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Foundation for Children With Neuroimmune Disorders Inc

EIN 82-3128162 · St Augustine, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NEUROIMMUNE FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO DRAMATICALLY ACCELERATING PHYSICIAN EDUCATION OF PANS, PANDAS, AND ENCEPHALITIS; SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVING OUTCOMES FOR INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED BY THESE DISORDERS; PROVIDING MEANINGFUL SUPPORT TO FAMILIES DURING THEIR DARKEST DAYS; AND CATALYZING RESEARCH AT AN UNPRECEDENTED PACE

Income
$482,434
Spending
$315,390
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
39.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 53%
Employees
2
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$145,834, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 39.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 35% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    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, 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 (3)
  1. $204,538 spent. PHYSICIAN EDUCATION - IN JANUARY 2025, LAUNCHED COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL MODEL IN COLABORATION WITH PROJECT ECHO WITH ACCREDITED CME DISGINED TO EQUIP PHYSICIANS TO EVALUATE AND TREAT CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND ADULTS WITH PSYCHIATRIC SYMPTOMS DUE TO AN UNDERLYING NEUROIMMUNE CONDITION (PANS, PANDAS, ENCEPHALITIS, ETC). THE FREE CME PROGRAM FEATURED ONE-HOUR WEEKLY MEETINGS FEATURING SHORT DIDACTICS BY 8 WORLD-RENOWNED EXPERT PHYSICIANS FROM LEADING UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS FOLLOWED BY CASE PRESENTATIONS. DETAILED TREATMENT AND DIAGNOSIS GUIDES TO SUPPORT PHYSICIANS REACHED OVER 25,000 PHYSICIANS IN THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD. OVER 200,000 CLINICIANS WORLDWIDE WERE OFFERED FREE CME. CONTINUED SUSTAINED OUTREACH TO 150+ RESIDENCY PROGRAMS IN THE US WITH FREE ACCREDITED CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION. WE HAVE NOW EDUCATED 7000+ CLINICIANS IN 70+ COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD WITH ACCREDITED CME - 90% OF THEM COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE IN AN EFFORT TO IMPROVE PATIENT OUTCOMES. EDUCATED AT THE NATIONAL AAP MEETING, OFFERING FREE RESOURCES TO CLINICIANS. PUBLISHED OUR SECOND PEER-REVIEWED SPECIAL ISSUE IN DEVELOPMENTAL NEUROSCIENCE FOCUSING ON ADVANCES IN PANS AND RELATED NEUROIMMUE DISORDERS. EXPENSES INCLUDED ACCREDITATION, MARKETING, PLATFORM FEES, HONORARIUM, TRAVEL TO AAP, PRINTING, AND A ROBUST OUTREACH.
  2. $6,954 spent. OFFERED FREE SUPPORT AND HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION TO 33K + PATIENTS AND FAMILIES. DEVELOPED THE WORLD'S LARGEST PANS/PANDAS CLINICIAN DIRECTORY FOR FAMILIES. CONNECTED 4000+ PATIENTS/FAMILIES WITH CLINICIANS AND GREW OUR NETWORK OF CLINICIANS WHO CAN SUPPORT PATIENTS/FAMILIES. FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS INCLUDED RUNNING A PRIVATE GROUP FOR 7,500 PATIENTS AND FAMILIES, PROVIDING MODERATION AND SUPPORT IN THAT GROUP, RESPONDING TO EMAILS TO ASSIST WITH FINDING PHYSICIANS, PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL WEBINARS WITH THERAPISTS AND PHYSICIANS. COSTS INCLUDED PLATFORM FEES, HONORARIUM, MATERIALS.
  3. $49,195 spent. FUNDED PROFESSOR RUSSELL DALE'S PANS RESEARCH AT UNIV. OF SYDNEY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 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 January 2018.

    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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