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Nonprofit · EIN 26-2703521

US PAIN FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · WEST HARTFORD, CT 06107

Financials

$644K$627K2023$1.4M$1.1M2023$1M$1.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of US PAIN FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,001,093$1,085,079-$83,986$663,922$51,865$612,057
June 30, 2024990$1,424,164$1,137,439$286,725$804,669$108,626$696,043
June 30, 2023990$644,023$627,296$16,727$489,859$80,541$409,318
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$966,811
Program service revenue
$7,548
Investment income
$20,057
Other revenue
$6,677

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$503,285
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$542,577
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$780
Accounting fees
$9,834
Occupancy
$7,448
Travel
$15,572
Depreciation
$347
Program services (functional)
$966,304
Management and general (functional)
$47,469
Fundraising (functional)
$71,306

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$804,669
Total assets, end of year
$663,922
Total liabilities, end of year
$51,865
Net assets, end of year
$612,057
Land, buildings and equipment
$920
Net assets without donor restrictions
$462,057
Net assets with donor restrictions
$150,000
Gross receipts
$1,001,093
Employees
9
Volunteers
315
Year formed
2006
State of legal domicile
CT

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NICOLE HEMMENWAY DYERPRESIDENT
Officer
35$125,000
PAMELA LYNCHASSISTANT TREASURER & CFO
Officer
20$65,000
SHAWN DICKENSCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
EDWARD BILSKYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
JESSICA BEGLEYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
ELLEN LENOX SMITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
10$0
KAREN DUFFYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NICOLE HEMMENWAY DYERPRESIDENT
Officer
35$125,000
PAMELA LYNCHASSISTANT TREASURER & CFO
Officer
20$65,000
JESSICA BEGLEYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
7$0
SHAWN DICKENSCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
7$0
ED BILSKYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
7$0
ELLEN LENOX SMITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
7$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NICOLE HEMMENWAY DYERPRESIDENT & CEO
Officer
40$125,000
PAMELA LYNCHCFO
Officer
20$65,000
SHAWN DICKENSCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ED BILSKYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JESSICA BEGLEYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ELLEN LENOX SMITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MARV TURNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
15 N MAIN ST STE 100, WEST HARTFORD, CT 06107-1957
In care of
% NICOLE HEMMENWAY DYER EXEC OFC
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
NICOLE HEMMENWAY DYER, 15 NORTH MAIN STREET 100, WEST HARTFORD, CT 06107
Signed the 990
NICOLE HEMMENWAY DYER, PRESIDENT & CEO
Phone
(800) 910-2462
Return prepared by
BOISSELLE MORTON & WOLKOWICZ LLP

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE U.S. PAIN FOUNDATION IS TO EMPOWER, EDUCATE, CONNECT, AND ADVOCATE FOR INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS AND SERIOUS INJURIES THAT CAUSE PAIN, ALONG WITH THEIR CAREGIVERS AND CLINICIANS. THROUGH A RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE, ADVANCE PATIENT OUTCOMES, ADDRESS BARRIERS TO CARE AND AFFORDABILITY, AND RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EMPATHY AROUND THE ISSUE OF PAIN.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • U.S. PAIN'S FLAGSHIP PROGRAM, THE INVISIBLE PROJECT, IS A PRINT AND DIGITAL MAGAZINE THAT SHARES THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH CHRONIC PAIN THROUGH COMPELLING STORIES, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND EDUCATIONAL CONTENT. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON PROMOTING ITS MOST RECENT EDITION ON DIABETES AND PAIN THROUGH CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION, SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, AND OUTREACH EFFORTS. DEVELOPMENT IS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY FOR THE NEXT EDITION, WHICH WILL SPOTLIGHT PAIN RESEARCH.
    Expenses $966,304
  • THE U.S. PAIN FOUNDATION EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS TO ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES WHILE ADVANCING PAIN POLICY AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON PROMOTING INTEGRATED, MULTIDISCIPLINARY PAIN CARE AND IMPROVING ACCESS TO A BROAD RANGE OF THERAPIES, INCLUDING COMPLEMENTARY TREATMENTS, MEDICAL DEVICES, AND NOVEL THERAPEUTICS. STATE EFFORTS CENTERED ON EMPOWERING SMALL GROUPS OF ADVOCATES TO TESTIFY ON LEGISLATION AIMED AT IMPROVING ACCESS TO CARE. NATIONALLY, U.S. PAIN WORKED TOWARD PASSING A FEDERAL BILL TO IMPROVE POPULATION HEALTH DATA COLLECTION ON PAIN.
  • THE PEDIATRIC PAIN WARRIOR PROGRAM SUPPORTS CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC PAIN AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING. IN JUNE 2025, THE PROGRAM HOSTED ITS FOURTH ANNUAL FAMILY SUMMER CAMP AT MORGAN'S CAMP IN SAN ANTONIO, TX, WELCOMING 54 FAMILIES FOR FIVE DAYS OF FUN ACTIVITIES, EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS, AND PEER SUPPORT. THE PROGRAM ALSO HELD FAMILY PAIN EDUCATION DAYS AT CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS NATIONWIDE TO PROVIDE IN-PERSON EDUCATION AND CONNECTION FOR FAMILIES MANAGING PAIN.

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-2703521
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
2010
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Health care (E60)
Assets (IRS master file)
$663,922
Income (IRS master file)
$1,001,093

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,001,093$1,085,079$663,922XML
990June 2024$1,424,164$1,137,439$804,669XML
990June 2023$644,023$627,296$489,859XML
990December 2022$939,968$1,145,142$457,177IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––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 26-2703521).

Questions about US PAIN FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of US PAIN FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of US PAIN FOUNDATION INC is 26-2703521.
Is US PAIN FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
Are donations to US PAIN FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does US PAIN 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 US PAIN 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 US PAIN 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 US PAIN FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names NICOLE HEMMENWAY DYER.
Who are the officers and directors of US PAIN FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $125,000 (NICOLE HEMMENWAY DYER, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does US PAIN FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,001,093, expenses of $1,085,079 and total assets of $663,922 at year end.

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