Pulmonary Hypertension 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
Pulmonary Hypertension Association meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to extend and improve the lives of those affected by pulmonary hypertension."
Year, State Incorporated:
1998, MD
Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) reports that it serves the community of individuals with pulmonary hypertension, caregivers, families, medical professionals, and researchers to support research toward improved treatments and address the needs of the community. The organization offers patient and caregiver support, medical education, and research and services to improve patients’ quality of life. PHA states that it facilitates more than 200 active support groups around the country and partners with more than 85 international pulmonary hypertension organizations. The organization also offers a telephone support line, an email mentorship program, educational patient programs, and a variety of print and online publications. In addition, PHA hosts its International Pulmonary Hypertension Conference and Scientific Sessions, which brings together nearly 1,500 individuals with pulmonary hypertension, caregivers, and medical professionals to share information on the latest research, treatments, and lifestyle coping tips.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, Pulmonary Hypertension Association's program expenses were:
Patient advocacy and research: $4,248,961
Accreditation and registry: $615,551
Total Program Expenses: $4,864,512
Chief Executive
Matias Granato, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$286,096
Chair of the Board
Anton Lahnston
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Manufacturing Executive
Board Size
20
Paid Staff Size
37
*2022 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, Radio, Special events, Telemarketing
Fundraising costs were 14% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $5,394,808, 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 Pulmonary Hypertension Association's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Investment income, net | $-2,041,475 |
| Contributions and grants | $5,394,808 |
| Accreditation fees | $302,500 |
| Registry | $350,000 |
| Registration | $210,364 |
| Membership dues | $171,174 |
| Advertising | $94,739 |
| Merchandise sales | $1,742 |
| Other income | $1,000 |
| Total Income | $4,484,852 |
Programs: 70% Fundraising: 11% Administrative: 20%
| Total Income | $4,484,852 |
| Total expenses: | $6,972,862 |
| Program expenses | $4,864,512 |
| Fundraising expenses | $737,012 |
| Administrative expenses | $1,371,338 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-2,488,010 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $21,522,067 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $19,034,057 |
| Total Liabilities | $3,605,287 |
| Total Assets | $22,639,344 |
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