Use of Funds

We respect the right of our donors to know how their money is being spent to further the Alzheimer's Association mission. We are proud to report that the Association earns high marks from those agencies whose job it is to monitor the activities of nonprofit organizations.

Allocation of expenses

The Alzheimer's Association national organization and our local chapter meet or exceed relevant watchdog standards in its allocation of donor dollars. According to the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, nonprofit organizations should spend at least 65 percent of its total expenses on program activities, with remaining funds going to administrative and fundraising expenses. At the Alzheimer's Association, 78 percent of our total annual expenses is used for research, care, support, awareness and advocacy and 22 percent is used for general management and fundraising.

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How we fund our mission

Funding for Alzheimer care, support, advocacy and research comes from individual donors and from organizations whose work is aligned with our mission. Our collaborative partners include corporations, foundations, a limited number of governmental agencies, and membership organizations.

Your gift helps us to accelerate our mission to eliminate Alzheimer's disease and to provide the best care and support to those living with Alzheimer's.

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