Spinal Research Foundation
Spinal Research Foundation is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Reston, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2024, it made $1.5M in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $251K.
Spinal Research Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,789,389
- -17.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,887,546
- +52.8% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $1,525,760
- +51.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,362,317
- +25.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,789,389 | $1,887,546 | $2,362,317 | $1,525,760 | $251,152 |
| 2023 | $3,378,992 | $1,234,939 | $1,886,615 | $1,009,103 | $144,739 |
| 2022 | $3,930,079 | $659,835 | $1,964,404 | $1,384,490 | $84,800 |
| 2021 | $4,971,083 | $1,609,882 | $1,538,009 | $992,572 | $389,315 |
| 2020 | $4,289,917 | $587,062 | $769,871 | — | $249,464 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Spinal Research Foundation is led by Rita Roy, CEO on every filing since 2020; 2 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rita Roy
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$250K (2020) → $257K (2024)
Dave Poley
Member & Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$220K (2024)
Thomas Schuler
Chairman
President → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Nault
Member
Chairman → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Good
Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gordon Taylor
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Harvey
Vice Chairman
Member → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raymond Pugsley
Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Marron
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Albers
Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Collins
Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Major
Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Albert
Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Lenke
Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rajiv Sethi
Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Larry Lenke (2023) — Member
- Former: David Poley (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Kevin Burke (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Rina Shah (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Sheldon Buytenhuys (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: William Evers Jr. (2020–2021) — Member
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 $257K, to Rita Roy (CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Spinal Research Foundation
How large is Spinal Research Foundation?
Spinal Research Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What is Spinal Research Foundation?
Spinal Research Foundation is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Reston, VA. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Spinal Research Foundation's EIN?
Spinal Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0803996. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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