how revenue is spent at the American Lund Association

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Where Does $100 to the American Lung Association Go? (2020)

The American Lung Association (ALA) was established more than 100 years ago (1918) initially to fight tuberculosis but expanded its mission to improve lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education, and advocacy.

There are 17 independent voting members (directors) of the governing body although there are 19 listed on the Form 990 which appears to be due to timing differences. 12 of the 19 (63%) are male while 7 of the 19 (37%) are female.

Specifically, ALA works to “defeat” lung cancer, “improve” the air we breathe, “reduce” the burden of lung disease on individuals and families, and “eliminate” tobacco use and tobacco-related diseases. To do this, the organization relies on staff (774 people) so the organization is a non-profit (a 501 (c) (3)) that provides services more than a grant maker (ALA made $12 million in grants in 2020) who provides funding for research or program assistance. Read more