Nonprofit · EIN 26-2311656
NEURO CHALLENGE FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · SARASOTA, FL 34240
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $893,876 | $720,265 | $173,611 | $721,513 | $39,718 | $681,795 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $628,476 | $682,045 | -$53,569 | $507,305 | $41,300 | $466,005 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $781,054 | $937,946 | -$156,892 | $507,764 | $24,829 | $482,935 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $803,882
- Program service revenue
- $183,471
- Investment income
- $1,312
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$2,602
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$125,965
- Other revenue
- -$94,789
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $95,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $270,579
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $430,688
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $5,655
- Accounting fees
- $47,175
- Occupancy
- $16,761
- Travel
- $9,344
- Depreciation
- $2,526
- Program services (functional)
- $650,136
- Management and general (functional)
- $56,791
- Fundraising (functional)
- $13,338
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $507,305
- Total assets, end of year
- $721,513
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $39,718
- Net assets, end of year
- $681,795
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $18,914
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $677,407
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,388
- Gross receipts
- $1,040,133
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- FL
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYNTHIA MILLER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ALFRED PANDL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ROGER TREGELLES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RON BECK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BOB BRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RAYNE DAVENPORT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BARBARA GAHRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTINE NICKEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBIN SCORSONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMILY WALSH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4.5 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA MILLER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 11 | $0 |
| RON BECK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 9 | $0 |
| BRAD BRYAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 9 | $0 |
| BOB BRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AIMEE CHOUINARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4.5 | $0 |
| ALFRED PANDL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SAL FONTANA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE SOLOWSKY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BARB GAHRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRAD BRYAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| EMILY WALSH | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PATRICIA ENTSMINGER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA L MILLER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BOB BRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AIMEE CHOUINARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALFRED PANDL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SAL FONTANA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE SOLOWSKY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR LINDA THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 722 APEX RD UNIT A, SARASOTA, FL 34240-1713
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JENNIFER BITNER, 722 APEX RD UNIT A, SARASOTA, FL 34240
- Signed the 990
- JENNIFER BITNER, CEO
- Phone
- (941) 926-6413
- Return prepared by
- MILLER & MILLER PA CPA
Mission
TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON'S AND THEIR CAREGIVERS, TODAY.
Program accomplishments
- CARE ADVISING: A DIAGNOSIS OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE CAN BE OVERWHELMING AS IS THE AMOUNT OF INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET THAT OFTEN LEAVES A PERSON ASKING, "WHAT INFORMATION DO I NEED TO HELP ME OR MY FAMILY, STARTING TODAY?" THE NCF CARE ADVISOR ENCOURAGES FAMILIES WITH PARKINSON'S TO SEEK "A BETTER APPROACH TO PARKINSON'S" BY FOCUSING ON THE THINGS THEY CAN DO TODAY TO BEST MANAGE THEIR SYMPTOMS AND WHAT THERAPIES AND SERVICES CAN BE MOST USEFUL. THEY CONNECT FAMILIES LIVING WITH PARKINSON'S WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT CAN HELP THEM LIVE OPTIMALLY AT EACH STAGE OF THEIR DISEASE, INCLUDING THERAPISTS FOR SERVICES THEY MAY NEED IN THEIR CARE. NCF CARE ADVISORS WORK TO EDUCATE FAMILIES LIVING WITH PARKINSON'S SO THEY CAN HAVE A MOR INFORMED DIALOGUE WITH THEIR PHYSICIANS AND WITH EACH OTHER.Expenses $582,285
- EDUCATION PROGRAMS: NCF MONTHLY AND ANNUAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS PROVIDE INFORMATION ON BOTH MOTOR AND NON-MOTOR SYMPTOMS OF PARKINSON'S AND THE MOST UP TO DATE TREATMENTS AVAILABLE, BOTH MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL. THE PROGRAMS FEATURE SPEAKERS WHO ARE PARKINSON'S EXPERTS IN THE AREAS OF MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, THERAPY OPTIONS, NUTRITION, EXERCISE AND NON-MOTOR ASPECTS OF THE DISEASE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANXIETY, DEPRESSION AND DEMENTIA, AND THE EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL STRAIN ON THE CAREGIVER. THESE PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED VIRTUALLY AND IN THE 6-COUNTY SERVICE AREA. THE DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES IS PRESENTED IN EACH COUNTY SERVED BY NEURO CHALLENGE, FOR AN IN-PERSON DIALOGUE WITH REGIONAL EXPERTS. NATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE PARKINSON'S SYMPOSIUM IN COLLABORATION WITH SARASOTA MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCE MEDICINE AND THE PARKINSON'S EXPO, THE LARGEST SINGLE-DAY EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE OF ITS KIND, DESIGNED TO EDUCATE, ENGAGE AND EMPOWER THE PARKINSON'S COMMUNITY WITH NATIONALLY RENOWNED THOUGHT LEADERS IN EMERGING PARKINSON'S TREATMENTS, THERAPIES AND OUTCOMES.Expenses $67,781
- SUPPORT GROUPS: A DIAGNOSIS OF PARKINSON'S CAN BRING WITH IT A WIDE RANGE OF EMOTIONS AT EVER-CHANGING LEVELS OF INTENSITY. IT IS IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON'S AND THEIR CAREGIVERS TO KNOW THAT THEY ARE NOT ALONE IN THEIR JOURNEY. A STRONG COMMUNITY CAN HELP THOSE WITH PARKINSON'S AND THEIR CAREGIVERS ADDRESS THE IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM EMOTIONAL IMPACT OF A PARKINSON'S DIAGNOSIS. PARKINSON'S FAMILIES OFTEN EXPERIENCE SOCIAL ISOLATION DUE TO PHYSICAL AND GEOGRAPHIC LIMITATIONS. NCF PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES TO HAVE A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT AMONG THOSE ON THE SAME JOURNEY.
- THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS: NCF MONTHLY THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS PROVIDE THE MOST UP-TO-DATE WAYS TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE WITH VARIOUS THERAPIES AND ACTIVITIES. PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON'S CAN TAKE PART IN THESE PROGRAMS, SPECIFIC TO THEIR CHRONIC DISEASE AND PHYSICIAN RECOMMENDATIONS, TO LEARN WAYS TO HELP THEMSELVES, FREE OF CHARGE. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: EXERCISE, YOGA AND MEDITATION, CREATIVE WRITING, EXPRESSIVE ARTS, AND MORE. OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS: WE ARE EXCITED AND HONORED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THROUGH A COMPETITIVE PROCESS, NCF WAS SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PATTERSON FOUNDATION'S MARGIN AND MISSION IGNITION INITIATIVE TO CREATE AND IMPLEMENT A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE FOR EARNED REVENUE. NCF RAISED STARTUP FUNDING TO LAUNCH A REVENUE PRODUCING INITIATIVE CALLED THE NEURO CHALLENGE NETWORK. THIS NEW BUSINESS MODEL FOCUSES ON EDUCATING THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY AND ALLIED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS TO WORK MORE EFFECTIVELY WITH PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON'S AND WILL GENERATE A SUSTAINABLE SOURCE OF INCOME TO SUPPORT THIS EXPANSION. THE FIRST THREE TRAINING MODULES ARE CURRENTLY IN THE PILOT PHASE WITH TEST PARTNERS AND WILL BE OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC IN THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2022.Expenses $70
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-2311656
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines (G92)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $721,513
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,040,133
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $893,876 | $720,265 | $721,513 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $628,476 | $682,045 | $507,305 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $781,054 | $937,946 | $507,764 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $886,751 | $1,006,049 | $664,067 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-2311656).
Questions about NEURO CHALLENGE FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of NEURO CHALLENGE FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEURO CHALLENGE FOUNDATION INC is 26-2311656.
- Is NEURO CHALLENGE FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to NEURO CHALLENGE FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NEURO CHALLENGE FOUNDATION INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of NEURO CHALLENGE FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NEURO CHALLENGE FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NEURO CHALLENGE FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JENNIFER BITNER.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEURO CHALLENGE FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NEURO CHALLENGE FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $893,876, expenses of $720,265 and total assets of $721,513 at year end.
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