Growing Spine Foundation
- Assets
- $0.0
- Revenue
- $94.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI
- Founding
- 06/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 26-2957409
Organization Overview
Growing Spine Foundation is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (H05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Medical Research and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Growing Spine Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Growing Spine Foundation generated $94.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (22.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $15.8k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (44.4%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO IMPROVE THE CARE OF PATIENTS WITH EARLY ONSET SCOLIOSIS AND RELATED DEFORMITIES THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON EARLY ONSET SCOLIOSIS AND GROWING SPINE (ICEOS) WAS HELD ONLINE AND ATTRACTED SURGEONS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. THE CME-ACCREDITED COURSE INCLUDES A MIX OF INVITED LECTURES, FREE PAPERS, DEBATES, CASE DISCUSSIONS, AND NON-CME SURGICAL TECHNIQUE FORUMS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF INTERNATIONAL FACULTY LEADERS IN THE GROWING SPINE FIELD. THE COURSE IS DESIGNED FOR ORTHOPAEDIC AND NEUROLOGICAL SURGEONS, FELLOWS AND RESIDENTS WHO INCLUDE PEDIATRIC SPINAL DEFORMITY SURGERY IN THEIR PRACTICIES. NURSES, NURSE PRACTITIONERS, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, AND PHYSICIANS PROVIDING NON-OPERATIVE CARE OF SPINAL DEFORMITIES MAY ALSO BENEFIT.
THE PEDIATRIC SPINE STUDY GROUP (PSSG) - THE MISSION OF THE PSSG IS TO IMPROVE THE CARE OF PATIENTS WITH EARLY ONSET SCOLIOSIS AND RELATED DEFORMITITES THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY. ALL PSSG MEMBERS HAVE BEEN TRAINED IN ORTHOPAEDIC SPINE SURGERY AND/OR PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND SPECIALIZE IN COMPLEX SPINAL DEFORMITIES IN YOUNG CHILDREN. THE GSSG CONDUCTS RESEARCH STUDIES AND PRESENTS THE WORK AT VARIOUS MEETINGS AND IS PUBLISHED IN MULTIPLE MEDICAL JOURNALS.
OTHER PROGRAMS
THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON EARLY ONSET SCOLIOSIS AND GROWING SPINE (ICEOS) WAS HELD ONLINE AND ATTRACTED SURGEONS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. THE CME-ACCREDITED COURSE INCLUDES A MIX OF INVITED LECTURES, FREE PAPERS, DEBATES, CASE DISCUSSIONS, AND NON-CME SURGICAL TECHNIQUE FORUMS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF INTERNATIONAL FACULTY LEADERS IN THE GROWING SPINE FIELD. THE COURSE IS DESIGNED FOR ORTHOPAEDIC AND NEUROLOGICAL SURGEONS, FELLOWS AND RESIDENTS WHO INCLUDE PEDIATRIC SPINAL DEFORMITY SURGERY IN THEIR PRACTICIES. NURSES, NURSE PRACTITIONERS, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, AND PHYSICIANS PROVIDING NON-OPERATIVE CARE OF SPINAL DEFORMITIES MAY ALSO BENEFIT.
THE PEDIATRIC SPINE STUDY GROUP (PSSG) - THE MISSION OF THE PSSG IS TO IMPROVE THE CARE OF PATIENTS WITH EARLY ONSET SCOLIOSIS AND RELATED DEFORMITITES THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY. ALL PSSG MEMBERS HAVE BEEN TRAINED IN ORTHOPAEDIC SPINE SURGERY AND/OR PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND SPECIALIZE IN COMPLEX SPINAL DEFORMITIES IN YOUNG CHILDREN. THE GSSG CONDUCTS RESEARCH STUDIES AND PRESENTS THE WORK AT VARIOUS MEETINGS AND IS PUBLISHED IN MULTIPLE MEDICAL JOURNALS.
OTHER PROGRAMS
THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON EARLY ONSET SCOLIOSIS AND GROWING SPINE (ICEOS) WAS HELD ONLINE AND ATTRACTED SURGEONS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. THE CME-ACCREDITED COURSE INCLUDES A MIX OF INVITED LECTURES, FREE PAPERS, DEBATES, CASE DISCUSSIONS, AND NON-CME SURGICAL TECHNIQUE FORUMS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF INTERNATIONAL FACULTY LEADERS IN THE GROWING SPINE FIELD. THE COURSE IS DESIGNED FOR ORTHOPAEDIC AND NEUROLOGICAL SURGEONS, FELLOWS AND RESIDENTS WHO INCLUDE PEDIATRIC SPINAL DEFORMITY SURGERY IN THEIR PRACTICIES. NURSES, NURSE PRACTITIONERS, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, AND PHYSICIANS PROVIDING NON-OPERATIVE CARE OF SPINAL DEFORMITIES MAY ALSO BENEFIT.
THE PEDIATRIC SPINE STUDY GROUP (PSSG) - THE MISSION OF THE PSSG IS TO IMPROVE THE CARE OF PATIENTS WITH EARLY ONSET SCOLIOSIS AND RELATED DEFORMITITES THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY. ALL PSSG MEMBERS HAVE BEEN TRAINED IN ORTHOPAEDIC SPINE SURGERY AND/OR PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND SPECIALIZE IN COMPLEX SPINAL DEFORMITIES IN YOUNG CHILDREN. THE GSSG CONDUCTS RESEARCH STUDIES AND PRESENTS THE WORK AT VARIOUS MEETINGS AND IS PUBLISHED IN MULTIPLE MEDICAL JOURNALS.
OTHER PROGRAMS
THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON EARLY ONSET SCOLIOSIS AND GROWING SPINE (ICEOS) WAS HELD ONLINE AND ATTRACTED SURGEONS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. THE CME-ACCREDITED COURSE INCLUDES A MIX OF INVITED LECTURES, FREE PAPERS, DEBATES, CASE DISCUSSIONS, AND NON-CME SURGICAL TECHNIQUE FORUMS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF INTERNATIONAL FACULTY LEADERS IN THE GROWING SPINE FIELD. THE COURSE IS DESIGNED FOR ORTHOPAEDIC AND NEUROLOGICAL SURGEONS, FELLOWS AND RESIDENTS WHO INCLUDE PEDIATRIC SPINAL DEFORMITY SURGERY IN THEIR PRACTICIES. NURSES, NURSE PRACTITIONERS, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, AND PHYSICIANS PROVIDING NON-OPERATIVE CARE OF SPINAL DEFORMITIES MAY ALSO BENEFIT.
THE PEDIATRIC SPINE STUDY GROUP (PSSG) - THE MISSION OF THE PSSG IS TO IMPROVE THE CARE OF PATIENTS WITH EARLY ONSET SCOLIOSIS AND RELATED DEFORMITITES THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY. ALL PSSG MEMBERS HAVE BEEN TRAINED IN ORTHOPAEDIC SPINE SURGERY AND/OR PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND SPECIALIZE IN COMPLEX SPINAL DEFORMITIES IN YOUNG CHILDREN. THE GSSG CONDUCTS RESEARCH STUDIES AND PRESENTS THE WORK AT VARIOUS MEETINGS AND IS PUBLISHED IN MULTIPLE MEDICAL JOURNALS.
OTHER PROGRAMS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Behrooz A Akbarnia MD President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
David L Skaggs MD Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Paul D Sponseller MD Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
George H Thompson MD Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Emans MD Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Muharrem Yazici MD Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Executive Director Inc Management | 12/30/19 | $189,770 |
Childrens Spine Foundation Research | 12/30/19 | $109,920 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $756 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $756 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $875 |
| Investment income | $5,225 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $88,024 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $94,880 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $500 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $10,526 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,800 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $169,693 |
| Advertising and promotion | $91 |
| Office expenses | $753 |
| Information technology | $584 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $128 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $25,157 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,506 |
| Insurance | $1,594 |
| All other expenses | $11,482 |
| Total functional expenses | $15,848 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $0 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,274 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $0 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Growing Spine Foundation has recieved totaling $8.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $8 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,145,020 |
| Earnings | $93,236 |
| Admin Expense | $1,239,012 |
| Net Contributions | $756 |
| Ending Balance | $1,145,020 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Society For Research On Nicotine And Tobacco Madison, WI | $1,530,995 | $1,343,536 |
Heartland Health Research Alliance Ltd Brookfield, WI | $249,427 | $1,145,446 |
The American Foregut Society Lombard, IL | $780,615 | $940,156 |
Fellowship For Interpretation Of Genomes Burr Ridge, IL | $745,842 | $701,185 |
Alliance Of Independent Academic Medical Centers Chicago, IL | $396,282 | $503,823 |
Ginther Eutherian Foundation Inc Cross Plains, WI | $18,161 | $83,213 |
Foundation For Opthalmalic Research And Education Detroit, MI | $204,263 | $0 |
Growing Spine Foundation Milwaukee, WI | $0 | $94,880 |
Exposing Mold Inc Mukwonago, WI | $0 | $6,060 |
Heartland Research And Education Foundation Joliet, IL | $15,843 | $0 |
Upg Services Detroit, MI | $0 | $0 |