What Reeve Foundation does

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1982 and headquartered in Short Hills, New Jersey, dedicated to curing spinal cord injury and improving quality of life for people living with paralysis. The organization operates two integrated pillars — "Today's Care" and "Tomorrow's Cure." Today's Care is anchored by the National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC), a federally funded (Administration for Community Living / HHS, $10,000,000 cooperative agreement) free information and referral service that has assisted more than 128,000 individuals and families since 2002, complemented by the Paralysis Resource Guide (available in 19 languages), a peer mentor program, virtual support groups, a Military & Veterans Program, the Quality of Life Grants program (over 4,100 grants and $52M+ deployed to nonprofits), and information specialists reachable by toll-free phone and online chat. Tomorrow's Cure channels more than $145M of cumulative research investment through the NeuroRecovery Network of clinical therapy centers, the North American Clinical Trials Network (NACTN — Duke, Medical College of Wisconsin, University of Maryland, University of Toronto, Walter Reed), and a research grant portfolio across universities and biotechs, including the four $250,000 grants awarded in January 2026 with Spinal Research.

The Foundation's revenue model is a hybrid of federal grant funding, individual donations (including the Circle of Hope monthly giving program, planned giving/bequests, and tribute giving), corporate partnerships, and event-driven fundraising (Team Reeve marathons with $13M raised over 20 years, the Reeve Golf Classic, and A Walk to Believe). Distribution is non-commercial and free at the point of service: 24/7 access via christopherreeve.org, toll-free phone (800-539-7309), and in-person at the annual Reeve Summit. In June 2024, the Foundation co-founded SCI Ventures — a venture philanthropy vehicle with Wings for Life, Spinal Research, Promobilia Foundation, and Shepherd Center — committing $27M initially (over $33M raised within 18 months across eight portfolio companies) to commercialize SCI treatments, with 100% of investment gains reinvested into cure-oriented research. This venture arm and the Foundation's research partnership with ONWARD Medical produced the ARC-EX System, the world's first FDA-cleared non-invasive spinal cord stimulation therapy (TIME Best Inventions 2024; home-use authorization anticipated mid-2025), available across 60+ U.S. clinics. The Foundation is governed independently by a Board of Directors led by Chair Jay Shepard, with President & CEO Maggie Goldberg, CSO Marco Baptista, Ph.D., and Chief Program & Policy Officer Regina Blye overseeing operations.

Name

Reeve Foundation

Legal name

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

Website

https://christopherreeve.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates the federally funded National Paralysis Resource Center, funds spinal cord injury research through NACTN and SCI Ventures, and delivers free peer support, education, and grants to individuals and families living with paralysis across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Paralysis Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

Keywords

• Spinal cord injury research
• Paralysis support services
• Disability nonprofit services
• Quality of life grants
• Clinical trials network

Headquarters

HQ city

Short Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Others, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Federal Grants: Primary funding from Administration for Community Living (ACL) cooperative agreement totaling $10,000,000 over five years for the National Paralysis Resource Center.
2. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual supporters. Monthly giving program available through Circle of Hope. Tribute giving in memory or honor of loved ones.
3. Planned Giving: Bequests, wills, and estate planning vehicles for long-term donor support.
4. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate sponsorships for events like Reeve Golf Classic and A Walk to Believe, as well as matching gift programs.
5. Event Revenue: Fundraising events including Team Reeve marathon participation, Reeve Golf Classic, and A Walk to Believe.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation operates the National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC), a free, comprehensive information and support service funded by a federal cooperative agreement with the Administration for Community Living. Its services include the Paralysis Resource Guide, peer mentor matching, virtual support groups, information specialist assistance, and the Quality of Life Grants Program that has awarded more than $52 million to nonprofits supporting the paralysis community. The Foundation also advances spinal cord injury research through the NeuroRecovery Network, the North American Clinical Trials Network, and SCI Ventures, a co-founded venture philanthropy fund investing in early-stage treatment companies.

Product overview

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation operates as a unified nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services centered on two pillars: Today's Care and Tomorrow's Cure. The core offering is the National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC) — a free federally-funded information and support service — complemented by the Paralysis Resource Guide (available in 17+ languages), peer mentor connections, virtual support groups, and Information Specialist one-on-one assistance. Research and treatment advancement are delivered through the NeuroRecovery Network (NRN) of clinical therapy centers, the North American Clinical Trials Network (NACTN) for translating discoveries into clinical studies, and SCI Ventures — a venture philanthropy fund co-founded by the foundation for early-stage spinal cord injury company investment. Community engagement and fundraising are channeled through Team Reeve endurance events, the annual Reeve Summit conference, and the Quality of Life Grants program that has awarded over $52 million to nonprofits supporting the paralysis community. The foundation's most notable product-adjacent achievement is its partnership with ONWARD Medical leading to FDA approval of the ARCEX® System — the world's first non-invasive spinal cord stimulation therapy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC): A free, comprehensive national source of informational support for people living with paralysis and their caregivers, operated by the foundation through a cooperative agreement with the Administration for Community Living.
• SCI Ventures
• Team Reeve
• Paralysis Resource Center

Products and services

• National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC) Free, comprehensive national source of informational support operated through a cooperative agreement with the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, providing information, resources, and personalized assistance to people living with paralysis and their caregivers. Has assisted over 128,000 individuals and families since 2002.
• Paralysis Resource Guide A free comprehensive guide covering all aspects of living with paralysis, including health, rehabilitation, costs, insurance, lifestyle, caregiver support, and parenting. Available in 17+ languages (Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Hebrew, Hindi, French, Russian, Portuguese, Italian, German, Arabic, Turkish, Polish, Bengali, Urdu, and Swedish). The sixth edition has been published.
• Quality of Life Grants Program Awards financial support to nonprofit organizations that mirror the Reeve Foundation's mission, focusing on programs that foster community engagement and promote health and wellness for individuals living with paralysis. Over 4,100 grants have been awarded to date, totaling more than $52 million across all 50 states, DC, and U.S. territories.
• Peer Mentor Program Connects individuals living with paralysis to trained peer mentors who provide one-on-one guidance and support based on shared experiences. Mentors offer practical insights and emotional support to individuals navigating life with paralysis.
• Information Specialist Services A team of Information Specialists available to answer questions and provide individualized support and referrals to people living with paralysis and their families. Accessible toll-free at 800-539-7309 (business weekdays 9am-8pm ET) and through online messaging, plus international line at 973-467-8270.
• Virtual Support Groups Online support groups facilitating connections among people living with paralysis and their caregivers, providing community engagement and peer support remotely through regular virtual gatherings and educational webinars.
• NeuroRecovery Network (NRN) Clinical centers established by the Foundation to provide intensive activity-based therapies (including locomotor training) to people living with paralysis. The network independently provides much-needed rehabilitation services across multiple centers.
• North American Clinical Trials Network (NACTN) A consortium of neurosurgery departments at hospitals including Duke University, Medical College of Wisconsin, University of Maryland, University of Toronto, and Walter Reed National Medical Center, launched to bring promising therapies from laboratory into clinical trials and establish best practices in spinal cord injury care and treatment. Maintains a patient registry for clinical trial design.
• SCI Ventures A venture philanthropy fund co-founded by the Reeve Foundation and other leading SCI foundations (Wings for Life, Spinal Research, Promobilia Foundation, Shepherd Center) to catalyze development of the next generation of treatments for spinal cord injury and paralysis. Focuses on seed and Series A financing and redeploys 100% of investment gains into additional companies working toward the mission to cure paralysis. Portfolio includes ONWARD Medical, AXONIS Therapeutics, Sania Therapeutics, AUGMENTAL, and Precision Neuroscience.
• Reeve Summit An annual premier national educational gathering bringing together individuals living with paralysis, caregivers, researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and advocates for collaboration, innovation, and engagement. Features expert-led sessions, interactive discussions, and networking opportunities. The 2026 Summit was held in Boston, MA.
• Team Reeve A fundraising program enabling participants to join marathons (NYC, Chicago), endurance events, the Reeve Golf Classic, and A Walk to Believe to raise funds for spinal cord injury research and the Foundation's mission. Team members receive guaranteed charity entry, official gear, fundraising coaching, and marathon course support. Over 1,500 participants have helped raise $13 million over 20 years.
• Military & Veterans Program (MVP) Dedicated resources and support programs specifically serving military personnel and veterans impacted by spinal cord injury and paralysis, including specialized rehabilitation information, adaptive sports resources, and benefits navigation support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 128,000+ individuals and families assisted through the National Paralysis Resource Center
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Novoroo Bioscience / Novoron BioscienceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 January 2026Awarded $250,000 two-year grant to develop NOVO-120 for treating bladder dysfunction after SCI, targeting nerve fiber regrowth.
• University of Toronto (Michael Fehlings)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 January 2026Awarded $250,000 grant for advancing clinical-grade neural progenitor cells for chronic SCI treatment using engineered stem cells.
• Amphix BiominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 January 2026Awarded $250,000 grant to study NUPA-200 combined with physical rehabilitation for SCI recovery.
• University of Washington (Sarah Mondello)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 January 2026Awarded $250,000 grant to explore repurposing an FDA-approved therapy for nerve recovery after SCI.
• SCI VenturescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2024Co-founded venture philanthropy fund dedicated to funding and commercializing innovative treatments for spinal cord injury. Launched with $27 million in commitments. Reeve Foundation pioneered this model through early investments in ONWARD Medical and AXONIS Therapeutics.
• ONWARD MedicalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Partnership with Netherlands-based medical technology company creating therapies to restore movement and independence. Foundation provided grants to NeuroRestore (ONWARD's research partner) and invested through SCI Ventures. ARC-EX System received FDA approval.
• Precision NeuroscienceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrain-computer interface company partnered with SCI Ventures for wireless device development to restore function to people with paralysis.
• AXONIS TherapeuticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortfolio company focused on advancing drug discoveries for neuron revival and neuromodulation, backed by SCI Ventures.
• Sania TherapeuticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGene therapy company targeting dysfunctional neural circuits, starting with spasticity, in SCI Ventures portfolio.
• AUGMENTALminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloping the MouthPad for hands-free human-computer interaction for people with high-level injuries, in SCI Ventures portfolio.
• Wings for LifecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founding member of SCI Ventures. Global spinal cord injury foundation based internationally.
• Spinal Research (International Spinal Research Trust)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK's leading spinal cord injury research charity, co-founding member of SCI Ventures and joint grant awarding partner for traumatic SCI treatments.
• Promobilia FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish foundation co-founding member of SCI Ventures supporting spinal cord injury research and mobility aids.
• Shepherd CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founding member of SCI Ventures. Leading rehabilitation hospital for brain and spinal cord injuries, also partnered on video series for disability rights and self-advocacy.
• North American Clinical Trials Network (NACTN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical trial network including Duke University, Medical College of Wisconsin, University of Maryland, University of Toronto, and Walter Reed National Medical Center, dedicated to establishing best practices in SCI care and treatment.
• NeuroRestorecoreTechnology or IntegrationONWARD Medical's research partner receiving grants from Reeve Foundation for spinal cord stimulation research.
• Prudential FinancialminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Annual A Walk to Believe event.
• PelotonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for accessible fitness content with special class series led by adaptive fitness instructor.
• The University of AlbertaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to facilitate open data sharing for spinal cord injury research.
• Kessler FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNovel pilot study partnership to improve bladder health in individuals with spinal cord injury.
• Spinal Injuries IrelandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS Activation partnership: Fergus Walks across the United States to raise awareness for SCI.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wings for Life: Global spinal cord injury research foundation based in Austria; co-founding member of SCI Ventures with Reeve Foundation. Directly comparable mission: funding SCI research to find cures for spinal cord injury through grants and venture philanthropy.
• Spinal Research (International Spinal Research Trust): UK's leading spinal cord injury research charity and co-founding member of SCI Ventures. Closely comparable mission focused on curing spinal cord injury through research funding and joint grant awarding with Reeve Foundation.
• Shepherd Center: Atlanta-based leading rehabilitation hospital for brain and spinal cord injuries; co-founding member of SCI Ventures and partner on Reeve's video education programs for disability rights and self-advocacy.
• United Spinal Association: U.S. national nonprofit serving people with spinal cord injuries and disorders, providing advocacy, peer support, and disability rights resources that overlap with Reeve's National Paralysis Resource Center mission.
• Paralyzed Veterans of America: Veterans service organization focused on spinal cord injury and disease among military veterans; comparable mission of advocacy, research funding, and benefits navigation for individuals living with paralysis, particularly overlapping with Reeve's Military & Veterans Program.

Broad incumbents

• ALS Association: Major disease-focused nonprofit funding ALS research and providing patient services; relevant peer because ALS is one of the paralysis causes Reeve Foundation serves, with comparable service offerings (information, care services, research grants) in the neuromuscular disease nonprofit space.
• National Multiple Sclerosis Society: Large U.S. nonprofit funding MS research and supporting people affected by MS; relevant peer because MS is one of the paralysis conditions Reeve Foundation serves, with overlapping information, peer support, and advocacy service models.
• March of Dimes: Established U.S. nonprofit addressing maternal and infant health, including birth defects such as spina bifida; comparable as a large disease- and disability-focused nonprofit with research funding, advocacy, and family support programs serving some overlapping conditions with Reeve.

Emerging players

• ONWARD Medical: Netherlands-based medical technology company developing spinal cord stimulation therapies; early-stage venture philanthropy investment of Reeve/SCI Ventures with the ARC-EX System achieving FDA approval. Closely tied to Reeve's research-to-commercialization pipeline.

Regional players

• American Spinal Injury Association: Professional medical society focused on spinal cord injury research, education, and clinical standards; relevant peer as a SCI-focused organization overlapping with Reeve's NACTN clinical trial network mission and scientific advisory board activities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments5 records

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