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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: May 2025 Expires: May 2027

Respiratory Health Association

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

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1440 West Washington Boulevard
Chicago, IL, 60607-1821

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

Respiratory Health Association meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
Respiratory Health Association’s mission is to prevent lung disease, promote clean air and help people live better through education, research, and policy change.

Year, State Incorporated:
1906, IL

For the year ended June 30, 2023, Respiratory Health Association's program expenses were:

Asthma $955,628
Environmental Health $671,885
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease $383,038
Tobacco Control $336,836
Research $148,511
Other Lung Disease $75,986
Total Program Expenses $2,571,884

Chief Executive
Robert Anderson, President/CEO

Chair of the Board
Ms. Cathy Catrambone , Board Chairperson

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Rush University Medical Center

Board Size
27

Paid Staff Size
23

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 14.53%

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 Respiratory Health Association's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023.

Source of Funds
Government grants $918,600
Foundation grants $699,927
Special events, less direct expenses of $488,182 $289,971
Rental income $243,081
Individual/major gifts and campaigns $233,060
Corporate grants $148,564
Program fees $100,280
Distributions of investment income from beneficial interest in irrevocable trust $77,347
Other $62,775
Foundation gifts $51,000
Direct mail $38,372
Change in value of beneficial interest in revocable trust $38,115
Interest and dividends, net $35,949
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment $33,306
Corporate gifts $16,984
Government grants $15,000
Workplace giving $2,925
Adjustment to pension liability $-75,950
Total Income $2,929,306

Programs: 78% Fundraising: 11% Administrative: 11%

Total Income $2,929,306
Total expenses: $3,310,169
  Program expenses $2,571,884
  Fundraising expenses $361,927
  Administrative expenses $376,358
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-380,863
Beginning Net Assets $2,320,592
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $1,939,729
Total Liabilities $1,701,736
Total Assets $3,641,465

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