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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: May 2021 Expires: May 2023

Lupus Foundation of America Indiana Chapter, Inc.

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
Accreditation seal
(317) 225-4400
9302 N Meridian St Ste 203
Indianapolis, IN, 46260-1819
https://www.lupus.org/get-local-anywhere
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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

Lupus Foundation of America Indiana Chapter, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

A BBB Accredited Charity Seal Holder since 4/30/2021. 

BBB Accreditation does not mean that the charity's programs or services have been evaluated or endorsed by BBB or that BBB has made a determination as to the charity's competency in performing services.

 

Stated Purpose:
To improve the quality of life for all people affected by lupus through programs of research, education, support and advocacy. 

Year, State Incorporated:
1986, IN

Lupus Foundation of America Indiana Chapter’s research works to improve the day-to-day lives of people with Lupus. The organization provides hope as they work towards earlier diagnosis, improved care, and treatments. Lupus Foundation supports lupus researchers at every stage of their careers to ensure there is a well-trained and dedicated talent pool to conduct investigators into the causes, treatments, and cures for lupus. The organization funds innovative scientific initiatives and research studies to identify the causes of lupus, discover better ways to control symptoms, and, ultimately, find pathways to cure lupus. 

Lupus Foundation’s Public Information and Education is an ongoing program to create awareness about lupus. An awareness program such as “Could This Be Lupus” works to help with earlier diagnosis and better patient outcomes. Lupus Foundation’s Patient Information and Education is a series of programs that educate patients and their families about lupus. These programs provide patients with a better understanding of how to manage a chronic disease, along with family and friends. 

For the year ended July 31, 2020, Lupus Foundation of America Indiana Chapter, Inc.'s program expenses were:

Research $1,902
Public information and education $77,486
Patient information and education $77,487
Total Program Expenses $156,875

Chief Executive
La Toija Snodgrass, CEO

Compensation*
$0

Chair of the Board
Mrs. Carla Day, Facilitator

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Indy East Support Group

Board Size
10

Paid Staff Size
3

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 20.12%

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 Lupus Foundation of America Indiana Chapter, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the year ended July 31, 2020.

Source of Funds
Interest $7
Dividends $2,100
Gains (loss) on investments $4,714
Grants $8,128
Contributions $84,183
Fundraising $120,925
Total Income $220,057

Programs: 69% Fundraising: 19% Administrative: 12%

Total Income $220,057
Total expenses: $227,898
  Program expenses $156,875
  Fundraising expenses $42,898
  Administrative expenses $28,125
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-7,841
Beginning Net Assets $13,725
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $5,884
Total Liabilities $163,362
Total Assets $169,246

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