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The Niekro Aneurysm and Avm Foundation

EIN 42-1740818 · Houston, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood87 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE NIEKRO ANEURYSM & AVM FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING PATIENTS AND FAMILIES, RESEARCH, TREATMENT, AND AWARENESS OF BRAIN ANEURYSMS, AVMS AND STROKES. PROVIDE EDUCATION OF THE RISK FACTORS, CAUSES AND TREATMENTS OF THESE CONDITIONS WHILE FUNDING NEUROLOGICAL RESEARCH.

Income
$252,971
Spending
$250,023
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
17 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
2
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$90,385, 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

Good: 87 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.0 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 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $50,000 spent. RESEARCH- THE NIEKRO ANEURYSM & AVM FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO FUNDING RESEARCH REGARDING EARLY DETECTION AND TO FURTHER ADVANCE THE TREATEMENT OF ANEURYSMS/AVMS/STROKES. THE GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS IS OVERSEEN BY THE TJNE RESEARCH STEERING COMMITTEE WHO WORK DIRECTLY WITH THE TNJF MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD IN REVIEWING ALL GRANTS RECEIVED DURING THE APPLICATION SUBMISSION PERIOD. FINAL GRANT APPROVALS AND FUNDING AMOUNTS ARE DECIDED UPON BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ANY FUNDS ALLOCATED MUST BE USED FOR RESEARCH. A SIGNED AGREEMENT OF MUTUAL RESPONSIBILITY IS REQUIRED BY TJNF TO ASSURE THE FUNDS ARE USED AS APPLIED FOR.
  2. $38,228 spent. EDUCATION AND AWARENESS-THE NIEKRO ANEURYSM & AVM FOUNDATION ALSO DEVELOPS AWARENESS PROGRAMS AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR HOSPITALS AND CLINICS NATIONWIDE.
  3. $98,099 spent. PATIENT SUPPORT- INCLUDES THE ORGANIZATION OF MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY BRAIN ANEURYSMS, AVMS, AND STROKES TO HELP THEM ADAPT TO THE MASSIVE LIFE CHANGES BROUGHT ABOUT AFTER THIS DEVASTATING EXPERIENCE. THIS HAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE FOUR ONLINE SUPPORT PAGES, ONE FOR PATIENTS/SURVIVORS, ONE DEVOTED TO PARENTS WITH CHILDREN WHO HAVE A STROKE, ONE FOR AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH A STROKE, AND FOR CAREGIVERS OF STROKE PATIENTS.

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 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 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 2008.

    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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