LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICADC/MD/VA CHAPTER INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICADC/MD/VA CHAPTER INC

EIN 23-7448063 · Specifically Named Diseases (G80)

What they do

to Serve The Needs of Those Affected Directly and Indirectly By Lupus Through Education, Support Activities and Research.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $39.80 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2015The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders15 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

41.88%of revenue went to mission work39.8% of expenses · Program services

35.24%of revenue went to fundraising33.5% of expenses

$105.25spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

28.14%of revenue went to management and office costs26.7% of expenses

$0.04in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

23.7%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $39,994 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $115,000 for KATHRYN AHMED (EMPLOYEE- PRESIDENT & CEO). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2015

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$761,790

Mission workProgram services$319,00541.88% of revenue39.8% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$214,35328.14% of revenue26.7% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$268,42635.24% of revenue33.5% of expenses

Total expenses$801,784105.25% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Money in and money out

Revenue$761,790

Expenses$801,784

Annual shortfall $39,994 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$319,005 · 39.8% of expenses

Management and office costs$214,353 · 26.7% of expenses

Fundraising$268,426 · 33.5% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$761,790

Expenses$801,784

Assets$29,172

Income$796,097

Contributions$180,901

Mission work (program services)$319,005

Fundraising$268,426

Management and general$214,353

Executive compensation (total)$115,000

Accounting fees$26,385

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2015

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

KATHRYN AHMEDEMPLOYEE- PRESIDENT & CEO · 40 hrs/week $115,000

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (15)

KATHRYN AHMEDEMPLOYEE- PRESIDENT & CEO

JOHN H AXLEY IIIDIRECTOR

CARLA DAVIESDIRECTOR

DAN MAFFEYTREASURER

JOHN BERMANDIRECTOR

KIRAN PATELDIRECTOR

KRISTIN DUFRENEDIRECTOR

LORI DELORENZODIRECTOR

M MICHELLE BRADLEYSECRETARY

PAMELA GREENBERGDIRECTOR

PERNELL CHORENVICE-CHAIR

PRIYA SRINIVASANDIRECTOR

SHARON CHRISTIEDIRECTOR

SUSAN BATESONDIRECTOR

TREVOR WILLIAMSDIRECTOR

About this charity

Location: 2000 L Street NW No 305, Washington, DC 20036
County: District of Columbia
In care of: Katy Ahmed

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(202) 349-1173

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2015
Tax period began: October 1, 2015
Tax preparer: SB & COMPANY LLC
NTEE classification: Specifically Named Diseases (G80)
IRS tax category: Specifically Named Diseases