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The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
New York NY | IRS ruling year: 2000 | EIN: 13-4141945 
An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.
An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.Organization Mission
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease within the decade through an aggressively funded resear ... (More)
Rating Information
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This charity's score is 100%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.
This overall score is calculated entirely from a single beacon score, weighted as follows: 100% Accountability & Finance. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.
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Accountability & Finance
Key Accountability Metrics
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No CreditMajority Independent Board Members - 100% independent members6 out of 6 points
Independent Board Size - 49 independent members6 out of 6 points
Financial Statements - Audit and Oversight Committee12 out of 12 points
Material Diversion of Assets - None12 out of 12 points
Tax Form Disclosures and Policies
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditWebsite Listed on Tax Form - Listed3 out of 3 points
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed5 out of 5 points
Whistleblower Policy - Listed5 out of 5 points
Document Retention and Destruction - Listed5 out of 5 points
Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes3 out of 3 points
Compensates Board - No5 out of 5 points
Tax Form Distributed to Board Before Filing - Listed3 out of 3 points
Loans to/from Officers - None5 out of 5 points
Reports CEO and Compensation on Tax Form - Listed5 out of 5 points
CEO Compensation Process - Listed5 out of 5 points
Website Disclosures
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditTax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed5 out of 5 points
Audit Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed5 out of 5 points
Staff Members Listed on Nonprofit's Website - Listed3 out of 3 points
Board Members Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed5 out of 5 points
Donor Privacy Policy Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed2 out of 2 points
Financial Metrics
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditLiabilities to Assets: Ratio - 48.72%25 out of 25 points
Program Expense: Ratio - 90.27%25 out of 25 points
Fundraising Efficiency: Ratio - $0.0525 out of 25 points
Working Capital: Ratio - 0.77 years25 out of 25 points
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