Spondylitis Association of America
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
Spondylitis Association of America meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
The Spondylitis Association is a nonprofit organization in the US dedicated to advancing research, education and advocacy to improve the lives of those affected by spondyloarthritis.
Year, State Incorporated:
1983, CA
SAA funds novel research studies to improve the scientific understanding of spondyloarthris; provides medical education to both the medical community and patient base through printed materials, a comprehensive website, and seminars; and supports those affected through support groups, message boards and social media.
For the year ended June 30, 2024, Spondylitis Association of America's program expenses were:
| Programs | $2,077,547 |
| Total Program Expenses | $2,077,547 |
Chief Executive
Cassie Shafer, CEO
Compensation*
$231,967
Chair of the Board
Michael Pianin
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Pianin and Associates, P.C.
Board Size
14
Paid Staff Size
14
* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), 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 Spondylitis Association of America's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Corporate and Foundation Contributions | $1,621,646 |
| Individual Contributions | $924,193 |
| Interest and Dividends | $222,426 |
| Investment Return | $122,655 |
| Program Revenue | $12,793 |
| Loss on Disposal of Property and Equipment | $-1,322 |
| Total Income | $2,902,391 |
Programs: 79% Fundraising: 4% Administrative: 17%
| Total Income | $2,902,391 |
| Total expenses: | $2,615,783 |
| Program expenses | $2,077,547 |
| Fundraising expenses | $104,341 |
| Administrative expenses | $433,895 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $286,608 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $7,416,636 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $7,703,244 |
| Total Liabilities | $381,762 |
| Total Assets | $8,085,006 |
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