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National Diabetes Volunteer Leadership Council

EIN 46-3571905 · Lexington, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceWeak30 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

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

What it says it does

THE DIABETES LEADERSHIP COUNCIL (DLC) IS A PATIENT ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION COMPRISED OF EXPERIENCED LEADERS IN THE DIABETES COMMUNITY. OUR MEMBERS-ALL FORMER LEADERS OF NATIONAL DIABETES ORGANIZATIONS-ARE COMMITTED TO SECURING EFFECTIVE, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE AND A DISCRIMINATION-FREE ENVIRONMENT FOR EVERY PERSON AFFECTED BY DIABETES THROUGH SOUND POLICY INITIATIVES AT THE FEDERAL AND STATE LEVELS.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
4
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$13,025, director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 61% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 30 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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. $358,139 spent. ENGAGED IN PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE NEED FOR AFFORDABLE AND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO CARE FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETES.DESCRIPTION: DLC'S GLOBAL ACTION NETWORK PROGRAM IDENTIFED THE NEED FOR PATIENTS TO ENGAGE IN POLICY RELATED ADVOCACY IN COUNTRIES OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES. WE PROVIDED EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR ADVOCATES.GLOBAL DIABETES ACTION NETWORK PROGRAM.
  2. $251,500 spent. ENGAGED IN PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE NEED FOR AFFORDABLE AND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO CARE FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETES.DESCRIPTION: OUR STATE LEGISLATOR EDUCATION PROGRAM EDUCATES STATE LAWMAKERS ON THE ISSUES FACED BY PEOPLE LIVING WITH DIABETES AND DISCUSSES POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS.STATE LEGISLATOR EDUCATION PROGRAM.
  3. $264,915 spent. ENGAGED IN PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE NEED FOR SCREENING FOR TYPE 1 DIABETES.DESCRIPTION: A PROGRAM TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE STAGES OF TYPE 1 DIABETES AND THE IMPORTANCE OF SCREENING FOR THE DISEASE TO PREVENT DKA AT TIME OF DIAGNOSIS.T-1 SCREENING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 September 2014.

    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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