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National Stroke Association

Reducing the incidence and impact of stroke

three stars

86.43

9707 East Easter Lane Building B
Centennial, CO 80112
tel: (800) 787-6537   Web Site
EIN: 74-2317104

Board Leadership
Michael D. Walker
Chairman

CEO
Matt Lopez
Chief Executive Officer

 
 
  Score
(out of 100)		 Rating
Overall Score & Rating 86.43 three stars
  Financial 80.82 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 06/01/2016 and includes data from FY2014, the most recent 990 received at that time.
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Financial

three stars

80.82

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 06/01/2016 and includes data from FY2014, 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)		 73.0%
  Administrative Expenses 9.2%
  Fundraising Expenses 17.6%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.18
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.56
  Program Expenses Growth 2.8%
  Liabilities to Assets 16.2%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by National Stroke Association on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by National Stroke 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

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
National Stroke Association (CO) 86.43 three stars
American Heart Association (TX) 91.18 four stars

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Established in 1984, National Stroke Association (NSA) has grown to be the leading resource for stroke. NSA is the only national non-profit organization in the United States devoting 100 percent of its resources to stroke through a variety of innovative and high impact programs. We provide education, services and community-based activities in prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and recovery. NSA serves people at risk, patients and their health care providers, stroke survivors, and their families and caregivers. Our awareness initiatives have provided millions of Americans with life-saving tools to prevent stroke. Our research fellowship grants provide new avenues for treatment. Through expert guidance and compassionate support, we help people realize the potential of life after stroke.

REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $2,876,818
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $410,429
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $3,287,247
   Program Service Revenue $34,177
Total Primary Revenue $3,321,424
   Other Revenue $158,448
TOTAL REVENUE $3,479,872
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $2,511,287
   Administrative Expenses $313,110
   Fundraising Expenses $515,266
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $3,339,663
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $140,209
   
Net Assets $1,917,392

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 $1,731,382 68.9%
Professional Education $779,905 31.1%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2014-12 06/01/2016 86.43 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 12/22/2015 82.64 three stars
2014-12 12/01/2015 82.41 three stars
2013-12 12/22/2014 89.54 three stars
2012-12 03/01/2014 81.78 three stars
2012-12 12/01/2013 81.66 three stars
2011-12 03/01/2013 76.50 two stars
2010-12 03/01/2012 77.29 two stars
2009-12 09/20/2011 76.86 two stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 04/01/2011 67.27 one star
2008-12 05/01/2010 80.11 three stars
2007-12 11/01/2008 88.21 three stars
2006-12 12/01/2007 85.51 three stars
2005-12 10/01/2006 76.21 two stars
2004-12 01/01/2006 63.61 one star
2003-12 01/05/2005 60.86 one star
2002-12 02/01/2004 57.24 one star
2001-12 02/05/2003 82.49 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 74-2317104
Name in IRS Master File NATIONAL STROKE ASSOCIATION
NTEE Code [Not Provided by IRS]
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 (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 Central - the organization is a parent (group ruling) and is not a church or 501(c)(1) organization.
Group Name NATIONAL STROKE ASSOCIATION
Ruling Date June, 1984
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, 2014
  • December, 2013
  • December, 2012
  • December, 2011
  • December, 2010

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

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Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$77,268 2.31% Matt Lopez Chief Executive Officer
Other Salaries of Note
$148,194 4.43% James Baranski Former Chief Executive Officer

Established in 1984, National Stroke Association (NSA) has grown to be the leading resource for stroke. NSA is the only national non-profit organization in the United States devoting 100 percent of its resources to stroke through a variety of innovative and high impact programs. We provide education, services and community-based activities in prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and recovery. NSA serves people at risk, patients and their health care providers, stroke survivors, and their families and caregivers. Our awareness initiatives have provided millions of Americans with life-saving tools to prevent stroke. Our research fellowship grants provide new avenues for treatment. Through expert guidance and compassionate support, we help people realize the potential of life after stroke.

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
National Stroke Association (CO) 86.43 three stars
American Heart Association (TX) 91.18 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

National Stroke Association
9707 East Easter Lane
Building B
Centennial, CO 80112
tel: (800) 787-6537
fax: (303) 649-1328
EIN: 74-2317104

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Board Leadership

Michael D. Walker
Chairman

CEO

Matt Lopez
Chief Executive Officer

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