Neuropong
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The main core of our organization is the NeuroPong Program. This is a table tennis program tailored to people living with neurodegenerative conditions, especially Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's and dementia. The program as been designed to utilize table tennis as a form of pre habilitation and neuro rehabilitation at any stage of these conditions, with the ultimate goal to improve their quality of life as a whole.
- Income
- $76,995
- Spending
- $61,738
- Reserves
- 12.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 53%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 12.4 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 21% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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 (1)
- $34,857 spent. The program has been offered in multiple locations in the state of Colorado, enrolling more than 150 participants living with Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's and dementia. The program is also offered in the state of UT and IL, involving more than 50 other participants. Other locations are in the making in several other states and internationally. The core program of our organization is the NeuroPong Program, through which we are aiming at the following goals: 1. Improvement in motor function and disability status in people with Multiple Sclerosis. Both physical and mental disability need to be addressed in this population: a suitable, globally positive and energetic long term form of neuro rehabilitation is of paramount importance to recover from an acute attack, to prevent future episodes and to avoid a progression of the condition. Neuro rehabilitation after a Multiple Sclerosis flare-up is extremely important for the success (partial or total) of the functional recovery. Traditional physical therapy provides beneficial effects only if standardized and practiced regularly. However, lack of enjoyment for these sessions limits its rehabilitative potential. Table tennis, besides being a sport that engages and stimulates different parts of our brain at once with subsequent creation of new brain cells and new cerebral network, is also found to be quite entertaining and a result is an activity which is more easily maintained than other exercises which can at times seem laborious and unenjoyable. 2. Improvement of both motor and non-motor symptoms in people with Parkinson's Disease. Though medications and surgical treatment are individualized and adjusted to best suit each person with Parkinson's Disease, efficacy may be limited by side effects and inability to fully treat symptoms, especially balance deficits. In particular, postural instability significantly impacts quality of life in people with Parkinson's Disease and can result in falls that may lead to death. Since balance impairment and falls are negative contributors of quality of life in people with Parkinson's Disease, the marked improvement of muscle strength and resistance stimulated by playing table tennis will have a major positive effect. Furthermore, being a fast game of coordination, concentration and strategy, table tennis is associated with many other benefits: improves reflexes, hand-eye coordination, brain blood flow, balance, flexibility; develops mental acuity; promotes cardiovascular health, joint health, calories burning; is a form of stress relief; is an across generation fun sport. 3. Reduction of the speed of mental decline in people with Mild Cognitive Impairment and dementia. So far there are no pharmacological therapies for the prevention nor for the cure of dementia. The only two factors scientifically proven to slow down cognitive impairment are social engagement and physical activity. Table tennis serves both purposes for this condition. Classes are provided twice a week, with the duration of 2 hours. With the desire of bringing solid and scientific knowledge to support the benefits of table tennis as the #1 brain sport, we are engaging with local universities and institutions and with medical experts on healthy brain aging, cognitive decline and neurodegenerative conditions. We have presented the program to public and private organizations with the intent to increase the public awareness about neurodegenerative conditions and to work on abating the stigma and taboos too ofter associated with them. Even though we are dealing with degenerative conditions, what we are doing by offering this program is providing empowerment to each individual over their condition and teaching them by working to develop a new skill, one that has been proven to increase the potential of brain health. Last but not least, having positive interactive social engagement reduces depression, a crucial component for a person confronting these conditions. With our program we want to increase the participants' awareness of their physical capabilities through the benefits of table tennis. They learn daily how to better manage their condition and extend their quality of life through consciously improving their skill at the table. This will potentially enhance their self esteem in their day to day life.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 December 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 October 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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