Bryon Riesch Paralysis Foundation Inc

What it reported doing in 2024

At the bryon riesch paralysis foundation (brpf), we believe that a cure for paralysis is truly possible. That is why we award research grants every year to some of the brightest minds and best research facilities in the united states.a cure will most likely not come from one idea or one source but result from a collaboration of efforts. Consequently, we provide pilot funding for ideas that otherwise may not be explored. With strong relationships with the medical college of Wisconsin, we work hard at making sure our funds get to those researchers and ideas most deserving. Help from generous supporters can guarantee that we keep researchers focused on a cure for paralysis.also, at the brpf, we find it very important to help those individuals already suffering from the devastating effects of a spinal cord injury. The financial costs associated with spinal cord injuries are extreme and many times as crippling as the injury itself. In an effort to provide some assistance, we have established charitable grants which are awarded quarterly to individuals. These grants help pay for items such as van modifications, wheelchairs and ramps.many people suffering from neurological disorders also desire desperately to go back to school. Consequently, we award scholarships both for the spring and fall semesters to individuals that are either suffering from a neurological disorder or have parents that suffer from a neurological disorder. We are elated to see people overcome very tough situations to be productive and important members of our society.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 100%; rating input score 100
• Program expense ratio: 89.9%; rating input score 90
• Fundraising efficiency: $7.24 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 31; 31st percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 93.3%; rating input score 93; 26th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 98.6%; rating input score 99; 59th percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 2 of 7 controls in place; rating input score 29
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Fail
  • Whistleblower policy: Fail
  • Document-retention policy: Fail
  • CEO compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Fail
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Fail
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: -121.4%; rating input score 2; 2nd percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.31; rating input score 16; 16th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.06; rating input score 31; 31st percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 0%; rating input score 69; 69th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 10.9% per year; rating input score 100; 72nd percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 6.6% per year; rating input score 100; 60th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 7.8% per year; rating input score 100; 59th percentile among comparable filings