Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinsons Research
89% goes to programs $6 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinsons Research is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 2000, with $505,288,760 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 89% of spending to programs.
Po Box 4777, New York, NY, 10163 EIN 13-4141945 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2024)
$505.3M
▲ 59.9% vs prior year
Medical Research median: $217K
Expenses (FY2024)
$452.5M
Net assets
$195.9M
Employees
325
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating89% to programs · $6 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinsons Research: 89% to programs · $6 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating5 mo reserves · +10% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinsons Research: 5 mo reserves · +10% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinsons Research: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinsons Research: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for parkinson's disease.
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 4777, New York, NY, 10163
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Category
- Medical Research
- Subcategory
- Heart Research
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $91.5M (FY2013) to $505.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $243.1MNet assets $195.9M
Operating margin
10.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$439.0M
Total liabilities
$243.1M
Net assets
$195.9M
Salaries & benefits
$52.8M
12% of expenses
Board members
49
49 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $505,288,760▲59.9% | $452,470,597▲17.2% | $195,881,852▲45.1% | $439,010,892▲25.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $316,078,272▼12.8% | $386,159,309▲13.9% | $135,035,440▼33.8% | $349,458,390▼12.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $362,405,973▲2.5% | $338,898,662▲21.1% | $203,971,051▲13.3% | $397,763,015▲20.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $353,405,980▲74.7% | $279,892,835▲62.5% | $180,004,917▲68.8% | $330,549,492▲42.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $202,285,896▲25.1% | $172,205,904▲24.2% | $106,654,225▲44.3% | $231,669,888▲20.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $161,693,487▲32.1% | $138,680,919▲9.6% | $73,924,600▲47.9% | $191,630,286▲24.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $122,442,410▲17.2% | $126,509,795▲13.0% | $49,978,894▼5.7% | $154,388,217▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $104,457,836▼8.7% | $112,000,466▲9.9% | $53,026,732▼12.4% | $143,602,779▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $114,352,700▲15.6% | $101,928,056▲5.5% | $60,567,103▲25.8% | $138,641,197▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $98,886,808▲18.8% | $96,607,583▲15.6% | $48,138,691▲5.0% | $128,893,606▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $83,234,503▼9.0% | $83,537,775▼0.2% | $45,866,633▼0.7% | $117,014,438▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $91,460,361 | $83,700,634▲19.2% | $46,169,891▲20.2% | $121,102,189▲14.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $70,246,791▲7.0% | $38,417,539▲81.9% | $105,378,503▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $65,638,981▲9.3% | $21,121,845▼2.2% | $95,542,240▲22.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $60,056,544 | $21,602,452 | $78,224,899 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Deborah W Brooks — $1,467,004 (0.32% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deborah W Brooks | Co-founder & Ceo | 40 | $1,467,004 |
| Todd Sherer | Chief Mission Officer | 40 | $1,209,202 |
| Sohini Chowdhury | Chief Program Officer | 40 | $983,510 |
| Lisa Boudreau | Chief Devlep. Officer (as of 7/24) | 40 | $528,171 |
| Holly Teichholtz | Chief Marketing Officer | 40 | $504,518 |
| Mark A Frasier | Chief Science Officer | 40 | $431,222 |
| Brian K Fiske | Chief Science Officer | 40 | $429,937 |
| James Mcnasby | General Counsel/secretary | 40 | $391,939 |
| Vanessa Arnedo | Chief People Officer | 40 | $383,455 |
| William Fowler | Chief Financial Officer (to 3/24) | 40 | $233,333 |
| Jennifer Moughalian | Chief Financial Officer (as of 7/24) | 40 | $186,750 |
| Akbar Gbajabiamila | Member | 2 | — |
| Alex Krys | Member | 2 | — |
| Amar Kuchinad | Member | 2 | — |
| Andrew Creighton | Member | 2 | — |
| Andrew J O'brien | Chairman | 2 | — |
| Anne-cecilie Engell Speyer | Member | 2 | — |
| Anne M Holloway | Member | 2 | — |
| Ari Richter | Member | 2 | — |
| Barry J Cohen | Member | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Traveler | Travel Accommodations | $3,400,000 |
| Greenphire LLC | Financial Mgmt - Clinical Trials | $2,515,719 |
| Blue State Digital | Marketing | $2,299,840 |
| Yld Ltd | Tech Development | $1,452,721 |
| The Pursuant Group | Professional Fundraiser | $1,313,170 |
Grants received · $207.6M total
495 grants to Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinsons Research totaling $207.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Medical / public services | 2024 | $3,204,550 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $1,682,583 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $1,295,338 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $478,500 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Health | 2024 | $295,196 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Disease/disorder | 2024 | $274,300 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $255,740 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $245,894 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Medical / public services | 2024 | $239,558 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $216,950 |
| Parkinsons Foundation Inc | Community engagement & advocacy | 2024 | $135,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $125,000 |
| Greater Horizons | Health, medicine & science | 2024 | $113,956 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Health, medicine & science | 2024 | $112,555 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $110,000 |
Grants made · $240.2M in FY2024
142 grants totaling $240.2M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinsons Research →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Parkinsons Foundation Inc | Parkinson's research | $21,012,000 |
| Greenphire | Parkinson's research | $18,613,259 |
| Yale University | Parkinson's research | $18,387,153 |
| Alkahest | Parkinson's research | $18,138,879 |
| Xingimaging LLC | Parkinson's research | $12,650,299 |
| Indiana University | Parkinson's research | $11,933,381 |
| Institute For Neurodegenerative Disorders Inc | Parkinson's research | $9,959,926 |
| Northwestern University | Parkinson's research | $7,485,471 |
| Psomagen Inc | Parkinson's research | $6,368,000 |
| Nico Therapeutics | Parkinson's research | $6,248,349 |
| Libra Therapeutics | Parkinson's research | $4,978,912 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Parkinson's research | $4,664,483 |
| Cnd Life Sciences | Parkinson's research | $4,054,095 |
| Ge Healthcare | Parkinson's research | $3,991,055 |
| University of Iowa | Parkinson's research | $3,811,739 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinsons Research a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinsons Research is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-4141945, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinsons Research's EIN?
- Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinsons Research's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-4141945.
- How much revenue does Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinsons Research report?
- Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinsons Research reported $505,288,760 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinsons Research's spending goes to programs?
- Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinsons Research spends about 89% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinsons Research have?
- CharityIndex grades Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinsons Research A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinsons Research's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinsons Research's latest Form 990 is $1,467,004, paid to Deborah W Brooks (Co-founder & Ceo).
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Data for Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinsons Research (EIN 13-4141945) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.