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Name:	Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago
Address:	1440 W. Washington Blvd.
	Chicago, IL 60607
Phone:	312-243-2000 800-583-4425
Web Address:	lungchicago.org

Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago has been a local public health leader since 1906. Today, the association addresses asthma, COPD, lung cancer, tobacco control and air quality with a comprehensive approach involving research, education and advocacy activities. Their research program funds local researchers as they study predictors, develop treatments, and seek cures for lung diseases including asthma, COPD and lung cancer. They also host a number of educational events for health care providers and convene advisory councils for lung cancer and COPD to share new information and address community lung health concerns. In their work with schools, childcare providers, community organizations and local businesses, we educate people about asthma management strategies, offer flu vaccinations and provide smoking cessation counseling. Their wide range of community partnerships is fundamental to the success of their education initiatives. To supplement community-based research and programming efforts, Respiratory Health Association advocates for lung-friendly polices throughout Chicago, Illinois and the United States. With the help of community volunteers, the organization has worked to encourage the passage of legislation for smoke-free environments, limiting the deadly air pollution generated by power plants and diesel vehicles, and protecting the right of children to carry life-saving asthma inhalers at school.

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago's program expenses were:

Asthma	1,349,522
Tobacco Control	836,074
Research	549,386
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	534,626
Flu	386,299
Environmental Health	296,809
Other Lung Disease	271,698
Total Program Expenses:	$4,224,414

Chief Executive : Joel J. Africk, President and CEO

Compensation*:

$212,574

Chair of the Board: Barry Levenstam
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Attorney

Co-Chair of the Board : Bradley Murlick

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Management Consultant

Co-Chair of the Board : N/A

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: N/A

Board Size: 31

Paid Staff Size: 55

*Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:

direct mail, invitations to fund raising events, grant proposals, internet, planned giving arrangements

Fund raising costs were 21% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $2,442,953, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010.

Source of Funds
Government grants	1,929,436
Special events	1,043,039
Contributions & donations	644,145
Foundation grants	457,704
Corporate Grants	298,065
Program fees and revenue	278,364
Rental income	206,641
Other revenue	46,555
Interest and dividends	43,704
Total Income	$4,947,653

Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 83%  Fund Raising: 10%  Administrative: 7%

Total income				$4,947,653
	Program expenses			$4,224,414
	Fund raising expenses			503,215
	Administrative expenses			374,116
Total expenses				$5,101,745
Expenses in Excess of Income				(154,092)
Beginning net assets				2,107,400
Other Changes in Net Assets				260,626
Ending net assets				2,213,934
Total liabilities				1,704,073
Total assets				$3,918,007