Arthritis Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $219.9m
- Revenue
- $65.2m
- Investments
- $9.0m
- Employees
- 207
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Founding
- 01/1978
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 58-1341679
Organization Overview
Arthritis Foundation Inc is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (G51) the organization is classified as: Arthritis, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Arthritis Foundation Inc employed 207 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Arthritis Foundation Inc 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 12/2021, Arthritis Foundation Inc generated $65.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $51.5m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Arthritis Foundation Inc has awarded 217 individual grants totaling $72,318,567. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE AF IS PURSUING A CURE FOR AMERICA'S #1 CAUSE OF DISABILITY, WHILE CHAMPIONING THE FIGHT AGAINST ARTHRITIS WITH LIFE-CHANGING RESOURCES, SCIENCE, ADVOCACY, & COMMUNITY CONNECTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ADVOCACY AND ACCESS: ADVOCACY IS ONE OF THE FOUR PILLARS OF THE ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION. OUR MISSION IS TO BE THE VOICE OF PEOPLE WITH ARTHRITIS WITH POLICY MAKERS, ELECTED OFFICIALS, REGULATORS, AT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT, AND EMPLOYERS. WE DO THIS BY ENGAGING OUR COMMUNITY OF ADVOCATES IN LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY POLICY MAKING, HELPING THEM TO FIND THEIR VOICES THROUGH ADVOCACY TRAINING, MEETINGS WITH CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND STATE OFFICIALS TO ENSURE ACCESS TO TIMELY, AFFORDABLE ACCESS TO TREATMENTS AND MEDICATIONS. PART OF OUR ADVOCACY PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES THE ARTHRITIS AMBASSADOR PROGRAM TO STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS WITH MEMBERS OF CONGRESS THROUGH ADVOCACY TRAINING AND RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT. A NEW FOCUS OF THE ADVOCACY PROGRAM IS ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT BY OUR ADVOCATES IN POLICYMAKING AT THE STATE LEVEL. IN ADDITION, THE ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION IS WORKING TO ENSURE THAT RESEARCH FUNDING FOR ARTHRITIS IS INCREASED AND THAT THERE IS RECOGNITION OF THE FACT THAT THIS DISEASE IMPACTS ONE IN FOUR AMERICANS.
SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY: FOR ALMOST 70 YEARS, THE ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION HAS INITIATED AND SUPPORTED SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERIES THAT IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH ARTHRITIS AND RELATED DISEASES. THE ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO LEAD THE WAY IN ADVANCING SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERIES AND SEEKING SOLUTIONS THAT WILL POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF THOSE WHO SUFFER. OUR COMMITMENT TO FINDING A CURE IS UNWAVERING. THE SCIENTIFIC STRATEGY IS THE DIRECTION THE ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION SCIENCE DEPARTMENT IS GOING OVER THE NEXT FOUR YEARS. THE SCIENTIFIC STRATEGY HAS THREE PILLARS. THE GOAL FOR EACH PILLAR IS LISTED BELOW. PILLAR #1: DELIVERING ON DISCOVERY IMPROVED DECISION MAKING AND BETTER LIVES THROUGH IMPROVED PREVENTION, EARLIER DIAGNOSIS AND NEW TREATMENTS TO PREVENT, CONTROL AND CURE ARTHRITIS AND RELATED DISEASES. PILLAR #2: DECISION MAKING WITH METRICS FACT-BASED METRICS FOR DECISION MAKING AND GUIDING ACTIONS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF PEOPLE ACROSS THE LIFESPAN WITH ARTHRITIS AND RELATED DISEASES. PILLAR #3: BUILDING HUMAN CAPITAL SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PIPELINE IS STRENGTHENED AND SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY IS CATALYZED AND ACCELERATED FOR ARTHRITIS AND RELATED DISEASES.
COMMUNITY HEALTH & SUPPORT: THE ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION COMMUNITY PROGRAMS EMPOWER PEOPLE IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES NATIONWIDE. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO CONNECT WITH OTHERS WITH SIMILAR CHALLENGES AND DEVELOP SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS. THE ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE KIDS AND FAMILY CAMPS, THE JUVENILE ARTHRITIS NATIONAL CONFERENCE, THE WALK WITH EASE EXERCISE PROGRAM, AND EXERCISE AND AQUATICS PROGRAMS. THE PEOPLE WE REACH THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS AND ARM WITH INFORMATION AND SELF-MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES HAVE A BETTER PERSPECTIVE ON THEIR DISEASE AND, IN TURN, BETTER OUTCOMES.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ann Palmer President/ceo | Officer | 37.5 | $635,385 |
Steven Taylor Evp Mission&strategic Initiati | Officer | 37.5 | $307,865 |
Sabrina Sexton SVP Mkting Comms. & Ecommerce | Officer | 37.5 | $229,518 |
Richard Willis Svp, Community Engagement | Officer | 37.5 | $215,081 |
Nancy Stinson Harris Natl VP Corporate Partnerships | 37.5 | $184,012 | |
Andrew Gammuto Chief Information Officer | 37.5 | $181,386 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Resource One Direct Mail | 12/30/21 | $1,607,904 |
Thompson Habib Denison Inc Direct Mail Counsel | 12/30/21 | $1,373,589 |
Merkle Inc Direct Mail Counsel | 12/30/21 | $540,295 |
Mind Over Machines Tech & Software Svcs | 12/30/21 | $430,501 |
Qualtrics Tech & Software Svcs | 12/30/21 | $316,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $481,715 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $11,142,016 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $202,099 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $41,836,876 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $53,662,706 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,000,074 |
| Investment income | $6,229,748 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $111,174 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,612,079 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,390,820 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $65,224,961 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $11,104,574 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $373 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,280,254 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $534,345 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $12,242,965 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,457,847 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,169,869 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $209,780 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $202,679 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $226,804 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $1,913,884 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $238,527 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,426,749 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,243,101 |
| Office expenses | $1,286,078 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,285,517 |
| Travel | $160,721 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $253,488 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,451,071 |
| Insurance | $516,219 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $51,477,288 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $29,437,623 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $11,458,185 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $299,291 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $105,112 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,765,786 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,199,499 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $109,521,243 |
| Investments—other securities | $9,005,911 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $54,131,472 |
| Total assets | $219,924,122 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,989,295 |
| Grants payable | $14,550,158 |
| 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 | $9,290,771 |
| Total liabilities | $28,830,224 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $61,209,068 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $129,884,830 |
| 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 | $219,924,122 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Arthritis Foundation Inc has awarded $8,079,449 in support to 24 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $4,333,333 |
Independence, OH PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $1,224,113 |
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $420,463 |
Lexington, KY PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $322,843 |
Chapel Hill, NC PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $313,424 |
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $219,244 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Arthritis Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $66,510.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Gladys M Evans Testamentary Trust Dodge City, KS PURPOSE: OPERATING GRANT | $24,777 |
Nellie F Estes Test Tr Dodge City, KS PURPOSE: OPERATING GRANT | $19,530 |
Hobart W And C Faulkner Foundation Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: MEDICAL | $8,348 |
Alice A Liebscher Charitable Tr 4243201 2099215 Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,153 |
Quentin J Kennedy Foundation Tenafly, NJ PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $2,000 |
Caneel Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $2,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $52,490,943 |
| Earnings | $6,718,548 |
| Other Expense | $2,020,251 |
| Ending Balance | $57,189,240 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Arthritis Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | $219,924,122 | $65,224,961 |
The Hand Foundation Incorporated West Palm Beach, FL | $29,927 | $205,022 |
Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation Help Fight Ra Inc Orlando, FL | $759,124 | $293,404 |
Hand Foundation Inc Chattanooga, TN | $782,178 | $52,789 |
Southeastern Hand Club Winston Salem, NC | $222,537 | $0 |
International Society For Musculoskeletal Imaging In Rheumat Boca Raton, FL | $5,749 | $0 |
Connor Hand Foundation Inc Highlands, NC | $0 | $0 |