Home Countries United States Health Als Network
Als Network logo

Als Network

ALS Network (formerly the ALS Association Golden West Chapter) is dedicated to leading the fight to treat and cure ALS through cutting-edge research and targeted advocacy while also …

Health Woodland Hills, CA EIN: 954163338 (IRS) Reg: 95-4163338 (IRS) Sign up to see website
Claim this charity
Ready to give?
100% goes to Als Network

GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. Donate directly on their site.

Make your donation
90
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Als Network

Als Network is a health organization based in WOODLAND HLS, United States. Annual revenue: $10.5 million. EIN: 954163338.

Founded
Headquarters
Woodland Hills, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
E60
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2024

Mission

ALS Network (formerly the ALS Association Golden West Chapter) is dedicated to leading the fight to treat and cure ALS through cutting-edge research and targeted advocacy while also empowering people with ALS and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support. ALS Network supports people living with ALS and their loved ones in California, Hawaii, and elsewhere.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE E60
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 85%
Peer average: 85%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.91%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.85
Program$0.85
85% to programs beats the peer average (85%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Als Network has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 85% of the 50,227 health charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Als Network is a registered health nonprofit based in Woodland Hills, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its EIN is 954163338. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $13M in annual revenue. 98 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Als Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 954163338. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Als Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Als Network is located in Woodland Hills, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.

Based on official tax filings, Als Network has $13M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 85% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Als Network is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $13M in annual revenue. The organization has 98 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Als Network. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Als Network holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Als Network is a health organization based in WOODLAND HLS, United States. Annual revenue: $10.5 million. EIN: 954163338. Als Network is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1991.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $13M is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Als Network are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Als Network is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 954163338, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
85% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
Unlock exact figures

Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
Financial details are free - with a GiveRadar account

See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.

Sign up to view
Already have an account? Log in
No credit card · Takes 20 seconds

Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
64

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

SH
Sheri S••••• M•• M••
President, CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

See full names, roles, and stories

25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.

Already have an account? Log in
Sign up to view

Latest news

From global news sources

4 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

ALS Network and Your ALS Guide Partner to Launch "ALS Transfer Video Series" Supporting Safer, More Confident Daily Care
Apr 2026
www.prnewswire.com
ALS Network, ALS United calling for ‘bold’ research proposals for funding - ALS News Today
Mar 2026
alsnewstoday.com
ALS ONE joining ALS Network to strengthen research, services - ALS News Today
Feb 2026
alsnewstoday.com
ALS ONE and the ALS Network Align to Scale ALS Research and Technology Impact Nationwide - PR Newswire
Feb 2026
www.prnewswire.com
Form filed
$13.5M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$11.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$10.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$10.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$8.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Have you donated or volunteered here?

Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.

Sign up to write a review

Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
See all cause areas in United States

Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 98 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 98 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1991
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

Read full methodology

Are you the owner or a board member?

If you represent this organization and want to correct or update its data, you can claim this listing to edit details yourself, or email [email protected] with the correct information. We review every request and respond within 30 days.

Quick facts about Als Network

What is Als Network?
Als Network is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Woodland Hills, United States. Als Network is a health organization based in WOODLAND HLS, United States. Annual revenue: $10.5 million. EIN: 954163338.
When was Als Network founded?
Als Network was founded in 1991.
Who leads Als Network?
Sheri Strahl MPH MBA serves as President, CEO.
Where is Als Network located?
Headquartered in Woodland Hills, CA, United States.
What is Als Network's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
Is Als Network trustworthy?
Als Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Als Network's registration number?
IRS EIN: 954163338. Registration: 95-4163338 (United States).
What is Als Network's website?
http://www.alsnetwork.org