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Name:	Lupus Foundation of America, Texas Gulf Coast Chapter
Address:	3730 Kirby Drive, Ste. 720
	Houston, TX 77098
Phone:	713-529-0126
Web Address:	www.lupustexas.org

Lupus Foundation of America, Texas Gulf Coast Chapter meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

The Lupus Foundation of America, Texas Gulf Coast Chapter supports the following activities: Patient Education and Support: The organization responded to inquiries about lupus, conducted individual needs assessments, distributed lupus literature, provided a physician referral list, managed support groups, published newsletter, presented lupus seminars and workshops, and provided a PAP. Public Awareness: The Lupus Foundation of America, Texas Gulf Coast Chapter attended and distributed lupus education materials at health fairs and events, presented lupus information at meetings and speaking opportunities, and provided Public Service Announcements and press releases to the media. Research: The organization also provided funding to the Lupus Foundation of America to support their five-year research initiative. The organization serves 600-plus chapter members and attends approximately 70 health fairs, where they reach an estimated 20,000 people annually.

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2011, Lupus Foundation of America, Texas Gulf Coast Chapter's program expenses were:

Total:	203,601
Total Program Expenses:	$203,601

Chief Executive : Rebecca Kramer, President & CEO

Compensation*:

$62,500

Chair of the Board: Gloria B. Ryan
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Senior Vice President, BBVA Compass Bank

Board Size: 14

Paid Staff Size: 3

*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, membership

Fund raising costs were 22% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $252,099, 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 Lupus Foundation of America, Texas Gulf Coast Chapter's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2011.

Source of Funds
Special Events	252,099
Contributions	98,154
Investment Return	2,072
Other	318
Total Income	$352,643

Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 69%  Fund Raising: 19%  Administrative: 12%

Total income				$352,643
	Program expenses			$203,601
	Fund raising expenses			55,286
	Administrative expenses			36,509
Total expenses				$295,396
Income in Excess of Expenses				57,247
Beginning net assets				183,679
Ending net assets				240,926
Total liabilities				39,922
Total assets				$273,848