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Lewy Body Dementia Association

Supporting those affected by Lewy body dementias

three stars

89.09

912 Killian Hill Road, S.W. Lilburn, GA 30047
tel: (404) 935-6444   Web Site
EIN: 05-0577683

Board Leadership
Christina M. Christie
President

CEO
Mark Wall
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 89.09 three stars
  Financial 85.11 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 96.00 four stars
This rating was published 12/20/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Through outreach, education and research, we support those affected by Lewy body dementias. The Lewy Body Dementia Association envisions a cure for Lewy body dementias and quality support for those still living with the disease. The Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) is dedicated to raising awareness of the Lewy body dementias (LBD), supporting people with LBD, their families and caregivers and promoting scientific advances. The Association's purposes are charitable, educational, and scientific.

Through outreach, education and research, we support those affected by Lewy body dementias. The Lewy Body Dementia Association envisions a cure for Lewy body dementias and quality support for those still living with the disease. The Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) is dedicated to raising awareness of the Lewy body dementias (LBD), supporting people with LBD, their families and caregivers and promoting scientific advances. The Association's purposes are charitable, educational, and scientific.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
Total in 2019
Number of Facebook followers
28,000
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Financial

three stars

85.11

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

96.00

This rating was published 12/20/2019 and includes data from FY2018, 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)		 67.9%
  Administrative Expenses 19.3%
  Fundraising Expenses 12.7%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.10
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.57
  Program Expenses Growth 25.2%
  Liabilities to Assets 5.4%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Lewy Body Dementia Association on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Lewy Body Dementia Association 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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Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Lewy Body Dementia Association (GA) 89.09 three stars
Lighthouse Family Retreat (GA) 89.72 three stars
Ronald McDonald House Charities of North Central Florida (FL) 89.68 three stars
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas (NV) 93.77 four stars
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Upper Midwest (MN) 94.68 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $1,758,248
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $1,758,248
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $1,758,248
   Other Revenue $1,071
TOTAL REVENUE $1,759,319
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $1,129,835
   Administrative Expenses $341,446
   Fundraising Expenses $239,997
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $1,711,278
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $48,041
   
Net Assets $2,021,070

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
Support for People with Lewy Body Dementia $1,129,835 100.0%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-12 12/20/2019 89.09 three stars
2017-12 10/01/2019 91.21 four stars
2017-12 11/01/2018 89.94 three stars
2016-12 03/01/2018 90.61 four stars
2015-12 02/01/2017 81.14 three 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 05-0577683
Name in IRS Master File LEWY BODY DEMENTIA ASSOCIATION INC
NTEE Code G96
NTEE Classification Neurology, Neuroscience
NTEE Type Diseases, Disorders, Medical Disciplines
Classification Educational Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
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 February, 2004
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
$93,566 5.46% Mike Koehler Chief Executive Officer

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Lewy Body Dementia Association (GA) 89.09 three stars
The Autism Community in Action (CA) 88.59 three stars
Clinics Can Help Inc. (FL) 97.17 four stars
Patient Advocate Foundation (VA) 96.66 four stars
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Pennsylvania (PA) 86.94 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

Lewy Body Dementia Association
912 Killian Hill Road, S.W.
Lilburn, GA 30047
tel: (404) 935-6444
fax: (480) 422-5434
EIN: 05-0577683

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Board Leadership

Christina M. Christie
President

CEO

Mark Wall
Executive Director

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