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American Diabetes Association Inc

The mission of the American Diabetes Association the Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

Health Arlington, VA EIN: 131623888 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About American Diabetes Association Inc

The American Diabetes Association is a nonprofit that seeks to prevent and cure diabetes, and improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

Founded
Headquarters
Arlington, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
G800
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1992

Mission

The mission of the American Diabetes Association the Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE G800
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: 79%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.47%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
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

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.79
Program$0.79
79% to programs 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, American Diabetes Association Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1940, it is among the oldest health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% 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
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

American Diabetes Association Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Arlington, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1940 and has been operating for 86 years. Its EIN is 131623888. 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 $152M in annual revenue. 136 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

American Diabetes Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 131623888. 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.

American Diabetes Association 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 79% 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.

American Diabetes Association Inc is located in Arlington, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1940 and has been active for 86 years.

Based on official tax filings, American Diabetes Association Inc has $152M in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

American Diabetes Association 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 major organization. It has $152M in annual revenue. The organization has 136 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for American Diabetes Association 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, American Diabetes Association 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 79% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.

The American Diabetes Association is a nonprofit that seeks to prevent and cure diabetes, and improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. American Diabetes Association Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1940.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $152M is well above the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to American Diabetes Association Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 131623888, 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
$100M-$1B
79% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
773

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

CH
Charlotte M C•••••
Chief Operating Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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

Sleep study finds targeted benefits for people with Type 1 diabetes - UIC today

today.uic.edu ·

Oral GLP-1 Drug May Simplify Diabetes Treatment - MedPage Today

www.medpagetoday.com ·

Sun Life extends collaboration with the American Diabetes Association to continue support of youth initiative Project Power - Yahoo Finance

finance.yahoo.com ·

The American Diabetes Association and The Leapfrog Group Recognize Hospitals Offering High-Quality Care for People Living with Diabetes - PR Newswire

www.prnewswire.com ·

Diabetes society apologizes after removal of Trump protesters from conference sparks outrage - Science | AAAS

www.science.org ·

Diabetes association leader apologizes for expulsion of members, pledges to rebuild trust - STAT

www.statnews.com ·

American Diabetes Association ejects researchers from conference for sharing editorial from its own journal - FIRE | Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression

www.fire.org ·

Police Remove Diabetes Experts From Conference for Distributing Critique of Trump Administration - The New York Times

www.nytimes.com ·

Diabetes Association in uproar after members expelled from annual meeting over protest of NIH cuts - STAT

www.statnews.com ·

Dario Presents Four Studies at American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions Highlighting Commercial and Clinical Value of its Digital Health Platform - PR Newswire

www.prnewswire.com ·

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Sleep study finds targeted benefits for people with Type 1 diabetes - UIC today
Jul 2026
today.uic.edu
Oral GLP-1 Drug May Simplify Diabetes Treatment - MedPage Today
Jul 2026
www.medpagetoday.com
Sun Life extends collaboration with the American Diabetes Association to continue support of youth initiative Project Po
Jun 2026
finance.yahoo.com
The American Diabetes Association and The Leapfrog Group Recognize Hospitals Offering High-Quality Care for People Livin
Jun 2026
www.prnewswire.com
Diabetes society apologizes after removal of Trump protesters from conference sparks outrage - Science | AAAS
Jun 2026
www.science.org
Diabetes association leader apologizes for expulsion of members, pledges to rebuild trust - STAT
Jun 2026
www.statnews.com
American Diabetes Association ejects researchers from conference for sharing editorial from its own journal - FIRE | Fou
Jun 2026
www.fire.org
Police Remove Diabetes Experts From Conference for Distributing Critique of Trump Administration - The New York Times
Jun 2026
www.nytimes.com
Diabetes Association in uproar after members expelled from annual meeting over protest of NIH cuts - STAT
Jun 2026
www.statnews.com
Dario Presents Four Studies at American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions Highlighting Commercial and Clinical Va
Jun 2026
www.prnewswire.com
Form filed
$152.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$136.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$119.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$138.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$117.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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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
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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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 136 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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 136 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 · 1940
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about American Diabetes Association Inc

What is American Diabetes Association Inc?
American Diabetes Association Inc is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Arlington, United States. The American Diabetes Association is a nonprofit that seeks to prevent and cure diabetes, and improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
When was American Diabetes Association Inc founded?
American Diabetes Association Inc was founded in 1940.
Who leads American Diabetes Association Inc?
Charlotte M Carter serves as Chief Operating Officer.
Where is American Diabetes Association Inc located?
Headquartered in Arlington, VA, United States.
What is American Diabetes Association Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 79% of expenses go to program services.
Is American Diabetes Association Inc trustworthy?
American Diabetes Association 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 American Diabetes Association Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 131623888.
What is American Diabetes Association Inc's website?
http://www.diabetes.org