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Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America National

EIN 13-1691693 · Arlington, VA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ASTHMA AND ALLERGY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA, INC (THE FOUNDATION), A NOT-FOR-PROFIT FOUNDED IN 1953, IS DEDICATED TO SAVING LIVES AND REDUCING THE BURDEN OF DISEASE FOR PEOPLE WITH ASTHMA AND ALLERGIES THROUGH SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH.

Income
$7.0 million
Spending
$6.4 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 79%
Employees
29
Volunteers
23
Highest pay
$529,154, ceo & president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $2.2 million spent. PUBLIC INFORMATION AND PATIENT, FAMILY, COMMUNITY SUPPORT:PROMOTE DISEASE AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS AND ISSUE PUBLIC HEALTH ANNOUNCEMENTS INCLUDING FOOD RECALLS, EMERGENCY AIR QUALITY INFORMATION, AND ALERTS FOR SEVERE WEATHER EVENTS THAT MAY AFFECT ASTHMA AND ALLERGY MANAGEMENT. PROVIDE DIGITAL AND PRINTED MATERIALS FOR PATIENTS, HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, SCHOOLS, AND HEALTH DEPARTMENTS. ESTABLISH STANDARDS AND PROVIDE INFORMATION ON PRODUCTS THAT HAVE EARNED THE ASTHMA & ALLERGY FRIENDLY CERTIFICATION. PROVIDE DISEASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT TO PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS THROUGH PRIVATE ONLINE COMMUNITIES, REGIONAL CHAPTERS, COLLABORATIONS WITH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS, FREE ASK-THE-ALLERGIST SERVICE, TOLL FREE INFORMATION LINE, LOCAL EVENTS, AND SOCIAL MEDIA. TRAINED STAFF PROVIDE EMOTIONAL, MENTAL, AND SOCIAL SUPPORT AS WELL AS INFORMATION TO COMPLEMENT THEIR HEALTH CARE. OFFER TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS.
  2. $1.3 million spent. ADVOCACY:EVALUATE FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL LEGISLATION, POLICIES, AND REGULATORY ACTIONS THAT AFFECT PEOPLE WITH ASTHMA AND ALLERGIC CONDITIONS. TRANSLATE LEGISLATIVE REVIEWS FOR PATIENTS, CLINICIANS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS BY PROVIDING SUMMARIES OR REPORTS. COLLABORATE WITH COALITIONS, COMMUNITY GROUPS, AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT HEALTHY LIVING FOR PEOPLE WITH ASTHMA AND ALLERGIES.
  3. $1.0 million spent. PATIENT-CENTERED RESEARCHINCORPORATE PATIENT PERSPECTIVES AND PREFERENCES INTO THE DESIGN, CONDUCT, AND DISSEMINATION OF ASTHMA AND ALLERGY RESEARCH TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES AND INFORM DECISION-MAKING. DEVELOP INTERVENTIONS THAT PRIORITIZE WHAT MATTERS MOST TO PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. RECRUIT CLINICAL TRIAL PARTICIPANTS AS WELL AS PATIENT ADVISORS FOR PATIENT-FOCUSED DRUG DEVELOPMENT. COLLECT AND ANALYZE PATIENT-REPORTED OUTCOMES; PATIENT EXPERIENCE, BEHAVIORS, PREFERENCES, KNOWLEDGE; REAL-WORLD EVIDENCE; HEALTH CARE CLAIMS DATA; AND OTHER DATA. TRANSLATE RESEARCH FINDINGS TO PATIENTS, CLINICIANS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS. PUBLISH IMPACT AND BURDEN OF DISEASE REPORTS. PUBLISH MANUSCRIPTS, ABSTRACTS, WHITE PAPERS, AND POSTERS.
  4. $886,542 spent. EDUCATION FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, PATIENTS, AND CAREGIVERS:OFFER ACCREDITED, CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS (DOCTORS, PRACTITIONERS, NURSES, RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS, ASTHMA EDUCATORS, AND COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS) ON ASTHMA AND ALLERGY-RELATED TOPICS. PROVIDE FREE PATIENT AND CAREGIVER EDUCATION THROUGH INFORMATION PACKETS AND BOOKLETS, WEBINARS, PODCASTS, AND ONLINE COURSES. SUPPORT A NATIONAL NETWORK OF ASTHMA PROGRAMS AND EDUCATORS. OFFER ASTHMA EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO HEALTH DEPARTMENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1954.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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