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Alzheimers Greater Los Angeles

EIN 95-3718119 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Alzheimers Greater Los Angeles mission is to improve the lives of local families affected by Alzheimers & other dementias by increasing awareness, delivering effective programs & services, providing compassionate support, advocating for quality care and a cure, and supporting local research. 100% of all money raised stays local, allowing us to provide free care and support to the community we servein Greater Los Angeles.

Income
$7.1 million
Spending
$7.8 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
9.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 78%
Employees
61
Volunteers
33
Highest pay
$317,341, president & ceo

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

Financial health

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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

    20 of 20 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 June 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 (5)
  1. $3.6 million spent. Family, Education, and Services: Alzheimers Greater Los Angeles provides programs and services to families throughout its territory at little or no cost. These include information and referral, support groups, care consultation, community, family and caregiver education, safety services, early-stage services, and a toll-free helpline and contact center. Callers can get referrals to local services andeducational programs, assistance with challenging behaviors, and information about the disease and its treatment. We provide special services to reach Latino, African American, and Asian/Pacific Islander populations.
  2. $1.2 million spent. Professional Training: Alzheimers Los Angeles offers programs dedicated to helping healthcare professionals deliver quality care to people with dementia and their families. Training programs are tailored to those working in community-based residential-care and healthcare settings including but not limited to; providers, nurses, social workers, adult service providers, activity staff, direct careproviders, and administrators.
  3. $981,471 spent. Public Awareness: Awareness of Alzheimers Greater Los Angeles and education about Alzheimers disease are key to accelerating progress. We strive to make more people aware of the services available for those facing this disease and the benefits of early detection. We also engage the media and our Alzheimers Greater Los Angeles "champions", encouraging them to advocate, donate, and participate to move thiscause forward.
  4. $361,543 spent. Public Policy: As Alzheimers disease threatens to bankrupt families, businesses and our healthcare system, scientists are coming closer to finding better treatments that could drastically alter the course of the disease. The Alzheimers Greater Los Angeles public policy efforts provide an opportunity for individuals and families dealing with Alzheimers disease and related dementia to impact the decisions madeby state and federal legislators and government agencies.
  5. $75,235 spent. Research: Alzheimers Los Angeles is committed to supporting localresearchers efforts to understand, treat, prevent and ultimately, finda cure for Alzheimers disease.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2016.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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