Alternatives For Research And Development Foundation
- Assets
- $11.9m
- Revenue
- $859.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Jenkintown, PA
- Founding
- 04/1994
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 23-2740843
Organization Overview
Alternatives For Research And Development Foundation is located in Jenkintown, PA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (D01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Alternatives For Research And Development Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Alternatives For Research And Development Foundation generated $859.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $581.3k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.9% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Alternatives For Research And Development Foundation has awarded 63 individual grants totaling $1,775,021. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ARDF PROMOTES AND DEVELOPS ALTERNATIVE SCIENTIFIC SOLUTIONS TO THE PROBLEM OF ANIMAL TESTING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE 'ANNUAL OPEN' GRANT PROGRAM FUNDED PROJECTS AT UNIVERSITIES THAT WILL: 1.) DEVELOP A 3D IN VITRO MODEL OF A PEDIATRIC BRAINSTEM TUMOR, 2.) DEVELOP A 3D ORGANOID MODEL TO STUDY SPECIES-SPECIFIC RESPONSES TO ANTI-CANCER DRUGS, 3.) USE 3D BIOPRINTING AND BIOREACTOR GROWTH TO STUDY CELL MOVEMENT BETWEEN TISSUES DURING CANCER TREATMENT FOR CHRONIC LYMPOCYTIC LEUKEMIA, 4.) DEVELOP A "MINI-JOINT ON A CHIP" MODEL FOR OSTEOARTHRITIS RESEARCH, 5.) UTILIZE BIOREACTOR CULTURING TO REPLACE ANIMALS IN ORDER TO CULTIVATE A CRYPTOSPORIDIUM PARASITE FOR CHILDREN'S HEALTH RESEARCH, AND 6.) DEVELOP A COMPUTATIONAL MODEL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT OF DIFFERENT SPECIES. TAKEN TOGETHER, THESE PROJECTS WILL ADVANCE ANIMAL WELFARE AND HUMAN HEALTH.ARDF ALSO SPONSORED SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS, AND EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ON ALTERNATIVE METHODS TO ACCELERATE UNDERSTANDING AND COLLABORATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sue A Leary President | OfficerTrustee | 12 | $20,000 |
Nadia S Adawi Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Robert Finn Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Francis Krafchik Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Joseph Ludwig Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Aaron Mcintyre Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $333,654 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $333,654 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $140,054 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $386,087 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $859,795 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $224,604 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $45,538 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $13,172 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $9,774 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,924 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,138 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $125,548 |
| Fees for services: Other | $87,179 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,521 |
| Office expenses | $895 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $17,234 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,424 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $600 |
| Insurance | $249 |
| All other expenses | $5,468 |
| Total functional expenses | $581,268 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $690,750 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $403,362 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,212 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,100 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $10,366,590 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $408,778 |
| Total assets | $11,875,792 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $72 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $42,392 |
| Total liabilities | $42,464 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,943,315 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $890,013 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $11,875,792 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Alternatives For Research And Development Foundation has awarded $222,323 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
INSTITUTE FOR IN VITRO SCIENCES INC PURPOSE: DESIGNATED GRANTEE FOR CAVE AWARD TO DR. DANIEL BAGLEY AND EVENT SPONSORSHIP | $12,500 |
PACE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: DR. NIGEL YARLETT RESEARCH GRANT - IN VITRO PARASITE CULTURE TO REPLACE ANIMALS | $40,000 |
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL PURPOSE: DR. EUGENE MURATOV RESEARCH GRANT - COMPUTATIONAL MODEL FOR ECOLOGICAL RISK ASSESSMENT | $39,823 |
ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE PURPOSE: DR. EUGEN DHIMOLEA RESEARCH GRANT - 3D ORGANOID MODEL FOR CANCER RESEARCH | $40,000 |
JOHNS HOPKINS BLOOMBERG SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP - MPS (MICROPHYSIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS) WORLD SUMMIT SCIENTIFIC MEETING | $10,000 |
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES PURPOSE: DR. MEENAKSHI UPRETI RESEARCH GRANT - 3D IN VITRO MODEL FOR PEDIATRIC TUMORS | $40,000 |