Les Turner Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Foundation, Ltd.
Accredited Charity
Meets Standards
Accredited Charity
Meets Standards
Standards Legend
- Meets Standards
- Standards Not Met
- Did Not Disclose
- Review In Progress
- Unable to Verify
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
Measuring Effectiveness
Finances
Fundraising & Info
Conclusion
Les Turner Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Foundation, Ltd. meets the remaining 0 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Purpose
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Year, State Incorporated
1977, IL
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Stated Purpose
The mission of the Les Turner ALS Foundation is to: Advance scientific research into the causes, treatments and prevention of ALS; Provide people living with ALS, their families and caregivers exceptional clinical care and support services; Increase awareness and education of ALS.
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Also Known As:
Les Turner ALS Foundation
Programs
The Les Turner ALS Foundation, founded in 1977, is Chicago’s leader in research, patient care and education about ALS, serving nearly 90 percent of people with ALS (PALS) in the area, offering help and hope when it’s needed most. The Foundation’s full spectrum patient service programs include in-home consultations, support groups, equipment loans and educational programs. The Foundation offers hope for a future without ALS by supporting the Les Turner ALS Research and Patient Center at Northwestern Medicine, bringing together three research laboratories and a multi-disciplinary patient clinic under one umbrella.
For the year ended December 31, 2015, Les Turner Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Foundation, Ltd. program expenses were:
| Program Expenses | $3,201,000 |
Governance & Staff
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CEO
Andrea Pauls Backman, Executive Director
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Compensation*
$127,884.00
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Board Chair
Ken Hoffman
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Group President Signode Industrial Group
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Board Size
19
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Paid Staff Size
16
Fundraising
Fundraising costs were 6% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $3,458,267, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
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.
Financial
The following information is based on Les Turner Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Foundation, Ltd.'s Audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2015
Breakdown of Expenses
| Total Income | $3,478,188 |
| Total Expenses: | $4,807,918 |
| Program Expenses | $3,201,000 |
| Fundraising Expenses | $206,167 |
| Administrative Expenses | $860,537 |
| Other Expenses | $540,214 |
| Expenses in Excess of Income | $1,329,730 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $2,766,148 |
| Ending Net Assets | $1,642,585 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,384,922 |
| Total Assets | $3,027,507 |
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