Buoniconti Fund To Cure Paralysis Inc

Organization Overview

Buoniconti Fund To Cure Paralysis Inc is located in Miami, FL. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (E12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 05/2022, Buoniconti Fund To Cure Paralysis Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Buoniconti Fund To Cure Paralysis 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 05/2022, Buoniconti Fund To Cure Paralysis Inc generated $4.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 05/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (12.5%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO RAISE MONEY FOR, AND AWARENESS OF, THE MIAMI PROJECT TO CURE PARALYSIS, A CENTER OF EXCELLENCE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI IN MIAMI, FLORIDA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE ORGANIZATION RAISES MONEY FOR THE MIAMI PROJECT TO CURE PARALYSIS, A RESEARCH CENTER DEVOTED TO THE TREATMENT OF AND RESEARCH FOR POTENTIAL CURE OF PARALYSIS INDUCED BY SPINAL CORD INJURIES.THE ORGANIZATION EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE AMAZING AND INCREDIBLY ENCOURAGING RESEARCH BEING CONDUCTED AT THE MIAMI PROJECT TO CURE PARALYSIS BY PERSONAL CONTACT, PRESENTATIONS TO COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS MAKING AVAILABLE VIDEOS AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE RESEARCH ON OUR WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA AND TRADITIONAL MEDIA OUTLETS.


THE DARRELL GWYNN QUALITY OF LIFE CHAPTER - WHEELCHAIR DONATION PROGRAM: THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH PARALYSIS BY ENABLING THEM TO GAIN INCREASED INDEPENDENCE AND MOBILITY. THESE DONATIONS TYPICALLY HAPPEN 2-3 TIMES A YEAR AND ARE DONE IN CONJUNCTION WITH PUBLIC EVENTS TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THOSE LIVING WITH PARALYSIS AND TO DEMONSTRATE THAT TECHNOLOGY CAN SIGNIFICANTLY CHANGE SOMEONE'S QUALITY OF LIFE AND LEVEL OF MOBILITY. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE GIVEN CUSTOMIZED WHEELCHAIRS TO MEET THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS. APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE MEDICAL AND FINANCIAL NEED DOCUMENTATION. TWO WHEELCHAIRS WERE PROVIDED DURING THE CURRENT YEAR.WHEELCHAIR CHALLENGE PROGRAM: ABLE BODIED INDIVIDUALS ARE CHALLENGED TO SIT IN A WHEELCHAIR FOR A DAY TRYING TO DO EVERY DAY NORMAL ACTIVITIES AT THEIR HOME OR OFFICE AS PART OF AN AWARENESS PROGRAM TO DEMONSTRATE AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC THAT PARALYSIS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE. THE ORGANIZATION AND THE PARTICIPANTS TYPICALLY SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES VIA SOCIAL AND TRADITIONAL MEDIA TO FURTHER EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON THE CHALLENGES OF LIVING WITH A SPINAL CORD INJURY.


THE ORGANIZATION PAID LOBBYISTS TO LOBBY THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND FEDERAL LEGISLATURES FOR APPROVAL OF FUNDING FOR SPINAL CORD INJURY RESEARCH IN AN EFFORT TO INCREASE FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR RESEARCH.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Marc A Buoniconti
President
$125,000
John Fox
Director
$50,000
Diana C Berning
Assistant Sec.-Treasurer
$40,100
Richard S Aldrich Jr
Secretary
$0
Mark F Dalton
Vice Chairman
$0
Paul J Dimare
Treasurer
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Suzanne M Sayfie
Outreach And Donor Cultivation
$200,000
Ronald L Book Pa
Lobbying
$132,037
Dgrc Enterprises
Education And Fundraising Consultant
$225,000
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$4,289,994
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$89,399
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $21,417
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,379,393
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $716
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$241,792
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,138,317

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 34 grants that Buoniconti Fund To Cure Paralysis Inc has recieved totaling $865,245.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Joseph R Coulter Iii Foundation

Miami Springs, FL

PURPOSE: NO SPECIFIC PURPOSE

$250,000
E M Lynn Foundation

Boca Raton, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$205,000
The Mcj Amelior Foundation

Morristown, NJ

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$75,000
Ferraro Family Foundation Inc

Miami, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS

$50,000
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc

Alpharetta, GA

PURPOSE: POVERTY

$50,000
James J Pallotta Charitable Trust

Weston, MA

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$25,000
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