ALS of Michigan
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
ALS of Michigan meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"ALS of Michigan is dedicated to helping people with ALS, their families and caregivers live life as fully as possible."
Year, State Incorporated:
1978, MI
ALS of Michigan helps people with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, live as comfortably as possible as their disease progresses and their health declines. Services also provide support to caregivers and family members. Programs and services include:
- Loans of medical equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, ramps and lifts.
- Home health aides to help with caregiving and household tasks.
- Communication devices and training.
- Support groups and seminars on ALS.
- Support calls and home visits.
- Transportation assistance.
For the year ended January 31, 2024, ALS of Michigan's program expenses were:
| Programs | $581,676 |
| Total Program Expenses | $581,676 |
Chief Executive
Kimberly Graziosi, Executive Director
Compensation*
$94,708
Chair of the Board
Kevin Sherry, Community Volunteer
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
16
Paid Staff Size
7
* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
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 of Michigan's IRS Form 990 for the year ended January 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Contributions and Grants | $475,091 |
| Other Revenue | $149,563 |
| Investment Income | $15,930 |
| Total Income | $640,584 |
Programs: 77% Fundraising: 6% Administrative: 17%
| Total Income | $640,584 |
| Total expenses: | $753,568 |
| Program expenses | $581,676 |
| Fundraising expenses | $47,248 |
| Administrative expenses | $124,644 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-112,984 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $1,311,401 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $1,198,417 |
| Total Liabilities | $128,199 |
| Total Assets | $1,326,616 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Serving Western Michigan