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Joint Restoration Foundation Inc

EIN 20-5839402 · Centennial, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF JOINT RESTORATION FOUNDATION IS TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR ALLOGRAFT JOINT REPAIR.

Income
$77.1 million
Spending
$74.7 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
35
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$432,248, president & 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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 46% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs.

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 4 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 (3)
  1. $68.6 million spent. DISTRIBUTION: THE JOINT RESTORATION FOUNDATION (THE ORGANIZATION) MAXIMIZES THE GIFT OF HUMAN DONATED TISSUE BY RESTORING MOVEMENT AND ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RECIPIENTS OF THIS TISSUE. AS THE LEADING PROVIDER OF FRESH CARTILAGE ALLOGRAFTS FOR JOINT REPAIR, AND ONE OF THE NATION'S LARGEST PROVIDERS OF ALLOGRAFT TISSUE FOR SPORTS MEDICINE, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY TO MATCH CLINICAL INDICATIONS WITH THE CORRECTLY SIZED ALLOGRAFT TISSUE TO ENABLE SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES (ENHANCED MOBILITY) FOR OVER 4,000 RECIPIENTS WE HELP ANNUALLY. THE ORGANIZATION'S STAFF ARE FULLY TRAINED ON THE USE OF ALLOGRAFT TISSUE, ENABLING THEM TO DISCUSS OPTIONS WITH SURGEONS AND OTHER MEDICAL PERSONNEL.
  2. $2.5 million spent. GRANTS, RESEARCH AND CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS: JOINT RESTORATION FOUNDATION (THE ORGANIZATION) SPONSORS VARIOUS UNIVERSITY RESEARCH PROGRAMS WITH THE EXPECTATION THAT THROUGH INNOVATION, INGENUITY AND COMMITMENT THE BEST CLINICAL RESULTS FOR PATIENTS CAN BE ACHIEVED. BASED ON THESE RESEARCH EFFORTS AND COLLABORATIONS WITH EXTERNAL MEDICAL ADVISORS, THE ORGANIZATION HAS ONGOING PROGRAMS FOR IMPROVING THE PROCESSING OF ALLOGRAFT TISSUE. TYPICAL RESULTS ARE GREATER AMOUNTS OF USABLE TISSUE, SATISFYING THE DESIRE OF DONORS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO HELP OTHERS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES ALLOGRAFT TISSUE FOR STUDIES TO FURTHER PROMOTE IMPROVED PATIENT OUTCOMES THROUGH THE USE OF ALLOGRAFTS. IN ADDITION, JOINT RESTORATION FOUNDATION SUPPORTS 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS BY MAKING GRANTS TO PROMOTE DONATION AWARENESS AND EDUCATION.
  3. $262,282 spent. EDUCATION: JOINT RESTORATION FOUNDATION (THE ORGANIZATION) ANNUALLY CONDUCTS/SUPPORTS 6-8 EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUMS, SURGICAL TRAINING COURSES, AND HANDS-ON CLINICAL SESSIONS WITH SURGEONS AND ALLIED HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO AFFECT POSITIVE SURGICAL OUTCOMES FOR PATIENTS USING ALLOGRAFT TISSUE. ANOTHER CRITICAL COMPONENT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S EDUCATION AND SERVICE IS ATTENDANCE AND SPONSORSHIP OF 6-8 NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SURGICAL CONFERENCES. SURGEONS AND RELATED STAFF ARE ABLE TO LEARN ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION AND BECOME MORE FAMILIAR WITH TECHNICAL ADVANCES USING ALLOGRAFT TISSUE.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2007.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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