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American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association

EIN 38-3027574 · Clinton Twp, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO LEAD THE FIGHT AGAINST AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE BY ADVOCATING AND COLLABORATING TO IMPROVE HEALTHCARE, ADVANCE RESEARCH, AND EMPOWER THE COMMUNITY THROUGH EVERY STEP OF THE JOURNEY.

Income
$3.0 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
14.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
12
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$239,899, president & ceo

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 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 (3)
  1. $856,618 spent. AMERICAN AUTOIMMUNE RELATED DISEASES ASSOCIATION'S EDUCATION PROGRAM FOCUSES ON STAKEHOLDER EDUCATION GEARED TOWARDS THOSE LIVING WITH AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE AND THEIR FAMILIES, CAREGIVERS, AND PROVIDERS. AMERICAN AUTOIMMUNE RELATED DISEASES ASSOCIATION SPONSORS NATIONAL BRIEFINGS, SUMMITS, WEBINARS, FORUMS, CONFERENCES, AND SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS THAT PROVIDE TIMELY AND RELAVANT INFORMATION TO THE VARIOUS AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE COMMUNITIES.
  2. $900,186 spent. AMERICAN AUTOIMMUNE RELATED DISEASES ASSOCIATION ADVOCATES FOR ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE TO THE AUTOIMMUNE COMMUNITY AT BOTH THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL THROUGH MEDIA CAMPAIGNS, COALITION MEETINGS, LETTERS, ONLINE BRIEFINGS, AND WEBINARS. AMERICAN AUTOIMMUNE AND RELATED DISEASES ASSOCIATION LEADS THE NATIONAL COALITION OF AUTOIMMUNE PATIENT GROUPS, A 65+ MEMBER COALITION REPRESENTING AUTOIMMUNE-SPECIFIC PATIENT GROUPS THAT COME TOGETHER TO HIGHLIGHT ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE TO THE AUTOIMMUNE COMMUNITY.
  3. $251,308 spent. AMERICAN AUTOIMMUNE RELATED DISEASES ASSOCIATION PROMOTES AND FACILITATES RESEARCH THROUGH THE AUTOIMMUNE REGISTRY NETWORK (ARNET) THAT MATCHES PATIENTS WITH CLINICAL TRIALS; DEFINING GAPS TO AUTOIMMUNE DIAGNOSES IN UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES; AND THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH.

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 July 1992.

    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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