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The 990 read · EIN 13-3039601 · IL · Fiscal year FY ending Jun 2025

Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc: CEO salary, finances and where donations go

In its own words

“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
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Parts I, VII, IX, X
01 · Red flags

1 thing to look at.

We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

low

Business transactions with insiders or their companies

Part IV line 28b answered yes.

Form 990 Part IV, lines 28a–28c; Schedule L Part IV
02 · Where $1 goes · FY ending Jun 2025

Of each dollar it spent, 78.5¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.
78.5¢
Programs, $375.7M
16.7¢
Fundraising, $80.2M
4.8¢
Admin, $22.8M
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part IX, line 25
Cost to raise $1
18¢
as reported
21¢
counting the shared mail

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, IX
03 · What it does

What it told the IRS it spent on.

The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.

Program 1 · 28.5% of program spending · $78.8M in grants $106.9M

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…

Program 2 · 28.4% of program spending · $1.3M in grants $106.7M

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…

Program 3 · 11.9% of program spending · $10.6M in grants $44.8M

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…

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part III
04 · The savings

Net assets: $84.6M to $310.9M in 11 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.

Net assets at year end, $ millions
85
105
124
132
268
256
263
276
355
320
293
311
Form 990 history via ProPublicaForm 990 (FY ending Jun 2025)
05 · Who gets paid

The 8 highest-paid people.

Reportable pay in FY ending Jun 2025, from the charity and related organizations.

Katherine Joanne Pike
President/CEO
$1,043,759
Donna Mccullough
Chief Operating Officer
$932,897
Maria Carrillo
Chief Science Officer
$930,581
Robert Egge
Chief Public Policy Officer
$885,015
Kenann Cassidy
Chief Field Operations Officer
$599,085
Mark Leon
CFO & Asst. Treasurer
$493,056
Barbara Pryor
Chief Administrative Officer
$489,596
Carl Hill
Chief De&i Officer
$480,268
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII, Section A
Largest outside contractors
ContractorServicePaid
Cx Marketing LLC Dba Moore a Series LLCDirect marketing$22,368,965
Never Without LLCAdvertising$8,175,807
Haworth Marketing Media LLCAdvertising$4,618,802
Stage Right IncAudio visual$4,002,874
Blackbaud IncConstituent resource management$2,726,996
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII, Section B
06 · Questions

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 VII

What 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 IX

How 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 X

Does 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)
07 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

  1. Alzheimer's Association Form 990, FY ending Jun 2025 (IRS e-file)
  2. Alzheimer's Association Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page

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/