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ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH AND

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 860735832 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE H00Z · Medical Research · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.alzheimersprevention.org
revenue
$606K
expenses
$621K
net assets
$2.9M
employees
1
volunteers
50
program ratio
92%
filing since
2020
mission · from form 990

THE RESEARCH AND PREVENTION OF ALZHEIMERS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation conducts research and provides educational resources focused on the prevention of Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment. They emphasize lifestyle choices and offer a "4 Pillars of Alzheimer's Prevention" program. The organization also publishes research findings in various scientific journals.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

4 Pillars of Alzheimer’s Prevention
A program designed to minimize risk factors and prevent memory loss through lifestyle choices, including diet and supplements, stress management, and spiritual fitness.
Neuroscience and Yoga Conference
An annual event dedicated to bridging the gap between neuroscience and contemplative practices for brain health.
Pillar 1: Diet & Supplements
Focuses on brain-healthy diets, such as the Mediterranean diet, and the use of supplements like Ginkgo biloba, Phosphatidylserine, Omega 3, Co-Q10, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Vinpocetine, and Huperzine A to improve cognitive function.
Pillar 2: Stress Management
Emphasizes techniques like meditation, guided imagery, deep breathing, and massage to reduce stress, lower cortisol levels, and improve mental function to prevent memory loss.
Pillar 4: Spiritual Fitness
Promotes psycho-spiritual well-being through socialization, acceptance, forgiveness, patience, compassion, purpose in life, spirituality, and volunteering to enhance brain health and reduce the risk of cognitive impairment.
Webinars
Free online seminars featuring leading Alzheimer's researchers and experts on topics related to prevention, environmental wellness, and brain health.
activities · 14

what they do

direct service · 6
  • Implementing Stress-Relaxation Practices for Memory Loss Prevention Neuroscience-Based Cognitive Training
    Implements stress-relaxation practices, such as meditation, to reduce stress, lower cortisol levels, improve mental function, and prevent memory loss.
  • Neuroscience and Yoga Conference organization Medical Conference & Symposium Hosting
    Organizes an annual Neuroscience and Yoga Conference that explores the scientific and practical connections between neuroscience and yoga.
  • Offers the 4 Pillars of Alzheimer's Prevention program
    Delivers a structured prevention program focused on minimizing risk factors for memory loss and Alzheimer's through evidence-based practices. Includes stress-relaxation techniques like meditation to improve mental function and reduce cortisol, with educational materials distributed via a quarterly newsletter.
  • Organizes annual Neuroscience and Yoga Conference Medical Conference & Symposium Hosting
    Hosts an annual conference exploring the intersection of neuroscience and yoga, promoting integrative approaches to brain health and cognitive resilience.
  • Publication of Alzheimer’s prevention research and education materials
    Produces a quarterly newsletter, 'The 4 Pillars of Alzheimer’s Prevention,' that shares the latest research and information on preventing memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Stress-reduction programs for memory and cognitive health Neuroscience-Based Cognitive Training
    Implements meditation and relaxation practices to reduce stress, lower cortisol levels, and prevent memory loss, with the goal of improving mental function and overall health.
advocacy · 1
  • Alzheimer's and MCI early diagnosis advocacy
    Advocates for the importance of early diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease to enable effective treatment.
research · 4
  • Conducts and publishes scientific research on Alzheimer's disease and prevention Population-Scale Cognitive and Genetic Research
    Produces peer-reviewed research on Alzheimer's disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), and complementary therapies, published in high-impact journals such as The Lancet, Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, and JAMA Neurology. Research includes diagnostic criteria for MCI, progression rates to Alzheimer's, and identification of early disease symptoms.
  • Publishing Research on Alzheimer's Disease and Complementary Therapies
    Publishes research related to Alzheimer's disease and complementary therapies in a wide range of academic and scientific journals, including the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, Maturitas, The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, Translational Psychiatry, and The Lancet.
  • Research publication on Alzheimer's disease and integrative therapies Population-Scale Cognitive and Genetic Research
    Conducts and publishes peer-reviewed research on Alzheimer's disease and complementary interventions in high-impact scientific journals, including The Lancet, Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, JAMA Neurology, and others.
  • Researching Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease Population-Scale Cognitive and Genetic Research
    Conducts research on Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease, including diagnostic criteria, early symptoms, and progression rates, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis.
capacity building · 3
  • 4 Pillars of Alzheimer's Prevention capacity-building program Alzheimer’s & Dementia Education
    Offers an educational program designed to help individuals understand and minimize risk factors associated with memory loss and Alzheimer's disease.
  • Organizing Neuroscience and Yoga Conference Medical Conference & Symposium Hosting
    Organizes an annual Neuroscience and Yoga Conference, focusing on the connection between neuroscience and yoga.
  • Providing Alzheimer's Prevention Program Alzheimer’s & Dementia Education
    Offers the "4 Pillars of Alzheimer’s Prevention" program to help individuals minimize risk factors and prevent memory loss, and produces a quarterly newsletter with the same title featuring the latest research.
strategies · 14

how they think

Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.

  • 4-Pillar Lifestyle Prevention Model 4 Pillars of Alzheimer's Prevention unique to this org
    A holistic, research-based approach to Alzheimer's prevention that integrates diet, physical activity, stress management, and cognitive engagement as interconnected pillars to reduce risk and support long-term brain health.
  • 4-Pillar Lifestyle Prevention Model 4 Pillars of Alzheimer's Prevention unique to this org
    The organization promotes a comprehensive, research-based approach to Alzheimer's prevention centered on four integrated lifestyle pillars: diet, physical activity, stress management, and cognitive engagement, with the belief that modifying these factors reduces physiological risk and improves brain health.
  • Dietary and Supplementation Interventions for Neuroprotection supplementation unique to this org
    Leverages evidence on specific dietary patterns (e.g., Mediterranean diet) and targeted nutritional supplements (e.g., Omega-3s, Ginkgo biloba, CoQ10, Huperzine A) to mitigate oxidative stress, support neuronal health, and improve cognitive outcomes in aging and dementia.
  • Early Detection to Enable Preventive Action early_detection_and_prevention unique to this org
    Focuses on identifying early signs of cognitive decline to initiate timely interventions that may delay or prevent progression to Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Evidence-Based Nutritional and Supplemental Intervention dietary_and_supplemental_intervention unique to this org
    The organization references and promotes specific dietary interventions, such as the Mediterranean diet, and various supplements (Ginkgo biloba extract, phosphatidylserine, Omega-3 fatty acids, Coenzyme Q10, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Vinpocetine, Huperzine A) based on research suggesting their efficacy in improving cognitive function, protecting against oxidative stress, and reducing the risk or progression of Alzheimer's disease.
  • Holistic Alzheimer's Prevention through Lifestyle Modification 4_pillars_of_alzheimers_prevention unique to this org
    The organization promotes a comprehensive preventive approach to Alzheimer's disease by integrating lifestyle modifications across several key areas: diet, physical activity, stress management, and cognitive engagement. This strategy aims to address physiological risk factors, improve brain function, and delay the progression of cognitive decline.
  • Public Dissemination of Scientific Research research dissemination unique to this org
    To bridge science and public understanding, the organization translates and distributes research-based Alzheimer’s prevention knowledge through accessible channels like newsletters, aiming to empower individuals with timely, evidence-informed strategies.
  • Public Education and Research Dissemination research_dissemination unique to this org
    The organization aims to make timely, research-based educational content on Alzheimer's prevention accessible to the public through branded newsletters and other channels. This strategy focuses on empowering individuals with knowledge to implement preventive measures.
  • Research-Backed Supplementation Guidance supplementation unique to this org
    The organization references clinical research on specific dietary supplements—including Omega-3s, CoQ10, Ginkgo biloba, phosphatidylserine, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Vinpocetine, and Huperzine A—to inform preventive strategies, emphasizing their roles in reducing oxidative stress, protecting neurons, and improving cognitive function in aging and dementia.
  • Research-Informed Public Education research-based public education unique to this org
    Disseminates accessible, timely, and scientifically validated information on Alzheimer’s prevention through public-facing channels like newsletters to empower individuals with actionable knowledge.
  • Spiritual Fitness Integration spiritual_fitness unique to this org
    Spiritual fitness—defined through purpose, compassion, socialization, and psycho-spiritual well-being—is advanced as a core component of Alzheimer’s prevention, with emphasis on stress reduction and emotional resilience as mechanisms to lower cognitive decline risk.
  • Spiritual Fitness for Cognitive Health spiritual_fitness unique to this org
    The organization incorporates spiritual fitness and psycho-spiritual well-being as a method to reduce the risk of mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's. This includes fostering aspects such as socialization, acceptance, patience, compassion, purpose in life, spirituality, and volunteering, with a specific emphasis on stress management as a key pillar.
  • Spiritual Fitness for Cognitive Resilience spiritual_fitness unique to this org
    Integrates spiritual fitness—defined by purpose, compassion, socialization, and psycho-spiritual well-being—as a protective factor against cognitive decline and a core component of Alzheimer’s prevention programming.
  • Stress Reduction as Brain Health Intervention stress-reduction_for_brain_health unique to this org
    Utilizes meditation and relaxation practices to reduce cortisol and physiological stress, thereby improving brain function and lowering Alzheimer’s risk through neuroprotective mechanisms.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$606K
Contributions & grants$512K84%
Program service revenue$76K13%
Investment income$19K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$621K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$365K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.88M
Cash$2.53M
Investments$0
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$2.87M
Liquid reserves48.9 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -16.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DHARMA SINGH KHALSA MD PRESIDENT 40 $300K
board members · 6
  • BERT BEATTY — TREASURER
  • EDWARD GELLERT — DIRECTOR
  • FLETCHER WILKINS — DIRECTOR
  • KIRTI KHALSA — SECRETARY
  • LE CRAVEN — DIRECTOR
  • RANDAL BROOKS — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 8

who they work with

  • Alzheimer’s Research & Prevention Foundation Network — Organization providing information on Alzheimer's diagnosis and treatment.
  • Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation Partner — Named as the publisher of the newsletter, indicating a collaborative or operational relationship with ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH AND.
  • Genetic Alliance Partner — Referenced as a resource for research on genetic conditions related to Alzheimer's.
  • Georgetown University Medical Center Partner — Referenced as a partner in a multi-center trial for Huperzine A.
  • Medline Plus Partner — Referenced as a resource for research on genetic conditions related to Alzheimer's.
  • National Institute on Aging Partner — Referenced as a partner in a multi-center trial for Huperzine A.
  • National Institutes of Health Partner — Referenced as a resource for research on genetic conditions related to Alzheimer's.
  • National Society of Genetic Counselors Partner — Partnered with to help individuals locate genetic counselors for inherited condition support.