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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: August 2026 Expires: August 2028

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(800) 727-8462
1400 Crystal Drive, Suite 660
Arlington, VA, 22202
https://aafa.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

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"to save lives and improve the quality of life for people affected by asthma and allergic diseases through support, advocacy, education, and research."

Year, State Incorporated:
1953, NY

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) provides support for individuals and families affected by asthma and allergic diseases through its online patient support communities, network of regional chapters, and collaborations with community-based groups. The organization states that it develops health education, organizes state and national advocacy efforts, and conducts and supports research to improve disease management, expand treatment options, and better understand patient needs. In 2025, AAFA reports that over 8,000 health care professionals were trained through its continuing education and continuing medical education programs.

For the year ended December 31, 2025, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's program expenses were:

Public information $2,578,295
Community and chapter outreach $1,253,091
Research $1,044,436
Family and patient services and professional education $886,542
Total Program Expenses $5,762,364

Chief Executive
Kenneth Mendez, Chief Executive Officer and President

Compensation*
$470,827

Chair of the Board
Ritesh Patel

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Chief Growth Officer, Doceree

Board Size
23

Paid Staff Size
23

*2024 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Workplace Giving

Fundraising costs were 5% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $6,101,520, 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 Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025.

Source of Funds
Contributions, sponsorships and grants $5,720,892
Certification Program $1,197,836
In-kind contributions $380,628
Realized and unrealized gain on investments, net $93,539
Interest and dividends, net $82,693
Other income $8,305
Total Income $7,483,893

Programs: 85% Fundraising: 5% Administrative: 11%

Total Income $7,483,893
Total expenses: $6,813,862
  Program expenses $5,762,364
  Fundraising expenses $314,111
  Administrative expenses $737,387
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $670,031
Beginning Net Assets $3,019,573
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $3,689,604
Total Liabilities $1,760,075
Total Assets $5,449,679

Note: According to AAFA's 2025 audited financial statements, the organization received in-kind contributions totaling $380,628 in the form of legal services ($197,052) and advertising services ($183,576).

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Report completed by:
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