United Spinal Association meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Year, State Incorporated
1947, NY
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Also Known As
VetsFirst
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Stated Purpose
"to enhance the quality of the lives of people living with spinal cord injury or disease, as well as disabled veterans, through the provision of resources, information, and representation."
United Spinal Association (United Spinal) reports that it advocates for enforcement and enhancement of disability rights, including access to healthcare, mobility equipment, public transportation, rehabilitation, community services and supports, and building accessibility. The organization works with businesses and government agencies to ensure buildings comply with state and local accessibility codes. United Spinal offers educational training to architects, design professionals, and building code officials throughout the United States. The VetsFirst program advocates for disabled veterans and works to address their healthcare needs and receive VA benefits. The organization states that it also offers its members one-on-one assistance and counseling, peer support, and employment assistance. Some (636,261 or 5% of United Spinal's program service activities are carried out in conjunction with fundraising appeals.
For the year ended June 30, 2020, United Spinal Association's program expenses were:
Program services |
$12,551,575 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$12,551,575 |
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Chief Executive
Vincenzo Piscopo, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$0
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Chair of the Board
Tom Aiello
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
President, March Marketing, LLC
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Board Size
16
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Paid Staff Size
50
*2020 compensation, as reported by the organization, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Note: In 2019, James Weisman served as the organization's President and Chief Executive Officer, receiving $236,475 in compensation.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Membership appeals, Planned giving arrangements, Telephone appeals, Radio, Cause- related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Television, Other
United Spinal incurred joint costs of $1,358,082 for informational materials and activities that included fundraising materials. Of those costs $680,807 was allocated to fundraising expenses, $636,261 was allocated to program expenses, and $41,014 was allocated to administrative expenses.
Fundraising costs were 11% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $13,010,625 are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on United Spinal Association's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2020.
Source of Funds |
In-kind contributions |
$6,851,370 |
Contributions |
$4,992,820 |
Accessibility service income |
$2,139,628 |
Government grants |
$677,708 |
Publication revenue |
$571,271 |
Bequests |
$488,727 |
Mineral rights income |
$67,970 |
Other income |
$61,059 |
Investment income, net |
$49,318 |
Total Income |
$15,899,871 |
- Programs: 82%
- Administrative: 11%
- Fundraising: 7%
Total Income |
$15,899,871 |
Program expenses |
$12,551,575 |
Fundraising expenses |
$1,217,451 |
Administrative expenses |
$1,699,916 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$15,468,942 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$430,929 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$6,284,079 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$6,715,008 |
Total Liabilities |
$1,023,480 |
Total Assets |
$7,738,488 |
Note: According to United Spinal's audited financial statements for year ended June 30, 2020, the organization received $6,851,370 in donated public service announcements and facilities.