Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
BBB WGA Comment
According to EGPAF's 2018 IRS Form 990, during that year, the organization "discovered that one of its international employees misappropriated approximately $816,000 in foundation assets. The activity spanned from May 2017 until December 2017. The Foundation filed an insurance claim related to the missing funds and was able to recover approximately $600,000."
The organization further stated in its Form 990 that, "The fraud, which entailed diverting money sent through a mobile money platform to beneficiaries of the organization receiving medical services, was discovered by staff in the Uganda office and was thoroughly investigated by the Foundation's DC based fraud investigation team. Immediately after the discovery and investigation of the fraud, the organization terminated applicable staff and bolstered internal controls related to the misappropriated payments. More specifically, the Foundation formed a committee to perform a detailed review of all relevant mobile money policies and procedures in all country offices, made changes where necessary, and implemented the newly strengthened procedures. As a result, more thorough reviews are being performed and more detailed analytical procedures are being applied to all mobile money transactions entered into by the Foundation."
In finding that EGPAF meets BBB Charity Standard 1 (which calls for an organization's board of directors to provide adequate oversight) BBB WGA considered the actions already taken and controls put in place by the organization to prevent the potential for the recurrence of a misappropriation of funds. In addition, EGPAF responded to questions raised by BBB WGA, indicated that, to date, there have been no further incidents of fraud stemming from the use of a mobile money platform.
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) works with public and private partners to support the provision and expansion of HIV prevention, care, and treatment to all children, women, and families affected by HIV in order to achieve and sustain and AIDS-free generation. The organization aims to strengthen health systems and integrate HIV services with primary health care services, particularly maternal and child health services. EGPAF works on defining the pediatric AIDS research agenda and supports and conducts research through clinical, laboratory, and scientific research. EGPAF's public policy and advocacy teams work on four continents with the goal of championing children's rights through several realms including those of national governments, African regional bodies, and multi-lateral organizations.
For the year ended December 31, 2018, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation's program expenses were:
Program implementation |
$176,488,050 |
Research |
$2,758,717 |
Communications |
$1,987,978 |
Public policy |
$941,892 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$182,176,637 |
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Chief Executive
Charles J. Lyons, II, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$601,516
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Chair of the Board
Jack Leslie
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Chairman, Weber Shandwick
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Board Size
12
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Paid Staff Size
3432
*2018 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
Fundraising costs were 1% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $199,245,005, 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 Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Source of Funds |
U.S. government grant revenue |
$161,342,411 |
Non-U.S. government grant revenue |
$34,655,930 |
Contributions |
$3,246,664 |
Other income |
$824,434 |
Contributed services |
$53,451 |
Change in beneficial interest |
($156) |
Investment (loss), net |
($111,297) |
Total Income |
$200,011,437 |
- Programs: 91%
- Administrative: 9%
- Fundraising: Less than 1%
Total Income |
$200,011,437 |
Program expenses |
$182,176,637 |
Fundraising expenses |
$1,582,802 |
Administrative expenses |
$16,492,760 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$200,252,199 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$-240,762 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$8,449,826 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$8,209,064 |
Total Liabilities |
$29,401,186 |
Total Assets |
$37,610,250 |
Note: According to EGPAF's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018, the organization received in-kind contributions in the form of contributed services ($53,451).