Health : Diseases, Disorders, and Disciplines
National Parkinson Foundation
Research, care, and hope, worldwide
Rating
Income Statement (FYE 06/2008)
Contact Information
National Parkinson Foundation
1501 Northwest Ninth Avenue
Bob Hope Road
Miami, FL 33136
tel: (800) 327-4545
fax: (305) 243-6073
EIN: 59-0968031
Leadership (FYE 06/2008)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Garcia-Pedrosa | Chief Operating Officer (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.) | $372,450 | 2.82% |
Donor Privacy Policy
YES, this charity has a written donor privacy policy.
Mission
The mission of the National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) is to improve the quality of care for people with Parkinson's disease through research, education and outreach. Founded in 1957, NPF is a leading national organization with an extensive grassroots network of Centers of Excellence, chapters and support groups in the United States, Canada and internationally. Unique among the national Parkinson's organizations, NPF is the only organization with a singular focus on improving the quality of care in Parkinson's disease. Since 1982, NPF has funded more than $140 million in care, research and support services. The core of our efforts is the NPF Center of Excellence network, 43 leading medical centers around the globe that deliver care to more than 50,000 Parkinson's patients.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| National Parkinson Foundation - FL | 56.41 | |
| American Parkinson Disease Association - NY | 52.00 | |
| Parkinson's Disease Foundation - NY | 60.18 |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| National Parkinson Foundation - FL | 56.41 | |
| American Health Assistance Foundation - MD | 31.39 | |
| American Parkinson Disease Association - NY | 52.00 | |
| Parkinson's Disease Foundation - NY | 60.18 | |
| Parkinson's Action Network - DC | 46.32 |





