Wings for Life USA - Spinal Cord Research Foundation Inc (EIN 814795399) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2016

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Andrew Wagner

Phone

3104605399

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Wings for Life USA - Spinal Cord Research Foundation Inc, founded in 2016, is a community nonprofit in the Medical Research sector that reported $6.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 14% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $3.5M, a strong 53% operating margin.

Mission

To find a biological cure for spinal cord injuries SCI

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,967,566

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $594,721

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $6,562,287

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,952,100

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $73,458

Program Expenses $2,974,495

Other Expenses $137,595

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,089,695

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$6,562,287	$5,779,508	+0.1%
Expenses	$3,089,695	$5,128,442	-0.4%
Net Income	$3,472,592	$651,066	+4.3%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Anita Gerhardter	Chair/President	001.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
John Hinz	Secretary	001.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Brian Ring	Treasurer	001.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Sam Maddox	Board member	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Aaron Baker	Board member	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Seth Marthinsson	Board member	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Chris Hunt	Board member	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Andrew Wagner	CEO	040.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0

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
2024	$6,562,287	$3,089,695	$16,069,502	$3,472,592
2023	$5,779,508	$5,128,442	$11,992,683	$651,066
2022	$5,591,020	$1,141,298	$9,863,281	$4,449,722
2021	$4,978,629	$4,790,788	$6,609,538	$187,841
2020	$2,828,596	$519,867	$4,876,578	$2,308,729
2019	$3,914,787	$3,764,376	$3,485,262	$150,411
2018	$2,671,681	$1,044,798	$2,680,882	$1,626,883

Wings for Life USA - Spinal Cord Research Foundation Inc