American Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association Inc is located in Tucson, AZ. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (H99) the organization is classified as: Medical Research N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Medical Research and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association 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 06/2024, American Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association Inc generated $139.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $161.0k during the year ending 06/2024. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FUND BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ON FIBROMYALGIA AND EMPOWER PATIENTS THROUGH EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WITH RESEARCH GRANTS FROM AFSA, SCIENTISTS ADVANCE THE UNDERSTANDING OF FIBROMYALGIA. IN THE CURRENT YEAR, AFSA FUNDED ANNA WOODBURY, M.D., OF EMORY AND ATLANTA VA, TO SHOW HOW CRANIAL ELECTRICAL STIMULATION IMPROVES BRAIN FUNCTION AND REDUCES THE SYMPTOMS OF FIBROMYALGIA. IN ADDITION, WE FUNDED AMIR MINERBI, M.D., PH.D., OF ISRAEL, TO LOOK AT THE IMPACT OF GUT BACTERIA ON THE EFFICACY OF A MEDICATION FOR TREATING 150 FIBROMYALGIA PATIENTS.
AS PART OF OUR PATIENT-EDUCATION MISSION, WE LAUNCHED A NEW 80-PAGE WEBSITE TO SERVE AS A GO-TO RESOURCE FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS. THE SITE INCLUDES SECTIONS ON BOTH DRUG AND NONDRUG TREATMENTS, SUGGESTED LIFESTYLE CHANGES, COPING STRATEGIES, ADVANCES IN TREATMENTS AND RESEARCH, DESCRIPTIONS OF PROJECTS FUNDED, AND DETAILED GRANT GUIDELINES. THIS LATTER SECTION IS FOR RESEARCHERS INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR A GRANT AND INCLUDES OUR LATEST REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS (DUE MARCH 1, 2025).
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kristin Thorson President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Steve Thorson Vice President & Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Jennifer E Randle Chief Financial Officer | OfficerTrustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Brent Songer Director | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $114,222 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $114,222 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $25,494 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $139,716 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $39,230 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $97,850 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $130 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,089 |
Information technology | $7,484 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,653 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $160,961 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $145,620 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $553,454 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $292,749 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $991,823 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $991,823 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $991,823 |