Health : Diseases, Disorders, and Disciplines
American Heart Association
Learn and live
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (50.34) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 75.3% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 7.7% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 16.9% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.23 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (27.53) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 2.5% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 6.5% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 0.64 | ||
| Capacity Rating |  |
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| (22.80) |
Income Statement (FYE 06/2008)
Contact Information
American Heart Association
National Center
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75231
tel: (800) 242-8721
EIN: 13-5613797
Leadership (FYE 06/2008)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Cass Wheeler | Executive Director, CEO (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | $1,010,656 | 0.15% |
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Mission
Founded in 1924, the American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. The association's impact goal is to reduce coronary heart disease, stroke and risk by 25 percent by 2010. Progress toward the goal will be measured according to these indicators: Reduce the death rate from coronary heart disease and stroke by 25 percent; reduce the prevalence of smoking, high blood cholesterol and physical inactivity by 25 percent; reduce the rate of uncontrolled high blood pressure by 25 percent; and eliminate the growth of obesity and diabetes.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| American Heart Association - TX | 50.34 |  |
| National Stroke Association - CO | 58.21 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| American Heart Association - TX | 50.34 | |
| Heart Support of America - TN | 13.19 | 0 Stars |
| National Stroke Association - CO | 58.21 | |
| The Larry King Cardiac Foundation - MD | 48.84 | |
| Arizona Heart Foundation - AZ | 34.20 |  |
