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Name:	Sickle Cell Association of Kentuckiana
Address:	201 East Jefferson Street, Suite 120 (Med 3 Center Building)
	Louisville, KY 40202
Phone:	502-569-2070
Web Address:

Sickle Cell Association of Kentuckiana (SCAK) meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Sickle Cell Registry (KY and Southern IN)-- A database to register and track Sickle Cell patients in Kentucky and southern Indiana who frequent the Sickle Cell Associations programs and services. Currently there is not a Census track on patients living with Sickle Cell Anemia. --Education & Awareness- -SCAK also rigorously promotes Sickle Cell related issues to the community, families, and Sickle Cell children. The organization utilizes updated educational materials, pamphlets, books, SCAK materials for health fairs and awareness initiatives. --Testing-- In conjunction with the American Red Cross, testing initiatives will allow members of the community to be tested for the sickle cell trait and disease in KY and southern Indiana at no cost. --Innovative Support Groups- -The three support groups (SCA Children, SCA Young Adults, and Parents) focus on correcting stigmas one may have about their journey with Sickle Cell Disease. Throughout the support group meetings participants will receive a renewed strength of hope, support, and encouragement that will help eliminate some fears, stress, anxiety, and depression issues commonly associated with SCA. --In addition to programs listed above the organization also hosts yearly events including The SCAK Day in the Park, SCAK Back Pack to School initative, Annual Gala, 5K Walk.Run, Sickle Cell Christmas party, and numerous health fairs in Kentucky and southern Indiana

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, SCAK's program expenses were:

SCAK Programs and services	9,203
Total Program Expenses:	$9,203

Chief Executive : Daphne Matthews-Johnson, Board President

Compensation*:

Chair of the Board: Daphne Matthews-Johnson
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Board President

Co-Chair of the Board : Brandon Brison-Sanchez

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation:

Board Size: 9

Paid Staff Size:

The Sickle Cell Association of Kentuckiana is a volunteer organization. The organization has no paid staff and board members are not compensated.

Method(s) Used:

Methods of fund raising include telephone, invitations to fund raising events, radio, and grant proposals. In addition, the Sickle Cell Association of Kentuckiana is a participating member of Community Health Charities of Kentuckiana.

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 SCAK's IRS Form 990 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.

Source of Funds
Contributions, grants, and similiar amounts received	10,245
Total Income	$10,245

Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 90%    Administrative: 10%

Total income				$10,245
	Program expenses			$9,203
	Fund raising expenses			0
	Administrative expenses			1,024
Total expenses				$10,227
Income in Excess of Expenses				18
Beginning net assets				3,345
Ending net assets				3,363
Total liabilities
Total assets				$3,363