The ALS Association Oregon and SW Washington Chapter

Interesting data from their 2017 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “Leading the fight to treat and cure als through global research and nationwide advocacy while also empowering people with als (lou gehrigs disease) and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support.”.

Their activities were defined as: “Leading the fight to treat and cure als through global research and nationwide advocacy while also empowering people with als (lou gehrigs disease) and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support.”.

• As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as OR.
• The non-profit's address in 2017 as per the filing is C/O COMPANY, PORTLAND, OR, 97204.
• The form of the non-profit organization shows 15 employees as of 2017.
• Does not operate a hospital.
• Does not operate a school.
• Does not collect art.
• Does not provide credit counseling.
• Does not have 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 -$145,726.
• The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and endorsement.
• The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
• The organization has 20 independent voting members.
• The organization was formed in 2002.
• 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 O.
• The organization pays $737,676 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
• The organization pays $204,929 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.