ASTHMA AND ALLERGY FOUNDATION OF A… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1953

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KENNETH MENDEZ

Phone

8007278462

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ASTHMA AND ALLERGY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA INC, founded in 1953, is a community nonprofit that reported $6.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $5.9M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

THE ASTHMA AND ALLERGY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA, INC (THE FOUNDATION), A NOT-FOR-PROFIT FOUNDED IN 1953, IS DEDICATED TO SAVING LIVES AND REDUCING THE BURDEN OF DISEASE FOR PEOPLE WITH ASTHMA AND ALLERGIES THROUGH SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,024,670 Revenue: $1,257,073

PUBLIC INFORMATION AND PATIENT, FAMILY, COMMUNITY SUPPORT:PROMOTE DISEASE AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS AND ISSUE PUBLIC HEALTH ANNOUNCEMENTS INCLUDING FOOD RECALLS, EMERGENCY AIR QUALITY INFORMATION, AND...

PUBLIC INFORMATION AND PATIENT, FAMILY, COMMUNITY SUPPORT:PROMOTE DISEASE AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS AND ISSUE PUBLIC HEALTH ANNOUNCEMENTS INCLUDING FOOD RECALLS, EMERGENCY AIR QUALITY INFORMATION, AND ALERTS FOR SEVERE WEATHER EVENTS THAT MAY AFFECT ASTHMA AND ALLERGY MANAGEMENT. PROVIDE DIGITAL AND PRINTED MATERIALS FOR PATIENTS, HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, SCHOOLS, AND HEALTH DEPARTMENTS. ESTABLISH STANDARDS AND PROVIDE INFORMATION ON PRODUCTS THAT HAVE EARNED THE ASTHMA & ALLERGY FRIENDLY CERTIFICATION. PROVIDE DISEASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT TO PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS THROUGH PRIVATE ONLINE COMMUNITIES, REGIONAL CHAPTERS, COLLABORATIONS WITH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS, FREE ASK-THE-ALLERGIST SERVICE, TOLL FREE INFORMATION LINE, LOCAL EVENTS, AND SOCIAL MEDIA. TRAINED STAFF PROVIDE EMOTIONAL, MENTAL, AND SOCIAL SUPPORT AS WELL AS INFORMATION TO COMPLEMENT THEIR HEALTH CARE. OFFER TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS.

Program 2

Expenses: $1,401,521 Revenue: $0

ADVOCACY:EVALUATE FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL LEGISLATION, POLICIES, AND REGULATORY ACTIONS THAT AFFECT PEOPLE WITH ASTHMA AND ALLERGIC CONDITIONS. TRANSLATE LEGISLATIVE REVIEWS FOR...

ADVOCACY:EVALUATE FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL LEGISLATION, POLICIES, AND REGULATORY ACTIONS THAT AFFECT PEOPLE WITH ASTHMA AND ALLERGIC CONDITIONS. TRANSLATE LEGISLATIVE REVIEWS FOR PATIENTS, CLINICIANS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS BY PROVIDING SUMMARIES OR REPORTS. COLLABORATE WITH COALITIONS, COMMUNITY GROUPS, AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT HEALTHY LIVING FOR PEOPLE WITH ASTHMA AND ALLERGIES.

Program 3

Expenses: $780,955 Revenue: $0

EDUCATION FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, PATIENTS, AND CAREGIVERS:OFFER ACCREDITED, CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS (DOCTORS, PRACTITIONERS, NURSES, RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS, ASTHMA EDUCATORS, AND COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS) ON ASTHMA AND ALLERGY-RELATED TOPICS. PROVIDE FREE PATIENT AND CAREGIVER EDUCATION THROUGH INFORMATION PACKETS AND BOOKLETS, WEBINARS, PODCASTS, AND ONLINE COURSES. SUPPORT A NATIONAL NETWORK OF ASTHMA PROGRAMS AND EDUCATORS. OFFER ASTHMA EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO HEALTH DEPARTMENTS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,651,333

Program Service Revenue $1,257,073

Investment Income $280,358

Other Revenue $10,675

TOTAL REVENUE $6,199,439

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $419,190

Salaries & Benefits $3,517,499

Fundraising Expenses $333,265

Program Expenses $4,742,916

Other Expenses $1,971,593

TOTAL EXPENSES $5,908,282

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$6,199,439	$5,823,476	+0.1%
Expenses	$5,908,282	$5,801,872	+0.0%
Net Income	$291,157	$21,604	+12.5%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✓ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$790,056

Total Directors

Key Employees

$430,291

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
RITESH PATEL	CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLI WOOD CROSS	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD MURRAY	IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MITCHELL GRAYSON	TREASURER & FINANCE CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SARBJIT SAINI THRU JULY 2024	VICE CHAIR, MEDICAL-SCIENTIFIC COUNCIL	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY ELLEN CONLEY	CHAIR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PRUE FITZPATRICK	CHAIR OF POLICY & ADVOCACY	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LYNN HANESSIAN	CHAIR OF DEVELOPMENT	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MONICA E RANDALL	CHAIR OF AD HOC STRATEGY	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PHYLLIS ARTHUR	CHAIR OF AUDIT	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GORDON BUZBY	CHAIR OF CERTIFICATION	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JACOB HELLER	GENERAL COUNSEL	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JODI DANIEL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MEIGHAN GIRGUS VAFA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EVALYN GRANT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PETER LOUPOS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EMMANUEL MAHLIS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHERINE LAI	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAWRENCE SCHWARTZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES FLOOD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JERRY M SHIER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FOLASHADE FARRI	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES C DOCKERY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KENNETH MENDEZ	CEO & PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer	$425,505	$45,322	$470,827
MELANIE CARVER	CHIEF MISSIONS OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$289,946	$29,283	$319,229
SANAZ EFTEKHARI	CHIEF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER & VP, RESEARCH	40.00	Key Emp	$260,314	$3,313	$263,627
KATHRYN PRZYWARA	VP, COMMUNITY	40.00	Key Emp	$153,404	$13,260	$166,664
QINGXIN CAI	CONTROLLER (FROM APR 2024)	40.00	Highest	$116,799	$2,942	$119,741
KIMBERLY RAFFERTY	MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTION DIRECTOR	40.00	Highest	$115,146	$10,139	$125,285
JENNA RIEMENSCHNEIDER	VICE PRESIDENT OF ADVOCACY AND POLICY	40.00	Highest	$122,098	$10,042	$132,140
ELISA ZIZZA	DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT	40.00	Highest	$107,916	$6,471	$114,387
NICOLE GAGHAN	CREATIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Highest	$101,706	$12,615	$114,321

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$6,199,439	$5,908,282	$3,525,089	$291,157
2023	$5,823,476	$5,801,872	$3,597,009	$21,604
2022	$5,268,562	$5,762,267	$4,057,386	$-493,705
2021	$6,351,243	$4,629,809	$5,113,981	$1,721,434
2020	$3,635,088	$4,358,326	$3,910,269	$-723,238
2019	$4,114,258	$5,282,634	$3,688,925	$-1,168,376
2018	$3,988,580	$4,263,262	$3,842,387	$-274,682

ASTHMA AND ALLERGY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA INC