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MIP Score

52

Med Research
Neurological Research

Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation

Mission

The Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation (NREF) is a not-for-profit organization established by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) in 1980. Its mission is to support basic science and clinical research, as well as lifelong education, to improve outcomes for patients with neurosurgical diseases.

Basic Information

Tax-Exempt

Address

5550 Meadowbrook Industrial Ct, Rolling Meadows, Illinois, 60008

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Founded in

2013

EIN

46-2905743

Total Assets

$17.11 million

UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported

This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.

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At a Glance

Cushing Bowl Event

Cushing Bowl Event

An annual event that raises funds for neurosurgical training and research.

Neurosurgeons in Training

Neurosurgeons in Training

Support for in-training neurosurgeons through grants and educational courses.

Medical Student Fellowships

Medical Student Fellowships

Opportunities for medical students to engage in summer research fellowships.

Impact Stats

$30 million

Total Investment

Over $30 Million Invested

The NREF has invested over $30 million in the future of neurosurgery, supporting research and education.

$353 million

NIH Funding

NIH Funding Success

NREF grant recipients have received over $353 million in NIH funding, leveraging each dollar granted by NREF significantly.

82%

Funding Success Rate

High Awardee Success Rate

82% of NREF awardees from 2000 to 2015 subsequently received over $770 million in funding, demonstrating the program's effectiveness.

Upcoming Events

2024 CNS Annual Meeting

2024 CNS Annual Meeting

September 28-October 2, 2024

The NREF will be represented at the 2024 CNS Annual Meeting in Houston, TX.

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AANS Annual Scientific Meeting

AANS Annual Scientific Meeting

April 25-28, 2025

Visit the NREF team at the AANS Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston to learn about the Foundation’s courses.

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Charity Softball Tournament

Charity Softball Tournament

June 7, 2025

20th Annual Neurosurgery Charity Softball Tournament, proceeds benefit brain tumor research.

MIP Score (Beta)

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Overall Score

52

44

/100

Program Expense Ratio

68.88%

8

/20

Program Revenue Growth

0.00%

2

/20

Leverage Ratio

0.2159

14

/20

Working Capital Ratio

4.206

18

/20

Fundraising Efficiency

0

2

/20

Latest Filing Data: Form 990

Fiscal Year:2021

Source:Source: Self-reported by organization

Financial Details

Revenue

CategoryAmountPercentage
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants1.994M67.88%
Program Services557K18.96%
Investment Income239K8.13%
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets70.79K2.41%
Other Notable Sources76.81K2.61%
Total Revenue2.938M100.00%