THE BUONICONTI FUND TO CURE PARALYSIS INC

EIN: 650244316 501(c)(3) Health Care

MIAMI, FL

Total Revenue
$6,513,961
Total Expenses
$5,110,254
Total Assets
$3,797,445
Net Assets
$3,331,049
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1991
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
MARC A BUONICONTI
Phone
3052436001
Tax Period
2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

THE BUONICONTI FUND TO CURE PARALYSIS INC, founded in 1991, is a community nonprofit in the Health Care sector that reported $6.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 74% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.4M, a strong 22% operating margin.

Mission

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,143,464

THE ORGANIZATION RAISED FUNDS FOR THE MIAMI PROJECT TO CURE PARALYSIS, A RESEARCH CENTER DEDICATED TO DISCOVERING, DEVELOPING, AND ADVANCING TREATMENTS AND CURES FOR NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES AND...

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THE ORGANIZATION RAISED FUNDS FOR THE MIAMI PROJECT TO CURE PARALYSIS, A RESEARCH CENTER DEDICATED TO DISCOVERING, DEVELOPING, AND ADVANCING TREATMENTS AND CURES FOR NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES AND DISORDERS, INCLUDING TRAUMATIC SPINAL CORD AND BRAIN INJURIES, PERIPHERAL NERVE INJURIES, ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, PARKINSON'S DISEASE, AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS (ALS), MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, AND STROKE.THE ORGANIZATION EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE GROUNDBREAKING AND INSPIRING RESEARCH CONDUCTED AT THE MIAMI PROJECT TO CURE PARALYSIS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE THROUGH PERSONAL OUTREACH, PRESENTATIONS TO COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, BY SHARING VIDEOS AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE RESEARCH ON ITS WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS, AND TRADITIONAL MEDIA OUTLETS.

Program 2
Expenses: $69,171

THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH PARALYSIS BY HELPING THEM ACHIEVE GREATER INDEPENDENCE AND MOBILITY. DONATIONS TYPICALLY OCCUR TWO TO THREE...

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THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH PARALYSIS BY HELPING THEM ACHIEVE GREATER INDEPENDENCE AND MOBILITY. DONATIONS TYPICALLY OCCUR TWO TO THREE TIMES PER YEAR AND ARE COORDINATED WITH PUBLIC EVENTS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE CHALLENGES FACED BY THOSE LIVING WITH PARALYSIS AND TO DEMONSTRATE HOW TECHNOLOGY CAN DRAMATICALLY IMPROVE A PERSON'S QUALITY OF LIFE AND LEVEL OF MOBILITY. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, WHO MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF MEDICAL AND FINANCIAL NEED, RECEIVE CUSTOMIZED WHEELCHAIRS DESIGNED TO MEET THEIR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS. DURING THE CURRENT YEAR, THREE WHEELCHAIRS WERE PROVIDED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.

Program 3
Expenses: $334,000

THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HIRED LOBBYISTS TO ADVOCATE BEFORE THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND FEDERAL LEGISLATURES FOR INCREASED FUNDING FOR SPINAL CORD AND BRAIN INJURY RESEARCH, AS WELL AS FOR RESEARCH ON...

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THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HIRED LOBBYISTS TO ADVOCATE BEFORE THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND FEDERAL LEGISLATURES FOR INCREASED FUNDING FOR SPINAL CORD AND BRAIN INJURY RESEARCH, AS WELL AS FOR RESEARCH ON OTHER NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES SUCH AS ALS AND ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,382,487
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $168
Other Revenue $-868,694
TOTAL REVENUE $6,513,961

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,803,172
Salaries & Benefits $312,465
Fundraising Expenses $260,408
Program Expenses $4,609,385
Other Expenses $994,617
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,110,254

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $6,513,961 $3,736,580 +0.7%
Expenses $5,110,254 $4,808,607 +0.1%
Net Income $1,403,707 $-1,072,027 -2.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
27
Independent Members
27
Employees
4
Volunteers
50

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$884,225
Total Directors
28
$738,487
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARC A BUONICONTI PRESIDENT 30.00
Officer Director
$125,000 $0 $324,208
STEPHANIE SAYFIE AAGAARD DIRECTOR 30.00
Officer Director
$79,000 $28,909 $414,279
W DALTON DIETRICH PHD DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICTORIA RANGER NUNEZ DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANA MORRISON DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH MISNER DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REED MACK DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLAND LEVI MD PHD FACS DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW WHITMAN LAZENBY DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARTH A GREEN MD DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD GRAY DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM GANNON DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS J VIGORITO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARKO DIMITRIJEVIC DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAYMOND G CHAMBERS DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK F DALTON VICE CHAIRMAN 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HARRY CARSON DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAM E CARLIN DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICHOLAS A BUONICONTI III CHAIRMAN 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID J BARRETT DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT BANTLE DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICK ARISON DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD ANDERSON DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD S ALDRICH JR SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY ABRAMSON DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL SCHLEIFMAN DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
J SCOTT THOMPSON TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES FERRARO DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANA C BERNING ASSISTANT SECRETARY & TREASURER 30.00
Officer
$41,100 $12,937 $145,738
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $6,513,961 $5,110,254 $3,797,445 $1,403,707
2024 $3,736,580 $4,808,607 $2,073,213 $-1,072,027
2023 $2,997,937 $4,141,488 $3,104,039 $-1,143,551
2022 $4,138,317 $3,830,259 $4,267,074 $308,058
2021 $3,751,489 $4,644,705 $3,945,073 $-893,216
2020 $3,940,238 $4,211,872 $5,018,841 $-271,634
2019 $2,877,128 $3,779,160 $5,085,172 $-902,032
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