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American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association

Dedicated to bringing a national focus to autoimmunity

four stars

98.23

22100 Gratiot Avenue Eastpointe, MI 48021
tel: (586) 776-3900   Web Site
EIN: 38-3027574

Board Leadership
The Rev. Herbert G. Ford
Chair

CEO
Virginia T. Ladd
President, Executive Director

 
 

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  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 98.23 four stars
  Financial 97.50 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 09/03/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Founded in 1991, the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA) is dedicated to the eradication of autoimmune diseases and the alleviation of suffering and the socioeconomic impact of autoimmunity through fostering and facilitating collaboration in the areas of education, public awareness, research, and patient services in an effective, ethical and efficient manner. The AARDA is the only national nonprofit health agency dedicated to bringing a national focus to autoimmunity. The need to bring a national focus to autoimmunity as the common factor in all autoimmune diseases is vital in order to bring a collaborative effort to research, funding, early detection, and eventually, prevention and cure for all autoimmune diseases.

Founded in 1991, the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA) is dedicated to the eradication of autoimmune diseases and the alleviation of suffering and the socioeconomic impact of autoimmunity through fostering and facilitating collaboration in the areas of education, public awareness, research, and patient services in an effective, ethical and efficient manner. The AARDA is the only national nonprofit health agency dedicated to bringing a national focus to autoimmunity. The need to bring a national focus to autoimmunity as the common factor in all autoimmune diseases is vital in order to bring a collaborative effort to research, funding, early detection, and eventually, prevention and cure for all autoimmune diseases.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
Total in 2018
Number of groups brought together in a coalition/alliance/partnership
39
Number of informational packets mailed
2,800
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Financial

four stars

97.50

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 09/03/2019 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)		 90.9%
  Administrative Expenses 3.7%
  Fundraising Expenses 5.2%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.04
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.07
  Program Expenses Growth 26.3%
  Liabilities to Assets 20.0%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by American Autoimmune Related Diseases 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

Constituent Voice

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How is the organization collecting feedback?
Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc), Paper surveys
How is the organization using feedback?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
With whom is the organization sharing feedback?
The people we serve, Our staff, Our board
What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback
Describe a recent change in your organization that resulted from feedback.
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Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (MI) 98.23 four stars
Immune Deficiency Foundation (MD) 93.68 four stars
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (MD) 88.78 three stars
The Glaucoma Foundation (NY) 86.30 three stars
NEXT for AUTISM (NY) 89.43 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $1,039,495
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $139,319
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $1,178,814
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $1,178,814
   Other Revenue $-12,547
TOTAL REVENUE $1,166,267
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $1,259,697
   Administrative Expenses $46,605
   Fundraising Expenses $78,803
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $1,385,105
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-218,838
   
Net Assets $1,217,878

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 $472,993 37.5%
Advocacy and Education $429,764 34.1%
Grants for Autoimmune Disease Research $356,940 28.3%

Ratings History
American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association has received 5 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-09 09/03/2019 98.23 four stars
2017-09 12/01/2018 98.45 four stars
2016-09 10/01/2017 98.23 four stars
2015-09 12/01/2016 92.63 four stars
2014-09 06/01/2016 91.59 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-09 11/01/2015 89.10 three stars
2013-09 08/01/2014 85.10 three stars
2012-09 07/01/2013 97.35 four stars
2011-09 06/01/2012 97.82 four stars
2010-09 09/20/2011 84.28 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2010-09 05/01/2011 96.83 four stars
2008-09 10/01/2009 95.56 four stars
2007-09 05/01/2008 87.59 three stars
2006-09 05/01/2007 84.94 three stars
2005-09 05/01/2006 79.50 two stars
2004-09 07/01/2005 83.27 three stars
2003-09 06/01/2004 95.30 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 38-3027574
Name in IRS Master File AMERICAN AUTOIMMUNE RELATED DISEASES ASSOCIATION
NTEE Code G81
NTEE Classification AIDS
NTEE Type Diseases, Disorders, Medical Disciplines
Classification Educational Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (179) Other health services
Foundation Status Organization that normally receives no more than one-third of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business income and at the same time more than one-third of its support from contributions, fees, and gross receipts related to exempt purposes.  509(a)(2)
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 July, 1992
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End September
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • September, 2018
  • September, 2017
  • September, 2016
  • September, 2015
  • September, 2014
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$150,673 10.87% Virginia Ladd President

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Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (MI) 98.23 four stars
National Alopecia Areata Foundation (CA) 91.48 four stars
Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America (Apraxia Kids) (PA) 90.75 four stars
The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (PA) 99.71 four stars
NEXT for AUTISM (NY) 89.43 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association
22100 Gratiot Avenue
Eastpointe, MI 48021
tel: (586) 776-3900
fax: (586) 776-3903
EIN: 38-3027574

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Board Leadership

The Rev. Herbert G. Ford
Chair

CEO

Virginia T. Ladd
President, Executive Director

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