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EIN 31-1781635

Free Wheelchair Mission

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
40
City
Irvine
State
California
Year formed
2001
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
E50: Rehabilitative Medical Services
Description
Free Wheelchair Mission transforms lives by providing mobility to people with disabilities in developing third-world countries. Their mission is driven by their faith in Jesus Christ. They sent 50,160 wheelchairs during this fiscal year with the support of donors and have delivered over a million wheelchairs to date.
Total revenues
$14,028,286
2023
Total expenses
$13,738,017
2023
Total assets
$3,878,085
2023
Num. employees
40
2023

Program areas at Free Wheelchair Mission

We transform lives through the gift of mobility as motivated by jesus christ. With our donors' support, we sent 60,556 wheelchairs during this fiscal year to those with disabilities in developing countries throughout the world. We have delivered over a million wheelchairs and are working toward our second million! In addition to wheelchairs, Free Wheelchair Mission donated $2,943,783 of gift-in-kind medical supplies to our distribution partners during the year. These supplies are selected for the purpose of enhancing the utility of our wheelchairs or to support surgeries that prevent physical disabilities. We are very grateful for the continued support from our donors that allows us to reach individuals that are waiting for a Wheelchair and the transforming mobility it will provide.

Who funds Free Wheelchair Mission

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncPoverty$1,056,848
American Endowment FoundationHealth, General$219,216
California Community FoundationCivic Engagement$217,500
...and 77 more grants received totalling $3,233,664

Personnel at Free Wheelchair Mission

NameTitleCompensation
Nuka SolomonChief Executive Officer$172,200
Mackenzie CumminsDirector of Operations
Wayne TwiggDirector of Finance$94,063
Brad CooperDirector of Marketing$117,042
Angela GomezDirector of Development - Major Gifts and Institutional Giving$131,587
...and 16 more key personnel

Financials for Free Wheelchair Mission

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$14,009,506
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$29,438
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$182,246
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-194,187
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,283
Total revenues$14,028,286

Form 990s for Free Wheelchair Mission

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-01-15990View PDF
2022-062022-12-09990View PDF
2021-062022-01-11990View PDF
2020-062021-04-06990View PDF
2019-062020-10-13990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Protez FoundationOakdale, MN$3,540,039
Easterseals Southern GeorgiaAlbany, GA$12,261,842
CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthcareHouston, TX$4,370,967
Lifeline Christian MissionWesterville, OH$8,108,210
Lifesigns NowLos Angeles, CA$3,738,157
Data update history
November 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $219,216 from American Endowment Foundation
October 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 27 new grant, including a grant for $217,500 from California Community Foundation
June 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
ClinicsHealth organizationsFamily service centers
Issues
Health
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousFundraising eventsOperates internationallyNational levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
15279 Alton Pkwy Suite 300
Irvine, CA 92618
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Orange County, CA
Website URL
freewheelchairmission.org/ 
Phone
(949) 273-8470
IRS details
EIN
31-1781635
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2001
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
E50: Rehabilitative Medical Services
NAICS code, primary
624230: Emergency and Relief Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
118840
FTB Entity ID
2340346
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-02-05
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