American Federation for Aging Research (Afar), Inc.
American Federation for Aging Research (Afar), Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The American Federation for Aging Research's mission is to support and advance healthy aging through biomedical research, including development of the next generation of aging researchers. Key initiatives AFAR focuses its activities on these major initiatives: Identifying and funding a broad range of cutting-edge research most likely to increase knowledge about healthy aging. Attracting more physicians to specialize in geriatric medicine to meet the demands of an aging population with expert health care. Creating opportunities for scientists and clinicians to share knowledge and exchange ideas to drive innovation in aging research. Providing information to the public on new medical findings that can help people live longer lives, less susceptible to disease and disability.
About
Awards for biomedical research into aging.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing outlines the non-profit's goal as “The american federation for aging research ("afar") is committed to supporting the science of healthier aging. afar supports new and early-career scientists whose research explores the biology of how people age and the biological changes that cause age-related disease.afar identifies and funds a broad range of cutting-edge research that is most likely to increase the body of knowledge on the biology of aging and lead to significant medical breakthroughs in preventing and treating disease and increasing a healthy lifespan.in addition, afar addresses the critical shortage of physicians who are adequately trained to take care of an aging society by collaborating with foundations, corporations and individuals to offer unique grant opportunities.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were outlined as: “Enhance the quality of life and alleviate suffering by supporting biomedical research on aging.”.
- As per legal reporting requirements, the state of operation for the non-profit is NY.
- The non-profit's address for 2020 is listed as 55 WEST 39TH STREET 16TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY, 10018 in the filing.
- As per the non-profit's form, they have 9 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$2,043,668.
- The organization has 30 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1981.
- The organization pays $1,648,729 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $516,083 in fundraising expenses.
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