San Diego Spine Foundation
To support spine related research and physician education.
San Diego Spine Foundation at a glance
In short: San Diego Spine Foundation gave $25K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,000
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,500
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $2,640,779
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who San Diego Spine Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Uc Irvine ($15K). Together the top 2 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 8 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $209K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uc Irvine Irvine, CA | Support Spine Research | $15,000 |
| Rush University Medical Ctr Chicago, IL | Support Spine Research | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,640,779 | $616,661 | $470,183 | $25,000 | 2 | $220,395 |
| 2023 | $2,521,354 | $439,308 | $357,081 | $15,000 | 1 | $91,933 |
| 2022 | $2,246,459 | $1,290,239 | $782,732 | $208,693 | 4 | $74,097 |
| 2021 | $2,060,232 | $805,528 | $2,710,760 | — | — | $205,011 |
| 2020 | $3,993,453 | $1,113,369 | $977,956 | $105,907 | 1 | $29,297 |
About San Diego Spine Foundation
Based on IRS filings
San Diego Spine Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $220K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
San Diego Spine Foundation is led by Gregory M Mundis Jr. MD, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregory M Mundis Jr. MD
President & Director
Vice President & Director → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tressa Goulding
Director
Executive Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Jeff Pawelek BS
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Kostial RN BSN
Director
Executive Director & Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter O Newton MD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Behrooz Akbarnia MD
Cob & Founder
President & Director → President & Founder, 2022
President & Founder → Cob & Founder, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert K Eastlack MD
CFO
CFO & Director → CFO, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Ward PT PhD
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Aghassi Esq.
Secretary
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $20K, to Tressa Goulding (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about San Diego Spine Foundation
How much does San Diego Spine Foundation give each year?
San Diego Spine Foundation gave $25K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
How large is San Diego Spine Foundation?
San Diego Spine Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $617K.
What is San Diego Spine Foundation?
San Diego Spine Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in San Diego, CA. It holds $2.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does San Diego Spine Foundation operate?
San Diego Spine Foundation has awarded grants in California, Illinois.
What is San Diego Spine Foundation's EIN?
San Diego Spine Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1863911. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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