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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: April 2024 Expires: April 2026

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
Accreditation seal
(800) 932-2423
733 Third Avenue, Suite 510
New York, NY, 10017
http://www.ccfa.org/
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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

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases."

Year, State Incorporated:
1967, NY

Crohn's and Colitis Foundation (CCF) reports that it funds studies at medical institutions, nurtures investigators at the early stages of their careers, and finances underdeveloped areas of research. In addition, the organization offers a range of educational programs for patients and health care professionals, and provides supportive services to help people cope with chronic intestinal diseases.

For the year ended December 31, 2022, Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's program expenses were:

Research $35,591,722
Health professional education and public information $41,471,042
Total Program Expenses $77,062,764

Chief Executive
Michael Osso, President and Chief Executive Officer

Compensation*
$678,016

Chair of the Board
Brent Polk

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Physician

Board Size
23

Paid Staff Size
318

*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, Special events, Print advertisements

Fundraising costs were 7% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $80,404,451, 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 Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Source of Funds
Investment return, net $-5,326,841
Program service fees $186,605
Royalties $631,036
Federal grant revenue $669,541
Federated campaigns $1,281,980
Investment return designated for operations $1,452,724
PPP loan forgiveness revenue $2,019,342
Bequests $2,028,638
Other $4,026,536
IBD Plexus membership services $7,109,626
Contributed services and airtime $10,836,205
Special events revenue, net $26,529,920
Contributions and grants from individuals, foundations and corporations $37,038,825
Total Income $88,484,137

Programs: 82% Fundraising: 6% Administrative: 12%

Total Income $88,484,137
Total expenses: $93,795,995
  Program expenses $77,062,764
  Fundraising expenses $5,661,658
  Administrative expenses $11,071,573
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-5,311,858
Beginning Net Assets $11,399,994
Other Changes In Net Assets $-25,286
Ending Net Assets $6,062,850
Total Liabilities $51,378,795
Total Assets $57,441,645

Note 1: According to CCF's 2022 audited financial statements, the organization received in-kind contributions totaling $10,836,205 in the form of airtime ($9,674,973) and professional services ($1,161,232).

Note 2: In the financial section above, "other changes in net assets" refers to changes in remainder trust valuations.

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Report completed by:
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