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Friedreichs Ataxia Research Alliance FARA

Public charity
DBA: % RONALD J BARTEK
Other · DOWNINGTOWN, PA · EIN 52-2122720

About

To marshal and focus the resources and relationships needed to CURE FA by raising funds for research, promoting public awareness and aligning scientists, patients, clinicians, government agencies and pharmaceutical companies dedicated to curing FA and related disorders.

In care of Ronald J Bartek

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
17
Volunteers
500

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2023-12-31
Revenue
$11.2M
Expenses
$12.2M
Assets
$7.8M
Liabilities
$1.6M

Financial history

$12.2M$6.1M$0
1617181920212223
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2023: $11.2M · Avg: $8.3M

Foreign activity (Schedule F)

Total spent abroad$2.3M
Foreign employees1
Foreign offices0
Foreign partnership interestNo
Foreign trust interestNo
RegionActivitySpent
EUROPE
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC
SOUTH AMERICA
CANADA

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$20K
Grants Given
$10.9M
FRIEDREICHS ATAXIA RESEARCH ALLIANCE FARA
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Address

533 W Uwchlan AVE
Downingtown, PA, 19335-176

Governance

Voting board members18
Independent members16
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
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