Usagainstalzheimers is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (H12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Medical Research and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Usagainstalzheimers employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Usagainstalzheimers 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 12/2023, Usagainstalzheimers generated $8.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.9% 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 2017, Usagainstalzheimers has awarded 70 individual grants totaling $3,948,108. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE PART III, LINE 1.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
USAGAINSTALZHEIMER'S HAS WORKED ACROSS SECTORS TO ACHIEVE IMPORTANT MILESTONES, INCLUDING:- CONDUCTING THE BRAIN HEALTH ACADEMY (BHA), A SERIES OF FREE, EVIDENCE-BASED COURSES TO EQUIP HEALTHCARE AND WELLNESS PROVIDERS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES TO HELP PEOPLE REDUCE THE RISK OF DEMENTIA AND ALZHEIMER'S. THERE WERE NEARLY 7,000 COURSE COMPLETIONS IN 2023.- FACILITATING RESEARCH ON WHAT MATTERS MOST TO PEOPLE LIVING WITH THE DISEASE AND THEIR CAREGIVERS THAT CAN BE USED TO INFORM DRUG DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY ACTIONS. - HELPING NEARLY AN ADDITIONAL 66,770 PEOPLE TAKE CHARGE OF THEIR BRAIN HEALTH THROUGH BRAINGUIDE, OUR FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND (CONTINUED ON SCH O)PLATFORM THAT EMPOWERS PEOPLE WITH KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES TO TAKE THE BEST NEXT STEPS IN MANAGING THEIR OWN OR A LOVED ONE'S BRAIN HEALTH. - THROUGH OUR CENTER FOR BRAIN HEALTH EQUITY, REACHED 450,000 BLACK AND LATINO PEOPLE THROUGH A TAILORED BRAIN HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGN ABOUT BRAIN HEALTH.- PRIORITIZING THE CHANGE (CONCENTRATING ON HIGH-VALUE ALZHEIMER'S NEEDS TO GET TO AN END) ACT IN CONGRESS, STRESSING THE HUGE IMPACT THE CHANGE ACT WOULD HAVE IN ENCOURAGING EARLY ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIAS.- ENGAGING THE PRIVATE SECTOR IN AN EFFORT TO REDUCE THE RISK OF DEMENTIA AMONG THEIR WORKFORCE, CUSTOMERS, AND COMMUNITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Meryl Comer Founding Board Member (see Sch. O) | Trustee | 40 | $200,000 |
George Vradenburg Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Shawn Taylor Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Karen Segal Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Greg O'brien Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Hogan Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath Llp Program Strategy/mgmt | 12/30/23 | $1,144,839 |
Rti Health Solutions Program Consulting/research | 12/30/23 | $564,824 |
High Lantern Group Program Strategy/mgmt | 12/30/23 | $560,227 |
Gmmb Inc Communications & Social Media | 12/30/23 | $538,449 |
Virtusa Corporation Information Technology | 12/30/23 | $419,170 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $303,507 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $363,004 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,241,438 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $169,247 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,907,949 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $538,163 |
Investment income | $325,816 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,925 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$253,881 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $8,535,403 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $159,900 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $22,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $504,583 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $45,687 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,945,462 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $94,281 |
Other employee benefits | $106,875 |
Payroll taxes | $160,000 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $95,136 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $99,683 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,612,187 |
Advertising and promotion | $60,000 |
Office expenses | $64,398 |
Information technology | $542,595 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $335,630 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $257,823 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $12,167 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $8,150,960 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $443,040 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $8,140,883 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $265,140 |
Accounts receivable, net | $140,877 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $8,989,940 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $295,216 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $295,216 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,995,387 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,699,337 |
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 | $8,989,940 |
Over the last fiscal year, Usagainstalzheimers has awarded $158,500 in support to 6 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
ALZHEIMER'S DRUG DISCOVERY FOUNDATION PURPOSE: EVENT SPONSORSHIP | $15,000 |
RESEARCH AMERICA PURPOSE: EVENT SPONSORSHIP | $15,000 |
BRIGHTFOCUS FOUNDATION PURPOSE: EVENT SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |
CARINGKIND PURPOSE: EVENT SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |
AMERICAN SOCIETY ON AGING PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP TO SUPPORT WEBINARS ON BRAIN HEALTH | $34,500 |
ALLIANCE FOR AGING RESEARCH PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP TO SUPPORT A SURVEY (CED) | $74,000 |