Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Inc.
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
To find a cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are collectively known as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD).
About
SINCE ITS INCEPTION, THE FOUNDATION HAS BEEN FIRMLY COMMITTED TO FUNDING RESEARCH THAT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CHANGE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH IBD. -COLLECTIVELY KNOWN AS INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE (IBD). THERE ARE TWO MAIN RESEARCH CATEGORIES. BASIC RESEARCH EXPLORES THE SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATIONS OF THE DISEASES. IT ANSWERS SUCH QUESTIONS AS: WHAT IS THE UNDERLYING CAUSE OF CROHN'S AND Ulcerative COLITIS? WHICH GENES ARE INVOLVED IN THESE DISEASES? ALTHOUGH BASIC RESEARCH IS COMPLEX AND CAN BE DIFFICULT FOR LAYPERSONS TO UNDERSTAND, THESE STUDIES WILL ULTIMATELY LEAD TO THE CURE FOR IBD. CLINICAL RESEARCH DETERMINES WHICH MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OPTIONS WORK BEST FOR PATIENTS. - THE FOUNDATION BRINGS TOGETHER PATIENTS, CAREGIVERS AND THE FINEST MINDS IN THE INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY (BOTH BASIC AND CLINICAL), TO DESIGN EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND SET THE RESEARCH AGENDA. - THE FOUNDATION INVESTS IN HUMAN RESOURCES: IT TAKES 10 YEARS TO "BUILD" A FULL-FLEDGED, SENIOR INVESTIGATOR. TO MAKE SURE THAT THE MOST TALENTED RESEARCHERS ENTER AND REMAIN IN THE FIELD OF IBD, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES RESEARCH TRAINING AWARDS TO DEVELOP THE NEXT GENERATION OF INVESTIGATORS. MANY OF TODAY'S MOST PROMINENT RESEARCHERS RECEIVED TRAINING AWARDS FROM THE FOUNDATION EARLY IN THEIR CAREERS. - THE FOUNDATION SETS THE RESEARCH AGENDA: THE FOUNDATION BRINGS TOGETHER THE FINEST MINDS IN THE INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY (BOTH BASIC AND CLINICAL) TO DEVELOP AND UPDATE OUR STRATEGIC PLAN FOR RESEARCH "CHALLENGES IN IBD RESEARCH".
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “For five decades, the crohn's & colitis foundation ("the foundation") has been dedicated to its mission of finding a cure for crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis and improving the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. the foundation has defined itself by sponsoring the best and brightest researchers resulting in groundbreaking studies and research initiatives to advance the understanding and treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases ("ibd").”.
When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “To cure crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases.”.
- The non-profit has reported their operating state as NY, as required by law.
- As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 was 733 Third Avenue, new york, NY, 10017.
- The non-profit's form reports a total of 415 employees as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Has foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $238,356.
- The CEO's salary policy within the organization is established through a review process by an impartial entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 26 independent voting members.
- The organization has a professional fund raiser.
- The organization was formed in 1967.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $29,781,678 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $4,718,891 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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