Academy of Spinal Cord Injury
Ascip is a non profit professional society of healthcare providers, including physicians, scientists, psychologists, social workers, researchers, nurses and therapists, dedicated to optimizing the health and wellness of individuals with sci/d through advanced interdisciplinary education, professional development and scientific research.
Academy of Spinal Cord Injury at a glance
- Total assets
- $335,057
- +3.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $627,027
- +10.8% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $1,260
- -14.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $645,133
- +0.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Academy of Spinal Cord Injury funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Academy of Spinal Cord Injury gives
- Giving grew 49% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $25K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | Research | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $335,057 | $627,027 | $645,133 | — | — | $1,260 |
| 2024 | $325,424 | $565,905 | $642,400 | — | — | $1,468 |
| 2023 | $413,485 | $561,240 | $620,505 | $25,000 | 1 | $1,708 |
| 2022 | $526,584 | $479,142 | $637,555 | — | — | $1,572 |
| 2021 | $624,381 | $474,929 | $516,329 | $13,420 | 1 | $1,552 |
| 2020 | $692,771 | $463,912 | $442,464 | $16,800 | 1 | $1,807 |
About Academy of Spinal Cord Injury
Based on IRS filings
Academy of Spinal Cord Injury is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Springfield, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $335K in total assets. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Academy of Spinal Cord Injury is led by Jennifer Piatt, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 12 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer Piatt
President
Secretary → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Cheatam
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberley Monden
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Newman
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darcy Erickson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Zahl
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Abbott-Thiel
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denny Omalley
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$24K (2020) → $24K (2025)
Joe Fangman
Immediate Past President
President Elect → President, 2022
President → Immediate Past President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
M. Kristi Henzel
President Elect
Treasurer → President Elect, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rita Hamilton
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monifa Brooks
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: B. Jenny Kiratli (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Becky Thayer (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Trisha Hicks (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Laura Rice (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Joan McMahon (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Maggi Budd (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kristi Henzel (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: David Gater (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Heather Russell (2020) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Johns (2020) — Director
- Former: Michael Kennelly (2020) — President
- Former: Rafferty Laredo (2020) — Director
- Former: Robin Bischoff (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $24K, to Denny Omalley (Executive Vice President).
Frequently asked questions about Academy of Spinal Cord Injury
How large is Academy of Spinal Cord Injury?
Academy of Spinal Cord Injury reported $335K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $627K.
What is Academy of Spinal Cord Injury?
Academy of Spinal Cord Injury is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Springfield, IL. It holds $335K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Academy of Spinal Cord Injury operate?
Academy of Spinal Cord Injury has awarded grants in Florida, Virginia.
What is Academy of Spinal Cord Injury's EIN?
Academy of Spinal Cord Injury's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2937225. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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