Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
| (i)Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
| Total | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... | 12,699,876 | 12,282,612 | 10,652,756 | 8,949,805 | 7,014,145 | 51,599,194 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | 241,000 | 233,000 | 156,200 | 157,198 | 157,198 | 944,596 |
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 12,940,876 | 12,515,612 | 10,808,956 | 9,107,003 | 7,171,343 | 52,543,790 |
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 52,543,790 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 12,940,876 | 12,515,612 | 10,808,956 | 9,107,003 | 7,171,343 | 52,543,790 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 88,248 | 14,191 | 8,166 | 364 | 441 | 111,410 |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | 299,018 | 637,319 | 340,276 | 213,582 | 186,591 | 1,676,786 |
| 11 | Total support Add lines 7 through 10. | 54,331,986 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose...... | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513.. | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5. | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e | Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): | |||||
| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions) | |||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6 | ||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | ||
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2014 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2014 |
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1
Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6 |
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2014 (reasonable cause required--see instructions) |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014: | ||||
| a From 2009.......X | ||||
| b From 2010.......X | ||||
| c From 2011.......X | ||||
| d From 2012.......X | ||||
| e From 2013....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2014 distributable amount | ||||
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i
Carryover from 2009 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2014 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2014, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2014. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a From 2010.......X | ||||
| b From 2011.......X | ||||
| c From 2012.......X | ||||
| d From 2013....... | ||||
| e From 2014....... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| PART II, LINE 10 | OTHER INCOME 1,676,786 |
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| FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OR MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL AMERICANS LIVING WITH SPINAL CORD INJURIES AND DISORDERS (SCI/D), INCLUDING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, SPINAL BIFADA, LOU GEHRIG'S DISEASE (ALS), AND POST-POLIO. THE FURTHERANCE OF THIS MISSION INCLUDES SUCH PROGRAMS AS VETSFIRST, A FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED VETERAN'S SERVICE ORGANIZATION, OVER 20 PUBLICATIONS WHICH ARE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOADING FREE OF CHARGE, SPINAL CORD CENTRAL, KIDS SPORTS CLINICS, PEER MENTORING, INDEPENDENCE EXPOS, RESEARCH SUPPORT, ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES, ABLE TO TRAVEL, PUBLIC POLICY AND ADVOCACY AND WHEELCHAIR MEDIC. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A | HUNDREDS OF NEW CLAIMS AND RECOVERING APPROXIMATELY 1.9 MILLION IN FEDERAL BENEFITS ON THEIR BEHALF. UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION ALSO OPERATES ABLE TO TRAVEL, A FULL SERVICE PERSONALIZED TRAVEL AGENCY SPECIALIZING IN TRAVEL FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. UNITED SPINAL HOSTED A) AN INDEPENDENCE EXPO IN FLORIDA FOR OVER 1000 CONSUMERS WHO WERE ABLE TO TEST AND OBSERVE TECHNOLOGY, ATTEND CONSUMER PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS WHICH SHOWCASE WAYS TO ENHANCE AND IMPROVE INDEPENDENCE AND HEALTH FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES; AND B) A KIDS SPORTS CLINIC IN PA WHICH INTRODUCES SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES TO ADAPTIVE SPORTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS ARE PROVIDED COMMUNITY RESOURCE INFORMATION; AND C) WOMEN WITHOUT LIMITS "FROM WITHIN" - A DISCUSSION ABOUT SELF-ESTEEM, SELF-AWARENESS & SELF-EMPOWERMENT FOR WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES. THIS ANNUAL CONFERENCE, WHICH IS CO-SPONSORED BY INDEPENDENCE CARE SYSTEMS (ICS), IS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE LIVES, HEALTH, AND WELL-BEING OF WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES. VARIOUS WORKSHOPS ON LIFESTYLE ENHANCING TOPICS ARE OFFERED. THE ASSOCIATION HAS SEVERAL WEBSITES FULL OF INFORMATION AND RESOURCES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY/DISEASE. THERE ARE ALSO OVER 20 PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD FREE OF CHARGE ON UNITEDSPINAL.ORG. THE USA TECH GUIDE WEBSITE, OPERATED BY THE ASSOCIATION, PROVIDES INFORMATION AND CONSUMER REVIEWS ON ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES. A STAFF MEMBER OF UNITED SPINAL'S PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAM SERVICE ON THE BOD OF THE CONSORTIUM OF CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES (CCD), AN ORGANIZATION OF GROUPS REPRESENTING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES SEEKING TO INFLUENCE FEDERAL POLICY MAKERS, I.E., CONGRESS AND EXECUTIVE AGENCIES. WE ALSO ARE ON THE BOD OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (AAPD) AND CHAIR ITS FINANCE COMMITTEE, AND ARE STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL DISABILITY LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE. ALL OF THIS INVOLVEMENT ENSURES CROSS DISABILITY SUPPORT FOR OUR ADVOCACY EFFORTS FOR THOSE WITH SCI AND OTHER MOBILITY IMPAIRMENTS. ADVOCACY EFFORTS ON POLLING PLACE ACCESS, TAXIS SERVICE, SUBWAY ACCESS RESULTED IN LITIGATION WHICH IS ONGOING. MOREOVER, THE CENTER FOR MEDICARE/MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS) OF HHS HAS USED OUR POLICY STAFF TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN CONSUMERS USING DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT (DME) AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, EXPLAINING FEDERAL POLICY TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THE NEEDS OF CONSUMERS TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, WHILE MAINTAINING CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE MANUFACTURERS AND VENDORS OF DME. PUBLIC POLICY BROUGHT APPROXIMATELY 80 WHEELCHAIR USERS TO WASHINGTON DC FOR A DAY OF TRAINING FOLLOWED BY A DAY OF VISITING ELECTED OFFICIALS FOLLOWED BY A CONGRESSIONAL RECEPTION. ON AUGUST 29, 2012 THE MERGER BETWEEN UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION AND NATIONAL SPINAL CORD INJURY ASSOCIATION (NSCIA) WAS COMPLETED. THE COMBINED MEMBERSHIP OF THE ORGANIZATION IS NEARLY 40,000 WITH APPROXIMATELY 40 CHAPTERS AND 200 SUPPORT GROUPS AROUND THE COUNTRY. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | ALL OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ARE SENT A DRAFT COPY OF FORM 990. COMMENTS ARE SENT TO THE CEO. REPLIES ARE SENT TO THE RESPECTIVE OFFICER OR DIRECTOR AND THE FORM 990 IS CHANGED AS NECESSARY. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | ANNUAL QUESTIONAIRE IS REQUIRED FROM ALL OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO IS REVIEWED BY A FOUR BOARD MEMBER COMMITEE, WHICH UTILIZED NONPROFIT COMPENSATION SURVEYS. CONTEMPORRANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION OF THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS ARE MAINTAINED. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B | COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED BY A FOUR BOARD MEMBER COMMITEE, WHICH UTILIZES NONPROFIT COMPENSATION SURVEYS. CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION OF THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS ARE MAINTAINED. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 17 | KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSISSIPPI, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW MEXICO, NEW YORK, NORTH CAROLINA, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, OKLAHOMA, OREGON, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, UTAH, VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | COPIES OF POLICIES ARE SENT UPON REQUEST AT NO CHARGE. AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE- WWW.UNITEDSPINAL.ORG. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 | BOOK / TAX DEPRECIATION DIFFERENCE 2,667 |
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