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Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan Foundation

EIN 38-1417366 · Detroit, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE REIMAGINE LIFE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED TO ELEVATE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THOSE WITH PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE DISABILITIES BY UNITING THEM WITH PEOPLE, RESOURCES, AND SOLUTIONS.

Income
$736,143
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
59.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 70%
Employees
0
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$148,591, president

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 59.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 45% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 23 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $331,145 spent. SPORTSABILITY PROVIDES COMPETITIVE AND RECREATIONAL SPORTING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PROGRAM.SPORTSABILITY MEMBERS HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN A NUMBER OF ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING:- WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL - WHEELCHAIR BALLROOM DANCING- FITNESS TRAINING- ADAPTIVE BOWLING- HAND CYCLING CLINICS- ADAPTIVE WATERSKIING- KAYAKING- ADAPTIVE SNOW SKIING- WHEELCHAIR TENNIS CLINICS- WEIGHTLIFTING CLINICS- TAI CHI- YOGA THE REHABILITATION INSTITUTE OF MICHIGAN'S CERTIFIED THERAPEUTIC RECREATIONAL SPECIALISTS ASSIST WITH THE FORMATION OF TEAMS, CLINICS, TRAINING, AND EQUIPMENT ADAPTATIONS. SPORTSABILITY IS OPEN TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGHOUT METROPOLITAN DETROIT WITH DISABLING OR CHRONIC CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SPINAL CORD INJURY, BRAIN INJURY, AMPUTATION, STROKE, SPINA BIFIDA, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, AND MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY.
  2. $231,566 spent. PARA DANCE RECEIVED FORMAL APPROVAL FROM THE UNITED STATES OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE TO HOST THE INAUGURAL PARA DANCE SPORT COMPETITION IN NORTH AMERICA. THE EVENT, THE 2024 PARA DANCE SPORT USA OPEN, WAS HELD AUGUST 10 AND 11, 2024 AT THE FORD COMMUNITY AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER IN DEARBORN, MICHIGAN. ATHLETES REPRESENTING 22 COUNTRIES PARTICIPATED IN THIS INTERNATIONAL WHEELCHAIR BALLROOM DANCE COMPETITION, WHICH PROMOTED ACCESSIBILITY, INCLUSION, AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF ADAPTIVE SPORTS. THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH VISIT DETROIT AND THE DETROIT SPORTS COMMISSION, THE REIMAGINE LIFE FOUNDATION SUCCESSFULLY ELEVATED AWARENESS OF MOBILITY AND WELLNESS INITIATIVES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHILE POSITIONING SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN AS A LEADER IN ADAPTIVE RECREATION.
  3. $140,031 spent. RESEARCH RELATED TO SPINAL CORD AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY - REIMAGINE LIFE FOUNDATION FUNDED TREATMENT FOR SPINAL STENOSIS, WHICH REMOVES FAT FROM THE EPIDURAL SPACE, HELPING THOSE WHO ARE TREATED TO HAVE LESS PAIN STANDING OR WALKING. THIS TREATMENT IS GOOD FOR THOSE WITH CO-MORBIDITIES AND THE ELDERLY, AS IT IS MINIMALLY INVASIVE. THE 3-D VIRTUAL REALITY MOTION METHOD INVOLVES VISUALIZING HUMAN MOVEMENT PATTERNS, WHICH MITIGATE MANY OF THE CURRENT ISSUES RELATED TO REMOTE MONITORING OF PHYSICAL THERAPY.
  4. $87,409 spent. THE STROKE SUPPORT GROUP GIVES SURVIVORS, CAREGIVERS, AND FAMILY MEMBERS A PLACE TO MAKE FRIENDS AND SOCIALIZE WITH OTHERS WHO HAVE SHARED SIMILAR LIFE EXPERIENCES AND ENJOY OUTINGS AND A 2-DAY CAMP.

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 1953.

    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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