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POWER OF PAIN FOUNDATION INC

Apache Junction, AZ · EIN 473080556 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE E80 · Health Care · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.internationalpain.org
revenue
$376K
expenses
$376K
net assets
$26K
employees
0
volunteers
50
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

The Power of Pain Foundation Inc (dba: International Pain Foundation) is devoted to advancing access and quality care to help people suffering from a variety of muscular-skeletal, inflammatory, neurological, emotional, degenerative, and often rare conditions that involve chronic pain through education, awareness, and access to care projects.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Power of Pain Foundation, also known as the International Pain Foundation, focuses on improving access to quality care for individuals suffering from chronic pain conditions. They provide education, awareness, and support through various initiatives, including support groups and resources for patients and caregivers. The organization operates primarily in the United States, with a strong emphasis on community engagement.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $10K
    Educational Activities: hosted webinars and events dedicated to increasing the number of patients receiving effective pain care, this program accomplishes this by giving patients, caregivers, and health professionals practical information, and iPain Summit activities topics include understanding insurance, genetics, test results, etc.
  2. #2 $352K
    Assistance program: to patients, caregivers, and similar projects by other organizations, patient mentoring, patient advocates at medical appointments, assists patients in finding providers specialized in their disease. The foundation provides under-insurance patients with durable medical equipment, a quilt program, etc.
named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Education and Awareness Initiatives
Offers educational resources and awareness campaigns to inform the public and healthcare providers about chronic pain conditions.
Support Groups
Facilitates various support groups across the country for individuals dealing with chronic pain, providing emotional support and practical advice.
activities · 3 clusters

what they do

  • Fundraising & Awareness for Neurodegenerative Diseases 2 activities
    • Fundraising for Chronic Pain Support
      Coordinates fundraising events, such as the annual Comic Pain Relief fundraiser, to support education, leadership training, and support projects for chronic pain patients with neurological conditions.
    • Host annual fundraising events for patient support and training
      Organizes annual fundraising events, including "Comic Pain Relief," to support education, leadership training, and support projects for chronic pain patients with neurological conditions.
  • Educator and Professional Recognition Awards 2 activities
    • Recognition and Advocacy Awards
      Recognizes exceptional individuals through four award categories (Patient Advocacy, Caregiver Provider, Media) for their commitment to assisting and advocating for people with chronic pain diseases, including those with neuropathy.
    • Recognize advocates and caregivers through annual awards
      Administers an annual awards program with four categories—Patient Advocacy, Caregiver Provider, Media, and others—to honor individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to supporting and advocating for people with chronic pain. Award recipients include a 2022 Patient Advocacy awardee for neuropathy advocacy, a Caregiver Provider awardee for long-term care services, and a Media awardee for national/international coverage of chronic pain.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Compile medical information on chronic pain conditions
      Compiles lists of chronic conditions involving pain to support patient education and awareness efforts.
    • Educational Programs for Chronic Pain
      Provides free educational programs to chronic pain patients, caregivers, and medical professionals, including an annual summit focused on multi-modality and holistic treatment of chronic pain.
    • Provide free educational programs for chronic pain patients and professionals
      Offers free educational programs targeting chronic pain patients, caregivers, and medical professionals, including multi-modality and holistic treatment approaches. Hosted the 13th Annual iPAIN Summit on November 14, 2020, as part of this initiative.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$376K
Contributions & grants$376K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$376K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$362
Grants paid out$337K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$26K
Cash$26K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$26K
Liquid reserves0.8 mo
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue +656.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 4
  • Glen Shurtz — Director
  • Jim Ingle Jr — Director
  • Ken Taylor — Vice President & Executive Director
  • Marbeth Levy — Director
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Guidestar.org Government — Source for required IRS tax documentation.
  • Pain News Network Partner — Recognized as an iPain Hero of Hope recipient in 2022 for media coverage of chronic pain.
  • St. Jude Medical Neuromodulation Division Partner — Consults with St. Jude Medical Neuromodulation Division on pain-related initiatives.