Health : Diseases, Disorders, and Disciplines
National Parkinson Foundation
Research, care, and hope, worldwide
Rating
Income Statement (FYE 06/2007)
Contact Information
National Parkinson Foundation
1501 Northwest Ninth Avenue
Bob Hope Road
Miami, FL 33136
tel: (800) 327-4545
fax: (305) 243-5595
Leadership (FYE 06/2007)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Garcia-Pedrosa | President, CEO (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | $323,678 | 2.24% |
Donor Privacy Policy
YES, this charity has a written donor privacy policy.
Mission
The National Parkinson Foundation (NPF), founded in 1957, is the largest and oldest national Parkinson foundation in the United States. The mission of the NPF is to find the cause of and cure for Parkinson disease through research; to improve the quality of life for persons with Parkinson and their caregivers; and to educate persons with Parkinson, their caregivers, healthcare professionals, and the general public about Parkinson disease and its treatment. The NPF believes that in our battle with Parkinson disease, knowledge is power and hope is everything. We strive to provide patients and caregivers with the resources that help you fight back. We will support the research that moves us all forward.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| National Parkinson Foundation - FL | 59.40 | |
| American Parkinson Disease Association - NY | 59.76 | |
| Parkinson's Disease Foundation - NY | 59.63 | |
| Parkinson's Action Network - DC | 58.04 |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| National Parkinson Foundation - FL | 59.40 | |
| American Health Assistance Foundation - MD | 31.63 | |
| Parkinson's Disease Foundation - NY | 59.63 | |
| American Parkinson Disease Association - NY | 59.76 | |
| Parkinson's Action Network - DC | 58.04 |





