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Foundation for Physical Therapy

Funding Research to Optimize Movement and Health

three stars

87.00

1111 N. Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314
tel: (800) 875-1378   Web Site
EIN: 13-6161225

Board Leadership
Edelle Field-Fote
Chair

CEO
Barbara Malm
Chief Executive Officer

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 87.00 three stars
  Financial 82.07 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 96.00 four stars
This rating was published 11/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

The mission of the Foundation for Physical Therapy is to fund and publicize physical therapy research that determines the scientific basis and value of services intended to optimize physical functioning by physical therapists, and to develop the next generation of researchers. The vision of the Foundation for Physical Therapy is to change the face of healthcare by providing a society that thrives on mobility with the innovative research needed to optimize physical functioning.

The mission of the Foundation for Physical Therapy is to fund and publicize physical therapy research that determines the scientific basis and value of services intended to optimize physical functioning by physical therapists, and to develop the next generation of researchers. The vision of the Foundation for Physical Therapy is to change the face of healthcare by providing a society that thrives on mobility with the innovative research needed to optimize physical functioning.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
Total in 2018
Total dollar amount of grants awarded
1,090,000
Total dollar amount of scholarship awarded
240,000
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Financial

three stars

82.07

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

96.00

This rating was published 11/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 66.0%
  Administrative Expenses 14.6%
  Fundraising Expenses 19.2%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.15
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 3.77
  Program Expenses Growth 12.2%
  Liabilities to Assets 10.4%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Foundation for Physical Therapy on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Foundation for Physical Therapy on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

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Foundation for Physical Therapy (VA) 87.00 three stars
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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $1,959,450
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $26,050
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $1,985,500
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $1,985,500
   Other Revenue $592,228
TOTAL REVENUE $2,577,728
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $1,848,045
   Administrative Expenses $425,560
   Fundraising Expenses $566,922
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $2,840,527
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-262,799
   
Net Assets $17,963,912

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Scientific Research $1,387,210 75.1%
Awareness $254,295 13.8%
Educational $206,540 11.2%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-12 11/01/2019 87.00 three stars
2017-12 12/01/2018 84.36 three stars
2016-12 12/01/2017 87.20 three stars
2015-12 12/01/2016 84.72 three stars
2014-12 08/01/2016 84.46 three stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 83.71 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 11/01/2015 90.56 four stars
2013-12 05/01/2015 79.82 two stars
2012-12 06/01/2014 82.36 three stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 13-6161225
Name in IRS Master File FOUNDATION FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY RESEARCH INC
NTEE Code E50
NTEE Classification Rehabilitative Medical Services
NTEE Type Health - General and Rehabilitative
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (161) Scientific research (diseases)
(180) Contact or sponsored scientific research for industry
(40) Scholarships (other)
Foundation Status Organization that normally receives no more than one-third of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business income and at the same time more than one-third of its support from contributions, fees, and gross receipts related to exempt purposes.  509(a)(2)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date March, 1960
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$174,516 6.14% Barbara Malm Chief Executive Officer

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Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Foundation for Physical Therapy (VA) 87.00 three stars
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Charity Contact Info

Foundation for Physical Therapy
1111 N. Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
tel: (800) 875-1378
fax: (703) 684-4083
EIN: 13-6161225

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Board Leadership

Edelle Field-Fote
Chair

CEO

Barbara Malm
Chief Executive Officer

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