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Name:	Alzheimer's Association of Greater Cincinnati
Address:	644 Linn Street, Suite 1026
	Cincinnati, OH 45203
Phone:	(513) 721-4284 (800) 272-3900
Web Address:	www.alz.org/cincinnati
Also known as: Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association, Inc. Greater Cincinnati Chapter

Alzheimer's Association of Greater Cincinnati meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

The Alzheimer's Association Greater Cincinnati Chapter is committed to support, education, research, and advocacy on behalf of those affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The Chapter serves 27 counties in Southern Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeastern Indiana. The Alzheimer's Association Greater Cincinnati Chapter provides a comprehensive array of services for affected individuals, families, caregivers, heath care professionals, and the general public. All Chapter services are offered free of charge to persons with dementia and their families. Services include a 24-hour telephone assistance service providing information, support, and referrals; individualized education and care planning for caregivers of affected individuals; peer support groups for family caregivers and friends that meet regularly in community settings; a variety of education programs for family caregivers, professional care providers, and the general public; and special programs that provide education, support, and meaningful activities to individuals in the early to middle stages of Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. According to the charity, in fiscal year 2011 the Chapter received over 3,600 calls to the Helpline information, referral, and support service. The Chapter presented over 200 education programs to more than 4,100 family caregivers, individuals with dementia, professional care providers, and lay community members in the 27 county service area. Finally, the Chapter's clinical staff conducted over 430 family care consultation meetings that included over 850 individuals and the Chapter also hosted 22 family support groups that met monthly in various communities and served more than 300 individuals.

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, Alzheimer's Association of Greater Cincinnati's program expenses were:

Program Services	940,781
Total Program Expenses:	$940,781

Chief Executive : Ms. Paula Kollstedt, Executive Director

Compensation*:

$100,000

Chair of the Board: Ms. Jane Fisher
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Finance Director, Contemporary Arts Center

Board Size: 21

Paid Staff Size: 23

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

Method(s) Used:

direct mail, invitations to fundraising events, grant proposals, internet

Fundraising costs were 15% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $1,694,351, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)

This charity 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 Alzheimer's Association of Greater Cincinnati's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011.

Source of Funds
Other Contributions	929,108
Special Fundraising Events - Gross	615,015
Government Grants	289,150
Realized & Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments	200,064
Memorials & Tributes	93,935
Program Services/Education Workshops	50,384
Non-Government Grants, Corporate & Foundation Gifts	39,041
Interest & Dividends - Savings & Investments	26,932
Change in Value of Charitable Remainder Trust	17,604
Workplace Campaigns	16,557
Sales of Bracelets & Note Cards - Gross	695
National Alzheimer's Association	-135,467
Total Income	$2,143,018

Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 68%  Fund Raising: 18%  Administrative: 14%

Total income				$2,143,018
	Program expenses			$940,781
	Fund raising expenses			250,506
	Administrative expenses			201,282
Total expenses				$1,392,569
Income in Excess of Expenses				750,449
Beginning net assets				1,419,719
Ending net assets				2,170,168
Total liabilities				322,170
Total assets				$2,492,338