Solve Me Cfs Initiative Inc

Organization Overview

Solve Me Cfs Initiative Inc is located in Glendale, CA. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (A33) the organization is classified as: Printing & Publishing, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Solve ME Cfs Initiative Inc employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Solve ME Cfs Initiative Inc 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 06/2021, Solve ME Cfs Initiative Inc generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.1% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2019, Solve ME Cfs Initiative Inc has awarded 30 individual grants totaling $813,434. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE SOLVE ME/CFS INITIATIVE SMCIIS THE LEADING ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON MYALGIC ENCEPHALOMYELITIS ME/CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME CFS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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RESEARCH PROGRAMS. IN DECEMBER 2020 THE ORGANIZATION LAUNCHED THE YOU ME REGISTRY AND BIOBANK, AN OPEN-SOURCED RESEARCH TOOL IT DEVELOPED THAT IS DESIGNED TO HELP ADVANCE THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF DIAGNOSTICS AND TREATMENTS FOR ME/CFS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH GRANTS FOR SCIENTISTS AND DOCTORS TO FIND CAUSES AND WAYS TO TREAT AND CURE POST INFECTION DISEASES LIKE ME/CFS AND LONG COVID. CUMULATIVELY THE ORGANIZATION HAS FUNDED 23 RESEARCH PROJECTS REPRESENTING 60 SCIENTISTS AT 11 UNIVERSITIES. IN THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021 THE ORGANIZATION MONITORED GRANTS MADE, INCREASED ITS VISIBILITY IN THIS AREA AND RECEIVED MORE GRANT APPLICATIONS THAN EVER BEFORE.


ADVOCACY AND COMMUNICATION. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH THE US CONGRESS TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR ME/CFS RESEARCH BY THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH NIH, CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL CDC AND THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021 THE ORGANIZATION AUTHORED 18 POSITION STATEMENTS AND LETTERS AND CONSTITUENTS DELIVERED 7,930 ONLINE INFORMATION MESSAGES TO CONGRESS. 681 ADVOCATES MET WITH CONGRESSIONAL OFFICES AT 334 MEETINGS. ALSO THE ORGANIZATION CO-FOUNDED THE LONG COVID ALLIANCE, TO COLLABORATE ON RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND POLICY. TWO ORGANIZATION MEMBERS TESTIFIED BEFORE THE HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE ON HEALTH, AND IN DECEMBER 2020 CONGRESS APPROPRIATED 1.25 BILLION FOR LONG COVID RESEARCH.


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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$2,185,984
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $83,427
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,185,984
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $6,341
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,192,325

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Solve Me Cfs Initiative Inc has awarded $50,000 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

UNIVERSIY OF MASSACHUSETTS

PURPOSE: TO CONQUER ME/CFS

$27,500

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH

PURPOSE: TO CONQUER ME/CFS

$22,500
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Solve Me Cfs Initiative Inc has recieved totaling $500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Maurie & Ethel Meltzer Family Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$18,030
Earnings$4,993
Ending Balance$23,023

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