Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2010 and ending 12-31-2010
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
Arthritis Foundation Inc
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1330 West Peachtree Street No 100
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
Atlanta, GA30309
D Employer identification number

58-1341679
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 61,826,876
F Name and address of principal officer:
Christopher Corrigan
1330 West Peachtree Street No 100
Atlanta,GA30309
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
www.arthritis.org
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet8510
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1948
M State of legal domicile: GA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to improve lives through leadership in prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases.
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 35
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 35
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 189
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 100
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 5,833,674
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 7,046
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 37,690,176 36,965,299
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 7,094,698 7,549,150
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 776,169 804,026
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 6,041,093 5,904,652
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 51,602,136 51,223,127
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 8,864,093 6,962,750
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) .... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 12,987,242 13,230,112
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 2,980,715 3,288,723
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet6,359,427    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 29,399,734 27,409,358
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 54,231,784 50,890,943
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... -2,629,648 332,184
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 68,425,908 65,431,377
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 28,886,972 26,574,378
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 39,538,936 38,856,999
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to improve lives through leadership in prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 23,269,772 including grants of $ 1,018,583 ) (Revenue $ 7,549,150 )
Public Health: The Arthritis Foundation life Improvement Series empowers people in local communities nationwide. Our evidence-based aquatic, exercise and self-help programs are proven to reduce pain and physician visits, decrease stiffness and increase function. The people we reach through these programs and arm with information and self management strategies have a better perspective on their disease and, in turn, better outcomes.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 7,729,162 including grants of $ 5,916,218 ) (Revenue $   )
Research: As the world's largest nonprofit supporter of arthritis research, the Arthritis Foundation fills a critical role in assuring progress of arthritis research. Our research program complements government and industry-based arthritis research by focusing on training new investigators and pursuing innovative strategies for preventing, controlling and curing arthritis. Our portfolio includes basic research to identify genes that cause arthritis and underlyingdisease processes, clinical and behavioral studies to test new treatments, and epidemiology studies and health services research to improve quality of care. Since 1948, we have funded more than 2,200 researchers with grants totaling over $400 million.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 7,533,782 including grants of $ 25,946 ) (Revenue $   )
Advocacy/Public Policy: Advocacy is valuable to both the Arthritis Foundation and to the individuals who make their voices heard on behalf of the 46 million Americans with arthritis. Helping people find their voices by meeting with Congressional representatives and speaking up to ensure access to health care and medications is empowering to patients and benefits millions more in the process. Part of our advocacy program includes the Arthritis Ambassador Program to strengthen relationships with members of Congress in each and every one of the 435 Congressional districts through advocacy training and relationship development.
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 38,532,716
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part IIClick to see attachment.........................
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.......................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part IClick to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II.......... Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
19
 
No
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 4
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III..... Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I...... Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................ Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II........................... Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III............... Click to see attachment
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV ......................... Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV................... Click to see attachment
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV.. Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule MClick to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............ Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I........................... Click to see attachment
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1.....................
34
 
No
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
 
No
a
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 5
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
125
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
189
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
Yes
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
No
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
No
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
No
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
No
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............
1a
35
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
35
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
 
No
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....
10b
Yes
 
11a
Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
GA
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
Essil Washington
1330 W Peachtree St Suite 100
Atlanta,GA30309
(404) 965-7502
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) Bruce Ashcroft
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(2) Kenneth G Baltes
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(3) Peter WC Barnhart
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(4) Jeff Bass
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(5) Ellen Bradbury
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(6) Lenore Buckley MD
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(7) Robert A Campbell CPA
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(8) Rowland W Chang MD MPH
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(9) Allen J Cizner
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(10) John F Coffey
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(11) Catherine T Dunlay
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(12) Helen Emery
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(13) David S Federman CPA
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(14) John A Geishecker Jr
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(15) Thomas B Gibson
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(16) John A Gilpin
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(17) Forest T Harper
Secretary
 0.00 X           0 0 0
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Form 990 (2010)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) E Robert Harris
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(19) Lisa B Hogan Esq
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(20) William H Huff
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(21) Margaret Jackson
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(22) Stuart S Kassan MD FACP FACR
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(23) Frank Kelly Jr
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(24) George Liberatore
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(25) Kip L Lilly
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(26) Frank P Longobardi
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(27) James S Louie MD
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(28) Kathy Lubbers
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(29) Kevin Mandrell
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(30) Glenn T Marrichi
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(31) Peter R Martin
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(32) Pamela R Massey PT MS
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(33) Daniel T McGowan
Chair, Leadership Forum
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(34) Bernard Murphy
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(35) Patricia Novak Nelson
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(36) Dennis R Olden
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(37) Cecile Perich
Chair
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(38) Warren C Rizzo MD FACR
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(39) Harry Saal
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(40) Kevin C Short
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(41) David E Shuey
Vice Chair and Treasurer
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(42) Janalee Taylor MSN RN CPNP
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(43) L Brunson White
Immediate Past Chair
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(44) W Hayes Wilson
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(45) Janet S Wyatt PhD RN CRNP
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(46) Lawrence Zemel MD
Director
 0.00 X           0 0 0
(47) Roberta K Byrum CPA
Chief Operating Officer
 35.00       X     285,138 0 0
(48) Christopher Corrigan
Chief Financial Officer
 35.00       X     190,138 0 0
(49) John H Klippel MD
President/CEO
 35.00       X     441,138 0 0
(50) Debra Neuman
Chief External Relations Officer
 35.00       X     260,138 0 0
(51) Marla F Davidson
Vice President, Information Technology
 35.00         X   180,524 0 0
(52) Lois Modell
Vice President,Development
 35.00         X   152,821 0 0
(53) Amy Melnick Scharf
Vice President, Advocacy
 35.00         X   186,295 0 0
(54) Marva C Stanford
Vice President, Field Operations
 35.00         X   180,000 0 0
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 1,876,192 0 0
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet8
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
Merkle Inc
PO Box 64897
Baltimore,MD212644897 		Direct Mail Counsel 10,817,728
Paradysz Matera & Co Inc
5 Hanover Square
New York,NY10004 		List Rental Broker 891,213
The Advertising Council Inc
815 Second Avenue
New York,NY100174503 		Advertising Services 732,635
AT&T
PO Box 105262
Atlanta,GA303485262 		Computer Consulting Services 637,975
Kable News Company
4515 Paysphere Circle
Chicago,IL60674 		Media Services 635,118
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet23
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 45,959
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 74,350
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 1,033,367
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		35,811,623
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 353,191
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 36,965,299
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a Sales and service fees 624,100 7,549,150 7,549,150    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 7,549,150
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 768,907     768,907
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 144,476     144,476
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents 669,895  
b Less: rental expenses 614,389  
c Rental income or (loss) 55,506  
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 55,506   55,506  
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 9,957,892  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 9,922,773  
c Gain or (loss) 35,119  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 35,119     35,119
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 74,350
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a 168,389
b Less: direct expenses ...b 66,587
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 101,802   101,802
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a Advertising revenue 541,800 5,778,168   5,778,168  
b Miscellaneous revenues 900,099 -175,300     -175,300
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 5,602,868
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 51,223,127 7,549,150 5,833,674 875,004
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21 6,960,747 6,960,747
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22 2,003 2,003
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 2,084,021 1,167,052 604,366 312,603
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 8,761,200 5,013,190 2,416,441 1,331,569
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 661,414 370,392 198,425 92,597
9 Other employee benefits ....... 947,451 553,524 261,367 132,560
10 Payroll taxes ........... 776,026 449,389 210,929 115,708
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 282,858 201,553 32,790 48,515
c Accounting ........... 184,362 51,399 114,527 18,436
d Lobbying ........... 65,974 63,335 2,639  
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 3,288,723 3,288,723
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other .......... 4,741,438 4,205,201 341,950 194,287
12 Advertising and promotion .... 999,799 899,552 12,457 87,790
13 Office expenses ....... 4,674,800 3,537,560 893,135 244,105
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 328,600 269,279 29,889 29,432
17 Travel ............ 689,307 435,939 96,702 156,666
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 483,199 418,507 36,759 27,933
20 Interest ........... 46,990 36,251 5,568 5,171
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 251,297 193,187 30,977 27,133
23 Insurance .............. 146,689 112,851 17,831 16,007
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a Year-round program serv 8,118,696 8,118,696    
b Printing, publications, 2,516,134 2,460,184 11,831 44,119
c Data processing service 1,266,250 614,685 590,342 61,223
d Advertising commissions 628,176 628,176    
e Misc. expenses 222,861 174,247 26,407 22,207
f All other expenses 1,761,928 1,595,817 63,468 102,643
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 50,890,943 38,532,716 5,998,800 6,359,427
26 Joint costs. Check here MediumBullet if following
SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation 		       
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 9,499,643 1 10,076,296
2 Savings and temporary cash investments .......   2  
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 5,917,285 3 4,636,742
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 11,802,210 4 11,031,883
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 666,243 8 610,750
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 1,772,720 9 1,485,629
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 22,458,301
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 15,127,018 5,532,897 10c 7,331,283
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 25,855,877 11 21,607,941
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 7,379,033 15 8,650,853
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 68,425,908 16 65,431,377
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 6,682,531 17 5,574,753
18 Grants payable .......... 6,232,614 18 3,821,886
19 Deferred revenue ..........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .......... 3,200,000 20 2,800,000
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 12,771,827 25 14,377,739
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 28,886,972 26 26,574,378
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 9,235,832 27 9,565,439
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 16,415,198 28 15,249,247
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 13,887,906 29 14,042,313
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 39,538,936 33 38,856,999
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 68,425,908 34 65,431,377
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .
1
51,223,127
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
50,890,943
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
332,184
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
39,538,936
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
-1,014,121
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .
6
38,856,999
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2010)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Arthritis Foundation Inc
 
Employer identification number

58-1341679
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(i)
Name of supported organization 		(ii)
EIN 		(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) 		(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? 		(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? 		(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? 		(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 47,216,224 53,280,562 45,636,230 37,690,176 36,965,299 220,788,491
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3.. 47,216,224 53,280,562 45,636,230 37,690,176 36,965,299 220,788,491
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..            
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           220,788,491
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 47,216,224 53,280,562 45,636,230 37,690,176 36,965,299 220,788,491
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 1,012,563 1,213,951 1,305,115 1,276,403 913,383 5,721,415
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 120,256 598,896 140,717 92,134 8,046 960,049
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets.. 854,470 595,171 205,486 10,531 -175,300 1,490,358
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           228,960,313
12
12
35,053,814
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
96.430 %
15
15
96.440 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)            
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
Schedule A, Part IV, Supplemental Information: Other income is an accumulation of individually insignificant transactions of revenues and expenses incurred during normal day-to-day operations of the Organization and were not orginally recorded in specific income or expense accounts during the year. For financial reporting purposes this accumulated balance was deemed immaterial and remained separately reported on the Organization's financial statements as 'Miscellaneous revenues and (losses).' Additionally, a portion of other income is due to unused grant expenditures that were refunded to the Organization during the year.
 
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Name of organization
Arthritis Foundation Inc
 
Employer identification number

58-1341679
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule—
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box in the heading of its
Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part I
Name of organization
Arthritis Foundation Inc
  		Employer identification number

58-1341679
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions)
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part II
Name of organization
Arthritis Foundation Inc
  		Employer identification number

58-1341679
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions)
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part III
Name of organization
Arthritis Foundation Inc
  		Employer identification number

58-1341679
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.
SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35a (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
Arthritis Foundation Inc
 
Employer identification number

58-1341679
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt funtion activities ....................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










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Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check
B Check
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
Organization's
Totals 		(b) Affiliated Group
Totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...... 187,543  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ....... 229,219  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ................... 416,762  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................ 50,474,181  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ............... 50,890,943  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 1,000,000  
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ................. 250,000  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................ 0  
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................ 0  
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying non-taxable amount 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 4,000,000
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		        6,000,000
             
c Total lobbying expenditures 368,058 533,571 395,127 416,762 1,713,518
             
d Grassroots non-taxable amount 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,000,000
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		         1,500,000
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures 165,626 240,107 177,807 187,543 771,083
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
 
 
i
Other activities? If "Yes," describe in Part IV ..........................
 
 
 
j
Total. lines 1c through 1i ...................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carryover lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) if BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR if Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) non-deductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1i.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Arthritis Foundation Inc
 
Employer identification number

58-1341679
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........ 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 7,126,682 6,163,456 6,795,413
b Contributions ........ 306,960 200,000 250,000
c Investment earnings or losses ... 552,774 1,085,046 -881,957
d Grants or scholarships .....      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		1,918,260 321,820  
f Administrative expenses ....      
g End of year balance ...... 6,068,156 7,126,682 6,163,456
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet11.000 %
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet89.000 %
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Investments—Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   2,400,000 2,400,000
b Buildings ................   5,923,934 3,322,307 2,601,627
c Leasehold improvements ............   1,104,049 941,797 162,252
d Equipment ................   13,030,318 10,862,914 2,167,404
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 7,331,283
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1) Beneficial interests in perpetual trusts 8,650,853








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 8,650,853
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes  
Liability under SIA 9,754,063
Debt obligations 1,705,051
Related party payable 2,918,625






Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 14,377,739
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 51,223,127
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 50,890,943
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 332,184
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 2,492,002
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8 -3,506,123
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9 -1,014,121
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 -681,937
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 53,536,302
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 2,492,002
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 218,218
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d -397,045
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 2,313,175
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 51,223,127
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 51,223,127
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 51,723,550
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 218,218
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 614,389
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 832,607
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 50,890,943
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 50,890,943
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Description of Uncertain Tax Positions Under FIN 48: Part X: Income Taxes - The National Office is a not-for-profit corporation and has been recognized as exempt from federal income taxes on related income under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code ("IRC"). At times the National Office may be engaged in certain activities unrelated to the mission of the National Office for which it is responsible for payment of unrelated business income tax. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured based on enacted tax laws and rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which temporary differences are expected to be recorded or settled. Income taxes did not have a material impact on the financial position or change in net assets of the National Office as of and for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009. The National Office adopted certain provisions of FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 740 "Income Taxes" relating to accounting for uncertainty in income taxes on January 1, 2009. This standard requires that the Foundation recognize in its financial statements the financial effects of a tax position, if that position is more likely than not of being sustained upon examination, including any appeals or litigation processes, based upon the technical merits of the position. Also this standard recognizes related guidance on measurement, classification, interest and penalties, and disclosure. The implementation of this standard had no impact on the National Office's statement of financial position or statement of activities and management does not believe that there are any unrecognized tax benefits or costs that should be recorded.
Part XI, Line 8 - Other Adjustments:   - Net change in valuation of split interest agreement. - Net assets for chapters which relinquished charters. - Net assets for chapters added to combined
Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments:   Net of rental expense and change in valuation of split interest agreements.
Part XIII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments:   Net rental expense and rounding variance between financials and Form 990.
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SCHEDULE G
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,
or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Arthritis Foundation Inc
 
Employer identification number

58-1341679
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
 
Merkle Inc
PO Box 64897
 
Baltimore, MD212644897 		Year-Round Direct Response Marketing Yes   14,514,485 10,817,728 3,107,066
 
MDS Communication Corporation
545 W Juanita Ave
 
Mesa, AZ85210 		Telemarketing service   No 157,317 72,963 84,354
 
Strategic Fundraising Inc
7591 9th St N
 
St Paul, MN55128 		Telemarketing service   No 86,354 122,682 -36,328
 
Advanced Remarketing Services
308 Market Street
 
Warren, RI02885 		Auto's for Arthritis - Donated Vehicles Yes   64,950 13,034 51,916
Total .................right arrow 14,823,106 11,026,407 3,207,008
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, DC
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

Arthritis Walk
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

Jingle Bell Run
(event type) 		(c) Other Events

4
(total number) 		(d) Total Events
(Add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 100,463 79,248 63,028 242,739
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . . 		31,900 16,950 25,500 74,350
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		68,563 62,298 37,528 168,389
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Non-cash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . .        
7 Food and beverages . .        
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . 16,763 37,010 12,814 66,587
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 66,587
11 Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............ right arrow 101,802
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," Explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," Explain:
 
11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ...........................
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13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Arthritis Foundation Inc
 
Employer identification number
58-1341679
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason1201 Ninth Avenue
Seattle,WA981012795 		91-0653422 501(c)(3) 50,000       research
(2) Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center330 Brookline Avenue BR 109
Boston,MA02215 		04-2103881 501(c)(3) 100,000       research
(3) Boston UniversityOffice of Research Administration
85 East Newton Street M-921
Boston,MA021182394 		04-2103547 501(c)(3) 90,000       research
(4) Brigham and Women's Hospital IncResearch Management PO Box 3149
Boston,MA022413149 		04-2312909 501(c)(3) 139,800       research
(5) Children's Hospital at MontefioreMontefiore Medical Center for CARRA
3415 Brainbridge Avenue
Bronx,NY10467 		13-1740114 501(c)(3) 50,000       research
(6) Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center - Research Foundation3333 Burnet Avenuem ML 7030
Cincinnati,OH45229 		31-0833936 501(c)(3) 100,000       research
(7) Cleveland Clinic Foundation9500 Euclid Avenue PO Box 931531
Cleveland,OH44193 		34-0714585 501(c)(3) 50,000       research
(8) Duke UniversityOffice of Sponsored Programs 2200 W
Main Street Suite 300
Durham,NC27708 		56-0532129 501(c)(3) 190,000       research
(9) Harvard School of Public HealthPresident and Fellows of Harvard
College 677 Huntington Avenue
Boston,MA02115 		04-2103580 501(c)(3) 50,000       research
(10) Harvard School of Public HealthPO Box 415649
Boston,MA022415649 		04-2103580 501(c)(3) 100,000       research
(11) Harvard UniversityOffice for Sponsored Programs at
Harvard University Holyoke Center S
Cambridge,MA02138 		04-2103580 501(c)(3) 50,000       research
(12) Hospital for Special Surgery535 East 70th Street
New York,NY10021 		13-1671474 501(c)(3) 200,000       research
(13) Johns Hopkins University3400 N Charles Street
Baltimore,MD21218 		52-0595110 501(3) 50,000       research
(14) MARQUETTE UNIVERSITYMarquette University Physical
Therapy Department 561 N 15 Steet b
Milwaukee,WI53233 		39-0806251 501(3) 49,999       research
(15) Massachusetts General Hospital (The General Hospital Corp)MGH Research Finance PO Box 414876
Boston,MA022414876 		04-2697983 509 (a) (1) 100,000       research
(16) National Jewish Medical and Research CenterTreasury Dept M213 1400 Jackson
Street
Denver,CO80228 		74-2044647 501(c)(3) 50,000       research
(17) Nemours Children's Clinic - Delaware Valley1600 Rockland Road Admin/Research
Bldg Room 227
Wilmington,DE19803 		59-0634433 501(c)(3) 100,000       research
(18) New York University School of MedicinePO Box 415026
Boston,MA022415026 		19-5687151 501(c)(3) 50,000       research
(19) New York University School of MedicineSponsored Programs 545 First Avenue
New York,NY10016 		19-5687151 501(c)(3) 100,000       research
(20) Northwestern University633 Clark Street
Evanston,IL60208 		36-2167817 501(c)(3) 30,000       research
(21) Northwestern University (Chicago Campus)Accounting Services for Research
Sponsored Programs 750 N Lake Shore
Chicago,IL60611 		36-2167817 501(c)(3) 140,000       research
(22) Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation825 NE 13 Street
Oklahoma City,OK73104 		73-0580274 501(c)(3) 190,000       research
(23) Palo Alto Insitute for Research and Education3801 Miranda Ave 151P PO Box V - 38
38
Palo Alto,CA943040038 		77-0207331 501(c)(3) 140,000       research
(24) Regents of the University of MinnesotaNW 5957 PO Box 1450
Minneapolis,MN554855957 		41-6007513 501(c)(3) 180,000       research
(25) Rush University Medical Center1700 West Van Buren Rm277
Chicago,IL60612 		36-2174823 501(c)(3) 200,000       research
(26) Saint Francis Hospital and Medical CenterDepartment of Research 114 Woodland
Street
Hartford,CT061051299 		06-1008255 501(c)(3) 50,000       research
(27) Stanford UniversityPO Box 44253
San Francisco,CA941444253 		94-1156365 501(c)(3) 312,500       research
(28) Stanford UniversityWells Fargo Lockbox 44253 3440
Walnut Avenue Bldg A 2nd Floor
Fremont,CA94538 		94-1156365 501(c)(3) 100,000       research
(29) Temple UniversityResearch Accounting Services PO Box
824242
Philadelphia,PA191824242 		23-1365791 501(c)(3) 50,000       research
(30) The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Research InstittuteLockbox 1457 CHOP Research
Philadelphia,PA191781457 		23-1352166 509 (a) (1) 150,000       research
(31) The Feinstein Institute for Medical ResearchGrants Contracts 350 Community
Drive
Manhasset,NY11030 		11-2673595 501(c)(3) 70,833       research
(32) The MetroHealth SystemPO Box 73308
Cleveland,OH44193 		34-6004382 501(c)(3) 60,000       research
(33) The Ohio State University Research Foundation1960 Kenny Road blank
Columbus,OH432101063 		31-6401599 501(c)(3) 75,921       research
(34) The Regents of the University of California San FranciscoAccounting - EMF Box 0897
San Francisco,CA941430897 		94-6036493 501(c)(3) 25,000       research
(35) The Regents of the University of Michigan3003 S State Street Room 1054
Ann Arbor,MI481091274 		38-6006309 501(c)(3) 190,000       research
(36) The Scripps Research InstituteOffice of Sponsored Programs 10550
North Torrey Pines Road TPC-7
La Jolla,CA92037 		33-0435951 501(c)(3) 87,500       research
(37) The University of Alabama at Birmingham701 20th Street South AdmBldg Room
990D
Birmingham,AL352940109 		63-6005396 501(3) 50,000       research
(38) The University of Tennessee-Health Science Center62 South Dunlap Suite 300
Memphis,TN38163 		62-6001636 501(c)(3) 50,000       research
(39) The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at DallasBank of America Lockbox Services
Lockbox 841753
Dallas,TX75207 		75-6002868 501(c)(3) 100,000       research
(40) Trustees of Dartmouth College11 Rope Ferry Road HB 6210 blank
Hanover,NH03756 		02-0222111 501(3) 85,500       research
(41) University of California DavisDiv of Rheumatology Allergy
Clinical Immunology TB 192 School o
Davis,CA95616 		94-6036494 501(c)(3) 34,998       research
(42) University of California San Diego - Health SciencesCashers Office 9500 Gilman Drive
0009
La Jolla,CA920930012 		96-6006144 501(c)(3) 50,000       research
(43) University of California San FranciscoControllers Office 1855 Folsom
Street Suite 425 Box 0897
San Francisco,CA94143 		94-6036493 501(c)(3) 190,000       research
(44) University of Colorado at DenverOffice of Grants and Contracts
Department 238
Denver,CO802910238 		84-6000555 501(c)(3) 90,000       research
(45) University of Colorado DenverGrants and Contracts Mail Stop F428
Department 238
Denver,CO802910238 		84-6000555 501(c)(3) 50,000       research
(46) University of FloridaContracts Grants Accounting
Engineering PO Box 116550
Gainesville,FL32611 		59-6002052 501(c)(3) 90,000       research
(47) University of Medicine and Dentisty of New JerseyPO Box 2688
New Brunswick,NJ08903 		22-1775306 147c 90,000       research
(48) University of Nebraska University of Nebraska Medical Center985100 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha,NE68198 		47-0049123 170 (b) (1) 50,000       research
(49) University of North Carolina at Chapel HillThurston Arthritis Research Center
CB 7280 3330 Thurston Building
Chapel Hill,NC275997280 		56-6001393 501(c)(3) 50,000       research
(50) University of PittsburghOffice of Research/Cost Accounting
PO Box 371220
Pittsburgh,PA152517220 		25-0965591 501(c)(3) 165,096       research
(51) University of WashingtonGrants Contracts Accounting 12455
Collections Drive
Chicago,IL60693 		91-6001537 115 90,000       research
(52) Washington University School of Medicine7700 Rosedale Campus Box 1034
St Louis,MO631121408 		43-0653611 501(c)(3) 150,000       research
(53) Yale UniversityGrants Contract Financial Administr
tion PO Box 1873
New Haven,CT065081873 		06-0646973 501(c)(3) 250,000       research
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations ......................... Bullet Image
49
3
Enter total number of other organizations ................................ . Bullet Image
5
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance













Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Procedure for Monitoring Grants in the U.S.: Part I, Line 2: Schedule I, Part I, Line 2: Monitoring is provided by the Arthritis Foundation's National Office through oversight of the terms and conditions of a written grant agreement. Multiyear agreements require yearly progress and financial reports for continuation of funding.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Arthritis Foundation Inc
 
Employer identification number

58-1341679
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 if additional space needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported in prior
Form 990 or
Form 990-EZ
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) Roberta K Byrum CPA (i)
(ii)		 245,000
0 		40,000
0 		138
0 		23,093
0 		1,162
0 		309,393
0 		0
0
(2) Christopher Corrigan (i)
(ii)		 190,000
0 		0
0 		138
0 		10,962
0 		6,747
0 		207,847
0 		0
0
(3) John H Klippel MD (i)
(ii)		 362,500
0 		70,000
0 		8,638
0 		40,804
0 		16,515
0 		498,457
0 		0
0
(4) Debra Neuman (i)
(ii)		 250,000
0 		10,000
0 		138
0 		14,508
0 		9,471
0 		284,117
0 		0
0
(5) Marla F Davidson (i)
(ii)		 180,386
0 		0
0 		138
0 		14,843
0 		7,010
0 		202,377
0 		0
0
(6) Lois Modell (i)
(ii)		 152,683
0 		0
0 		138
0 		8,809
0 		9,242
0 		170,872
0 		0
0
(7) Amy Melnick Scharf (i)
(ii)		 186,157
0 		0
0 		138
0 		10,567
0 		7,016
0 		203,878
0 		0
0
(8) Marva C Stanford (i)
(ii)		 180,000
0 		0
0 		0
0 		17,308
0 		9,770
0 		207,078
0 		0
0








Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
  Part I, Line 7 Senior management performance based incentive compensation plan.
  Part I, Line 8 CEO has a contract.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V lines 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBulletSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Arthritis Foundation Inc
 
Employer identification number

58-1341679
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501 (c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Description of transaction (c) Corrected?
Yes No





2
Enter the amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ......................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 26, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a.
(a) Name of interested person and purpose (b) Loan to or from the organization? (c)Original principal amount (d)Balance due (e) In default? (f) Approved by board or committee? (g)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b)Relationship between interested person and the organization (c)Amount of grant or type of assistance
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the
Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) Debra R Lappin JD Director Emeritus 65,974 Professional fees for OA Summit and Services for public policy.   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
NonCash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Arthritis Foundation Inc
 
Employer identification number

58-1341679
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of Contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles .. X 1 197 Fair market value
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 3 125,865 Realized sales price
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Airline Tickets ) X 1 227,129 Fair market value
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image (   ) X      
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
45
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell non-cash
contributions? ............................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report revenues in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) 2010
Schedule M (Form 990) 2010
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Third Party Use: Part I, Line 32b: Auto's for Arthritis- Advanced Remarketing Services delivers professional remarketing services to the Arthritis Foundation car donation programs. Services include state of the art call center, nationwide towing coverage, established network of buyers and auctions, comprehensive reporting and processing of all required State and IRS documents. Funds collected (gross, less applicable fees) are direct deposited into the National Office bank account. National Office accounting staff has been given access to the online report system to generate report used to disburse funds to the apporiate chapters based on the donor zip code.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Arthritis Foundation Inc
 
Employer identification number

58-1341679
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11   The Form 990 was prepared by a public accounting firm with input from the Foundation's accounting staff and CFO. A draft copy of the Form 990 was reviewed by key accounting staff and senior management, including the Foundation's COO. Each person individually reviewed the Form (including schedules) and submitted questions or comments to management as necessary. Questions and comments were resolved appropriately to the satisfaction of the Foundation's CFO. The Form 990 (including schedules) was then reviewed and approved by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors at a scheduled meeting. Comments and suggested changes were incorporated into a subsequent draft of the Form 990, the final draft of the Form 990 was presented to the full Board of Directors prior to submission. The final filed form is made available to the public via the Foundation's website and the final filed version was provided to each member of the Audit Committee.
  Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c At least annually, all employees must sign a Conflict of Interest disclosure form. Volunteers in positions of governance such as for Board members, Committee members and ad hoc task force members shall complete a conflict of interest disclosure form annually and prior to initial appointment to serve in these various positions. The board of directors audit committee reviews and adjudicates potential volunteer conflicts. If potential conflicts exist as to Arthritis Foundation Staff, the appropriate management and/or the Human Resources department shall address them.
  Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The Compensation and Personnel Committee met on 10/04/10 to review total compensation and benefits for the CEO and nine other key employees. The Committee received compensation reports prepared by an independent compensation consultant, James E. Rocco Associates, and reviewed the comparative analysis of market data for peer organizations with the total compensation paid by the Arthritis Foundation for each position. It was the consultant's unreserved opinion that the base salaries and total compensation provided to the Foundation's ten senior management executives, including the CEO, meet all standards of reasonableness and are not excessive. The Committee meets annually to complete this review and reports to the Board of Directors.
  Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The organization makes public the majority of its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements via the National Office's website at www.arthritis.org. All other documents not readily avialible via this website are available upon request.
Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances: Form 990, Part XI, line 5: Net unrealized gains on investments: 2,492,002. - Net change in valuation of split interest agreement. -1,011,434. - Net assets for chapters which relinquished charters. -3,698,617. - Net assets for chapters added to combined 1,203,928. Total to Form 990, Part XI, Line 5: -1,014,121.
  Form 990, PART VI, Section A, Line 1a, Executive Committee There shall be an Executive Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Board") consisting of the Officers and up to eight at-large members elected annually by the Board from among the Directors based on the particular needs of the Organization, which shall have and may exercise any and all powers of the Board between meetings of the full Board, and shall be subject at all times to the control and direction of the Board.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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