Free Wheelchair Mission meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Free Wheelchair Mission (FWM) delivers manufactured wheelchairs, as well as mobility aids and supplies to people living with disabilities in developing nations. Once wheelchairs arrive in a country, there are vetted and pre-approved distribution partners who clear the container through customs, pay any duties and tariffs incurred in importation, and arrange for overland transport and distribution of the wheelchairs to local recipients. Recipients are given training and materials on the proper use and maintenance of their wheelchairs, as well as contact information for the distribution partners should the need for repairs or any questions arise post-receipt. FWM reports that in 2018-2019, the organization provided wheelchairs to 64,900 people in 29 countries.
For the year ended June 30, 2019, Free Wheelchair Mission's program expenses were:
Program expenses |
$8,361,140 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$8,361,140 |
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Chief Executive
Nuka Solomon, Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$155,466
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Chair of the Board
Stuart Rattray
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired Senior Vice President Area South East, Hapag-Lloyd
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Board Size
12
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Paid Staff Size
30
*2018 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Telephone appeals, Cause- related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)
Fundraising costs were 18% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $10,877,147, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Free Wheelchair Mission's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2019.
Source of Funds |
Contributions |
$8,195,856 |
Gifts-in-kind |
$2,584,936 |
Banquet ticket sales |
$96,355 |
Other income |
$10,594 |
Total Income |
$10,887,741 |
- Programs: 76%
- Fundraising: 18%
- Administrative: 6%
Total Income |
$10,887,741 |
Program expenses |
$8,361,140 |
Fundraising expenses |
$1,977,261 |
Administrative expenses |
$730,530 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$11,068,932 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$-181,191 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$1,872,128 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$1,690,937 |
Total Liabilities |
$578,944 |
Total Assets |
$2,269,881 |
Note: According to FWM's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2019, the organization received in-kind contributions totaling $2,584,936 in the form of medical supplies, stocks, and other supplies.