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Neuro Challenge Foundation Inc

EIN 26-2311656 · Sarasota, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON'S AND THEIR CAREGIVERS, TODAY.

Income
$893,876
Spending
$720,265
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
11 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
6
Volunteers
200

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 42% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 June 30, 2025, 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 (5)
  1. $582,285 spent. CARE ADVISING: A DIAGNOSIS OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE CAN BE OVERWHELMING AS IS THE AMOUNT OF INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET THAT OFTEN LEAVES A PERSON ASKING, "WHAT INFORMATION DO I NEED TO HELP ME OR MY FAMILY, STARTING TODAY?" THE NCF CARE ADVISOR ENCOURAGES FAMILIES WITH PARKINSON'S TO SEEK "A BETTER APPROACH TO PARKINSON'S" BY FOCUSING ON THE THINGS THEY CAN DO TODAY TO BEST MANAGE THEIR SYMPTOMS AND WHAT THERAPIES AND SERVICES CAN BE MOST USEFUL. THEY CONNECT FAMILIES LIVING WITH PARKINSON'S WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT CAN HELP THEM LIVE OPTIMALLY AT EACH STAGE OF THEIR DISEASE, INCLUDING THERAPISTS FOR SERVICES THEY MAY NEED IN THEIR CARE. NCF CARE ADVISORS WORK TO EDUCATE FAMILIES LIVING WITH PARKINSON'S SO THEY CAN HAVE A MOR INFORMED DIALOGUE WITH THEIR PHYSICIANS AND WITH EACH OTHER. CARE ADVISING: A DIAGNOSIS OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE CAN BE OVERWHELMING AS IS THE AMOUNT OF INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET THAT OFTEN LEAVES A PERSON ASKING, "WHAT INFORMATION DO I NEED TO HELP ME OR MY FAMILY, STARTING TODAY?" THE NCF CARE ADVISOR ENCOURAGES FAMILIES WITH PARKINSON'S TO SEEK "A BETTER APPROACH TO PARKINSON'S" BY FOCUSING ON THE THINGS THEY CAN DO TODAY TO BEST MANAGE THEIR SYMPTOMS AND WHAT THERAPIES AND SERVICES CAN BE MOST USEFUL. THEY CONNECT FAMILIES LIVING WITH PARKINSON'S WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT CAN HELP THEM LIVE OPTIMALLY AT EACH STAGE OF THEIR DISEASE, INCLUDING THERAPISTS FOR SERVICES THEY MAY NEED IN THEIR CARE. NCF CARE ADVISORS WORK TO EDUCATE FAMILIES LIVING WITH PARKINSON'S SO THEY CAN HAVE A MOR INFORMED DIALOGUE WITH THEIR PHYSICIANS AND WITH EACH OTHER.
  2. $67,781 spent. EDUCATION PROGRAMS: NCF MONTHLY AND ANNUAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS PROVIDE INFORMATION ON BOTH MOTOR AND NON-MOTOR SYMPTOMS OF PARKINSON'S AND THE MOST UP TO DATE TREATMENTS AVAILABLE, BOTH MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL. THE PROGRAMS FEATURE SPEAKERS WHO ARE PARKINSON'S EXPERTS IN THE AREAS OF MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, THERAPY OPTIONS, NUTRITION, EXERCISE AND NON-MOTOR ASPECTS OF THE DISEASE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANXIETY, DEPRESSION AND DEMENTIA, AND THE EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL STRAIN ON THE CAREGIVER. THESE PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED VIRTUALLY AND IN THE 6-COUNTY SERVICE AREA. THE DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES IS PRESENTED IN EACH COUNTY SERVED BY NEURO CHALLENGE, FOR AN IN-PERSON DIALOGUE WITH REGIONAL EXPERTS. NATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE PARKINSON'S SYMPOSIUM IN COLLABORATION WITH SARASOTA MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCE MEDICINE AND THE PARKINSON'S EXPO, THE LARGEST SINGLE-DAY EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE OF ITS KIND, DESIGNED TO EDUCATE, ENGAGE AND EMPOWER THE PARKINSON'S COMMUNITY WITH NATIONALLY RENOWNED THOUGHT LEADERS IN EMERGING PARKINSON'S TREATMENTS, THERAPIES AND OUTCOMES. EDUCATION PROGRAMS: NCF MONTHLY AND ANNUAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS PROVIDE INFORMATION ON BOTH MOTOR AND NON-MOTOR SYMPTOMS OF PARKINSON'S AND THE MOST UP TO DATE TREATMENTS AVAILABLE, BOTH MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL. THE PROGRAMS FEATURE SPEAKERS WHO ARE PARKINSON'S EXPERTS IN THE AREAS OF MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, THERAPY OPTIONS, NUTRITION, EXERCISE AND NON-MOTOR ASPECTS OF THE DISEASE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANXIETY, DEPRESSION AND DEMENTIA, AND THE EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL STRAIN ON THE CAREGIVER. THESE PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED VIRTUALLY AND IN THE 6-COUNTY SERVICE AREA. THE DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES IS PRESENTED IN EACH COUNTY SERVED BY NEURO CHALLENGE, FOR AN IN-PERSON DIALOGUE WITH REGIONAL EXPERTS. NATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE PARKINSON'S SYMPOSIUM IN COLLABORATION WITH SARASOTA MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCE MEDICINE AND THE PARKINSON'S EXPO, THE LARGEST SINGLE-DAY EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE OF ITS KIND, DESIGNED TO EDUCATE, ENGAGE AND EMPOWER THE PARKINSON'S COMMUNITY WITH NATIONALLY RENOWNED THOUGHT LEADERS IN EMERGING PARKINSON'S TREATMENTS, THERAPIES AND OUTCOMES.
  3. SUPPORT GROUPS: A DIAGNOSIS OF PARKINSON'S CAN BRING WITH IT A WIDE RANGE OF EMOTIONS AT EVER-CHANGING LEVELS OF INTENSITY. IT IS IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON'S AND THEIR CAREGIVERS TO KNOW THAT THEY ARE NOT ALONE IN THEIR JOURNEY. A STRONG COMMUNITY CAN HELP THOSE WITH PARKINSON'S AND THEIR CAREGIVERS ADDRESS THE IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM EMOTIONAL IMPACT OF A PARKINSON'S DIAGNOSIS. PARKINSON'S FAMILIES OFTEN EXPERIENCE SOCIAL ISOLATION DUE TO PHYSICAL AND GEOGRAPHIC LIMITATIONS. NCF PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES TO HAVE A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT AMONG THOSE ON THE SAME JOURNEY.
  4. $70 spent. THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS: NCF MONTHLY THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS PROVIDE THE MOST UP-TO-DATE WAYS TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE WITH VARIOUS THERAPIES AND ACTIVITIES. PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON'S CAN TAKE PART IN THESE PROGRAMS, SPECIFIC TO THEIR CHRONIC DISEASE AND PHYSICIAN RECOMMENDATIONS, TO LEARN WAYS TO HELP THEMSELVES, FREE OF CHARGE. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: EXERCISE, YOGA AND MEDITATION, CREATIVE WRITING, EXPRESSIVE ARTS, AND MORE. OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS: WE ARE EXCITED AND HONORED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THROUGH A COMPETITIVE PROCESS, NCF WAS SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PATTERSON FOUNDATION'S MARGIN AND MISSION IGNITION INITIATIVE TO CREATE AND IMPLEMENT A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE FOR EARNED REVENUE. NCF RAISED STARTUP FUNDING TO LAUNCH A REVENUE PRODUCING INITIATIVE CALLED THE NEURO CHALLENGE NETWORK. THIS NEW BUSINESS MODEL FOCUSES ON EDUCATING THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY AND ALLIED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS TO WORK MORE EFFECTIVELY WITH PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON'S AND WILL GENERATE A SUSTAINABLE SOURCE OF INCOME TO SUPPORT THIS EXPANSION. THE FIRST THREE TRAINING MODULES ARE CURRENTLY IN THE PILOT PHASE WITH TEST PARTNERS AND WILL BE OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC IN THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2022.
  5. THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS: NCF MONTHLY THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS PROVIDE THE MOST UP-TO-DATE WAYS TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE WITH VARIOUS THERAPIES AND ACTIVITIES. PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON'S CAN TAKE PART IN THESE PROGRAMS, SPECIFIC TO THEIR CHRONIC DISEASE AND PHYSICIAN RECOMMENDATIONS, TO LEARN WAYS TO HELP THEMSELVES, FREE OF CHARGE. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: EXERCISE, YOGA AND MEDITATION, CREATIVE WRITING, EXPRESSIVE ARTS, AND MORE. OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS: WE ARE EXCITED AND HONORED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THROUGH A COMPETITIVE PROCESS, NCF WAS SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PATTERSON FOUNDATION'S MARGIN AND MISSION IGNITION INITIATIVE TO CREATE AND IMPLEMENT A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE FOR EARNED REVENUE. NCF RAISED STARTUP FUNDING TO LAUNCH A REVENUE PRODUCING INITIATIVE CALLED THE NEURO CHALLENGE NETWORK. THIS NEW BUSINESS MODEL FOCUSES ON EDUCATING THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY AND ALLIED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS TO WORK MORE EFFECTIVELY WITH PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON'S AND WILL GENERATE A SUSTAINABLE SOURCE OF INCOME TO SUPPORT THIS EXPANSION. THE FIRST THREE TRAINING MODULES ARE CURRENTLY IN THE PILOT PHASE WITH TEST PARTNERS AND WILL BE OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC IN THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2022.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 November 6, 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 June 2025.

    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 February 2009.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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