BBB Wise Giving Report for
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

BBB Wise Giving Report issued June 2008
BBB Wise Giving Report expires June 2010


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
Address: 1233 20th Street, NW,
Suite 402
  Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-466-7643
800-727-8462
Web Address: www.aafa.org
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BBB Wise Giving Alliance Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1953, District of Columbia
Affiliates: 9 chapters

Stated Purpose: "to improve the quality of life for people with asthma and allergic diseases through education, advocacy and research."

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) meets the20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

AAFA produces newsletters, resource guides, and other publications on numerous asthma and allergy related topics. AAFA support groups link people who are grappling with the same struggles due to asthma and allergies. Specific types of groups sponsored include offerings for parents and caregivers, pre-teens and teens, adults, and families with food allergies. Through its Asthma Management and Education program, AAFA presents training seminars and offers online courses for nurses, respiratory therapists, and others in the health field on the most current treatments, techniques for teaching patients, and strategies for preventing attacks. In addition to providing coordination for its chapters, AAFA holds workshops on leadership, advocacy, service delivery, and other subject areas.

For the year ended December 31, 2006, AAFA's program expenses were:

  
Public information 1,956,363
Family and patient services and professional education 985,628
Chapter development 336,723
Research 84,463
Total Program Expenses: $3,363,177
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : William McLin, Executive Director
Compensation*:
 $211,310

Chair of the Board: Yucynthia Jean-Louis
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Senior Director, Corporate Licensing

Board Size: 21

Paid Staff Size: 17

*2006 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, print advertisements, Internet appeals, and grant proposals
Fund raising costs were 1% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $4,586,040, 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

               

The following information is based on AAFA's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2006:

Source of Funds  
Contributions and grants 4,231,307
Workplace giving 354,733
Investment income 156,719
Rental income 23,916
Chapter assessment 21,946
Sales of materials, net 19,836
Total Income $4,808,457


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 86%  Fund Raising: 2%  Administrative: 12% 

Total income   $4,808,457
  Program expenses $3,363,177
  Fund raising expenses 66,626
  Administrative expenses 461,785
 
Total expenses   $3,891,588
Income in Excess of Expenses   916,869
Beginning net assets   2,390,435
Ending net assets   3,307,304
Total liabilities   621,879
Total assets   $3,929,183


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