Free Wheelchair Mission is located in Irvine, CA. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (E50) the organization is classified as: Rehabilitative Care, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Free Wheelchair Mission employed 40 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Free Wheelchair Mission 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 06/2023, Free Wheelchair Mission generated $14.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.7m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.1% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE FREE WHEELCHAIRS TO THOSE WITH DISABILITIES IN DEVELOPING THIRD-WORLD COUNTRIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE TRANSFORM LIVES THROUGH THE GIFT OF MOBILITY AS MOTIVATED BY JESUS CHRIST. WITH OUR DONORS' SUPPORT, WE SENT 60,556 WHEELCHAIRS DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR TO THOSE WITH DISABILITIES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. WE HAVE DELIVERED OVER A MILLION WHEELCHAIRS AND ARE WORKING TOWARD OUR SECOND MILLION! IN ADDITION TO WHEELCHAIRS, FREE WHEELCHAIR MISSION DONATED $2,943,783 OF GIFT-IN-KIND MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO OUR DISTRIBUTION PARTNERS DURING THE YEAR. THESE SUPPLIES ARE SELECTED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING THE UTILITY OF OUR WHEELCHAIRS OR TO SUPPORT SURGERIES THAT PREVENT PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. WE ARE VERY GRATEFUL FOR THE CONTINUED SUPPORT FROM OUR DONORS THAT ALLOWS US TO REACH INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE WAITING FOR A WHEELCHAIR AND THE TRANSFORMING MOBILITY IT WILL PROVIDE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Don Schoendorfer President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $201,481 |
Stuart Rattray Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
David Hummelberg Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Mark Hedstrom Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Susan Shore Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Dan Hanson Board Member (thru 6/23) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Jam Metal Manufacturing Co Wheelchair Manufacturing | 6/29/19 | $3,945,944 |
Missionary Expediters Inc Cargo & Logistics | 6/29/19 | $156,048 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $1,956,897 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $12,052,609 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,943,783 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,009,506 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $29,438 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $182,246 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$194,187 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $14,028,286 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $8,229,128 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $558,625 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $110,103 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,293,574 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $46,188 |
Other employee benefits | $272,563 |
Payroll taxes | $203,950 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $14,287 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,975 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $399,139 |
Advertising and promotion | $199,003 |
Office expenses | $468,096 |
Information technology | $145,359 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $362,294 |
Travel | $217,639 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $40,053 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $46,799 |
Insurance | $83,876 |
All other expenses | $99,204 |
Total functional expenses | $13,738,017 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $134,066 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,689,649 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $131,820 |
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 | $111,565 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $134,544 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $297,037 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $379,404 |
Total assets | $3,878,085 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $415,651 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $11,575 |
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 | $591,420 |
Total liabilities | $1,018,646 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,214,343 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $645,096 |
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 | $3,878,085 |