irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $21KThe 6th PingPongParkinson World Championship Tournament was held in Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy, from October 20 to 26, 2025 with players from 26 different countries registered.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
PPP Chapters
Local volunteer-run groups in 31 countries offering weekly ping pong sessions focused on improving motor and cognitive symptoms of Parkinson's.
Participant, Volunteer and Caregiver Feedback Project
Initiative to collect input from participants, volunteers, and caregivers to improve program accessibility and impact.
PingPongParkinson French Open
Regional table tennis tournament for people with Parkinson's, held annually in Le Mans, France.
PingPongParkinson New York Open
Annual table tennis event in Pleasantville, NY, celebrating the founding of the organization and bringing together regional communities.
PingPongParkinson World Championship
Annual international tournament bringing together players with Parkinson's from around the world for competition and community building.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Program Evaluation and Impact Research 1 activity
- Collecting participant feedback to inform program improvementConducts systematic feedback collection from participants, volunteers, and caregivers to assess program impact and improve accessibility, structure, and benefits of the ping pong therapy sessions.
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Amateur Sports Competition Programming 1 activity
- Hosting international and regional tournaments for people with Parkinson'sOrganizes competitive ping pong events including the annual PingPongParkinson World Championship, regional championships, and country-specific tournaments such as the New York Open and French Open. The World Championship has grown from 60 participants across 20 countries in 2019 to 26 countries in 2025, with medals awarded to competitors and volunteers. Events include singles and doubles play, social gatherings, and medical lectures.
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Adaptive Sports Programs 1 activity
- Operating global ping pong sessions as therapeutic physical activity for people with Parkinson'sConducts structured weekly table tennis sessions featuring warm-ups, strength and coordination exercises, coach-led instruction, and rallying to support individuals with Parkinson’s disease. These sessions are designed in consultation with medical and movement professionals and are associated with reported improvements in quality of life, symptom stabilization, and motor function. Over 25,000 individual sessions were conducted in the past year across more than 400 chapters in 31 countries.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Developing and maintaining the PingPongParkinson® App and digital community toolsOperates a multi-platform app (Android, iOS, web) that enables users to locate tables via a digital map with user-generated markers, schedule games, join country-specific or chapter-based chatrooms, and connect with local communities. The app supports virtual chapter management, including private messaging and membership applications, enhancing coordination and social engagement among users globally.
- Supporting expansion of local chapters and program accessibilityProvides capacity-building support to establish and grow local PingPongParkinson chapters internationally, including in Australia across three states. Offers tools through the app for chapter leaders to create virtual chapters, manage memberships, and communicate privately, enabling decentralized but coordinated program delivery.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$74K
Contributions & grants$59K80%
Program service revenue$15K20%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$64
expenses
Total expenses$148K
Program expenses64%
Admin / overhead32%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$15K
Cash$15K
Investments$0
Liabilities$596
Net assets$15K
Liquid reserves1.2 mo
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue -44.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NENAD BACH | BOARD PRESIDENT | 15 | $14K |
board members · 2
- IVO BACH — BOARD MEMBER
- WARREN ROSENBERG PhD — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Abbott Partner — Co-organizes a Parkinson's education and connection event in White Plains, NY.
- Dr. Art Dubow Partner — Hotline facilitator supporting North and South America for Ping Pong Parkinson.
- FOX Rehab Partner — Co-organizes a Parkinson's education and connection event in White Plains, NY.
- Forestville Table Tennis Club Partner — Hosts a new PingPongParkinson chapter in Sydney, Australia.
- Gold Coast Tennis Club Partner — Hosts PingPongParkinson events in Australia.
- Hackensack University Medical Center Partner — Collaborates with a neuropsychologist from Hackensack University Medical Center to support the therapeutic rationale for ping pong in Parkinson's care.
- Helen Halford Partner — Hotline facilitator supporting Europe and Asia-Pacific for Ping Pong Parkinson.
- Insightec Partner — Co-organizes a Parkinson's education and connection event in White Plains, NY.
- Jim Lee Partner — Hotline facilitator supporting North and South America for Ping Pong Parkinson.
- NJ Brain and Spine Partner — Co-organizes a Parkinson's education and connection event in White Plains, NY.
- Paralympics Australia Partner — Collaborates on World Parkinson Day event featuring leadership participation.
- SPIN Partner — Partnered with SPIN, a ping pong social club, to offer ping pong sessions for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease.
- SPIN Partner — Partners with SPIN to offer PingPongParkinson sessions at SPIN's social ping pong venues.
- Table Tennis Australia Partner — Collaborates on World Parkinson Day event featuring leadership participation.
- Westchester Table Tennis Center Partner — Host venue and operational partner for PingPongParkinson events, including the World Championship and New York Open.
- YMCA Partner — Hosts PingPongParkinson events in Victoria, Australia.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community Building Through Inclusive Sportmethodology: community_through_sportBy centering community engagement around table tennis, the organization fosters global inclusion, belonging, and social support for people with Parkinson’s because shared athletic participation reduces isolation, challenges disease stigma, and promotes identity beyond illness.
- Neuroplasticity-Based Exercise Therapymethodology: neuroplasticity-based_exercise_therapyBy engaging individuals with Parkinson’s in structured table tennis exercises that challenge balance, coordination, and cognition, the organization improves motor and cognitive function because these activities stimulate neuroplasticity and dopamine release, supporting neural reorganization.
- Therapeutic Recreation Through Sportmethodology: therapeutic_recreationBy using ping pong as a fun, accessible form of physical and social engagement, the organization improves symptom management and quality of life because enjoyable activity increases adherence, stimulates dopamine, and builds emotional resilience through community and hope.