About the Arthritis Foundation
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The Arthritis Foundation
The Arthritis Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions. Founded in 1948, with headquarters in Atlanta, the Arthritis Foundation has multiple service points located throughout the country. The Arthritis Foundation is the largest private, not-for-profit contributor to arthritis research in the world, funding more than $380 million in research grants since 1948. The foundation helps people take control of arthritis by providing public health education; pursuing public policy and legislation; and conducting evidence-based programs to improve the quality of life for those living with arthritis.
Partnerships
In addtion to work in the areas of Research; Public Health; and Public Policy, the Arthritis Foundation partners with other organizations in the fight against arthritis. The Arthritis Foundation, the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention developed the National Arthritis Action Plan (NAAP) to lead the attack on the public health challenges of arthritis.
The Arthritis Foundation complies with the National Health Council's Standards of Excellence.
Financial and Tax Information
The Arthritis Foundation follows generally accepted accounting principles and complies with Internal Revenue Service requirements. Access national and consolidated financial statements and forms from the past three years.
Annual Progress Reports
Learn more about the Foundation's organizational priorities and the services the AF provides in Annual Progress Reports dating back to 2002.
