National Headache Foundation
- Assets
- $6.2m
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $5.1m
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 02/1971
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 23-7073022
Organization Overview
National Headache Foundation is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (H99) the organization is classified as: Medical Research N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Medical Research and related organizations. As of 12/2023, National Headache Foundation employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Headache 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 12/2023, National Headache Foundation generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.3% per year over the past 8 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 2016, National Headache Foundation has awarded 18 individual grants totaling $986,794. 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.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE NATIONAL HEADACHE FOUNDATION (NHF) SUPPORTS NATIONWIDE PROGRAMS OF AWARENESS, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND RESEARCH OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY HEADACHES. THE PROGRAM OBJECTIVES ARE TO PROMOTE GREATER PUBLIC AWARENESS OF HEADACHES, THEIR DIAGNOSIS, CARE, PREVENTION, AND TREATMENT, TO FUND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH INTO THE CAUSES OF HEADACHE AND POTENTIALLY EFFECTIVE RELIEF, AND TO DISSEMINATE THIS INFORMATION TO THE WIDEST POSSIBLE AUDIENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
NHF'S PRIMARY CARE MIGRAINE INITIATIVE IS A WEB AND APP-BASED TRAINING PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES PRIMARY CARE PROFESSIONALS WITH CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION CREDIT, WHILE INFORMING ON THE MOST CUTTING-EDGE TREATMENTS AND PREVENTATIVE PROTOCOLS FOR MIGRAINE DISEASE.
NATIONAL HEADACHE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH STUDIES IN THE FIELD OF HEADACHE
OPERATION BRAINSTORM WAS ESTABLISHED BY THE NHF AS A MILITARY COMMUNITY HEALTH RESOURCE INITIATIVE FOR VETERANS AND ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY PERSONNEL LIVING WITH MIGRAINE DISEASE AND HEADACHE DISORDERS. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, THE NHF HOPES TO REACH AND SUPPORT VETERAN AND MILITARY PATIENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS, CAREGIVERS, AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS.
NATIONAL HEADACHE FOUNDATION PROVIDES OUTREACH TO HEADACHE SUFFERERS THROUGH VIDEOS, PODCASTS, PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAMS, AND BROCHURES. SUCH PROGRAMS INCLUDE HEADWISE PODCASTS, #MHAM (MIGRAINE AND HEADACHE AWARENESS MONTH), AQH, MIGRAINE UNIVERSITY, AND EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS TO PATIENTS, CAREGIVERS, HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERS, PAYERS, AND POLICYMAKERS - BOTH IN PERSON MEETINGS AND VIA THE NHF WEBSITE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Vincent Martin MD President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Emily Kandel Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jan Lewis Brandes MD Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jill Dehlin RN Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Konrad Kothmann Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Roger K Cady MD Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $10,050 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $898,572 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $908,622 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $27,465 |
| Investment income | $177,421 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $108,471 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,221,979 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $51,790 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $4,612 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $497,719 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,019 |
| Other employee benefits | $63,783 |
| Payroll taxes | $46,637 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $47,219 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $37,625 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $48,238 |
| Fees for services: Other | $183,007 |
| Advertising and promotion | $18,286 |
| Office expenses | $19,627 |
| Information technology | $18,578 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $136,530 |
| Travel | $68,055 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $72,181 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,171 |
| Insurance | $32,640 |
| All other expenses | $75,559 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,598,304 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $65,352 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $787,409 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $16,228 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $9,253 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $94,069 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $24,204 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $5,148,606 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $16,417 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $6,161,538 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $334,352 |
| 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 | $571,993 |
| Total liabilities | $906,345 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,194,121 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $61,072 |
| 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 | $6,161,538 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, National Headache Foundation has awarded $51,790 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
MILES FOR MIGRAINE FELLOWSHIP - RUSH UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: SEYMOUR DIAMOND MD HEADACHE MEDICINE FELLOWSHIP - A GRANT FOR GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION TRAINEES (FELLOWS) | $37,500 |
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: FUNDING FOR STUDY TITLED: TOWARDS AN OPTIMIZED WHITE LIGHT SPECTRUM AND INTENSITY FOR MIGRAINES | $14,290 |