Asthma and Allergy Foundation 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
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to save lives and reduce the burden of disease for people with asthma and allergies through support, advocacy, education, and research."
Year, State Incorporated:
1953, DC
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) provides information, community-based services and support through a network of regional chapters, support groups and other local partners around the U.S. The organization develops health education, organizes state and national advocacy efforts and funds research in order to find better treatments and cures for asthma and allergies. The organization also provides biomedical research grants to investigators seeking a cure for asthma and allergic diseases and conducting behavioral research.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's program expenses were:
| Public information | $1,892,420 |
| Community and chapter outreach | $1,983,068 |
| Research | $434,907 |
| Family and patient services and professional education | $711,414 |
| Total Program Expenses | $5,021,809 |
Chief Executive
Kenneth Mendez, Chief Executive Officer and President
Compensation*
$461,786
Chair of the Board
Ritesh Patel
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Senior Partner, Global Digital Health
Board Size
20
Paid Staff Size
22
*2024 compensation, as reported by the organization, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet
Fundraising costs were 7% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $4,288,502, 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 Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Realized/unrealized loss on investments, net | $-547,590 |
| Other income | $18,418 |
| Workplace giving | $43,639 |
| Interest and dividends, net | $65,080 |
| In-kind contributions | $411,992 |
| Certifications | $1,248,584 |
| Contributions, sponsorships and grants | $3,832,871 |
| Total Income | $5,072,994 |
Programs: 81% Fundraising: 5% Administrative: 14%
| Total Income | $5,072,994 |
| Total expenses: | $6,162,767 |
| Program expenses | $5,021,809 |
| Fundraising expenses | $286,930 |
| Administrative expenses | $854,028 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-1,089,773 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $3,712,414 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $2,622,641 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,434,745 |
| Total Assets | $4,057,386 |
Note: According to AAFA's 2022 audited financial statements, the organization received in-kind contributions totaling $411,992 in the form of ($266,804), legal services ($111,200), and consulting and licensing services ($33,988).
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Report completed by:
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