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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: September 2023 Expires: September 2025

Lupus Foundation of America Greater Ohio Chapter

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
Accreditation seal
(888) 665-8787
12930 Chippewa Road
Brecksville, OH, 44141
https://lupusgreaterohio.org
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Lupus Foundation of America Greater Ohio Chapter meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
“to improve the quality of life for all people affected by lupus through programs of research, education and advocacy.”

Year, State Incorporated:
1977, OH

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. LFA Ohio’s informational resources include, “Living with Lupus” magazine, “Lupus Night Light” blog and “Could You Have Lupus.” LFA Ohio also advocates for governmental lupus research funding on the state and national levels.

For the year ended September 30, 2022, Lupus Foundation of America Greater Ohio Chapter's program expenses were:

Program Expenses: $468,076

Total Program Expenses: $468,076

Chief Executive
Suzanne Tierney, President and Chief Executive Officer

Compensation*
$79,738

Chair of the Board
Maria Woyma

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
CPA, Cleveland Clinic

Board Size
10

Paid Staff Size
8

*2021 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Special events, Foundation grants, Print advertisements

Fundraising costs were 14% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $555,620, 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, 2022.

Source of Funds
Grants $398,696
Contributions $67,023
Contributions-Events $8,059
Membership $275
Fundraising $81,842
Miscellaneous $90,460
Interest income $4
Total Income $638,300

Programs: 78% Fundraising: 13% Administrative: 10%

Total Income $638,300
Total expenses: $603,886
  Program expenses $468,076
  Fundraising expenses $77,587
  Administrative expenses $58,223
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $34,414
Beginning Net Assets $143,373
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $177,787
Total Liabilities $57,893
Total Assets $410,749

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