CP Now
CP Now's mission is to optimize the lifelong health and wellness of people with cerebral palsy and their families through high quality research, education and community programming.
CP Now at a glance
In short: CP Now gave $80K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $79,837
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- Average grant
- $15,967
- Median grant
- $10,476
- Total assets
- $746,525
- +29.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who CP Now funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nationwide Children's Hospital ($34K). Together the top 5 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Children's Hospital Detroit, MI | Research | $33,714 |
| Regents of the University of MI Ann Arbor, MI | Research | $15,975 |
| University of Colorado Denver Denver, CO | Research | $10,476 |
| Gillette Children's Spec Healthcare Saint Paul, MN | Recruitment | $10,000 |
| Columbia University Irving Med Ctr New York, NY | Research | $9,672 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $746,525 | $1,054,350 | $918,732 | $79,837 | 5 | $18,228 |
| 2023 | $576,168 | $744,946 | $547,956 | — | — | $265 |
| 2022 | $338,633 | $499,208 | $309,409 | — | — | $131 |
| 2021 | $138,771 | $191,872 | $164,860 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $63,309 | $59,224 | $41,584 | — | — | — |
About CP Now
Based on IRS filings
CP Now is a public charity focused on Education, based in Greenville, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $747K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $80K. Net investment income was $18K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
CP Now is led by Paul Gross, President An since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul Gross
President An
President → President An, 2022
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Browdy
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Pearlmutter
Director Til
Director → Director Til, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Olver
Director Fro
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Trost
Vice President of Resear
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$175K (2024)
Richard Smith
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Garey Noritz
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Aisha Morrison (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michele Shusterman (2020–2023) — Secretary T
- Former: Jacob Kean (2020–2022) — Secretary · Filing note: Thru June 2022
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $175K, to Joyce Trost (VP of Resear).
Frequently asked questions about CP Now
How much does CP Now give each year?
CP Now gave $80K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is CP Now's typical grant size?
CP Now's median grant in 2024 was $10,476, and its average grant was $15,967, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does CP Now give grants?
CP Now gives mostly in Michigan: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (13%) and Minnesota (13%).
Does CP Now give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on CP Now's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research" (4 grants).
Who are CP Now's largest grantees?
CP Now's largest 2024 grantees include Nationwide Children's Hospital ($33,714), Regents of the University of MI ($15,975) and University of Colorado Denver ($10,476), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is CP Now?
CP Now reported $747K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is CP Now?
CP Now is a public charity focused on Education, based in Greenville, SC. It holds $747K in total assets as of 2024.
What is CP Now's EIN?
CP Now's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4901704. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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