Macular Degeneration Association
Macular Degeneration Association
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of Macular Degeneration Association (MDA) is to find a cure for macular degeneration through disseminating research information, while providing education that will improve the quality of life TODAY, TOMORROW and in the FUTURE for patients, family members and their caregivers.
About
The Macular Degeneration Association funds research and educational programs. Our programs feature renowned expert speakers in the field of macular degeneration, offering FREE programs to the patients and their caregivers locally and nationally. We promote awareness of all visual diseases by means of local and national outreach, publish scientific research findings, advocate for scientific research and the rights of people with visual impairments, provide educational videos on our website for those that are homebound, produce a quarterly newsletter with the latest treatments, findings, information and helpful tips, and maintain a robust website. One of the principal missions of the Macular Degeneration Association that distinguishes us from other vision organizations is our focus on patient education - Knowledge is Power! The education focuses on empowering patients and their caregivers to live fuller and more comfortable lives with their vision diseases and challenges.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “The mission of macular degeneration association (mda)is to find a cure for macular degeneration. we disseminate research findings and perform educational programs to help those affected by this disease.”.
When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “The mission of macular degeneration association (mda)is to find a cure for macular degeneration. we disseminate research findings and perform educational programs to help those affected by this disease.”.
- The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is FL.
- The non-profit organization as of 2019 has a total of 5 employees reported on their form.
- 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 $392,379.
- The CEO's compensation within the organization is determined through a thorough evaluation by an impartial entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 0 independent voting members.
- The organization has a professional fund raiser.
- The organization was formed in 2010.
- 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 pays $298,463 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $271,850 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 a business related family member transaction.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.