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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: May 2025 Expires: June 2027

Alzheimer's Orange County

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

2515 McCabe Way
Irvine, CA, 92614

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

Alzheimer's Orange County meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
To serve Orange County individuals with memory loss, frail seniors, and those that support them.

Year, State Incorporated:
1982, CA

Alzheimer's Orange County carries out its mission in the following way:
A variety of support services—including, but not limited to, support groups, educational classes, and art and music programs—are available for caregivers and individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders, helping them navigate both present and future challenges.

Helpline and Care Consultations to provide expert, one-on-one guidance and answers tailored to each person's needs.
Advocacy for improved public policy and needed legislation.
Education and increasing public awareness of Alzheimer's disease.
Adult day health care to provide daytime assistance designed to promote well-being and healthy aging.
Help connect individuals to reputable organizations that are advancing Alzheimer’s and dementia research.

For the year ended June 30, 2024, Alzheimer's Orange County's program expenses were:

Program services $5,498,962
Total Program Expenses $5,498,962

Chief Executive
Jim McAleer, President/CEO

Chair of the Board
Mr. Robert Ortega, Board Chairperson

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Discount Tire & Service Centers

Board Size
19

Paid Staff Size
64

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Radio, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.), Solicitations for Used Cars

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 13.39%

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 Alzheimer's Orange County's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended June 30, 2024.

Source of Funds
Direct public support and grant support $4,332,399
Participant fees $1,947,768
Special events, net of $243,460 of expenses $924,576
Walk revenue $241,005
Conferences and sponsorships $128,700
Indirect public support and other $36,426
Rental income $30,000
Donated services and materials $26,183
Interest income $13,029
Total Income $7,680,086

Programs: 83% Fundraising: 11% Administrative: 6%

Total Income $7,680,086
Total expenses: $6,625,918
  Program expenses $5,498,962
  Fundraising expenses $739,679
  Administrative expenses $387,277
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $1,054,168
Beginning Net Assets $2,095,804
Other Changes In Net Assets $-170,719
Ending Net Assets $2,979,253
Total Liabilities $2,833,744
Total Assets $5,812,997

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Report completed by:
Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest