Mission and Purpose
Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. This association for Alzheimer's works through different levels: local, national and global. Alzheimer's Association is the largest nonprofit founder of Alzheimer's disease. We are committed to accelerate the global process of new treatments, prevention, and ultimately a cure. The Alzheimer's association is the leading voice for the disease at a state and federal level. The Alzheimer's Association was founded in 1980 by a family of caregivers and individuals interested in research. Today, the association reaches those millions of people affected by Alzheimer's.
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Charity Money
What does the Alzheimer's Association do with the money it raises?
The Alzheimer's Association does a lot of things with the money that is received, donated, etc. It supports and help those with Alzheimer's, accelerating the treatment and trying to find a cure.
What's the overall rating?
Financially it is at an 84.96 percent and with 3 stars.
What percentage of the money raised goes toward supporting programs/advertising/operating expenses?
It amazing how a great majority goes to many and multiple expenses. For the Alzheimer's Association for accountability and transparency it is at a 96 percent with 4 stars. Its almost at 100. This is a very great thing.
What is the Alzheimer's Association (charity) rating and what does the rating mean?
The overall score and rating for the Alzheimer's Association is 88.99 percent with 3 out of 4 stars. This all reflecting on what happens to the money it receives and what it does to it.
Recommendation
I personally would recommend this charity. If you have or know someone with Alzheimer's or just want to support this is a great charity. If you are unsure whether or not your giving will impact or even help, let me just tell you that it will. I'm researching about Alzheimer's and I can tell that this association really does support and help those with Alzheimer. It also does research, support and more for people with Alzheimer. This association is a great rating and overall score and percent is high and guaranteed.
Link
http://www.alz.org/