Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation
Our mission is to fund research with the highest probability of preventing, slowing or reversing Alzheimer's Disease through venture based philanthropy. All organizational expenses are paid for by …
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Our mission is to fund research with the highest probability of preventing, slowing or reversing Alzheimer's Disease through venture based philanthropy. All organizational expenses are paid for by the Founders and Board, allowing all other contributions to be applied directly to Alzheimer's Disease research.
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Mission
Our mission is to fund research with the highest probability of preventing, slowing or reversing Alzheimer's Disease through venture based philanthropy. All organizational expenses are paid for by the Founders and Board, allowing all other contributions to be applied directly to Alzheimer's Disease research.
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 13 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2023 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 51,422 health charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 75 places it in the top 25% 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 (13 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAlzheimers Disease Research Foundation is a registered health nonprofit based in Wellesley Hls, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its EIN is 522396428. 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 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $38M in annual revenue. 50 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 522396428. 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.
Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('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.
Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation is located in Wellesley Hls, MA, United States. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years. Its registered address is 34 Washington St, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation has $38M 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. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation 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 $38M in annual revenue. The organization has 50 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation. 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, Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation 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%). 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.
Our mission is to fund research with the highest probability of preventing, slowing or reversing Alzheimer's Disease through venture based philanthropy. All organizational expenses are paid for by the Founders and Board, allowing all other contributions to be applied directly to Alzheimer's Disease research. Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2004.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $38M is comparable to the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 522396428, 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
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): 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.
ALZHEIMERS DISEASE RESEARCH FOUNDATION 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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Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (19)
Source: Public filings
19 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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UCL researchers develop human brain cell model to advance Alzheimer’s disease research - UCL | University College London
BC senior honored for Alzheimer’s Disease research - Bethlehem Central School District
Mount Sinai Scientists Recognized With Global AI Prize for Novel Alzheimer’s Disease Research Platform - Mount Sinai
Improving brain blood flow in Alzheimer's disease is focus of UM researchers' study: "Major stepping stone" - CBS News
Improving brain blood flow in Alzheimer's disease is focus of UM researchers' study: "Major stepping stone" - CBS News
Alamar Biosciences Announces Launch of NULISAqpcr™ AD 5-plex Assay, Advancing Blood Based Biomarker Detection in Alzheimer's Disease Research - PR Newswire
Alzheimer’s disease research sheds new light on medication side effects - Western Sydney University
Alamar Biosciences Launches NULISAqpcr™ BD-pTau217 Assay: A Breakthrough in Non-Invasive, Brain-Specific Biomarker Detection for Alzheimer's Disease Research - PR Newswire
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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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 50 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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- GlobalGiving partner directory
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 50 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 · 2004
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation
- What is Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation?
- Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Wellesley Hls, United States. Our mission is to fund research with the highest probability of preventing, slowing or reversing Alzheimer's Disease through venture based philanthropy. All organizational expenses are paid for by the Founders and Board, allowing all other contributions to be applied directly to Alzheimer's Disease research.
- When was Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation founded?
- Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation was founded in 2004.
- Who leads Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation?
- Timothy W Armour serves as PRESIDENT.
- Where is Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Wellesley Hls, MA, United States.
- What is Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation trustworthy?
- Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 522396428.
- What is Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation's website?
- http://www.curealz.org