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Diabetes Action Research and Education Foundation

Innovation for prevention, healing and the cure

three stars

85.85

6701 Democracy Boulevard Suite 300
Bethesda, MD 20817
tel: (202) 333-4520   Web Site
EIN: 52-1714027

Board Leadership
Patricia Faulkner
Board Chair

CEO
Patricia Devoe
President

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 85.85 three stars
  Financial 80.00 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 12/01/2020 and includes data from FY2019, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

The Diabetes Action Research and Education Foundation (Diabetes Action), founded in 1990, is committed to the prevention and treatment of diabetes and to the funding of innovative, promising research aimed at finding a cure for diabetes and diabetes related complications. Diabetes Action has provided grants to over 300 separate research studies at universities and medical institutions across the United States.

The Diabetes Action Research and Education Foundation (Diabetes Action), founded in 1990, is committed to the prevention and treatment of diabetes and to the funding of innovative, promising research aimed at finding a cure for diabetes and diabetes related complications. Diabetes Action has provided grants to over 300 separate research studies at universities and medical institutions across the United States.

Learn more about how we calculate the overall score and rating.

Financial

three stars

80.00

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 12/01/2020 and includes data from FY2019, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 95.0%
  Administrative Expenses 3.9%
  Fundraising Expenses 1.0%
  Fundraising Efficiency < $0.01
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.03
  Program Expenses Growth -43.4%
  Liabilities to Assets 20.0%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Diabetes Action Research and Education Foundation on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Diabetes Action Research and Education Foundation on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

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Diabetes Action Research and Education Foundation (MD) 85.85 three stars
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (NC) 92.61 four stars
Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (NY) 88.78 three stars
EB Research Partnership (NY) 95.71 four stars
Vascular Cures (CA) 90.27 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $347,526
   Federated Campaigns $87,226
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $434,752
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $434,752
   Other Revenue $15
TOTAL REVENUE $434,767
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $404,598
   Administrative Expenses $42,937
   Fundraising Expenses $12,062
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $459,597
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-24,830
   
Net Assets $36,550

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Public Education $243,398 60.2%
Research Grants $141,000 34.8%
Summer Camp Programs $20,200 5.0%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2019-12 12/01/2020 85.85 three stars
2018-12 10/01/2019 87.62 three stars
2017-12 11/01/2018 89.44 three stars
2016-12 12/01/2017 89.38 three stars
2015-12 12/01/2016 89.90 three stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 89.50 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 11/01/2015 86.42 three stars
2013-12 08/01/2015 92.44 four stars
2013-12 05/01/2015 91.92 four stars
2012-12 11/01/2013 88.62 three stars
2011-12 09/01/2012 92.04 four stars
2009-12 09/20/2011 90.14 four stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 11/24/2010 81.99 three stars
2008-12 10/01/2009 75.89 two stars
2007-12 09/01/2008 73.07 two stars
2006-12 08/01/2007 92.05 four stars
2005-12 07/01/2006 71.70 two stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 52-1714027
Name in IRS Master File DIABETES ACTION RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION
NTEE Code G85
NTEE Classification [Not Provided by IRS]
NTEE Type [Not Provided by IRS]
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (199) Other scientific research activities
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date January, 1991
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$96,025 20.89% Patricia Devoe President

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Diabetes Action Research and Education Foundation (MD) 85.85 three stars
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Charity Contact Info

Diabetes Action Research and Education Foundation
6701 Democracy Boulevard
Suite 300
Bethesda, MD 20817
tel: (202) 333-4520
fax: (202) 558-5240
EIN: 52-1714027

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Board Leadership

Patricia Faulkner
Board Chair

CEO

Patricia Devoe
President

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