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Lupus Foundation of America Greater Ohio Chapter Inc

EIN 34-1229407 · Brecksville, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak30 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL PEOPLE AFFECTED BY LUPUS THROUGH PROGRAMS OF RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY. OUR VISION IS A WORLD WITHOUT LUPUS.

Income
$278,781
Spending
$514,060
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
-6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%
Employees
11
Volunteers
137
Highest pay
$90,593, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 30 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 788% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 84% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 23 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 September 30, 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 (2)
  1. $445,471 spent. WE CONTINUE TO SERVE OVER 60,000 OHIOANS WITH LUPUS BY OFFERING EDUCATION, SUPPORT, AND RESOURCES TO HELP THEM MANAGE THEIR CONDITION. PHARMA THIS YEAR PULLED BACK ON LUPUS FUNDING THIS YEAR AS WELL AS STATE AND NATIONAL FUNDING WAS ELIMINATED OR DECREASE ACROSS THE NATION. THE PAST YEAR FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES RAISED SERIOUS ISSUES. WE MUST STRIVE TO CONTINUE OUR ADVOCACY INITIATING TO MOVE OUR MISSION FORWARD. WE MUST CONTINUE TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT LUPUS. THE CONTINUED ADVANCEMENT IN NEW MEDICAL TREATMENTS AND A SURGE OF RECENT LUPUS RESEARCH PROJECTS GIVE US ALL MUCH CAUSE FOR OPTIMISM ABOUT A BETTER TOMORROW AS WE CONTINUE TO BUILD AN ARSENAL OF NEW TREATMENTS FOR LUPUS. MEETING THE NEEDS OF OUR CONSTITUTES IS VITAL TO US AND WE REMAIN A RESOURCE TO THOSE IMPACTED BY THIS CRUEL AND MYSTERIOUS DISEASE. WE CONTINUE TO SERVE OVER 60,000 OHIOANS WITH LUPUS BY OFFERING EDUCATION, SUPPORT, AND RESOURCES TO HELP THEM MANAGE THEIR CONDITION. PHARMA THIS YEAR PULLED BACK ON LUPUS FUNDING THIS YEAR AS WELL AS STATE AND NATIONAL FUNDING WAS ELIMINATED OR DECREASE ACROSS THE NATION. THE PAST YEAR FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES RAISED SERIOUS ISSUES. WE MUST STRIVE TO CONTINUE OUR ADVOCACY INITIATING TO MOVE OUR MISSION FORWARD. WE MUST CONTINUE TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT LUPUS. THE CONTINUED ADVANCEMENT IN NEW MEDICAL TREATMENTS AND A SURGE OF RECENT LUPUS RESEARCH PROJECTS GIVE US ALL MUCH CAUSE FOR OPTIMISM ABOUT A BETTER TOMORROW AS WE CONTINUE TO BUILD AN ARSENAL OF NEW TREATMENTS FOR LUPUS. MEETING THE NEEDS OF OUR CONSTITUTES IS VITAL TO US AND WE REMAIN A RESOURCE TO THOSE IMPACTED BY THIS CRUEL AND MYSTERIOUS DISEASE.
  2. MANY OF OUR OLD PROGRAMS HAVE NOW BEEN CONVERTED TO DIGITAL OR HYBRID. WE ARE SITLL FINDING OUR WAY POST-COVID. OUR RECENT AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS HAVE GAINED MONUMENTAL TRAFFIC WITH "COULD YOU HAVE LUPUS" THOUSANDS HAVE TAKEN AN ONLINE TEST. WE KNOW THAT FOR THERE TO BE NO LUPUS EVERYONE MUST FIRST KNOW WHAT IT IS. WE STRIVE FOR THIS DAILY. OUR NAVIGATORS CONSTANTLY REACH OUT TO THE LUPUS COMMUNITY TO ENSURE THAT NEEDS ARE MET AND TO ENSURE THAT BARRIERS TO CARE CAN BE RESOLVED. CURRENT FUNDING WAS USED FOR MEDICATIONS, TRAVEL TO PHYSICIANS APPT., FOOD DEPRIVATION, MEDICAL CO-PAY, AND OTHER BARRIERS TO CARE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 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 March 1978.

    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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