Lupus Foundation of America Greater Ohio Chapter meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Year, State Incorporated
1977, OH
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Affiliates
Lupus Foundation of America, Inc
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Stated Purpose
"to improve the quality of life for all people affected by lupus through programs of research, education, and advocacy."
Lupus Foundation of America Greater Ohio Chapter (LFA Ohio) reports that it works to provide education and support for those affected by lupus across the state of Ohio. Educational events include classes, led by a registered nurse, for those newly diagnosed with lupus, health fairs and community outreach events, and medical summits with physicians, social workers, dietitians, physical therapists, and psychologists. The organization offers support groups with facilitators trained by its chapter to those suffering from lupus and their families. LFA Ohio also distributes inquiry packets to lupus patients and caregivers across Ohio and provides medical content via its patient-focused website. In 2019, the organization states that through its summits it educated more than 400 Ohioans about lupus and educated more than 150 clinicians and 200 physicians on how to be better equipped to diagnose and treat lupus patients. In addition, LFA Ohio reports that it hosted 40 families at its class for newly diagnosed patients, participated in 24 health fairs and community outreach events across Ohio, and provided 18 support groups to more than 900 attendees.
For the year ended September 30, 2020, Lupus Foundation of America Greater Ohio Chapter's program expenses were:
Program services |
$373,515 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$373,515 |
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Chief Executive
Suzanne Tierney, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$61,132
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Chair of the Board
Maria Woyma
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Administrative Assistant, Cleveland Clinic
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Board Size
9
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Paid Staff Size
9
*2019 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Membership appeals, Planned giving arrangements, Radio
Fundraising costs were 19% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $395,748 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 Lupus Foundation of America Greater Ohio Chapter's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2020.
Source of Funds |
Contributions |
$181,127 |
Grants |
$160,341 |
Special events, net |
$51,786 |
Membership |
$2,495 |
Miscellaneous |
$1,410 |
Interest income |
$3 |
Total Income |
$397,161 |
- Programs: 77%
- Fundraising: 16%
- Administrative: 7%
Total Income |
$397,161 |
Program expenses |
$373,515 |
Fundraising expenses |
$75,450 |
Administrative expenses |
$36,284 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$485,249 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$-88,088 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$193,996 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$105,908 |
Total Liabilities |
$237,045 |
Total Assets |
$342,953 |
Note: According to LFA Ohio's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2020, the organization received $18,000 in donated storage space.