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Nonprofit · EIN 04-2622698

NATIONAL SCOLIOSIS FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · STOUGHTON, MA 02072

Financials

$52K$56K2022
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NATIONAL SCOLIOSIS FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2023990$52,393$55,594-$3,201$12,140$25,911-$13,771
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$52,544
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$16
Net income from sales of inventory
-$167
Other revenue
-$167

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$6,500
Other salaries and wages
$13,770
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$21,944
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,463
Occupancy
$14,806
Travel
$5,180
Program services (functional)
$44,522
Management and general (functional)
$8,430
Fundraising (functional)
$2,642

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$18,611
Total assets, end of year
$12,140
Total liabilities, end of year
$25,911
Net assets, end of year
-$13,771
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$13,771
Gross receipts
$52,560
Employees
2
Year formed
1977
State of legal domicile
MA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Katherine SouthardBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Robert VincentTreasurer & Board Member
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
W Hugh MortonChairman of Board
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Joseph P OBrienPresident & CEO
Trustee or director, Officer, Highest-paid employee
40$0
Kenneth S LoveClerk & Board Member
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5 CABOT PLACE, STOUGHTON, MA 02072-4624
Principal officer (990 for 2022)
Joseph P OBrien
Signed the 990
Joseph P PBrien, President-CEO
Return prepared by
Baker Corbett & Geary LLC

Mission

To promote the detection and elimination of the crippling effects of Scoliosis through increased public awareness, training and development.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • Patient Centered Information and Education - Through our website, newsletters, videos, books, support groups, patient conferences, and telephone consulations we strive to ensure thousands of children and families receive the help and hope they need to make critical health care decisions, and avoid the worst effects of progressive spinal deformity.
    Expenses $15,605
  • Scoliosis Awareness - Unites scoliosis patients, families, physicians, and clinicians in a collaborative partnership to create a positive publicawareness, education, and advocacy campaign through a grassroots network of local activities, events and media impressions throughout the year.June is designated as Scoliosis Awareness Month, and together with ourpartner, the Scoliosis Research Society, we strive to receivelegislative Proclamations in every state. Key information can providepatients, parents and their children with a better understanding of thesigns and symptoms of scoliosis, and where to get help. This in turn canhelp the healthcare system to be more effective and less costly. Community and grassroots events, such as health seminars and support groups, encourage the sharing of personal stories and connect patients so that no family affected by scoliosis goes through the experience alone. More importantly, through this program we strive to reach our ultimate goal to find the cause, prevention and cure of this spinal deformity, which burdens children, adults, families, and society at large.
    Expenses $15,549
  • SMARTT Institute (Scoliosis Management Alternatives, Research, Treatmentand Training) - The Institute is the incarnation of our mission, and isdedicated to finding SMARTT ways to stop the vicious cycle of scoliosisprogression and the resultant health complications, by focusing on globalsolutions as well as the individual needs of each person. SMARTTs medicaland clinical staff provides the following services;- Early Detection: school screening, re-screening and monitoring- Education: comprehensive information for patients and healthcareprofessionals; training of school nurses and physical education teachers in screening procedures; organizing courses in conservative scoliosistreatment methods.-Early Intervention Methods: In cooperation with the patients doctor,provide an understanding of the individual patients deformity, and teachthem the treatment options, corrective and ergonomic behaviors in activities of daily living (ADL), and other information to avoid orminimize future health complications.-Research: Global search and collaboration with scientists, physicians and clinicians to provide evidenced based support and enhancements for non-invasive examination tools and conservative intervention methods.-Access to Healthcare: The SMARTT Institute is open nights and weekends to minimize the burden on families seeking help, and all our services topatients are provided free of charge.
    Expenses $8,691
  • Angel Brigade - The Angel Brigade is a special group of young positiveminded active patients who are working as Ambassadors to tell their storyand promote the importance of early detection, treatment and research. Wehope to educate, encourage and empower these patients to provide peer topeer support and outreach activities in their local area. Together, with the young leaders we seek to build a national network of volunteer service for the scoliosis community and an educational pathway for a new generation of scoliosis leaders in all walks of life. We plan to attract and identify these potential next generation of leaders through referrals from physicians and clinicians, and by introducing an Angel Brigade regional scholarship program for high school juniors preparing for college.
    Expenses $4,677

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026Not on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025Not on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for NATIONAL SCOLIOSIS FOUNDATION INC

Due February 16, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
04-2622698
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1978
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$12,140
Income (IRS master file)
$52,560

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2023$52,393$55,594$12,140XML
990September 2022$60,026$43,716$18,611IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-2622698).

Questions about NATIONAL SCOLIOSIS FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of NATIONAL SCOLIOSIS FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL SCOLIOSIS FOUNDATION INC is 04-2622698.
Is NATIONAL SCOLIOSIS FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
Are donations to NATIONAL SCOLIOSIS FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NATIONAL SCOLIOSIS FOUNDATION INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of NATIONAL SCOLIOSIS FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did NATIONAL SCOLIOSIS FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2023.
Who is the principal officer of NATIONAL SCOLIOSIS FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2023 names Joseph P OBrien.
Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL SCOLIOSIS FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2023 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does NATIONAL SCOLIOSIS FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2023 it reported revenue of $52,393, expenses of $55,594 and total assets of $12,140 at year end.

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