ALS Association of Georgia
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
ALS Association of Georgia does not meet the following 4 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 6 (Board Policy on Effectiveness)
Have a board policy of assessing, no less than every two years, the organization's performance and effectiveness and of determining future actions required to achieve its mission.
ALS GA does not meet this Standard because:
- The board of directors does not have a written policy stating that, at least every two years, an appraisal be done assessing the organization’s performance and effectiveness and determining future actions required to achieve its mission.
Standard 7 (Board Approval of Written Report on Effectiveness)
Submit to the organization's governing body, for its approval, a written report that outlines the results of the aforementioned performance and effectiveness assessment and recommendations for future actions.
ALS GA does not meet this Standard because:
- The organization has not completed an effectiveness assessment in the last two years.
Standard 16 (Annual Report)
Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fund raising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets.
ALS GA does not meet this Standard because:
- The organization states it does not have an annual report covering activities conducted in 2022.
Standard 17 (Web Site Disclosures)
Include on any charity websites that solicit contributions, the same information that is recommended for annual reports, as well as the mailing address of the charity and electronic access to its most recent IRS Form 990.
ALS GA does not meet this Standard because the organization’s website, http://webga.alsa.org, does not include all of the recommended information for those charity websites that solicit for donations. Specifically, it does not include:
- A summary of 2022 program service accomplishments.
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: 15
ALS Association of Georgia meets the remaining 15 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to discover treatments and a cure for ALS, and to serve, advocate for, and empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest."
Year, State Incorporated:
1990, GA
ALS Association of Georgia (ALS GA) serves ALS patients and their families through patient services, medical equipment, and other supportive services. The organization reports aiming to ensure that individuals living with ALS and their families experience optimal emotional functioning given the disease through programs including: The Kostiuk ALS care grant, support groups, The Ricky P. Sweat ALS equipment loaner and assistive technology program, The Sally Panfel ALS in-home care and respite program, The Paul B. Williams transportation program, educational resources, and client consultations.
For the year ended January 31, 2022, ALS Association of Georgia's program expenses were:
| Patient services and education | $1,077,931 |
| Research | $64,225 |
| Total Program Expenses | $1,142,156 |
Chief Executive
Sarah Embro, Executive Director
Compensation*
$120,479
Chair of the Board
Peter Gleichman
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Attorney
Board Size
12
Paid Staff Size
10
*2021 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, Telemarketing
Fundraising costs were 14% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $1,771,596, 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 ALS Association of Georgia's audited financial statements for the year ended January 31, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Gifts-in-kind | $33,622 |
| Interest and other income | $51,373 |
| Federal grant revenue - PPP loan | $221,077 |
| Contributions | $724,143 |
| Special events | $792,754 |
| Total Income | $1,822,969 |
Programs: 74% Fundraising: 16% Administrative: 10%
| Total Income | $1,822,969 |
| Total expenses: | $1,553,155 |
| Program expenses | $1,142,156 |
| Fundraising expenses | $255,424 |
| Administrative expenses | $155,575 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $269,814 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $1,324,388 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $1,594,202 |
| Total Liabilities | $119,747 |
| Total Assets | $1,713,949 |
Note: According to ALS GA’s audited financial statements for the year ended January 31, 2022, the organization received in-kind contributions of $33,622 in patient equipment.
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