named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Curvy Girls Chapters
Youth-led peer support groups for girls with scoliosis, active in multiple U.S. states, Canada, and Australia, providing emotional support and community building.
Mentor Program
Supports chapter leaders through trained mentors who are former or current chapter leaders, offering guidance and encouragement.
Straight Talk Scoliosis Book
Published educational resource providing support and treatment information for patients and families dealing with scoliosis.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Patient and Researcher Conferences 1 activity
- Host annual convention for girls with scoliosis and familiesOrganizes a 3-day annual convention to build community, inspire, and support girls with scoliosis and their families through shared experiences and programming.
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Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 1 activity
- Operate peer-led support groups for girls with scoliosisHosts in-person and virtual peer-led support groups for girls with scoliosis to provide emotional support, education, and leadership development, with chapters established across the United States and internationally. The organization supports chapter leaders globally through a mentorship program led by former leaders.
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Disease-Specific Clinical & Patient Education 1 activity
- Provide scoliosis education and informational resourcesProvides educational materials about scoliosis through its website, social media, correspondence, and published resources, including the book "Straight Talk Scoliosis - The Journey Continues" and personal family stories shared as informational support for patients and families.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$89K
Contributions & grants$61K68%
Program service revenue$13K15%
Investment income$12K14%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$43K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$494K
Cash$448K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$494K
Liquid reserves125.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -46.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- MICHAEL STOLTZ — BOARD TREASURER
- SARA COCHRAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- Align Clinic Partner — Sponsor of the Curvy Girls Scoliosis Convention at the EmBrace level
- Bay Orthopedic Partner — Sponsor of the Curvy Girls Scoliosis Convention at the EnCourage level
- Catholic Health Partner — Sponsor of the Curvy Girls Scoliosis Convention at the EnCourage level
- Cedars-Sinai Partner — Collaborates with Cedars-Sinai's pediatric scoliosis program.
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Partner — Sponsor of the Curvy Girls Scoliosis Convention at the Inspire level
- Columbia Doctors Orthopedics Partner — Sponsor of the Curvy Girls Scoliosis Convention at the Hope level
- Curvy Girls Network — Part of the Curvy Girls network as a group leader organizing local support for girls with scoliosis.
- Curvy Girls Foundation Network — Operates scoliosis support groups under the Curvy Girls Foundation network.
- Curvy Girls Foundation Inc Network — Central organization leading a network of peer-led support groups for girls with scoliosis.
- Cutting Edge DJ & Entertainment Partner — Partners with Cutting Edge DJ & Entertainment for events such as the Curvy Girls Convention.
- Hospital for Special Surgery Partner — Sponsor of the Curvy Girls Scoliosis Convention at the EnCourage level
- LI Spine Partner — Sponsor of the Curvy Girls Scoliosis Convention at the EnCourage level
- Leah Stoltz Partner — Founded Curvy Girls Scoliosis in 2006.
- Medtronic Partner — Sponsor of the Curvy Girls Scoliosis Convention at the EnCourage level
- National Scoliosis Center Partner — Sponsor of the Curvy Girls Scoliosis Convention at the Hope level
- Nemours Partner — Sponsor of the Curvy Girls Scoliosis Convention at the Hope level
- Nickelodeon Partner — Recognized the founder of Curvy Girls Foundation with a HALO Award for her work supporting girls with scoliosis.
- Shriners Children's Partner — Sponsor of the Curvy Girls Scoliosis Convention at the EnCourage level
- Shriners Hospitals for Children Partner — Collaborates with Shriners Hospitals for Children, as evidenced by a Curvy Girls leader becoming a Patient Ambassador for the hospital network.
- SickKids Hospital Partner — Collaborates with mentors who received treatment at SickKids Hospital, indicating a connection through patient care.
- Stony Brook Children's Partner — Sponsor of the Curvy Girls Scoliosis Convention at the EnCourage level
- TeenNick Partner — Featured the founder of Curvy Girls Foundation on the TeenNick HALO Awards show to honor her leadership and service.
- TeenNick HALO Awards Partner — Recognized and amplified the Curvy Girls program through national media exposure.
strategies · 2
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.
- Education as Empowermentmethodology: education-firstBy providing accessible, non-medical education about scoliosis, we empower girls and families to manage challenges more effectively because knowledge reduces fear, supports informed decision-making, and complements clinical treatment with practical understanding.
- Peer-Led Support Modelmethodology: peer_led_supportBy facilitating peer-led support groups and mentorship, we improve emotional well-being, self-esteem, and self-advocacy among girls with scoliosis because shared lived experience fosters trust, reduces isolation, and builds resilience in ways clinical care alone cannot.