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Davis Phinney Foundation

EIN 20-0813566 · Louisville, CO

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE DAVIS PHINNEY FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO HELP PEOPLE LIVE WELL WITH PARKINSON'S. WHILE IT IS CRITICAL TO FIND A CURE FOR PARKINSON'S, WE FEEL STRONGLY THAT PEOPLE LIVING WITH PARKINSON'S ALSO NEED INFORMATION AND TOOLS TO LIVE WELL TODAY. THE FOUNDATION WAS FOUNDED IN 2004 BY OLYMPIC CYCLIST DAVIS PHINNEY, WHO WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PARKINSON'S IN 2000, AT THE AGE OF 40. TODAY, DAVIS IS BOTH A ROLE MODEL IN THE CYCLING COMMUNITY AND AN INSPIRATION TO THE ESTIMATED 1 MILLION AMERICANS LIVING WITH PARKINSON'S. WE ARE COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH THAT DELIVER INSPIRATION, INFORMATION AND TOOLS THAT WILL ENABLE PEOPLE LIVING WITH PARKINSON'S TO TAKE MORE CONTROL IN MANAGING THEIR PARKINSON'S. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES ESSENTIAL INFORMATION, PRACTICAL TOOLS AND INSPIRATION TO PEOPLE LIVING WITH PARKINSON'S AND FUNDS RESEARCH CLOSELY ALIGNED WITH OUR MISSION - IMPROVING THE LIVES OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH PARKINSON'S.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$3.6 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
16 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
35
Volunteers
422
Highest pay
$163,867, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 88 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $565,858 spent. THE DAVIS PHINNEY FOUNDATION PROVIDES A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, INCLUDING LIVE WEBINARS, RECORDED VIDEOS, PRINTED TOOLS, AND ONLINE CONTENT TO HELP PEOPLE LIVE WELL WITH PARKINSON'S. EACH MONTH, WE HOST LIVE WEBINARS THAT COVER TOPICS CRITICAL TO QUALITY OF LIFE WITH PARKINSON'S. WE ALSO PRODUCE RECORDED CONTENT ON A MONTHLY BASIS AND MAINTAIN AN EXTENSIVE LIBRARY OF ON-DEMAND VIDEOS. OUR BLOG SERIES PROVIDES REGULAR UPDATES ON RESEARCH, MEDICATION, EXERCISE, NUTRITION, AND OTHER RELEVANT TOPICS. OUR FLAGSHIP RESOURCE, THE EVERY VICTORY COUNTS MANUAL, IS A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO LIVING WELL WITH PARKINSON'S AND IS AVAILABLE IN MULTIPLE FORMATS, INCLUDING PRINT AND DIGITAL.
  2. $622,444 spent. THE DAVIS PHINNEY FOUNDATION AMBASSADORS SHARE RESOURCES AND INFORMATION IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO HELP PEOPLE IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE WITH PARKINSON'S. OUR AMBASSADORS ENGAGE WITH SUPPORT GROUPS, INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT. THEY ALSO PRESENT AT LOCAL EVENTS AND OFFER ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT TO PEOPLE LIVING WITH PARKINSON'S AND THEIR CARE PARTNERS.
  3. $848,787 spent. THE HEALTHY PARKINSON'S COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE HAS SUPPORTED COMMUNITY-BASED ADVOCATES THROUGH STAFF SUPPORT, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, PRINT MATERIALS, MENTORSHIP, AND GRANTS FOR LOCAL PROJECTS. IN 2024, THE FOUNDATION BEGAN TO PHASE DOWN THIS PROGRAM TO FOCUS ON OTHER STRATEGIC PRIORITIES.IN 2024, THE DAVIS PHINNEY FOUNDATION LAUNCHED THE UPDATED PEDALING FOR PARKINSON'S PROGRAM NATIONALLY, FOLLOWING ITS TRANSITION TO FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP IN 2023. THIS INDOOR CYCLING PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON'S MANAGE SYMPTOMS THROUGH EXERCISE. UNDER THE FOUNDATION'S LEADERSHIP, THE PROGRAM WAS ENHANCED WITH A NEW CURRICULUM, TRAINING MODEL, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY. THE FOUNDATION ALSO OFFERS ONLINE PEDALING FOR PARKINSON'S CLASSES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE A LOCAL PROGRAM OR WHO CANNOT PHYSICALLY ATTEND IN-PERSON CLASSES. PEDALING FOR PARKINSON'S CLASSES NOW SERVE AS A CONSISTENT POINT OF CONNECTION PROVIDING PARTICIPANTS WITH PROVEN EXERCISE BENEFITS AND LINKING THEM TO ADDITIONAL FOUNDATION RESOURCES, COMMUNITY SUPPORT, AND INFORMATION ABOUT LIVING WELL WITH PARKINSON'S.
  4. $792,200 spent. THE FOUNDATION ALSO HAS SERVERAL SMALLER PROGRAMS INCLUDING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2004.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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