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Spina Bifida Wisconsin Ltd

EIN 39-1594831 · Wauwatosa, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES PROGRAMS AND ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS WITH SPINA BIFIDA AND PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SERVICES REGARDING SPINA BIFIDA TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF PERSONS OF ALL AGES WITH SPINA BIFIDA BY ENCOURAGING CARE, TREATMENT, EDUCATION, INDEPENDENCE, HEALTH, ACCESSIBILITY AND SOCIAL INTERACTION, TO ENHANCE THEIR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO RAISE THE LEVEL OF AWARENESS ABOUT THE PARTICULAR NEEDS OF PERSONS WITH SPINA BIFIDA.

Income
$102,498
Spending
$100,937
Reserves
16.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 62%

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

Financial health

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (diseases, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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. $21,850 spent. THE ORGANIZATION ATTEMPTS TO EDUCATE AND ENHANCE THE LIVES OF THOSE AFFECTED BY SPINA BIFIDA THROUGH THE DISTRIBUTION OF NEWSLETTERS AND EDUCATION MATERIALS, THROUGH GROUP MEETINGS WITH RELATED SPEAKERS, THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, FAMILY SERVICES, MEDICAL AND OTHER EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT AND IN OTHER WAYS. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO PROMOTES EDUCATION RELATED TO TAKING FOLIC ACID DURING PREGNANCY TO REDUCE INCIDENCES OF SPINA BIFIDA.
  2. $20,335 spent. CAMPERSHIP AND SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL FUNDING. PURPOSE IS TO REIMBURSE THOSE WITH SPINA BIFIDA FOR CAMP AND SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL EXPENSES. THIS ALLOWS THOSE WITH SPINA BIFIDA TO ATTEND CAMPS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITIES AND ALLOWS THEM TO SOCIALIZE WITH OTHERS FACING SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES.
  3. $2,500 spent. OUTREACH SERVICES TO FAMILIES - THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES GROUP EVENTS AND PROVIDES MATERIALS (INCLUDING ZIP-ZAC MOBILITY DEVICES) TO FAMILIES IN NEED.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 February 1995.

    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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