Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
See separate instructions.| (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? |
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| Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2007 | (b) 2008 | (c) 2009 | (d) 2010 | (e) 2011 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... | ||||||
| 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.. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2007 | (b) 2008 | (c) 2009 | (d) 2010 | (e) 2011 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | ||||||
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets.. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support (Add lines 7 through 10). | ||||||






| Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2007 | (b) 2008 | (c) 2009 | (d) 2010 | (e) 2011 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | 95,071,788 | 78,177,850 | 75,805,366 | 86,383,096 | 92,496,080 | 427,934,180 |
| 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...... | 3,384,152 | 5,318,528 | 4,413,451 | 3,178,355 | 5,109,038 | 21,403,524 |
| 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. | 98,455,940 | 83,496,378 | 80,218,817 | 89,561,451 | 97,605,118 | 449,337,704 |
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... | 3,200,000 | 1,188,870 | 599,940 | 728,821 | 619,685 | 6,337,316 |
| 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.. | 3,200,000 | 1,188,870 | 599,940 | 728,821 | 619,685 | 6,337,316 |
| 8 | Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | 443,000,388 | |||||
| Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2007 | (b) 2008 | (c) 2009 | (d) 2010 | (e) 2011 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | 98,455,940 | 83,496,378 | 80,218,817 | 89,561,451 | 97,605,118 | 449,337,704 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 4,684,438 | 3,077,704 | 1,969,538 | 2,154,572 | 2,076,055 | 13,962,307 |
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 4,684,438 | 3,077,704 | 1,969,538 | 2,154,572 | 2,076,055 | 13,962,307 |
| 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.) | 439,146 | 607,419 | 2,610,156 | 4,921,675 | 6,683,529 | 15,261,925 |
| 13 | Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.). | 103,579,524 | 87,181,501 | 84,798,511 | 96,637,698 | 106,364,702 | 478,561,936 |




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| Other Program Services | FORM 990, Part III, Line 4d | Advocacy - As Alzheimer's disease threatens to bankrupt families, businesses and our healthcare system, scientists are coming close to finding better treatments that could drastically alter the course of the disease. The Alzheimer's Association advocates for public policies aimed at advancing research toward better therapies, detection, methods of prevention and ultimately a cure, as well as for health and long-term coverage to ensure high quality cost effective care for people with Alzheimer's and their families. We also advocate for better care for people and families already facing Alzheimer's. More than 400,000 grass roots advocates speak up for the needs and rights of people with Alzheimer's and their families, and help encourage Congress to increase funding for research and care. Policy activities also include collaborating with other organizations to improve quality care and raise awareness of key issues. REVENUES: NONE EXPENSES: $ 5,448,079 GRANTS: $ 593,227 PATIENT AND FAMILY SERVICES - The Alzheimer's Association* provides an array of information and support services designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer's disease, their families, friends and caregivers. In order to meet the diverse needs of individuals affected by Alzheimer's disease, the Association's programs and services are offered in person, by phone and online. Through our programs and services, the Association serves over 700,000 individuals in person or by telephone, and millions more over the web each year. Online nationwide and in more than 80 affiliated chapters throughout the country, constituents can attend education programs and support groups, enroll in Support programs and products to reduce the risks associated with wandering, a dangerous and potentially fatal symptom of Alzheimer's disease, receive personalized care consultation and engage in early stage programs. The Association has been a leader in providing Support programs and products to reduce the risks associated with wandering, a dangerous and potentially fatal symptom of Alzheimer's disease, for the approximately 6 of 10 persons with dementia at risk for wandering. Through The MedicAlert* + Alzheimer's Association Safe Return program* and comfort zone. In 2012, the Alzheimer's association launched two free resources for families impacted by Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's association alzheimer's navigator* is an online tool to help caregivers and people with dementia evaluate their needs, identify action steps and connect with local programs and services. developed with the feedback of people living with Alzheimer's and caregivers, Alzheimer navigator* also allows users to reassess needs and adjust care plans as the disease progresses. alzconnected*, powered by Alzheimer's association, is the first social networking community designed for people living with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. it offers a place where those impacted by Alzheimer's can connect to others, find support and share tips and strategies for living with disease. Through the Association's 24/7/365 Helpline, individuals with Alzheimer's and their families can talk to a specialist to receive information and basic education about the disease and for more complicated or urgent situations, constituents can speak to a masters level trained counselor, any time, day or night. The helpline handles over 260,000 calls per year. The Association's website (alz.org) receives an average of 1.4 million visits each month. Online programs include: self-service education programs, an online community, an interactive brain tour (available in 14 languages), access to comprehensive disease information, portals in Spanish, Chinese, and Vietnamese, a virtual library, and a safety center. Through the Association's Early Stage Initiative, individuals in the early stages of the disease can participate in education programs, support groups and engagement programs. Additionally, the Association convenes an Early Stage Advisory Group whose members work to raise awareness, advocate for the cause and provide guidance and review of our programs and services. The programs and services of the Alzheimer's Association are designed to provide education, information and support and to help individuals with Alzheimer's and their families navigate the long and complicated journey through Alzheimer's disease. *THESE ARE NAMES THAT ARE TRADEMARKS TO ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION. REVENUES: $ 377,779 EXPENSES: $ 10,937,786 GRANTS: $ 446,797 |
| governing body | Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a | The Board of Directors of the Alzheimer's Association is the organization's governing body. The Board has delegated authority to its standing and other business committees as described in Article VIII of the organizational bylaws. In addition to describing the responsibilities of each committee, the Alzheimer's Association bylaws describe the process by which committees of the Board of Directors are created and members are appointed. The following excerpt from the Association bylaws discuss committees of the Board of Directors. Committees of Directors: The Board of Directors shall have the following standing committees: Executive, Finance, Governance and Nominating, Compensation and Audit. Executive Committee: The Executive Committee shall supervise the affairs of the Association and regulate its internal economy, approve expenditures and commitments according to policies prescribed by the Board of Directors, act for and carry out the established policies of the Association as defined by the Board of Directors, including the Policies and Procedures, report to the Board of Directors at each meeting of the Board of Directors and have such other additional powers as may be by law or resolution of the Board of Directors provided. The Executive Committee shall have and may exercise all authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the Association, subject to the limitations contained in the Delaware Corporation Law. The Committee's responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, initiating long-range planning, environmental scanning and performance evaluation; initiating the Board's annual strategic priorities for approval by the Board; assisting the Chair in developing charges to the Committees; identifying programmatic and financial indicators of Association performance; conducting the review, performance evaluation and succession planning for the President and CEO; making by-law recommendation to the Board; reviewing the activities of the Medical and Scientific Advisory Council and National Advisory Council; and identifying Significant Issues as that term is defined in Article X hereafter which require consideration by the Association Assembly as described in the same Article and receiving, on behalf of the Board, the Association Assembly's suggestions and recommendations for Board consideration or action. At each of its annual meetings, the Board of Directors by duly adopted resolution shall elect an Executive Committee consisting of not less than eleven or more than fifteen Directors. The Chair, Chair Elect, Vice Chairs, Secretary, Treasurer, Chairs of the Standing Committees, and Chairs of the following committees: Chapter Relations, Development, Program, and Public Policy, shall be members of the Executive Committee. The Chair of the Board of Directors shall be the chair of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee may hold regular meetings monthly or as it may otherwise determine, at such place and at such times and upon such notice as it may determine. Special meetings of the Executive Committee may be called at any time by the chair or by any three of its members, by notice delivered personally or by mail, telephone, electronic mail or facsimile at least seven days prior to the meeting. A majority of the currently serving members of the Executive Committee shall constitute a quorum for all purposes. Finance Committee: The Finance Committee shall consist of at least five Directors and shall be chaired by the Treasurer. The Finance Committee shall oversee and review all financial reports, accounting activities and investment decisions of the Association and also shall prepare a projected budget for each fiscal year to be presented to the Board of Directors for approval. Governance and Nominating Committee: At each of its annual meetings, the Board of Directors by duly adopted resolution shall elect a Governance and Nominating Committee consisting of not less than nine nor more than fifteen individuals currently serving as a Director. At least one-third of the Governance and Nominating Committee shall be Directors having Chapter Experience. The Governance and Nominating Committee shall assist the Board in ensuring the successful governance of the Association through Board assessment, recruitment, nominations, orientation and development. The Governance and Nominating Committee shall nominate candidates for Directors, officers and members of the Executive Committee. The Governance and Nominating Committee may nominate candidates for Director Emeritus, Honorary Director and the National Advisory Council and approve and present to the Board for approval the candidates for MSAC membership. The Committee also advises the Chair on the selection of Vice Chairs, Committee Chairs and Committee Vice Chairs. Compensation Committee: A Compensation Committee which shall recommend salary and benefits for the President and CEO and senior officers of the Association; ensure succession plans are in place for key positions in the Association and provide oversight on the retirement programs offered by the Association to its employees. Audit Committee: THE AUDIT COMMITTEE IS A COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, REPORTS DIRECTLY TO THE BOARD AND ACTS UNDER A WRITTEN CHARTER ADOPTED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE SHALL OVERSEE THE ACTIVITIES OF ANY INTERNAL AUDITOR OF THE ASSOCIATION. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE SHALL SEE THAT AN ANNUAL AUDIT IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT FIRM OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS RECOMMENDED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE SHALL REVIEW THE ASSOCIATION'S EXTERNAL AUDIT REPORTS AND ANNUAL REPORTS AND SUBMIT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE SHALL REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FORM 990. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE AT LEAST FIVE MEMBERS, ALL OF WHOM ARE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ARE FINANCIALLY LITERATE, DEFINED AS HAVING THE ABILITY TO READ AND UNDERSTAND FUNDAMENTAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. AT LEAST ONE MEMBER OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE SHALL MEET THE DEFINED REQUIREMENT OF "FINANCIAL EXPERT". THE MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE MAY NOT CONCURRENTLY SERVE ON THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. THE TREASURER AND CHAIR OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MAY NOT SERVE CONCURRENTLY ON THE AUDIT COMMITTEE; HOWEVER, THE TREASURER AND THE CHAIR OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MAY BE AN EX OFFICIO OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE MEANING THAT HE OR SHE HAS A VOICE BUT NO VOTE. Other Committees: In addition to the Standing Committees, other committees may be designated by resolution adopted by a majority of the Directors present at any meeting. Other Committees shall include, but not be limited to, the following Business Committees: a. A Chapter Relations Committee which shall recommend and monitor consistent, predictable and accountable Board policy in affiliate relations. b. A Development Committee which shall advise the Board on philanthropic giving to the Association and recommend fundraising policies. c. A Program Committee which shall recommend for Board consideration and approval policy issues related to market and needs assessment, programs and services, quality and standards and related matters. d. A Public Policy Committee which provides guidance to the Board on advocacy strategies, federal, state and local public policy issues including research funding, health care, long term care, and publicly funded care and support programs. e. A Diversity & Inclusiveness Committee which shall help ensure that the Alzheimer's Association serves and reflects diverse communities, shall work with the National Board and other committees to foster diversity and inclusion with respect to the Association strategic plan and shall report on progress the Association and Board are making on achieving the Association's diversity and inclusiveness strategic goals. |
| Form 990 Review Process | Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b | The Organization undergoes a thorough review process before filing the return. The audit committee discusses and reviews the form before it goes to the officers and full Board of Directors. All officers and the full Board of Directors are provided a copy for their review and have the opportunity to comment before the form is filed. |
| Conflict of Interest Policy Monitoring & Enforcement | Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c | The Alzheimer's Association conflict of interest policy is described in article XIII, Section 2 of the organizational bylaws. The responsibility for disclosing any known or reasonably foreseen actual or potential conflicts of interest shall be upon the interested party whose interests are or may appear to be in conflict with the Association. All interested parties are required to file with the Association a disclosure statement prior to such individual commencing his or her service with the Association and thereafter shall file with the Association an updated disclosure statement as may be required from time to time by the Board of Directors or its Committee designee and in no event less often than annually. As cited from Article XVIII, Section 2 of the bylaws, interested persons or Chapters shall disclose any conflict and shall not vote on a matter and further shall retire from the room in which the Board of committee is meeting and shall not participate in any deliberation or decision regarding the matter under consideration. The minutes shall reflect that the conflict of interest was disclosed and the interested person or Chapter representative was not present during any discussion of the matter and did not vote on the matter in person or by proxy. When any such conflict of interest is relevant to a matter requiring action by the Board of Directors or any committee of the Board, the interested person or Chapter shall disclose such conflict to the Board of Directors or such committee and shall not vote on the matter. Further the interested person or representative from a Chapter having a conflict shall retire from the room in which the Board or the committee is meeting and shall not participate in any deliberation or decision regarding the matter under consideration. When there is a doubt as to whether a conflict of interest exists, the matter shall be resolved by a vote of the Board of Directors or the committee, as the case may be, excluding the interested person or representative from a chapter concerning whom the doubt has arisen. The Governance and Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors shall report to the Board of Directors from time to time on the implementation of these guidelines and the status of any policy developments regarding compensation and conflicts of interest. Further, the Governance and Nominating committee shall report to the Board as soon as reasonable after having been alerted to specific instances when these guidelines have not been followed or any other issue regarding compensation or conflict of interest is determined to exist. Copies of the Alzheimer's Association bylaws, including the conflict of interest policy, are provided to all Board of Directors no less than annually. Board Director disclosure statements are submitted no less than annually. Potential conflicts disclosed by Board Directors or candidates for election to the board are reviewed by the Governance and Nominating Committee, which reports no less than annually on its review to the full board. As documented in the meeting minutes, at the start of each meeting of the Board of Directors as well as each meeting of the executive committee, the agenda is reviewed and all Directors in attendance are reminded of the Conflict of Interest Policy and advised to disclose any potential conflicts should they exist or arise. |
| Process for Determining Compensation | Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a & 15b | Compensation is established for the CEO by the Compensation Committee and the Executive Committee after a thorough salary/market review conducted by outside compensation consultants. For the CEO and for the senior management team this review was last done in 2011. Each year the Compensation Committee evaluates the CEO's performance through a robust assessment process which includes 360 feedback collection, interviews and performance evaluation comparing results to goals. The committee and chairman of the board use this data to determine incentive compensation eligibility. The senior staff has a comprehensive performance evaluation and compensation review done at the end of each fiscal year. This includes a self-assessment, 360 review and evaluation by the CEO. Salary is benchmarked every two years. For This year the salaries and total compensation packages of the senior staff were benchmarked by AonHewitt. Compensation is contemporaneously documented in the compensation committee minutes. |
| Governing Documents | FORM 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 | Form 990 is made available to the general public by posting on our organization's website and upon request. The organization's audited financial statements are made available to the general public by posting on our organization's website and upon request. The organization's conflict of interest policy is available to the general public upon request. |
| other change in net assets or fund balances | part xi, line 5 | Unrealized Loss $(1,099,120) CHANGE IN PERPETUAL TRUST (207,602) Change in split interest (580,738) Acquisition of dissolved chapters 481,427 Donated noncash contributions (310,643) Bad Debt (1,011,370) Miscellaneous Adjustment 5 TOTAL $(2,728,040) |
| Schedule B | Form 990, Schedule B/Part IV, Line 2 | The organization has checked "no" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 2 as it is required to complete Schedule B, but the organization qualifies for the special rule of meeting the 33 1/3% and is only required to report contributions greater than 2% of total contributions. There are no contributors that are required to be reported on Schedule B for this reporting period. |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION | FORM 990 PART VII | NAME:HARRY JOHNS TITLE:PRESIDENT & CEO HOURS: |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION | FORM 990 PART VII | NAME:RICHARD HOVLAND TITLE:COO/CFO HOURS: |
| HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION | FORM 990 PART VII | NAME:Robert Egge TITLE:VP - Public Policy HOURS: |
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