Health : Diseases, Disorders, and Disciplines
amfAR
The foundation for AIDS research
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| Program Expenses | 73.9% | |
| Administrative Expenses | 8.2% | |
| Fundraising Expenses | 17.7% | |
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.19 | |
| Primary Revenue Growth | -1.1% | |
| Program Expenses Growth | 6.6% | |
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 1.27 | |
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| Information Provided on the Form 990 | ||
| Independent Voting Board Members |  |
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| No Material diversion of assets | |
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| Audited financials prepared by independent accountant | |
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| Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties | |
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| Documents Board Meeting Minutes | |
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| Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing | |
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| Conflict of Interest Policy | |
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| Whistleblower Policy | |
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| Records Retention and Destruction Policy | |
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| CEO listed with salary | |
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| Does Not Compensate Any Board Members | |
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| Board Members Listed | |
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| Form 990 | |
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| Key staff listed | |
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Income Statement (FYE 09/2010)
Compensation of Leaders (FYE 09/2010)
| Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
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| $294,100 | 1.23% | Kevin Frost | Chief Executive Officer | |
| Other Salaries of Note | ||||
| $300,000 | 1.26% | Jerome J. Radwin | Former Vice Chairman | |
Mission
Founded in 1985, amfAR is dedicated to ending the global AIDS epidemic through innovative research. With the freedom and flexibility to respond quickly to emerging areas of scientific promise, amfAR plays a catalytic role in accelerating the pace of HIV/AIDS research and achieving real breakthroughs. amfAR-funded research has increased our understanding of HIV and has helped lay the groundwork for major advances in the study and treatment of HIV/AIDS. Since 1985, amfAR has invested nearly $290 million in its mission and has awarded grants to more than 2,000 research teams worldwide.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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| amfAR - NY | 60.59 |  |
| AIDS Foundation Houston - TX | 66.13 | |
| Children Affected by AIDS Foundation - CA | 56.73 |  |
| Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation - DC | 63.89 | |
| AIDS Emergency Fund - CA | 59.70 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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| amfAR - NY | 60.59 | |
| Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation - DC | 63.89 | |
| Magic Johnson Foundation - CA | 53.25 | |
| AIDS Foundation Houston - TX | 66.13 | |
| Gay Men's Health Crisis - NY | 61.37 | |
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