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Scleroderma Foundation

Support, education, research

four stars

96.52

300 Rosewood Drive Suite 105
Danvers, MA 01923
tel: (800) 722-4673   Web Site
EIN: 52-1375827

Board Leadership
Cos Mallozzi
Chair

CEO
Robert J. Riggs
Chief Executive Officer

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 96.52 four stars
  Financial 95.09 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 09/01/2018 and includes data from FY2017, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

The Scleroderma Foundation (SF) is the national organization for people with scleroderma and their families and friends. It was formed in 1998 by a merger between the West Coast-based United Scleroderma Foundation and the East Coast-based Scleroderma Federation. The Foundation helps patients and their families cope with scleroderma through mutual support programs, peer counseling, physician referrals, and educational information. We promote public awareness and education through patient and health professional seminars, literature, and publicity campaigns. The Foundation also stimulates and supports research to improve treatment and ultimately find the cause of and cure for scleroderma and related diseases.

The Scleroderma Foundation (SF) is the national organization for people with scleroderma and their families and friends. It was formed in 1998 by a merger between the West Coast-based United Scleroderma Foundation and the East Coast-based Scleroderma Federation. The Foundation helps patients and their families cope with scleroderma through mutual support programs, peer counseling, physician referrals, and educational information. We promote public awareness and education through patient and health professional seminars, literature, and publicity campaigns. The Foundation also stimulates and supports research to improve treatment and ultimately find the cause of and cure for scleroderma and related diseases.

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

Financial

four stars

95.09

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 09/01/2018 and includes data from FY2017, 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)		 85.3%
  Administrative Expenses 10.4%
  Fundraising Expenses 4.1%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.04
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.62
  Program Expenses Growth 6.6%
  Liabilities to Assets 18.0%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Scleroderma Foundation on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Scleroderma 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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Scleroderma Foundation (MA) 96.52 four stars
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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $3,960,513
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $620,947
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $4,581,460
   Program Service Revenue $106,806
Total Primary Revenue $4,688,266
   Other Revenue $476,970
TOTAL REVENUE $5,165,236
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $4,358,689
   Administrative Expenses $649,463
   Fundraising Expenses $203,168
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $5,211,320
   
Payments to Affiliates $411,529
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-46,084
   
Net Assets $10,068,668

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
Education and Support $2,792,323 64.1%
Research $1,566,366 35.9%

Ratings History
Scleroderma Foundation has received 3 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2017-06 09/01/2018 96.52 four stars
2016-06 11/01/2017 96.51 four stars
2015-06 06/01/2016 98.14 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-06 12/01/2015 85.44 three stars
2014-06 09/01/2015 85.16 three stars
2013-06 07/01/2014 91.79 four stars
2012-06 09/01/2013 95.48 four stars
2011-06 08/01/2012 97.11 four stars
2009-12 09/20/2011 96.73 four stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 11/24/2010 95.37 four stars
2008-12 08/01/2010 99.02 four stars
2007-12 02/01/2009 92.29 four stars
2006-12 12/01/2007 79.90 two stars
2005-12 03/01/2007 74.40 two stars
2004-12 01/01/2006 77.59 two stars
2003-12 01/05/2005 95.20 four stars
2002-12 12/01/2003 97.94 four 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 52-1375827
Name in IRS Master File SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION
NTEE Code H40
NTEE Classification Specific Organ Research
NTEE Type Medical Research
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (179) Other health services
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, 1985
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, 2017
  • June, 2016
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
  • June, 2013

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).

Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$110,230 2.11% Robert J. Riggs Chief Executive Officer

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Charity Contact Info

Scleroderma Foundation
300 Rosewood Drive
Suite 105
Danvers, MA 01923
tel: (800) 722-4673
fax: (978) 777-1313
EIN: 52-1375827

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Board Leadership

Cos Mallozzi
Chair

CEO

Robert J. Riggs
Chief Executive Officer

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