Better Business Bureau Report for
Alzheimer's Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter

Better Business Bureau Report issued February 2012
Better Business Bureau Report expires February 2013


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Alzheimer's Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter
Address: 2242 W Holcombe Blvd.
  Houston, TX 77030-2008
Phone: 713-314-1313
800-272-3900
Web Address: www.alz.org/texas
Also known as:Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association, Inc.
Alzheimer's Association
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Formerly known as:Alzheimer's Association Greater Houston
Association for Alzheimer's and Organic Brain Diseases Inc of Houston

Year, State Incorporated: 1980, Texas
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: To eliminate Alzheimer's Disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Alzheimer's Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

The Alzheimer’s Association, Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter, supports diagnosed individuals, their families and caregivers, and the professionals who care for them. The Chapter offers support groups, educational programs, individualized planning provided by licensed professionals, and community resource lists. It operates a 24-hour toll-free Helpline, Early Stage Programs, Safety Services for those at risk of wandering, training programs for healthcare professionals, and engages with governmental agencies and academic institutions to promote Alzheimer’s research and improved care and support. Last year, over 15,000 people were served through these efforts. An additional 400,000 individuals were reached through health fairs, advocacy activities, newsletters and website contact.

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, Alzheimer's Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter's program expenses were:

  
Total: 1,591,749
Total Program Expenses: $1,591,749
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Richard C. Elbein, Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*:
 $142,883

Chair of the Board: Ms. Kim Sanchez
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Attorney (non-practicing)

Board Size: 12

Paid Staff Size: 25

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

               

Method(s) Used:

direct mail, invitations to fund raising events, grant proposals, internet
Fund raising costs were 17% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $1,855,604, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)
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Tax Status

               

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.
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Financial

               


Source of Funds  
Fundraising events 1,214,482
Contributions 641,122
Investment return 416,278
Program revenue 220,488
Other revenue 2,248
Direct donor benefit costs -38,843
Total Income $2,455,775


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 78%  Fund Raising: 16%  Administrative: 6% 

Total income   $2,455,775
  Program expenses $1,591,749
  Fund raising expenses 319,401
  Administrative expenses 129,869
 
Total expenses   $2,041,019
Income in Excess of Expenses   414,756
Beginning net assets   4,823,835
Ending net assets   5,238,591
Total liabilities   103,750
Total assets   $5,342,341


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Complaints

               

BBB has processed no customer complaints on this company in its three year reporting period.

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