Research - see schedule o for detailsresearchthe alzheimer's association is at the forefront of the alzheimer's scientific field, globally connecting researchers in the quest to find methods of diagnosis, treatment, prevention and ultimately cures for all the diseases that cause cognitive impairment and dementia. The alzheimer's association implements an aggressive global research and science program strategically designed to accelerate progress by fostering innovation, identifying and closing critical knowledge gaps, developing and disseminating tools, and nurturing scientific talent.as the…
Alzheimer's Association
Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc: CEO salary, finances and where donations go
“The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end alzheimer's and all other dementia - by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.”
Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.
Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated
- Top pay
- $1.0M Katherine Joanne Pike, 0.2% of spending
- Revenue
- $457.2M 97.4% from donations and grants
- Spent
- $478.7M 78.5% on programs, as reported
- Net assets
- $310.9M end of FY ending Jun 2025
- Savings
- 7.8 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
- People
- 2,141 employees, 57,621 volunteers
1 thing to look at.
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Business transactions with insiders or their companies
Part IV line 28b answered yes.
Form 990 Part IV, lines 28a–28c; Schedule L Part IVOf each dollar it spent, 78.5¢ went to programs, as reported.
For each dollar donated, Alzheimer's Association spent 18¢ on fundraising, or about 21¢ counting joint costs.
Fundraising ÷ $445.2M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IXWhat it told the IRS it spent on.
The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.
Care, support and risk reduction - see schedule o for detailscare, support and risk reduction the programs and services of the alzheimer's association are designed to provide education, information, support, and resources in order to help individuals with alzheimer's, their families, and caregivers, to navigate the long and complicated journey through alzheimer's disease and other dementias. The alzheimer's association's programs and services are offered in person, by phone and online. In chapters throughout the country, constituents can attend education programs and support groups, receive…
Other (diversity, equity & inclusion, public policy, & mission engagement)public policy: as alzheimer's disease threatens to bankrupt families, businesses and our healthcare system, scientists are moving closer to finding better treatments that could alter the course of the disease. The alzheimer's association advocates for public policies aimed at advancing research toward better therapies, detection, methods of prevention and ultimately a cure, as well as for better care and resources, and health and long-term coverage to ensure high quality cost effective care for people with alzheimer's…
Net assets: $84.6M to $310.9M in 11 years.
Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.
The 8 highest-paid people.
Reportable pay in FY ending Jun 2025, from the charity and related organizations.
| Contractor | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Cx Marketing LLC Dba Moore a Series LLC | Direct marketing | $22,368,965 |
| Never Without LLC | Advertising | $8,175,807 |
| Haworth Marketing Media LLC | Advertising | $4,618,802 |
| Stage Right Inc | Audio visual | $4,002,874 |
| Blackbaud Inc | Constituent resource management | $2,726,996 |
The questions people ask about the Alzheimer's Association.
Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.
How much does the Alzheimer's Association CEO make?
Katherine Joanne Pike, President/CEO, received $1,043,759 in reportable compensation in FY ending Jun 2025, 0.2% of Alzheimer's Association's $478.7M in spending.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VIIWhat percentage of Alzheimer's Association donations go to programs?
Alzheimer's Association reported 78.5% of FY ending Jun 2025 spending as programs, 16.7% as fundraising and 4.8% as management. That includes $12.9M of joint mail and ad costs counted as programs; without them, programs were 75.8%.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part IXHow much money does Alzheimer's Association have?
Net assets were $310.9M at the end of FY ending Jun 2025, about 7.8 months of spending.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part XDoes Alzheimer's Association have any red flags in its filing?
Its latest Form 990 triggered 1 of our twelve screening rules: business transactions with insiders or their companies. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025)Every number, traced.
- Alzheimer's Association Form 990, FY ending Jun 2025 (IRS e-file)
- Alzheimer's Association Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Amir Arani, “Alzheimer's Association: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/alzheimer-s-association/