American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Year, State Incorporated
1991, MI
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Stated Purpose
"to eradicate autoimmune diseases and to alleviate the suffering and the socioeconomic impact of autoimmunity through fostering and facilitating collaboration in the areas of education, public awareness, research, and patient services in an effective, ethical and efficient manner."
American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA) works to bring national focus to autoimmunity as a category of disease, a major women's health issue, and promotes research efforts for treatments and a cure. The organization states that its research efforts work to identify the underlying cause of autoimmune diseases. AARDA reports it organizes scientific symposia across medical disciplines to affect discussions among researchers and to increase scientific knowledge regarding all autoimmune diseases. The organization's educational program focuses on public, patient, and physician education. Through its advocacy program, the organization represents the interests of autoimmune patients with the aim of bringing their voices to the development of public policy and medical processes.
For the year ended September 30, 2020, American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association's program expenses were:
Education |
$1,513,003 |
Public awareness |
$1,288,423 |
Research |
$274,457 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$3,075,883 |
*2019 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Other
Fundraising costs were 4% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $2,325,390, 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 American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2020.
Source of Funds |
Contributions |
$2,307,397 |
In-kind goods and services |
$962,556 |
Fundraising income, net |
$17,993 |
Loss on disposal of asset |
$14,387 |
Interest income |
$13,237 |
Other income |
$1,187 |
Total Income |
$3,316,757 |
- Programs: 94%
- Fundraising: 4%
- Administrative: 2%
Total Income |
$3,316,757 |
Program expenses |
$3,075,883 |
Fundraising expenses |
$102,896 |
Administrative expenses |
$96,415 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$3,275,194 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$41,563 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$1,235,303 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$1,276,866 |
Total Liabilities |
$177,554 |
Total Assets |
$1,454,420 |
Note: According to the organization's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2020, AARDA received in-kind contributions of $962,556 including marketing ($475,000), web hosting (216,720), legal services ($183,061), advocacy ($57,500), advertising ($29,950), and registration fees ($325).