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Rheumatology Research Foundation

Support research & training that advances the prevention, treatment and cure of rheumatic diseases.

Health Atlanta, GA EIN 581654301 · IRS Reg 58-1654301 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Rheumatology Research Foundation

Visit the Rheumatology Research Foundation to learn more about the leading private funding source for rheumatoid arthritis research and training.

Founded
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
H110
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1988

Mission

Support research & training that advances the prevention, treatment and cure of rheumatic diseases.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE H110
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.24%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
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Open investigations
Governance scandals
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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Rheumatology Research Foundation is a registered health nonprofit based in Atlanta, GA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1985 and has been operating for 41 years. Its EIN is 581654301. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $20M in annual revenue. 86 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Rheumatology Research Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 89/100.

Rheumatology Research Foundation is located in Atlanta, GA, United States. The organization was established in 1985 and has been active for 41 years.

Based on official tax filings, Rheumatology Research Foundation has $20M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Rheumatology 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 $20M in annual revenue. The organization has 86 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Rheumatology 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.

Rheumatology Research Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Visit the Rheumatology Research Foundation to learn more about the leading private funding source for rheumatoid arthritis research and training. Rheumatology Research Foundation is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1985.

Among health charities registered in United States: Rheumatology Research Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $20M is comparable to the peer average of $38M.

Yes, donations to Rheumatology Research Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Rheumatology Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 581654301, 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.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 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, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

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Leadership

ER
Eryn Marchiolo
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alvin W•••• M• P••
MEMBER AT LARGE - 2020 - 2022
BE
Benjamin W•••••••
Director & INDIVIDUAL ENGAGEMENT
BE
Beth J•••• M•
ACR TRAINING REPRESENTATIV
BE
Beverly G•••
MEMBER AT LARGE - 2018 - 2
BR
Bryce B••••••• M• P••
MEMBER AT LARGE - 2020 - 2023
CA
Carol L••••••• M• M••
TREASURER - 2021-2023
CO
Colleen M••••• C••
VP, OPERATIONS & FINANCE
DE
Deborah D•••• D•••• M•
ACR/FOUNDATION SECRETARY 2020-2022
DO
Douglas W•••• M• P••
TREASURER - 2019-2021
EL
Elizabeth M•••••••
MEMBER AT LARGE - 2020-2022
ER
Eryn M••••••••
INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
JO
Jody H••••••• M•
MEMBER AT LARGE - 2019 - 2022
KA
Katherine A••••
NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE RELATIONS
KA
Katherine B•••••••••••
SR. DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, E
KE
Kevin D•••• M•
MEMBER AT LARGE - 2019 - 2022
KR
Kristin A K••• M• P••
ACR RESEARCH REPRESENTATIV
KR
Kristine A K••• M• P••
ACR RESEARCH REPRESENTATIVE - 2020 - 2023
LE
Leo W•••••• J• L••
MEMBER AT LARGE - 2020 - 2022
LI
Liana F••••••• M•
FOUNDATION VICE PRESIDENT 2021-2023
LI
Lisa S••••••••••
VP DEVELOPMENT (FOUNDATION)
MA
Mara B••••• M• M•••
MEMBER AT LARGE - 2019 - 2022
MA
Mary W•••••••
Executive Director
MA
Mary W••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PA
Paula I••••
REGIONAL PHILANTHROPY OFFICER
RA
Rachel M••••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (BEG NOV 2021)
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Latest news

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10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Special recognition to our CIRAT research group! - Fundación Valle del Lili
May 2026
valledellili.org
Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology secures five-year major funding from the Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research - Uni
Apr 2026
www.ox.ac.uk
SEK 4.7 million for rheumatology research at Karolinska Institutet - Karolinska Institutet
Apr 2026
news.ki.se
The Lupus Research Alliance and Rheumatology Research Foundation Commit $1.9M to Empower Early-Career Scientists - PR Ne
Apr 2026
www.prnewswire.com
FDA efforts to reduce animal testing signal shift toward AI, organ-on-chip study methods - Healio
Mar 2026
www.healio.com
Rheumatology Organizations Urge NIH to Expedite NIAMS Director Search - Arthritis Foundation
Feb 2026
www.arthritis.org
MD-PhD scholar advances UNMC rheumatology research in Sweden - University of Nebraska Medical Center
Feb 2026
www.unmc.edu
Patient partnership model in rare and complex rheumatological conditions: research and beyond in European Reference Netw
Jan 2026
www.thelancet.com
New Yale Study Reveals Mechanism Behind Persistent Autoimmune Joint Destruction - Yale School of Medicine
Jan 2026
medicine.yale.edu
Form filed
$19.8M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
How Patient Partners Are Transforming Research — One Presentation at a Time - CreakyJoints
Nov 2025
creakyjoints.org
Form filed
$14.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$13.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$7.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$23.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$10.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

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Rheumatology Research Foundation This page 89 $19.8 million -
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Sources and verification

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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 - 86 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Rheumatology Research Foundation

What is Rheumatology Research Foundation?
Rheumatology Research Foundation is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Atlanta, United States. Visit the Rheumatology Research Foundation to learn more about the leading private funding source for rheumatoid arthritis research and training.
When was Rheumatology Research Foundation founded?
Rheumatology Research Foundation was founded in 1985.
Who leads Rheumatology Research Foundation?
Eryn Marchiolo serves as Executive Director.
Where is Rheumatology Research Foundation located?
Headquartered in Atlanta, United States.
What is Rheumatology Research Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Rheumatology Research Foundation trustworthy?
Rheumatology Research Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Rheumatology Research Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 581654301. Registration: 58-1654301 (United States).
What is Rheumatology Research Foundation's website?
http://www.rheumresearch.org