Alliance For Retired Americans
- Assets
- $11.5m
- Revenue
- $7.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 21
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 01/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-2277805
Organization Overview
Alliance For Retired Americans is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (R25) the organization is classified as: Seniors Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Alliance For Retired Americans employed 21 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Alliance For Retired Americans is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Alliance For Retired Americans generated $7.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.3m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.6%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Alliance For Retired Americans has awarded 22 individual grants totaling $381,566. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
IN RECOGNITION OF THE SIGNIFICANT AND ENDURING CONTRIBUTIONS OF OLDER AND RETIRED WORKERS TO THE LIFE OF THIS NATION, THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING THEIR ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN ALL ASPECTS OF LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL AFFAIRS, THE UNIQUE AND COMPLEX ISSUES THAT AFFECT THEIR WELL-BEING, AND THE OFTEN INADEQUATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE POLICY DECISIONS THAT AFFECT THEM NATIONWIDE, THE ALLIANCE'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL WELFARE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES, THE CREATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A STRONG AND EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATION TO REPRESENT THE NEEDS, VIEWS AND INTERESTS OF OLDER AND RETIRED WORKERS, AND TO GENERATE LIFELONG OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP, EDUCATION, AND AWARENESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GOVERNMENT AND POLITICAL AFFAIRS: RESEARCHES, ANALYZES, TRACKS, ADVISES AND EDUCATES THE ALLIANCE, ITS MEMBERS AND MEMBERS OF CONGRESS ON FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY MATTERS AFFECTING SENIORS AND RETIREES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE, AS WELL AS ANALYZE, ADVISE AND WORK WITH STATE ALLIANCES ON STATE AND LOCAL LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY MATTERS. ISSUES ANALYTICAL REPORTS ON SUCH LEGISLATIVE, POLICY AND POLITICAL ISSUES AFFECTING THE ALLIANCE CONSTITUENCY.
FIELD MOBILIZATION: CHARTERS NEW STATE ALLIANCES TO AFFILIATE WITH THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE BY ORGANIZING AND MOBILIZING RETIREES AND SENIORS IN THOSE STATES LOCATING AND CREATING ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERS AND STRUCTURES, INCLUDING BYLAWS AND INITIAL FOUNDING CONVENTIONS. SUPPORTS AND WORKS DAILY WITH EXISTING 36 STATE ALLIANCES, THEIR DIVERSE OFFICERS, BOARDS AND MEMBERS BY PROVIDING STAFF, GRANTS PROGRAM FUNDING, ADVICE, MEETINGS AND INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS ON ISSUES OF CONCERN TO RETIREES AND SENIORS. COORDINATES ALLIANCE WORK WITH STATE ALLIANCES. IDENTIFIES AND TRAINS NEW SENIOR LEADERS, MOBILIZES ALLIANCE, SENIOR AND COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS, EDUCATES MEMBERS ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES THAT IMPACT SENIORS.
COMMUNICATIONS: ADVISES ON PUBLIC RELATIONS FOR THE ALLIANCE INCLUDING CREATING PUBLIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGNS TO PROMOTE THE ALLIANCE. WRITES, EDITS, PREPARES AND DISTRIBUTES NEWS RELEASES, WEEKLY NEWS ADVISORIES, INFORMATION BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS, AND PRESS KITS. HANDLES ALL MEDIA CONTACTS TO PROMOTE ALLIANCE. PROVIDES MEDIA ASSISTANCE TO STATE ALLIANCES, INCLUDING EDITING AND DESIGNING STATE ALLIANCE NEWSLETTERS AND WEBSITES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Richard J Fiesta Executive Director | Officer | 39 | $167,016 |
Lisa K Cutler Communications Director | 40 | $132,819 | |
Juan Johnson Information Technology Dir | 40 | $105,652 | |
Fred Redmond Executive VP | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joseph Peters Jr Secretary-Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jo Etta Brown Executive VP | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $2,458,129 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,825,448 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,283,577 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $59,809 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $118,731 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,560,389 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $62,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $224,008 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $101,812 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,223,327 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $296,594 |
| Other employee benefits | $445,373 |
| Payroll taxes | $117,264 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $55,424 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $46,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $103,200 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $5,071 |
| Fees for services: Other | $362,083 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,050 |
| Office expenses | $108,681 |
| Information technology | $52,550 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $137,133 |
| Travel | $2,124 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $503 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,755 |
| Insurance | $48,781 |
| All other expenses | $19,312 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,274,127 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $9,726,620 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $118,350 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $241,988 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $12,596 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,139,312 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $235,562 |
| Total assets | $11,474,428 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $336,579 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $336,579 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,137,849 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $11,474,428 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Alliance For Retired Americans has awarded $62,500 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Portland, TX PURPOSE: TO GROW MEMBERSHIP THROUGH THE PROVISION OF FIELD ORGANIZING STAFF | $25,000 |
Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: LOWER DRUG PRICES NOW PROGRAM | $15,000 |
Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: LOWER DRUG PRICES NOW PROGRAM | $15,000 |
FLORIDA ALLIANCE FOR RETIRED AMERICANS PURPOSE: LOWER DRUG PRICES NOW PROGRAM | $7,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Alliance For Retired Americans has recieved totaling $191,074.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
United Food And Commercial Workers International Union Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $81,336 |
United Steelworkers Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $63,887 |
International Association Of Machinists & Aerospace Grand Lodge Upper Marlboro, MD PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTIONS | $30,851 |
Association For Accessible Medicines Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $15,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Federation Of Responsible Citizens Inc Alexandria, VA | $770,919 | $9,741,020 |
Alliance For Retired Americans Washington, DC | $11,474,428 | $7,560,389 |
Justice In Aging Washington, DC | $4,789,014 | $4,349,019 |
Protectseniorsorg Alexandria, VA | $11,569 | $304,754 |
60 Plus Foundation Inc Alexandria, VA | $50,835 | $292,730 |
Commonwealth Long Term Care Foundation Inc Richmond, VA | $342,582 | $1,895 |