<\/strong>To be recognized as the most trusted ally serving the asthma and allergy community.<\/p>\n
Our Mission Our Values<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Tan Callout Box – New 2026″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#505050″ link_font=”||||on|||#008c99|” link_text_color=”#008c99″ link_line_height=”1.7em” ul_line_height=”1.7em” header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#008c99″ header_2_font_size=”39px” header_3_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_text_align=”left” header_3_text_color=”#008c99″ header_3_font_size=”28px” background_color=”#F5EDDF” custom_padding=”4%|4%|4%|4%|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Our Vision Our Mission Our Values<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”H3 + Content %91w\/BBB logo%93″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Asthma and allergies affect most people in the United States in some way. In 1953, three allergists started AAFA to raise money for education and research. Now, AAFA also offers resources and advocacy for all those affected, as well as health care providers and policymakers. Understanding that asthma and allergies can be very challenging to manage, our goal is to help people live life without limits.<\/p>\n AAFA is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)3 charitable organization. \u00a0AAFA’s Tax ID is #13-1691693. In 2022, AAFA is spending at least 80 cents of every dollar on our programs (education, research, advocacy, support), with 20 cents of every dollar paying for our administrative, operational, and fundraising costs. We are able to offer our services thanks to donations, government and foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, licensing fees, legacy giving. Learn more about our sources of financial support<\/a>.<\/p>\n Fiscal Responsibility Several charity watch groups give recognition to the work we do at AAFA: AAFA\u00a0is a proud member of these groups:<\/p>\n Financial Reports Policies<\/strong> AAFA focuses in four main programmAAFA-Final-Audit-Report-2025<\/a>atic areas to achieve its mission to save lives and reduce the burden of asthma and allergic diseases:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”H3 + Content %91w\/out BBB logo%93″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Asthma and allergies affect most people in the United States in some way. In 1953, three allergists started AAFA to raise money for education and research. Now, AAFA also offers resources and advocacy for all those affected, as well as health care providers and policymakers. Understanding that asthma and allergies can be very challenging to manage, our goal is to help people live life without limits.<\/p>\n AAFA is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)3 charitable organization. \u00a0AAFA’s Tax ID is #13-1691693. In 2022, AAFA is spending at least 80 cents of every dollar on our programs (education, research, advocacy, support), with 20 cents of every dollar paying for our administrative, operational, and fundraising costs. We are able to offer our services thanks to donations, government and foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, licensing fees, legacy giving. Learn more about our sources of financial support<\/a>.<\/p>\n Fiscal Responsibility Several charity watch groups give recognition to the work we do at AAFA: AAFA\u00a0is a proud member of these groups:<\/p>\n Financial Reports Policies<\/strong> AAFA focuses in four main programmAAFA-Final-Audit-Report-2025<\/a>atic areas to achieve its mission to save lives and reduce the burden of asthma and allergic diseases:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” open_toggle_background_color=”#f0f0f0″ closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#f0f0f0″ toggle_icon=”L||divi||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”20px” admin_label=”Accordions – AAFA’s Pillars of Service” module_class=”accord” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” toggle_font=”|600|||||||” toggle_font_size=”22px” closed_toggle_font=”|600|||||||” closed_toggle_font_size=”22px” body_text_color=”#505050″ body_font_size=”16px” body_line_height=”1.4em” body_link_font=”||||on|||#008C99|” text_orientation=”left” custom_margin=”||2%||false|false” border_width_all=”0px” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Closed” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Education” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n AAFA offers many educational programs and tools, such as:<\/p>\n Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Validation<\/strong><\/p>\n AAFA is a respected leader in asthma self-management education. AAFA developed several asthma education programs through cooperative agreements with the CDC that received validation as effective health educational tools.\u00a0<\/p>\n Health Literacy<\/strong><\/p>\n Health information needs to be easy to understand to improve health outcomes. AAFA’s patient education materials range from the 4th to 8th grade reading levels.\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Advocacy” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n At AAFA, we want to be the voice for people with asthma and allergies. We work with advocates and federal, state and municipal governments to create laws that improve and protect quality of life. AAFA supports policies<\/a> that include:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Research” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n AAFA is a pioneer in patient-centered research. People in our patient communities participate in the entire research process from study design to reviewing studies to enrolling in clinical trials or taking surveys.\u00a0 AAFA’s research promotes:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Community Support” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Managing allergies and asthma can be challenging. AAFA’s community work is unparalleled. 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<\/strong>AAFA is dedicated to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease for people with asthma and allergies through support, advocacy, education, and research.<\/p>\n\n
Everything we do is in service of helping people with asthma and allergies, their families and their communities; of elevating the voice of the patient; of always, without fail, putting their interests first.<\/li>\n
We acknowledge the harmful impact of disparities in asthma and allergy care on the communities we serve. We support the dismantling of systemic inequities and believe that by building the core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all of AAFA\u2019s operations, we can intentionally make space for positive outcomes to flourish as we model those values and advance our mission.<\/li>\n
We understand that an asthma or allergy diagnosis can be a life-changing event. For those affected, we stand together, prepared not only to listen and empathize, but also to serve as a lifeline of support and a reliable helpmate for life.<\/li>\n
We live by the firm commitment to act with integrity and transparency in all our endeavors, and we provide the best information available.<\/li>\n
Our approach to advocacy amplifies the voices of and empowers the asthma and allergy community. We develop positions that reflect and represent their interests, and we champion vital policies that improve their lives.<\/li>\n
Whether using new tools and technology to communicate and educate, seeking innovative opportunities to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs, or building new and creative alliances and partnerships, ours is a ceaseless quest to listen, to adapt, and to respond for the good of our community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/strong>To be the most trusted ally serving the asthma and allergy community.<\/span><\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n
<\/strong>To save lives and improve the quality of life for people affected by asthma and allergic diseases through support, advocacy, education, and research.<\/p>\n\n
Everything we do is in service of helping people with asthma and allergies, their families and their communities; of elevating the voice of the patient; of always, without fail, putting their interests first.<\/li>\n
By building values of diversity and inclusion into all of AAFA\u2019s operations, we can intentionally make space for positive outcomes to flourish as we model those values to advance our mission.<\/li>\n
We believe everyone should have a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible. We acknowledge the harmful impact of systemic barriers that prevent individuals and communities from achieving their full health potential.<\/li>\n
We understand that an asthma or allergy diagnosis can be a life-changing event. For those affected, we stand together, prepared not only to listen and empathize, but also to serve as a lifeline of support and a reliable helpmate for life. <\/span><\/li>\n
We live by the firm commitment to act with integrity and transparency in all our endeavors, and we provide the best information available.<\/li>\n
Our approach to advocacy amplifies the voices of and empowers the asthma and allergy community. We develop positions that reflect and represent their interests, and we champion vital policies that improve their lives.<\/li>\n
Whether using new tools and technology to communicate and educate, seeking innovative opportunities to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs, or building new and creative alliances and partnerships, ours is a ceaseless quest to listen, to adapt and to respond for the good of our community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nFor Life Without Limits\u2122<\/h3>\n
Funding, Finances, and Standards<\/h3>\n
<\/strong>For over 70 years, AAFA has been a leader in nonprofit fiscal responsibility and management. AAFA is the only allergy\/asthma nonprofit to certified by the National Health Council’s Standards of Excellence<\/a>. This is given to reliable patient groups that practice high standards of accountability and ethics.<\/p>\n
Charity Navigator<\/a>
Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance<\/a>
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<\/strong>IRS 990<\/a>
AAFA Audit Report 2025<\/a>
Annual Report 2024<\/a><\/p>\n
Conflict of Interest Policy<\/a>
Whistleblower Protection Policy<\/a><\/p>\nAAFA’s Four Pillars of Service<\/h3>\n
For Life Without Limits\u2122<\/h3>\n
Funding, Finances, and Standards<\/h3>\n
<\/strong>For over 70 years, AAFA has been a leader in nonprofit fiscal responsibility and management. AAFA is the only allergy\/asthma nonprofit to certified by the National Health Council’s Standards of Excellence<\/a>. This is given to reliable patient groups that practice high standards of accountability and ethics.<\/p>\n
Charity Navigator<\/a>
Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance<\/a>
Candid<\/a><\/p>\n <\/a>
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<\/strong>IRS 990<\/a>
AAFA Audit Report 2025<\/a>
Annual Report 2024<\/a><\/p>\n
Conflict of Interest Policy<\/a>
Whistleblower Protection Policy<\/a><\/p>\nAAFA’s Four Pillars of Service<\/h3>\n
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