EIN 65-0244316

The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
City
State
Year formed
1991
Most recent tax filings
2023-05-01
Description
The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis is a 501(c)3 organizations committed to finding a cure for paralysis resulting from spinal cord injury and to seeing millions worldwide walk again.
Related structure
The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis is a subordinate organization under University of Miami (UM).
Also known as...
The Buoniconti Fund To Cure Paralysis
Total revenues
$2,997,937
2023
Total expenses
$4,141,488
2023
Total assets
$3,104,039
2023
Num. employees
4
2023

Program areas at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis

The organization raised 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 educated 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 organization also 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.public relation firms were engaged To enhance awareness and support of The organization's missions and program.
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.

Grants made by The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
University of Miami (UM)Support for Research for Treatment of and Cures for Paralysis Due To Spinal Cord Injuries$3,033,333

Who funds The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Paul J. Diamare FoundationMedicine$1,000,000
EM Lynn FoundationGeneral$820,000
Joseph R Coulter Iii FoundationNo Specific Purpose$250,000
...and 67 more grants received totalling $3,065,635

Personnel at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis

NameTitleCompensation
Diana C BerningAssistant Secretary , Treasurer$41,100
Paul J DimareTreasurer$0
Nicholas A BuonicontChairman$0
Richard S AldrichSecretary$0
Marc A BuonicontiPresident$125,000
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis

RevenuesFYE 05/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,122,071
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$160
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-1,124,294
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,997,937

Form 990s for The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-052024-02-06990View PDF
2022-052023-01-26990View PDF
2021-052022-01-17990View PDF
2020-052021-04-06990View PDF
2019-052020-10-02990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 31, 2024
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $1,000,000 from Paul J. Diamare Foundation
June 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Jewish Communal Fund
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 22 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Newark Regional Business Partnership.
October 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Seed for Peace
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersMedical research organizationsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
Health
Characteristics
Political advocacyConducts researchLobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1095 NW 14th Terrace R-48
Miami, FL 33136
Metro area
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
County
Miami-Dade County, FL
Website URL
themiamiproject.org/ 
Phone
(305) 243-6001
Facebook page
cureparalysis 
Twitter profile
@buonicontifund 
IRS details
EIN
65-0244316
Fiscal year end
May
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1991
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
H90: Medical Specialty Research
NAICS code, primary
813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
094976
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
Free account sign-up

Want updates when The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis has new information, or want to find more organizations like The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis?

Create free Cause IQ account