The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information from the organization and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard(s) for Charity Accountability:
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American Liver Foundation meets the remaining 19 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Year, State Incorporated
1976, IL
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Stated Purpose
"to promote education, advocacy, support services and research for the prevention, treatment and cure of liver disease."
American Liver Foundation (ALF) reports that it is is the nation's leading health organization for people living with liver disease. The organization has a nationwide network of staff and volunteers that provides awareness, outreach, education, and patient support services to educate the public about liver health and fund research for young investigators.
For the year ended December 31, 2017, American Liver Foundation's program expenses were:
Public education |
$1,945,029 |
Community services |
$1,739,926 |
Patient support |
$1,672,242 |
Professional education |
$1,267,459 |
Research |
$475,263 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$7,099,919 |
*2018 compensation, as reported by the organization, 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, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.)
Fundraising costs were 10% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $9,047,035, 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 American Liver Foundation's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017.
Source of Funds |
Special events |
$5,119,503 |
Contributions and grants |
$3,901,538 |
Investment income |
$291,171 |
Other |
$25,994 |
In-kind donations |
$7,733 |
Total Income |
$9,345,939 |
- Programs: 80%
- Administrative: 10%
- Fundraising: 10%
Total Income |
$9,345,939 |
Program expenses |
$7,099,919 |
Fundraising expenses |
$898,131 |
Administrative expenses |
$907,604 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$8,905,654 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$440,285 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$3,205,753 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$3,646,038 |
Total Liabilities |
$1,674,753 |
Total Assets |
$5,320,791 |
Note: According to the organization's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017, ALF received in-kind contributions of $7,733 in the form of donated interest expense.