Civic Intelligence

Sick Cells

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 81-3481633

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Oct 08, 2025

Organization ProfileWWW.SICKCELLS.ORG
2100 Manchester Bldg B 1040Wheaton, IL 60187

(630) 234-6286

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

82nd percentile

0.32x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

84th percentile

0.36x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

18th percentile

-15%

Higher net margin than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$103,638

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 15.5% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

81st percentile

29%

Faster asset growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

12th percentile

-27%

Faster revenue growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets82nd percentile

Assets

Up

$758,662

Up $170,111 (+29%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$515,595

Down $72,956 (-12%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$243,067

Up $243,067 from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue84th percentileNet Margin18th percentile

Revenue

Down

$667,849

Down $241,768 (-27%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$770,184

Up $15,308 (+2.0%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$102,335

Down $257,076 (-166%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth81st percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2019: $69,152Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $69,1522019Assets 2020: $145,357Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $145,3572020Assets 2021: $400,193Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $400,1932021Assets 2022: $433,810Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $433,8102022Assets 2023: $588,551Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $588,5512023Assets 2024: $758,662Liabilities 2024: $243,067Net Assets 2024: $515,5952024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$758,662
Liabilities$243,067
Net Assets$515,595
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth12th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2019: $202,797Expenses 2019: $133,645Net Income 2019: $69,1522019Revenue 2020: $344,528Expenses 2020: $268,323Net Income 2020: $76,2052020Revenue 2021: $658,234Expenses 2021: $403,398Net Income 2021: $254,8362021Revenue 2022: $583,647Expenses 2022: $550,030Net Income 2022: $33,6172022Revenue 2023: $909,617Expenses 2023: $754,876Net Income 2023: $154,7412023Revenue 2024: $667,849Expenses 2024: $770,184Net Income 2024: -$102,3352024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$667,849
Expenses$770,184
Net Income-$102,335
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 8, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$667,849
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our mission is to elevate the voices of the sickle cell community and their stories of resilience to ultimately influence decision-makers and propel positive change.

Sick cells' mission is to elevate the voices of the scd community and our stories of resilience.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$618,884$677,912▲ $59,028
Accounts Receivable-$19,000-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$9,617▲ $9,617
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$8,000-
Total Assets$618,884$758,662▲ $139,778
Other Assets Total$0$44,133▲ $44,133
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue-$175,000-
Other Liabilities$0$41,298▲ $41,298
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,553$26,769▲ $24,216
Total Liabilities$2,553$243,067▲ $240,514
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$616,331$515,595▼ $100,736
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$616,331$515,595▼ $100,736
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$618,884$758,662▲ $139,778

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$8,245$1,071$9,316
Other Land Buildings$1,372$33$1,405
Other Assets Org$41,209--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay87th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Ashley ValentineBoard ChairFT$97,094$6,544$103,638
Abrinar TainterExcutive DirectorFT$70,724$7,291$78,015

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Terri BookerBoard Vice Chair
Adrienne Bell-cors ShapiroBoard Member
Dan JabsBoard Member
James Holloway EsqBoard Member
Max MatiteBoard Member
Dorinda Lawrence-simsBoard Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$43,519
Program Service Revenue
$617,000
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$7,330
All Other Contributions
$43,519
Change in Net Assets
$-102,335

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$667,849
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$92,899
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$760,748
Total Revenue per Form 990
$667,849
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$393,188
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$376,996
Total Fundraising Expense$27,744
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$212,570$46,050$266$258,886
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$114,116$43,632$10,070$167,818
Other Salaries and Wages$89,136$32,735$8,159$130,030
Other Employee Benefits$34,591$12,997$3,102$50,690
Travel$33,197$3,305$786$37,288
Occupancy$23,242$6,684$1,780$31,706
Payroll Taxes$17,932$6,737$1,608$26,277
Office Expenses$17,412$6,309$1,661$25,382
Fees for Services Accounting$841$16,191$75$17,107
Advertising$6,016$316$103$6,435
Conferences and Meetings$2,568$275-$2,843
Pension Plan Contributions$1,488$559$134$2,181
Information Technology$2,000--$2,000
Depreciation Depletion-$1,104-$1,104
Other Expenses$9,800$39-$39
Total Functional Expenses$564,909$177,531$27,744$770,184

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$863,083
Expenses per Audited Statements$770,184
Total Expenses per Form 990$770,184
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$92,899
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Lease Liability$41,298
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The organization's 990 was prepared by an outside accountant. The return was reviewed by the management and presented to the board befpre submitting the return electronically.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Governing board followed due process as to task descriptions, and qualifications in determining compensation for officers and key employees being paid by the organization.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its available its governing documents to the public upon written requests.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sick Cells
EIN
81-3481633
Phone
6302346286
Address
2100 MANCHESTER BLDG B 1040, WHEATON, IL 60187

Signing Officer

Name
Abrina Tainter
Title
Director of Operations
Phone
6302346286
Signed
2025-10-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Abrina Tainter
Formed
2017
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
8
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Salti & Associates LLC
Address
1310 L STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Preparer
Salti Associates LLC
Phone
2027283312
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Payroll processing fee: program service expenses 2,970. Management and general expenses 1,116. Fundraising expenses 266. Total expenses 4,352. Consultants: program service expenses 209,600. Management and general expenses 44,934. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 254,534.”

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Other audit adjustment 99.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Guidance for reporting uncertainty in income taxes. For the year ended december 31, 2024, sick cells has documented its consideration of fasb asc 740 - 10 and determined that no material uncertain tax provisions qualify for either recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. The federal form 990, return of organization exempt from income tax, is subject to examination by the internal revenue service generally for three years after it is filed.”

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IRS990/Desc0IN 2024, OUR ORGANIZATION CONDUCTED A WIDE RANGE OF EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES AIMED AT INCREASING AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF SICKLE CELL DISEASE (SCD), WHILE ALSO WORKING TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH THE CONDITION. WE HOSTED TWO NATIONAL VIRTUAL EVENTS-THE 2024 SCD POLICY FORUM AND THE 2024 COVERAGE FOR SCD SUMMIT-WHICH ENGAGED OVER 380 PARTICIPANTS, INCLUDING PATIENTS, CAREGIVERS, RESEARCHERS, MEDICAID DIRECTORS, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, COMMERCIAL PAYERS, AND OTHER KEY STAKEHOLDERS.OUR PROGRAMS ADVANCED OUR MISSION TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH SCD THROUGH PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AND PUBLIC AWARENESS. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:AMBASSADOR PROGRAM - THE SICK CELLS AMBASSADOR PROGRAM EQUIPS A DIVERSE NETWORK OF ADVOCATES WITH THE TOOLS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO REPRESENT AND ADVANCE THE SCD COMMUNITY'S INTERESTS. IN 2024, WE RECRUITED 60 NEW AMBASSADORS, GROWING THE PROGRAM TO OVER 300 INDIVIDUALS ACROSS 29 STATES AND WASHINGTON, DC. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDED 10 MONTHLY ADVOCACY WORKSHOPS (PRIORITY TOPIC MEETINGS), AND REFERRALS TO FOUR FOCUS GROUPS, SIX RESEARCH PROJECTS/SURVEYS, AND 19 SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS. ADDITIONALLY, AMBASSADORS WERE REFERRED TO OVER 100 CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, INCLUDING REPRESENTATION AT PAINWEEK IN LAS VEGAS. THE PROGRAM ALSO SERVES AS A RESOURCE HUB FOR OTHER SCD ORGANIZATIONS AND ADVOCATES.FACES OF SCD STORYTELLING PROGRAM - THIS KEYSTONE INITIATIVE CAPTURES THE STORIES OF PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS AND SERVES AS AN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FOR THE SCD COMMUNITY AND BEYOND. SICK CELLS SEEKS TO TELL THE UNTOLD STORIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS EXPAND AWARENESS OF THE DIVERSITY OF THE SCD PATIENT POPULATION TO BETTER REPRESENT THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE. IN 2024, STORIES SHARED THROUGH OUR WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA GENERATED OVER 250,000 IMPRESSIONS AND 8,000 ENGAGEMENTS, EXPANDING UNDERSTANDING OF THE DIVERSITY AND LIVED EXPERIENCES WITHIN THE SCD COMMUNITY.SICKLE CELL MEDICAID EDUCATION INITIATIVE - FOLLOWING THE APPROVAL OF TWO CELL AND GENE THERAPIES (CGT) FOR SCD IN DECEMBER 2023, SICK CELLS LAUNCHED AN OUTREACH CAMPAIGN TO MEDICAID DEPARTMENTS IN ALL 50 STATES AND DC. THE INITIATIVE AIMED TO EDUCATE POLICYMAKERS ON CGT CARE MODELS AND PROMOTE EQUITABLE ACCESS FOR MEDICAID ENROLLEES. WE PROVIDED TAILORED INFORMATION TO MEDICAID DIRECTORS, INCLUDING DATA ON LOCAL SCD PREVALENCE, COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, AND STATE FORMULARY POLICIES. SICK CELLS ALSO CONDUCTED THE 2024 MEDICAID LANDSCAPE AND ACCESS REVIEW AND PUBLISHED 4 ISSUE BRIEFS AND A FINAL REPORT FROM THE FINDINGS. THIS INFORMATION PROVIDES CRUCIAL INSIGHTS INTO THE CURRENT STATE OF SCD COVERAGE FOR MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0GUIDANCE FOR REPORTING UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, SICK CELLS HAS DOCUMENTED ITS CONSIDERATION OF FASB ASC 740 - 10 AND DETERMINED THAT NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX PROVISIONS QUALIFY FOR EITHER RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE FEDERAL FORM 990, RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX, IS SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER IT IS FILED.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION'S 990 WAS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANT. THE RETURN WAS REVIEWED BY THE MANAGEMENT AND PRESENTED TO THE BOARD BEFPRE SUBMITTING THE RETURN ELECTRONICALLY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1GOVERNING BOARD FOLLOWED DUE PROCESS AS TO TASK DESCRIPTIONS, AND QUALIFICATIONS IN DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES BEING PAID BY THE ORGANIZATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS AVAILABLE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS TO THE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUESTS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4OTHER AUDIT ADJUSTMENT 99.
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2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$758,662
Liabilities
$243,067
Net assets
$515,595
Revenue
$667,849
Expenses
$770,184
Net income
-$102,335
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.59$2.43$5.16$6.68$7.70$1.02
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.89$0.00$5.89$9.10$7.55$1.55
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.34$0.00$4.34$5.84$5.50$0.34
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.00$0.00$4.00$6.58$4.03$2.55
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.45$0.00$1.45$3.45$2.68$0.76
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.69$0.00$0.69$2.03$1.34$0.69