National Eczema Association
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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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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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
National Eczema Association meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to improve the health and quality of life for people affected by eczema, and empower those who advocate, support and deliver care."
Year, State Incorporated:
1988, CA
The National Eczema Association (NEA) provides research, education, advocacy, and patient support programs for all people affected by eczema. NEA's research program works to improve the lived experiences of people with eczema as well as funds research to improve the health and quality of life for people living with eczema. The organization's programs also include an Eczema Expo patient conference, a research ambassador volunteer group, and the Seal of Acceptance product directory, which helps individuals living with eczema find suitable products for everyday life. In addition to the aforementioned programs, NEA reports that it works to educate health care providers and the eczema community, raise awareness about the burdens of living with eczema, and advocate for the eczema community's needs to local and national policymakers.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, National Eczema Association's program expenses were:
| Support, education and awareness | $5,728,816 |
| Research | $1,631,029 |
| Total Program Expenses | $7,359,845 |
Chief Executive
Kristin Belleson, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$348,400
Chair of the Board
Sarah Young O'Donnell
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Corporate Director, ENM Holdings
Board Size
11
Paid Staff Size
23
*2025 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, Planned giving arrangements
Fundraising costs were 18% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $6,286,772, 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 National Eczema Association's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Corporate sponsorships | $3,980,648 |
| Seal of Acceptance Income | $2,087,451 |
| Fundraising events | $887,387 |
| Publications | $875,947 |
| Contributions | $815,485 |
| Investment return, net | $753,289 |
| Grants | $597,752 |
| Other income | $12,436 |
| In-kind contributions | $5,500 |
| Total Income | $10,015,895 |
Programs: 76% Fundraising: 12% Administrative: 12%
| Total Income | $10,015,895 |
| Total expenses: | $9,718,923 |
| Program expenses | $7,359,845 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,148,761 |
| Administrative expenses | $1,210,317 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $296,972 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $8,512,319 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $8,809,291 |
| Total Liabilities | $551,438 |
| Total Assets | $9,360,729 |
Note: According to the organization's 2024 audited financial statements, NEA received in-kind gifts totaling $5,500 in the form of professional services.
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