NEUROPONG

Financials

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

122 3RD ST, FORT COLLINS, CO 80524-3534

Mailing address (990-N for 2023)

122 3rd ST, Fort Collins CO 80524

Principal officer (990-N for 2023)

Antonino Barbera, 122 3rd ST, Fort Collins CO 80524

Signed the 990-EZ

Antonino Barbera, Founder and CEO

Phone

(303) 667-1735

Website

neuropong.org

Mission

The main core of our organization is the NeuroPong Program. This is a table tennis program tailored to people living with neurodegenerative conditions, especially Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's and dementia. The program as been designed to utilize table tennis as a form of pre habilitation and neuro rehabilitation at any stage of these conditions, with the ultimate goal to improve their quality of life as a whole.

Program accomplishments

• The program has been offered in multiple locations in the state of Colorado, enrolling more than 150 participants living with Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's and dementia. The program is also offered in the state of UT and IL, involving more than 50 other participants. Other locations are in the making in several other states and internationally. The core program of our organization is the NeuroPong Program, through which we are aiming at the following goals: 1. Improvement in motor function and disability status in people with Multiple Sclerosis. Both physical and mental disability need to be addressed in this population: a suitable, globally positive and energetic long term form of neuro rehabilitation is of paramount importance to recover from an acute attack, to prevent future episodes and to avoid a progression of the condition. Neuro rehabilitation after a Multiple Sclerosis flare-up is extremely important for the success (partial or total) of the functional recovery. Traditional physical therapy provides beneficial effects only if standardized and practiced regularly. However, lack of enjoyment for these sessions limits its rehabilitative potential. Table tennis, besides being a sport that engages and stimulates different parts of our brain at once with subsequent creation of new brain cells and new cerebral network, is also found to be quite entertaining and a result is an activity which is more easily maintained than other exercises which can at times seem laborious and unenjoyable. 2. Improvement of both motor and non-motor symptoms in people with Parkinson's Disease. Though medications and surgical treatment are individualized and adjusted to best suit each person with Parkinson's Disease, efficacy may be limited by side effects and inability to fully treat symptoms, especially balance deficits. In particular, postural instability significantly impacts quality of life in people with Parkinson's Disease and can result in falls that may lead to death. Since balance impairment and falls are negative contributors of quality of life in people with Parkinson's Disease, the marked improvement of muscle strength and resistance stimulated by playing table tennis will have a major positive effect. Furthermore, being a fast game of coordination, concentration and strategy, table tennis is associated with many other benefits: improves reflexes, hand-eye coordination, brain blood flow, balance, flexibility; develops mental acuity; promotes cardiovascular health, joint health, calories burning; is a form of stress relief; is an across generation fun sport. 3. Reduction of the speed of mental decline in people with Mild Cognitive Impairment and dementia. So far there are no pharmacological therapies for the prevention nor for the cure of dementia. The only two factors scientifically proven to slow down cognitive impairment are social engagement and physical activity. Table tennis serves both purposes for this condition. Classes are provided twice a week, with the duration of 2 hours. With the desire of bringing solid and scientific knowledge to support the benefits of table tennis as the #1 brain sport, we are engaging with local universities and institutions and with medical experts on healthy brain aging, cognitive decline and neurodegenerative conditions. We have presented the program to public and private organizations with the intent to increase the public awareness about neurodegenerative conditions and to work on abating the stigma and taboos too ofter associated with them. Even though we are dealing with degenerative conditions, what we are doing by offering this program is providing empowerment to each individual over their condition and teaching them by working to develop a new skill, one that has been proven to increase the potential of brain health. Last but not least, having positive interactive social engagement reduces depression, a crucial component for a person confronting these conditions. With our program we want to increase the participants' awareness of their physical capabilities through the benefits of table tennis. They learn daily how to better manage their condition and extend their quality of life through consciously improving their skill at the table. This will potentially enhance their self esteem in their day to day life.
  Expenses $34,857

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

87-1865377

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

2021

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Human services (P20)

Assets (IRS master file)

$81,225

Income (IRS master file)

$76,995

Filing history

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 87-1865377).

Questions about NEUROPONG

What is the EIN of NEUROPONG?

The employer identification number (EIN) of NEUROPONG is 87-1865377.

Is NEUROPONG tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.

Are donations to NEUROPONG tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does NEUROPONG 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 NEUROPONG due?

The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did NEUROPONG last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.

Who is the principal officer of NEUROPONG?

The 990-N for 2023 names Antonino Barbera.

Who are the officers and directors of NEUROPONG?

The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.

How much revenue does NEUROPONG have?

On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $76,995, expenses of $61,738 and total assets of $81,225 at year end.

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