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Push to Walk a New Jerseynon-Profit Corporation

EIN 20-8059368 · Montvale, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Push to Walk is an organization that provides individualized workouts and resources to people with spinal cord injuries and other forms of paralysis including Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and stroke to optimize current quality of life and to prepare for future medical advancements. It is the only one of its kind in the New York- New Jersey area. Push To Walks rigorous one-on-one workout approach challenges clients to reach their personal goals and achieve maximum independence, leading to greater success and fulfillment in their personal and professional lives.

Income
$807,545
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
6.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 56%
Employees
30
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$37,026, 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: 63 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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 (2)
  1. $722,898 spent. In 2024, Push to Walk served 106 different clients for a total of 6,643 client hours of service: 6,306 one-on-one workouts, 51 initial evaluations (a large increase from 2023), 154 sessions with FES stimulation, 12 Exoskeleton Robotics Evaluations and 47 Exoskeleton Sessions (new this year), and 18 PoNS sessions (Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator for specific stimulation of the brain). Staffing included 9 trainers and 10 aides/student interns over the course of the year. Administrative staff included a part-time Executive Director, a full-time Operations Director, a part-time Development Assistant (through September 2024), a part-time Bookkeeper, a part-time Grant Writer and a part-time Client & Event Coordinator. Push to Walk moved from Oakland NJ to Montvale NJ in January 2024, hosted a Grand Opening in March 2024, and sought to establish itself in its new home and community through outreach efforts to organizations, corporations and local municipalities. The ED continued to collaborate Push to Walks relationship with William Paterson University and their Exercise Science Program for student observations and intern placements. The 2 exoskeleton robotic devices purchased with Federal Funds were received and clients began using them in the first few months of 2024.
  2. In 2024, grants from corporate and private foundations were received to assist with operational costs and fund specific needs like continuing education , equipment and scholarship funds for clients. Equipment manufacturers provided specific training on certain devices, leading to higher and better use with clients. A client/staff joint event - Race a Thon - was held at Push to Walk in October and allowed clients to participate by walking/pushing for various distances, enabling them to raise funds for their workouts at Push to Walk. About 10 people in total took part in the event. Client scholarships were provided to those clients with financial challenges; the Board Scholarship Committee provided oversight to the application and award process. Push to Walk held an Accessibility Day on October 6, 2024 for clients, caregivers and family members as well as the local community. Various product and service vendors attended, local restaurants donated food and pizza, and a DJ donated his time for music entertainment. Staff set up various games and activities around the property and a Wheelchair Cleaning station was set up with Masters program Occupational Therapy student volunteers from Pace University providing the cleaning services. Product demonstrations from Ekso Bionics and Mobius Mobilitys iBot were featured highlights.

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 August 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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