Where the Money Goes

We respect the right of our donors to know how their money is being spent to further the mission of the American Diabetes Association. We are proud to report that the Association earns high marks from those agencies whose job it is to monitor the activities of nonprofit organizations. The American Diabetes Association meets or exceeds relevant watchdog standards in its allocation of donor dollars. According to the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance, nonprofit organizations should spend at least 65 percent of their total expenses on program activities, with remaining funds going to administrative and fundraising expenses.

The American Diabetes Association continues to meet and exceed these minimum standards with nearly 75 percent of our total annual expenses going to research, information and advocacy, and public awareness activities. Learn more about the BBB and its report on the American Diabetes Association.

Your donation will help fund research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes; deliver services to hundreds of communities; provide objective and credible information; and give voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes. Learn more at diabetes.org.