Georgetown Neurosciences Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
THE GEORGETOWN NEUROSCIENCE FOUNDATION IS A GRASSROOTS 501(C)3 NONPROFIT DEDICATED TO GIVING PEOPLE CONTROL OF THEIR BRAIN HEALTH THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH. WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM AND A CORE COMMUNITY BASED IN GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, IT IS THE HOME OF THE GEORGETOWN BRAIN STUDY, A LONGITUDINAL RESEARCH PROJECT INTO THE IMPACT OF LIFESTYLE ON BRAIN HEALTH AND NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASE, A FAMILY OF CONDITIONS THAT INCLUDES DEMENTIA, ALZHEIMER'S, PARKINSON'S AND ALS. THE ORGANIZATION IS HEADED BY AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WITH THE GUIDANCE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND A MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD
- Income
- $10
- Spending
- $9,047
- Reserves
- 2.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 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 August 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 (1)
- THE PRIMARY REASON WE ESTABLISHED THE GEORGETOWN NEUROSCIENCES FOUNDATION WAS TO PROVIDE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE GEORGETOWN BRAIN STUDY (GBS) THE GBS IS CURRENTLY ENROLLING MULTIPLE GENERATIONS IN A LONG TERM STUDY THROUGH A WEB-BASED PORTAL WITH THE CAPACITY TO ENGAGE AND COLLECT DATA ON A LARGE COHORT.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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