Lupus Foundation of America
Lupus Foundation of America
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About this organization
Mission
THE LONE STAR CHAPTER IS A CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA AND IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY LUPUS THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY.
About
THE LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA LONE STAR CHAPTER IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL PEOPLE AFFECTED BY LUPUS THROUGH PROGRAMS OF RESEARCH, EDUCATION, SUPPORT, AND ADVOCACY, SERVING 204 TEXAS COUNTIES, FROM AMARILLO TO TEXARKANA, DALLAS/FORT WORTH, AUSTIN, LUBBOCK, SAN ANTONIO, THE VALLEY, AND EL PASO. IN THE 2018-2019 YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION: RESPONDED TO 2,020 INQUIRIES AND SENT 1,000 WELCOME PACKETS TO NEWLY DIAGNOSED LUPUS PATIENTS. EDUCATED 1,402 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH SEVEN SUPPORT GROUPS, 11 TELECONFERENCES,THE RALLY FOR LUPUS ANNUAL CONFERENCE, AND FOUR WORKSHOPS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE CONDUCTED BY PHYSICIANS AND CERTIFIED VOLUNTEERS. PROVIDED ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER, "LUPUS NEWS," ISSUED MONTHLY AND DISTRIBUTED TO 22,000 CONSTITUENTS WITH UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION AND NEWS ABOUT LUPUS. CONDUCTED PUBLIC EDUCATION AT 55 COMMUNITY AND CORPORATE HEALTH FAIRS, REACHING OUT TO 9,100 PEOPLE. CONDUCTED SOCIAL MEDIA OUTREACH WITH REGULAR POSTINGS, INCLUDING FACEBOOK WITH 5,700 FOLLOWERS AND 5,850 LIKES, TWITTER HAD 1,547 FOLLOWERS AND 684 TWEETS, AND INSTAGRAM HAD 132 POSTINGS WITH 432 FOLLOWERS. HELD THE "WALK TO END LUPUS NOW" EVENT IN FOUR CITIES: DALLAS/FORT WORTH, AUSTIN, EL PASO, AND SAN ANTONIO. THE EVENT PROVIDED LUPUS AWARENESS AND EDUCATION. THE EVENT ALSO PROVIDED IMPORTANT REVENUE TO SUPPORT THE CHAPTER'S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FREE OF CHARGE TO CONSTITUENTS. THE CHAPTER SERVED OVER 18,000 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES FUNDED BY THESE EVENTS. THE CHAPTER IS AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE TEXAS COALITION OF PATIENTS, THE PATIENT ACCESS FOR A HEALTHY TEXAS COALITION, AND WE WORK FOR HEALTH STATE COALITION.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission is outlined in the filing as being “The lone star chapter is a chapter of the national lupus foundation of america and is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people affected by lupus through research, education, support and advocacy.”.
When outlining its responsibilities, they were referred to as: “The lone star chapter is a chapter of the national lupus foundation of america and is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people affected by lupus through research, education, support and advocacy.”.
- The state in which the non-profit operates has been officially reported as TX.
- The filing reveals the non-profit's address in 2020 to be 14675 MIDWAY ROAD SUITE 201, ADDISON, TX, 75001.
- As per the non-profit's form for 2020, they have 3 employees on their payroll.
- 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 between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $19,788.
- The CEO salary policy within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an impartial party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 9 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1977.
- 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 $201,353 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $78,928 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's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.