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Sansum Diabetes Research Institute

Dedicated to improving the lives of people impacted by diabetes through research, education, and care.

four stars

91.21

2219 Bath Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105
tel: (805) 682-7638   Web Site
EIN: 95-1684086

Board Leadership
Alexander M. DePaoli
President

CEO
Ellen M. Goodstein, JD, MEd
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 91.21 four stars
  Financial 88.24 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 96.00 four stars
This rating was published 10/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

SANSUM DIABETES RESEARCH INSTITUTE (SDRI) has been on the cutting edge of diabetes research, education, and clinical care since our founding in 1944 by Dr. William Sansum, the first U.S. physician to manufacture and administer insulin in the treatment of diabetes. With an established world class reputation for innovation in the field of type 1 diabetes, including the artificial pancreas system and diabetes in pregnancy, SDRI is broadening its area of expertise to address a range of issues in type 2 diabetes in an effort to impact this growing epidemic.
We offer ADA accredited nutrition and diabetes self-management education programs. All of our efforts are focused on significantly improving the lives of those impacted by diabetes.

SANSUM DIABETES RESEARCH INSTITUTE (SDRI) has been on the cutting edge of diabetes research, education, and clinical care since our founding in 1944 by Dr. William Sansum, the first U.S. physician to manufacture and administer insulin in the treatment of diabetes. With an established world class reputation for innovation in the field of type 1 diabetes, including the artificial pancreas system and diabetes in pregnancy, SDRI is broadening its area of expertise to address a range of issues in type 2 diabetes in an effort to impact this growing epidemic.
We offer ADA accredited nutrition and diabetes self-management education programs. All of our efforts are focused on significantly improving the lives of those impacted by diabetes.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
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Total in 2019
Number of works published from new writers
14
Number of patients who participated in clinical research trials
714
Number of clinical research trials conducted
26
Number of pregnant women who received care at SDRI with diabetes and delivered healthy babies
185
Number of participants enrolled in our pilot studies at SDRI
46
Number of patients who received clinical care for diabetes at SDRI
131
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Financial

three stars

88.24

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

96.00

This rating was published 10/01/2019 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)		 70.1%
  Administrative Expenses 18.4%
  Fundraising Expenses 11.3%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.18
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 2.66
  Program Expenses Growth 13.0%
  Liabilities to Assets 3.6%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Sansum Diabetes Research Institute on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Sansum Diabetes Research Institute 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
Sansum Diabetes Research Institute (CA) 91.21 four stars
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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $1,517,367
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $1,517,367
   Program Service Revenue $2,199,541
Total Primary Revenue $3,716,908
   Other Revenue $567,954
TOTAL REVENUE $4,284,862
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $3,395,759
   Administrative Expenses $908,343
   Fundraising Expenses $554,879
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $4,858,981
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-574,119
   
Net Assets $14,400,471

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
Research Related to Improving Lives $2,862,709 84.3%
Education $395,683 11.7%
Clinical Care $137,367 4.0%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-12 10/01/2019 91.21 four stars
2017-12 08/01/2019 89.40 three stars
2017-12 06/01/2019 89.03 three stars
2016-12 09/01/2018 79.94 two stars
2016-12 05/01/2018 79.83 two stars
2015-12 10/01/2017 80.11 three stars
2015-12 06/01/2017 78.83 two stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 81.97 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 04/01/2016 78.63 two stars
2013-12 07/01/2015 80.66 three stars
2012-12 02/01/2014 95.58 four stars
2011-12 03/01/2013 85.03 three stars
2010-12 05/01/2012 85.98 three stars
2009-12 09/20/2011 87.14 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 04/01/2011 81.40 three stars
2008-12 05/01/2010 87.78 three stars
2007-12 12/17/2008 93.36 four stars
2006-12 02/01/2008 90.04 four stars
2005-12 03/01/2007 92.26 four stars
2004-12 11/01/2005 84.79 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 95-1684086
Name in IRS Master File SANSUM DIABETES RESEARCH INSTITUTE
NTEE Code H05
NTEE Classification Research Institutes and/or Public Policy Analysis
NTEE Type Medical Research
Classification Scientific Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (161) Scientific research (diseases)
(180) Contact or sponsored scientific research for industry
(59) Other school related activities
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, 2020
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, 2018
  • December, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$159,615 3.28% Ellen Goodstein Executive Director
Other Salaries of Note
$325,665 6.70% David Kerr Director of Research and Innovation
$290,120 5.97% Jordan Pinsker Senior Research Physician
$199,496 4.10% Kristin Castorino Research Physician
$8,938 0.18% Alexander M. DePaoli President

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Sansum Diabetes Research Institute (CA) 91.21 four stars
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Charity Contact Info

Sansum Diabetes Research Institute
2219 Bath Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
tel: (805) 682-7638
fax: (805) 682-3332
EIN: 95-1684086

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Board Leadership

Alexander M. DePaoli
President

CEO

Ellen M. Goodstein, JD, MEd
Executive Director

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