American Arthritis Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
OUR PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND RESOURCES FOR INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY ARTHRITIS. THIS INCLUDES OFFERING INFORMATION ON TREATMENTS, LIFESTYLE CHANGES, AND HOLISTIC APPROACHES TO MANAGING ARTHRITIS PAIN AND SYMPTOMS. ADDITIONALLY, WE FACILITATE ACCESS TO MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS THROUGH A DOCTOR LOCATOR SERVICE AND OFFER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. OVERALL, OUR GOAL IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THOSE LIVING WITH ARTHRITIS THROUGH EDUCATION, SUPPORT, AND ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND CARE.
- Income
- $89,022
- Spending
- $108,808
- Reserves
- 1.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending January 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending January 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending January 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 (1)
- $90,699 spent. OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION HAS DILIGENTLY UNDERTAKEN A MULTIFACETED APPROACH TO FULFILLING OUR MISSION: PATIENT EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT: WE'VE CONDUCTED NUMEROUS EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES AIMED AT INFORMING INDIVIDUALS ABOUT ARTHRITIS AND ITS VARIOUS FACETS. THROUGH WORKSHOPS, WEBINARS, AND INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS, WE'VE EMPOWERED PATIENTS WITH KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THEIR CONDITION, INCLUDING DISEASE-SPECIFIC ISSUES. BY EQUIPPING THEM WITH INFORMATION, WE ENABLE THEM TO TAKE PROACTIVE STEPS IN MANAGING THEIR HEALTH EFFECTIVELY. RESOURCE ACCESSIBILITY: WE'VE FACILITATED ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL RESOURCES FOR ARTHRITIS PATIENTS, ASSISTING THEM IN LOCATION SUPPORT NETWORKS, TREATMENT OPTIONS, AND OTHER VITAL SERVICES. BY PROVIDING GUIDANCE ON NAVIGATING THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND CONNECTING THEM WITH RELEVANT ORGANIZATIONS, WE'VE ENDEAVORED TO MAKE THEIR JOURNEY WITH ARTHRITIS MORE MANAGEABLE AND SUPPORTIVE. PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT: WE'VE INVESTED IN TRAINING AND EDUCATING MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS ON ARTHRITIS TREATMENT APPROACHES AND THE SPECIALIZED SKILLS REQUIRED TO EFFECTIVELY ASSIST PATIENTS WITH ARTHRITIS. THROUGH WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS, WE'VE AIMED TO ENHANCE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS' UNDERSTANDING OF ARTHRITIS MANAGEMENT, THEREBY IMPROVING PATIENT CARE OUTCOMES. THROUGH THESE CONCERTED EFFORTS, WE'VE MADE SIGNIFICANT STRIDES IN ADVANCING OUR MISSION TO EDUCATE, SUPPORT, AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY ARTHRITIS WHILE FOSTERING GREATER UNDERSTANDING AND PROFICIENCY AMONG MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS IN MANAGING THIS COMPLEX CONDITION.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending January 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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 November 6, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending January 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Arthritis Foundation Inc (Atlanta, GA), EIN 58-1341679. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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