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Health : Diseases, Disorders, and Disciplines (Grantmaking/Grants Payable)

JDRF

Improving lives. Curing Type 1 Diabetes.

three stars

82.74

200 Vesey Street 28th Floor
New York, NY 10281
tel: (800) 533-2873   Web Site
EIN: 23-1907729

Board Leadership
Ellen Leake
Chair

CEO
Aaron Kowalski
President & CEO

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 82.74 three stars
  Financial 75.78 two stars
  Accountability & Transparency 97.00 four stars
This rating was published 04/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

JDRF, formally known as The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is the leader in research leading to a cure for type 1 diabetes in the world. It sets the global agenda for diabetes research, and is the largest charitable funder and advocate of diabetes science worldwide. The mission of JDRF is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults suddenly, and can be fatal. Since its founding in 1970 by parents of children with type 1 diabetes, JDRF has awarded more than $2.1 billion to diabetes research.

JDRF, formally known as The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is the leader in research leading to a cure for type 1 diabetes in the world. It sets the global agenda for diabetes research, and is the largest charitable funder and advocate of diabetes science worldwide. The mission of JDRF is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults suddenly, and can be fatal. Since its founding in 1970 by parents of children with type 1 diabetes, JDRF has awarded more than $2.1 billion to diabetes research.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
Total in 2018
Bag of Hope Distributions to Children Newly-Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes
13,200
T1D Care Kit Distributions to Adults Newly-Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes
3,600
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Financial

two stars

75.78

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

97.00

This rating was published 04/01/2019 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)		 78.2%
  Administrative Expenses 7.9%
  Fundraising Expenses 13.7%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.13
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.45
  Program Expenses Growth 4.2%
  Liabilities to Assets 57.4%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by JDRF on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Joint Cost Allocation Adjustment applied. Learn more.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by JDRF 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

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
JDRF (NY) 82.74 three stars
Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi (MS) 92.58 four stars
The Notah Begay III Foundation (NM) 87.92 three stars
Taking Control of Your Diabetes (CA) 92.74 four stars
Joslin Diabetes Center (MA) 85.18 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $87,683,334
   Federated Campaigns $4,294,747
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $127,990,024
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $219,968,105
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $219,968,105
   Other Revenue $10,147,879
TOTAL REVENUE $230,115,984
   
EXPENSES (Adjusted)  
   Program Expenses $163,355,306
   Administrative Expenses $16,368,808
   Fundraising Expenses $28,703,561
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $208,427,675
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $21,688,309
   
Net Assets $96,405,485

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
Direct Research Funding $84,651,980 51.6%
Public Education $56,283,982 34.3%
Research Support $23,138,667 14.1%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-06 04/01/2019 82.74 three stars
2017-06 12/01/2018 79.79 two stars
2016-06 06/01/2017 77.28 two stars
2015-06 07/01/2016 75.70 two stars
2014-06 06/01/2016 79.91 two stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-06 07/01/2015 84.28 three stars
2014-06 05/01/2015 84.17 three stars
2013-06 07/01/2014 85.09 three stars
2012-06 06/01/2013 88.32 three stars
2011-06 09/01/2012 78.46 two stars
2010-06 09/20/2011 80.12 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2010-06 06/01/2011 67.62 one star
2009-06 08/01/2010 68.99 one star
2008-06 07/01/2009 91.04 four stars
2007-06 08/01/2008 91.11 four stars
2006-06 07/01/2007 91.06 four stars
2005-06 07/01/2006 83.16 three stars
2004-06 07/01/2005 76.06 two stars
2003-06 06/01/2004 81.77 three stars
2002-06 10/01/2003 87.72 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 23-1907729
Name in IRS Master File JDRF INTERNATIONAL
NTEE Code G80
NTEE Classification Specifically Named Diseases
NTEE Type Diseases, Disorders, Medical Disciplines
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (59) Other school related activities
(160) Aid to the handicapped (see also 031)
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 April, 1973
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End June
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • June, 2018
  • June, 2017
  • June, 2016
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$850,000 0.40% Derek Rapp President, CEO

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
JDRF (NY) 82.74 three stars
Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi (MS) 92.58 four stars
The Notah Begay III Foundation (NM) 87.92 three stars
Joslin Diabetes Center (MA) 85.18 three stars
Taking Control of Your Diabetes (CA) 92.74 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

JDRF
200 Vesey Street
28th Floor
New York, NY 10281
tel: (800) 533-2873
fax: (212) 785-9595
EIN: 23-1907729

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Board Leadership

Ellen Leake
Chair

CEO

Aaron Kowalski
President & CEO

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