American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Annual Report
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American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to eradicate autoimmune diseases and to alleviate the suffering and the socioeconomic impact of autoimmunity through fostering and facilitating collaboration in the areas of education, public awareness, research, and patient services in an effective, ethical and efficient manner."
Year, State Incorporated:
1992, MI
American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA) works to bring national focus to autoimmunity as a category of disease, a major women's health issue, and promotes research efforts for treatments and a cure. The organization states that its research efforts work to identify the underlying cause of autoimmune diseases. AARDA reports it organizes scientific symposia across medical disciplines to affect discussions among researchers and to increase scientific knowledge regarding all autoimmune diseases. The organization's educational program focuses on public, patient, and physician education. Through its advocacy program, the organization represents the interests of autoimmune patients with the aim of bringing their voices to the development of public policy and medical processes.
For the year ended September 30, 2022, American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association's program expenses were:
Education: $1,202,687
Public awareness: $834,990
Research: $257,958
Total Program Expenses: $2,295,635
Chief Executive
Molly Murray, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$80,210
Chair of the Board
Lilly Stairs
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Founder and Principal, Patient Authentic
Board Size
8
Paid Staff Size
10
*2021 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances. According to the organization's IRS Form 990 for the year ended September 30, 2022, the organization's highest paid employee was Chief Operating Officer Laura Simpson who recieved compensation of $139,359.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Radio
Fundraising costs were 2% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $2,740,079, 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 Autoimmune Related Diseases Association's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $1,697,444 |
| APC membership dues | $705,500 |
| Other income | $4,740 |
| Interest income | $1,986 |
| In-kind goods and services | $337,135 |
| Total Income | $2,746,805 |
Programs: 94% Fundraising: 2% Administrative: 4%
| Total Income | $2,746,805 |
| Total expenses: | $2,447,513 |
| Program expenses | $2,295,635 |
| Fundraising expenses | $48,471 |
| Administrative expenses | $103,407 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $299,292 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $1,628,985 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $1,928,277 |
| Total Liabilities | $328,470 |
| Total Assets | $2,256,747 |
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