Als Therapy Development Foundation Inc
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Als Therapy Development Foundation Inc is a health organization based in WATERTOWN, United States. Annual revenue: $12.4 million. EIN: 043462719.
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Mission
We are committed to creating and leading a transparent collaborative research process that involves als patients today and honors those whose journey with this disease has ended. We are guided by passion, love and the spirit of entrepreneurship upon which we were founded.
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· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Als Therapy Development Foundation Inc 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 82% 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 80 places it in the top 5% 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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAls Therapy Development Foundation Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Watertown, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its EIN is 043462719. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $13M in annual revenue. 100 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Als Therapy Development Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 043462719. 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 Therapy Development Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 91% 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 Therapy Development Foundation Inc is located in Watertown, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.
Based on official tax filings, Als Therapy Development Foundation Inc has $13M in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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 Therapy Development Foundation Inc 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 100 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Als Therapy Development Foundation Inc. 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 Therapy Development Foundation Inc 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 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). 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 Therapy Development Foundation Inc is a health organization based in WATERTOWN, United States. Annual revenue: $12.4 million. EIN: 043462719. Als Therapy Development Foundation Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1999.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $13M is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Als Therapy Development Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Als Therapy Development Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 043462719, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ALS THERAPY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Hundreds of Cyclists to Ride Across Three States to Advance ALS Research - PR.com
New initiative expands access to sporadic ALS stem cell models - Drug Discovery News
Biological Complexity of ALS to Be Addressed by the Development of New Stem Cell Models - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News
M6A-dependent RNA condensation underlies FUS autoregulation and can be harnessed for ALS therapy development - Science | AAAS
Hear researchers talk about the challenges in the ALS research therapy in the time of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic - Encyclopedia Britannica
Dr. Michael Benatar Honored for Innovative ALS Discoveries - University of Miami
Eledon’s Antibody, Tegoprubart, Shows Promise in ALS Phase 2 Trial - ALS News Today
Principles for Urgent, Patient-Centered ALS Clinical Trials Latest in Ongoing Effort to Improve Trial Design - The ALS Association
Augie's Quest Reports First Subject Successfully Enrolled in AT-1501 Phase 1 Study, a First-of-its-Kind, Promising Treatment for ALS - PR Newswire
ALS Association grant boosts ALS-ONE; aids gene therapy research at UMass Medical School - UMass Chan Medical School
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 100 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 100 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1999
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Als Therapy Development Foundation Inc
- What is Als Therapy Development Foundation Inc?
- Als Therapy Development Foundation Inc is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Watertown, United States. Als Therapy Development Foundation Inc is a health organization based in WATERTOWN, United States. Annual revenue: $12.4 million. EIN: 043462719.
- When was Als Therapy Development Foundation Inc founded?
- Als Therapy Development Foundation Inc was founded in 1999.
- Who leads Als Therapy Development Foundation Inc?
- Dr Fernando Vieira serves as CEO/Cso.
- Where is Als Therapy Development Foundation Inc located?
- Headquartered in Watertown, MA, United States.
- What is Als Therapy Development Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Als Therapy Development Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- Als Therapy Development Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Therapy Development Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 043462719.
- What is Als Therapy Development Foundation Inc's website?
- http://www.als.net