JDRF International (JDRF) reports that it works to cure, prevent, and treat type 1 diabetes through funding research for the development of new therapies and treatments for type 1 diabetes. The organization advocates for federal research funding towards new technologies and treatments and works with regulatory and policy officials to ensure the dispersal of funds. In addition, JDRF utilizes partnerships with academia, industry, and clinicians to accelerate promising research opportunities. In 2018, the organization states that it funded more than 150 new research grants, supported 75 clinical trials, and 8 products received FDA approvals.
For the year ended June 30, 2018, JDRF International's program expenses were:
Research |
$107,790,000 |
Public education and advocacy |
$56,285,000 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$164,075,000 |
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Chief Executive
Aaron J. Kowalski, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$897,460
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Chair of the Board
Ellen Leake
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Chief Executive Officer, Splinter Creek
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Board Size
33
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Paid Staff Size
651
*2017 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Note: Mr. Kowalski was appointed as JDRF's President and Chief Executive Officer in April 2019. His compensation is not yet available. Derek Rapp served as the President and Chief Executive Officer in 2017, receiving $897,460 in compensation.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Membership appeals, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Telephone appeals, Radio, Cause- related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Television
JDRF International incurred joint costs of $2,026,999 for informational materials and activities that included fund raising materials. Of those costs $1,196,452 was allocated to fundraising expenses, $719,323 was allocated to program expenses, and $111,224 was allocated to administrative expenses.
Fundraising costs were 33% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $83,684,000 are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on JDRF International's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended June 30, 2018.
Source of Funds |
Special events, net |
$129,168,000 |
Contributions |
$83,684,000 |
Contributions from international affiliates |
$8,294,000 |
Investment income, net |
$4,076,000 |
Other income |
$1,793,000 |
Total Income |
$227,015,000 |
- Programs: 79%
- Fundraising: 14%
- Administrative: 7%
Total Income |
$227,015,000 |
Program expenses |
$164,075,000 |
Fundraising expenses |
$27,985,000 |
Administrative expenses |
$15,918,000 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$207,978,000 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$19,037,000 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$77,368,000 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$96,405,000 |
Total Liabilities |
$129,948,000 |
Total Assets |
$226,353,000 |