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PRIMARY ALDOSTERONISM FOUNDATION

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 843216292 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE H80 · Medical Research · Micro (<$100K) · www.primaryaldosteronism.org
revenue
$88K
expenses
$47K
net assets
$85K
employees
mission · from form 990

The Primary Aldosteronism Foundation is committed to advancing standards of care for affected patients through proper diagnosis and treatment, actionable research and inclusive collaboration. To achieve its mission, the Foundation focuses on areas at the intersection of research, diagnosis, treatment and patient-oriented solutions.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Primary Aldosteronism Foundation supports patients and clinicians in the diagnosis and treatment of primary aldosteronism, a common but underdiagnosed cause of high blood pressure. The organization promotes proper screening, provides educational resources, and maintains directories of specialists and medical centers experienced in treating the condition. It emphasizes early detection to prevent cardiovascular and kidney complications.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Centers of Excellence
List of top medical centers worldwide with specialized teams and high success rates in treating primary aldosteronism
PA Specialist Directory
Online directory of endocrinologists, interventional radiologists, and endocrine surgeons experienced in diagnosing and treating primary aldosteronism
Patient Education Resources
Guides and FAQs on diagnosis, treatment options, medication side effects, and testing procedures for primary aldosteronism
Publications Database
Curated database of research studies on primary aldosteronism, with emphasis on symptoms, comorbidities, and clinical management
activities · 2 clusters

what they do

  • Primary Aldosteronism Care Coordination & Information Clearinghouse 11 activities
    • Advocate for adequate responses to primary aldosteronism
      Supports the development of adequate responses to primary aldosteronism through an Open Letter campaign.
    • Advocate for improved responses through Open Letter campaign
      Conducts an Open Letter campaign to mobilize support and urge stakeholders to develop more effective responses to primary aldosteronism.
    • Advocate for improved responses to primary aldosteronism
      Supports the development of adequate responses to primary aldosteronism through an Open Letter campaign.
    • Collect and share patient stories to improve care standards
      Collects and disseminates patient experiences with primary aldosteronism to enhance understanding of the disease and advocate for improved diagnostic and treatment practices.
    • Curate and maintain research database on primary aldosteronism
      Maintains a continuously updated database of scientific publications on primary aldosteronism, focusing on clinical signs, symptoms, and comorbidities related to excess aldosterone.
    • Maintain a database of primary aldosteronism publications
      Maintains a database of publications on primary aldosteronism, focusing on signs, symptoms, and comorbidities associated with excess aldosterone, with ongoing updates as new research becomes available.
    • Maintain a database of primary aldosteronism publications
      Maintains a database of publications on primary aldosteronism, focusing on signs, symptoms, and comorbidities associated with excess aldosterone, with ongoing updates as new research becomes available.
    • Maintain a directory of specialized medical centers and specialists
      Maintains a worldwide directory of specialized medical centers and primary aldosteronism specialists to help patients locate skilled physicians, with inclusion conditional upon review of credentials. The organization also reviews and removes medical centers from its directory upon confirmation of substandard practices or medical errors.
    • Maintain a directory of specialized medical centers and specialists
      Maintains a worldwide directory of specialized medical centers and primary aldosteronism specialists, with inclusion conditional upon review of credentials and removal upon confirmation of substandard practices or medical errors, to help patients locate skilled physicians.
    • Operate global directory of primary aldosteronism specialists
      Maintains a worldwide directory of physicians with expertise in primary aldosteronism, with inclusion based on credential review to help patients locate qualified specialists.
    • Operate global directory of specialized medical centers
      Maintains a worldwide directory of medical centers specializing in primary aldosteronism, featuring institutions with dedicated staff and high case volumes, and removes centers found to have engaged in substandard care or medical errors.
  • Patient Storytelling & Peer Support Programs 2 activities
    • Collect and share patient stories
      Collects and shares patient stories to improve disease understanding and promote higher standards of care.
    • Collect and share patient stories
      Collects and shares patient stories to improve disease understanding and promote higher standards of care.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$88K
Contributions & grants$88K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$410%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$47K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$25
balance sheet
Total assets$90K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$85K
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue +54.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Marianne Leenaerts Director, Management Consultant 40 $40K
board members · 4
  • Deborah Kelly — Director
  • Michael McGowan — Director, Principal Officer
  • Rene Moreno — Director
  • Tanya Hanner — Director
relationships · 22

who they work with

  • AHA West Penn Hospital Partner — Listed as an AHA Certified Comprehensive Hypertension Center.
  • Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge Partner — Listed as a medical center with expertise in hyperaldosteronism.
  • Adrenal Center at Augusta University Partner — Medical center listed in the Foundation's directory for specialized care in primary aldosteronism
  • Adrenal Center at Columbia University Irving Medical Center Partner — Medical center listed in the Foundation's directory for specialized care in primary aldosteronism
  • American Heart Association Partner — The Primary Aldosteronism Foundation lists AHA Certified Hypertension Centers on its website.
  • Amita Health Alexian Brothers Medical Center Partner — Listed as an AHA Certified Hypertension Practice Center.
  • Boston Children’s Hospital Partner — Collaborates with the Center for Adrenal Disorders at Brigham and Women's Hospital, which is listed as a center of excellence.
  • Brigham and Women’s Hospital Partner — Listed as a medical center with expertise in hyperaldosteronism.
  • Carl Shapiro Center Partner — Listed as an AHA Certified Comprehensive Hypertension Center.
  • Center for Hypertension at General University Hospital in Prague Partner — Medical center listed in the Foundation's directory for specialized care in primary aldosteronism
  • Changi General Hospital Partner — Listed as a medical center with expertise in hyperaldosteronism.
  • Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Partner — Listed as an AHA Certified Comprehensive Hypertension Center.
  • Columbia University Hypertension Center Partner — Listed as an AHA Certified Comprehensive Hypertension Center.
  • Comprehensive Hypertension Center at Boston Medical Center Partner — Medical center listed in the Foundation's directory for specialized care in primary aldosteronism
  • Dana Farber Cancer Institute Partner — Collaborates with the Center for Adrenal Disorders at Brigham and Women's Hospital, which is listed as a center of excellence.
  • Endocrinology & Metabolism Institute at Cleveland Clinic Partner — Medical center listed in the Foundation's directory for specialized care in primary aldosteronism
  • Greenslopes Hospital Partner — Listed as a medical center with expertise in hyperaldosteronism.
  • Hypertension Center at Cedars Sinai Partner — Medical center listed in the Foundation's directory for specialized care in primary aldosteronism
  • Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Adrenal Center Partner — Listed as a medical center with expertise in hyperaldosteronism.
  • King's Daughters Medical Center Nephrology Partner — Listed as an AHA Certified Hypertension Practice Center.
  • Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Partner — Listed as a medical center with expertise in hyperaldosteronism.
  • Princess Alexandra Hospitals Partner — Listed as a medical center with expertise in hyperaldosteronism.