Mission
To find a biological cure for spinal cord injuries SCI
Public Charity
Wings for Life USA - Spinal Cord Research Foundation Inc
Wings for Life USA - Spinal Cord Research Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in Santa Monica, CA. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $7.2M, expenses of $2.2M, total assets of $19.5M. Imperigo tracks 26 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $727K.
EIN: 814795399
Santa Monica, CA
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
NTEE: H12
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$7.2M
Total Expenses$2.2M
Total Assets$19.5M
Grant Records26
Funding Total$727K
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Wings for Life USA - Spinal Cord Research Foundation Inc
How Wings for Life USA - Spinal Cord Research Foundation Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 8 years.
$97
Programs
the work itself
$1
Management
running the organization
$2
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $97 for programs
$97
Wings for Life funds the following types of research aSecondary Damage, bRemyelination insulation of nerve fibres, cPlasticity, dImaging, eRegeneration, fRehabilitation/Compensatory treatment, and gNeural Reconstruction
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$135,655
CHARITABLE GIFT
$110,190
HUMAN SERVICE
$40,000
GENERAL SUPPORT
$19,244
GENERAL
$14,802
Showing up to 5 of 26 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Board member
Aaron Baker
CEO
Andrew Wagner
Chair/President
Anita Gerhardter
Treasurer
Brian Ring
Board member
Carey Causey
Board member
Chris Hunt
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7.2M | $2.2M | $19.5M |
| 2024 | $6.6M | $3.1M | $16.1M |
| 2023 | $5.8M | $5.1M | $12.0M |
| 2022 | $5.6M | $1.1M | $9.9M |
| 2021 | $5.0M | $4.8M | $6.6M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $5.0M to $7.2M (+44%), with total assets most recently reported at $19.5M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.