Liabilities / Assets
75th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 75% of similar nonprofits.
The Vulver Pain Foundation
EIN 56-1802480 • 501(c)3 • Graham, NC
Profile
The vp foundation's primary exempt purpose is to reach people who suffer from a connective tissue syndrome that includes genital (vulvar) pain, interstitial cyctitis, fibromyalgia, and irritable bowel; and to help them get out of pain safely through scientific research. To acomplish its purpose, the vp foundation sponsors research and produces educational resources on treatments and recovery. The primary resources are twice-yearly issues of the vp foundation newsletter, updated editions of the low oxalate cookbook, and a popular web site (www.thevpfoundation.org). The vp foundation also coordinates a network of support for its members. It is manned by volunteers who recovered from long-standing pain through a large research study (3,700 participants) sponsored by the vp foundation (1992-2007).
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.06x
Liabilities / Revenue
87th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 87% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
11th percentile
Higher net margin than 11% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
96th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 96% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 73.7% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
33rd percentile
Faster asset growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
11th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$198,644
Down $39,587 (-17%) from 2023
Liabilities
Up$11,854
Up $1,329 (+13%) from 2023
Net Assets
Down$186,790
Down $40,916 (-18%) from 2023
Revenue
Down$53,571
Down $133,870 (-71%) from 2023
Expenses
Down$94,486
Down $3,644 (-3.7%) from 2023
Net Income
Down-$40,915
Down $130,226 (-146%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $198,644
- Liabilities
- $11,854
- Net assets
- $186,790
- Revenue
- $53,571
- Expenses
- $94,486
- Net income
- -$40,915
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- Nov 6, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $54,119
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
The vp foundation's primary exempt purpose is to reach people who suffer from a connective tissue syndrome that includes genital (vulvar) pain, interstitial cyctitis, fibromyalgia, and irritable bowel; and to help them get out of pain safely through scientific research. To acomplish its purpose, the vp foundation sponsors research and produces educational resources on treatments and recovery. The primary resources are twice-yearly issues of the vp foundation newsletter, updated editions of the low oxalate cookbook, and a popular web site (www.thevpfoundation.org). The vp foundation also coordinates a network of support for its members. It is manned by volunteers who recovered from long-standing pain through a large research study (3,700 participants) sponsored by the vp foundation (1992-2007).
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| ITS PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT MEMBERS AS THEY STRUGGLE WITH A CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISORDER AND FACILATATE RESEARCH RELATED TO THIS DISEASES. | - | $94,486 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOANNE YOUNT | Executive Di | FT | $39,500 | - | $39,500 |
| JOANNE YOUNT | President | - | $0 | - | - |
| JOHN EDWARDS | Board Member | - | $0 | - | - |
| MICHAEL CAUSEY | Board Member | - | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- The Vulver Pain Foundation
- EIN
- 56-1802480
- Phone
- 3362260704
- Address
- PO BOX 755, GRAHAM, NC 27253
Signing Officer
- Name
- Joanne Yount
- Title
- Executive Director
- Phone
- 3362260704
- Signed
- 2025-11-06
Preparer
- Firm
- Parrish & Mills Pa
- Address
- PO BOX 5066, BURLINGTON, NC 27216-5066
- Preparer
- Clark Kernodle
- Phone
- 3362267000
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16
“Expenses office 1,983 information technology 359 bank fees 37 miscellaneous 1,504 research 2,656 equipment repairs 202 website 4,004 staff development 594 gifts 208 total 11,547”
Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24
“Inventories for sale or use 32,465 50,969 total 32,465 50,969”
Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26
“Cookbook 3 presale 10,525 11,854”
Form 990-ez, Part III
“The vp foundation's primary exempt purpose is to reach people who suffer from a connective tissue syndrome that includes genital (vulvar) pain, interstitial cyctitis, fibromyalgia, and irritable bowel; and to help them get out of pain safely through scientific research. To acomplish its purpose, the vp foundation sponsors research and produces educational resources on treatments and recovery. The primary resources are twice-yearly issues of the vp foundation newsletter, updated editions of the low oxalate cookbook, and a popular web site (www.thevpfoundation.org). The vp foundation also coordinates a network of support for its members. It is manned by volunteers who recovered from long-standing pain through a large research study (3,700 participants) sponsored by the vp foundation (1992-2007).”
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