Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ( AAFA )
Mission
AAFA is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with asthma and allergic diseases through education, advocacy and research.
Research
AAFA is the only patient group that awards research grants for the study of asthma and allergies.
Our grants support research for:
~Understanding the diseases
~Developing better treatments
~Finding cures
~Advanced training
~Social research
Funding
AAFA is a not-for-profit charity. We are able to offer our services thanks to:
~Donations
~Fundraising
~Sponsors
~Public education programs
EXPENSES Financial Year Ended December 31, 2015
Revenue Total – $3,789,369
Ending Net Assets – $4,517,416
Expense Total – $3,659,578
Recommendation:
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), a not-for-profit organization is the leading organization for people with asthma and allergies, and the oldest asthma and allergy patient advocacy group in the world. AAFA provides practical information, community services and support to people Support Groups and other Local Partners around the U.S. AAFA develops health education, organizes state and national advocacy efforts and funds research to find better treatments and cures.
Mayra F.B
AAFA. (1995-2017). Retrieved April 25, 2017, from http://www.aafa.org/page/about-aafa.aspx