Kali's Cure For Paralysis Foundation Inc
To provide funding to hospitals and rehabilitation facilities treating patients suffering spinal cord injuries. Also, to provide funding for research and research facilities studying and specializing in programs leading to treatment of injuries and disease of the spinal cord resulting in paralysis.
Kali's Cure For Paralysis Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Kali's Cure For Paralysis Foundation Inc gave $150K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $150K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $150,000
- -50.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $150,000
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $948,100
- +6.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Kali's Cure For Paralysis Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University Hospitals ($150K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 6 grants of 9 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Kali's Cure For Paralysis Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 50% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2020) to $305K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals Cleveland, OH | Research | $150,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $948,100 | $210,078 | $154,425 | $150,000 | 1 | $34,307 |
| 2023 | $892,447 | $316,149 | $308,255 | $305,000 | 2 | $16,798 |
| 2022 | $884,553 | $167,530 | $102,608 | $100,000 | 2 | $2,096 |
| 2021 | $819,631 | $80,635 | $102,711 | $100,000 | 2 | $1,013 |
| 2020 | $841,707 | $117,995 | $104,249 | $100,000 | 2 | $4,889 |
About Kali's Cure For Paralysis Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Kali's Cure For Paralysis Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Alma, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $948K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $150K. Net investment income was $34K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kali's Cure For Paralysis Foundation Inc is led by Michael W Pung Jr., President & Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael W Pung Jr.
President & Treasurer
President → President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James O'Neal
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Morgan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ann Becker
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Mumford
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
W Sidney Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Lippert
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kali A Pung
Vice President & Secretary
Secretary → Vice President & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: L. Douglas Lippert (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael W. Pung (2020–2022) — Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Kali's Cure For Paralysis Foundation Inc
How much does Kali's Cure For Paralysis Foundation Inc give each year?
Kali's Cure For Paralysis Foundation Inc gave $150K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $305K across 2 grants.
How large is Kali's Cure For Paralysis Foundation Inc?
Kali's Cure For Paralysis Foundation Inc reported $948K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $210K.
Where does Kali's Cure For Paralysis Foundation Inc operate?
Kali's Cure For Paralysis Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Colorado, Michigan, Ohio.
What is Kali's Cure For Paralysis Foundation Inc's EIN?
Kali's Cure For Paralysis Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2473236. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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