFORMATION SERVICES TO THE PARALYSIS COMMUNITY AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. THEY ALSO AWARD QUALITY OF LIFE GRANTS TWICE A YEAR TO ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES FOSTER INCLUSION, INVOLVEMENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, WHILE PROMOTING HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY PARALYSIS.


THE CHRISTOPHER AND DANA REEVE FOUNDATION ALLOCATES ITS RESEARCH DOLLARS AMONG TWO INITATIVES COVERING THE FULL BENCH-TO-BEDSIDE CONTINUUM.1. THE MISSION OF THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE FOUNDATION'S NORTH AMERICAN CLINICAL TRIALS NETWORK (NACTN) IS TO ADVANCE THE QUALITY OF CARE AND LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY (SCI) THROUGH CLINICAL TRIALS OF NEW THERAPIES THAT PROVIDE STRONG EVIDENCE OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS. NACTN ALSO HAS THE OBJECTIVE OF CREATING AND EVALUATING BEST CARE PRACTICES FOR ACUTE SCI. ITS RESEARCH HAS BEEN SUPPORTED HISTORICALLY BY MULTI-MILLION DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AWARDS.2. EPISTIM - THE REEVE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDING TO VARIOUS RESEARCHERS WHO AIM TO STUDY THE EFFECTS OF EPIDURAL SPINAL CORD STIMULATION ON PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC SPINAL CORD INJURY INCLUDING VOLUNTARY MOVEMENT, CARDIOVASCULAR, PULMONARY AND BOWEL AND BLADDER CONTROL THEREBY IMPROVING THEIR OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE. THE BIG IDEA IS A STUDY AIMED AT TESTING THE EFFECTS OF EPIDURAL STIMULATION TO PROMOTE SIGNIFICANT LEVELS OF MOTOR AND AUTONOMIC CONTROL AS WELL AS THE AFORE-MENTIONED SECONDARY FUNCTIONS.


PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY IS A CORNERSTONE OF THE FOUNDATION. IT MAINTAINS A CONSTANT PRESENCE IN WASHINGTON, DC. SPEAKING OUT AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AND LEGISLATORS ON BEHALF OF THE PARALYSIS COMMUNITY. COMMUNITY OUTREACH THROUGH ITS WEBSITE ENABLES THE FOUNDATION TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON RESEARCH INITIATIVES CURRENTLY UNDERWAY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Peter Wilderotter
Outgoing President And CEO
$426,580
Margaret Goldberg
President And CEO
$264,303
Aimee Hunnewell
Chief Development Officer
$180,134
Alan Brown
Director
$159,328
Olivia Mullane
Senior Director
$153,077
Michele Loiacono
VP Operations
$148,621

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Horizon Bcbs Of Nj
Health Insurance
$597,730
Short Hills Plaza Llc
Short Hills Rent
$290,099
American Express
Miscellaneous Travel, Business Meals, Su
$264,682
Winged Foot Golf Club
Golf Event
$218,512
Waxman Strategies
Advocacy Consultants
$180,000
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$1,399,263
Related organizations$5,598
Government grants $9,390,592
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$6,129,558
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $155,645
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$16,925,011
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $4,366
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$3,249
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$86,463
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $16,839,665

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Christopher Reeve Foundation A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation has awarded $5,270,015 in support to 182 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE RESEARCH FOUNDATION

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Louisville, KY

PURPOSE: BIG IDEA

$938,457

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE RESEARCH FOUNDATION

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Louisville, KY

PURPOSE: BIG IDEA

$147,160

THE METHODIST HOSPITAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE

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Houston, TX

PURPOSE: NACTN

$137,500

MOUNTING HORIZONS INC

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Cypress, TX

PURPOSE: TIER 4 - EMPLOYMENT

$50,000

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON

PURPOSE: NACTN

$50,000

ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

PURPOSE: COVID-19: ADDRESSING SOCIAL ISOLATION

$49,999
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 22 grants that Christopher Reeve Foundation A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation has recieved totaling $305,899.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HEALTH

$102,335
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$50,037
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: MEDICAL / PUBLIC SERVICES

$25,000
Community Foundation Of Broward Inc

Fort Lauderdale, FL

PURPOSE: HEALTH/MEDICAL

$22,825
$17,000
The Bessemer Giving Fund

Woodbridge, NJ

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$15,000
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