American Institute For Respiratory Equity is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 2025, with $2,799,566 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.8M
▼ 18.3% vs prior year
Diseases median: $206K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.4M
Net assets
-$68K
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for American Institute For Respiratory Equity— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For American Institute For Respiratory Equity: 0 mo reserves · -23% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for American Institute For Respiratory Equity— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For American Institute For Respiratory Equity: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $573K (FY2014) to $2.8M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-23.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.5M
Total liabilities
$1.5M
Net assets
-$68K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,799,566▼18.3% | $3,444,536▲7.2% | -$67,855▼112% | $1,450,408▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $3,426,059▲464% | $3,213,202▲397% | $577,115▲58.4% | $1,517,820▲177% | 990 |
| 2022 | $607,677▲12.2% | $646,383▲40.9% | $364,258▼9.6% | $548,896▲21.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $541,401▼20.2% | $458,804▼8.3% | $402,964▲25.8% | $452,802▲18.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $678,468▲40.1% | $500,492▲1.6% | $320,367▲125% | $381,177▲120% | 990 |
| 2019 | $484,262▼6.0% | $492,850▼20.2% | $142,391▼5.7% | $173,209▼12.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $515,390▼10.2% | $617,634▲7.7% | $150,979▼40.4% | $198,945▼28.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $573,937▼2.9% | $573,599▼6.8% | $253,223▲0.1% | $276,232▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $590,964▼9.4% | $615,441▲5.5% | $252,885▼8.8% | $274,264▼11.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $652,243▲13.9% | $583,278▲6.7% | $277,362▲33.1% | $309,309▲31.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $572,655 | $546,603 | $208,397 | $235,297 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
34 grants to American Institute For Respiratory Equity totaling $1.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | All-health and well-being | 2024 | $115,312 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $16,890 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $5,126 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | All - health and well-being | 2023 | $128,124 |
| Washington University | Sponsorship | 2023 | $8,750 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $5,500 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | All - health and well-being; ttp - health and well-being | 2022 | $133,121 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | All - improve health; ttp - improve health | 2021 | $129,727 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | Health | 2021 | $75,000 |
| Bjc Health System | Support those affected by asthma and allergies through education and medical resources. | 2021 | $15,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $14,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $14,000 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | All-physical health; ccs-physical health; ttp-physical health | 2020 | $132,208 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | Breath program | 2020 | $31,500 |
| Bjc Health System | Support those affected by asthma and allergies through education and medical resources | 2020 | $15,000 |
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Data for American Institute For Respiratory Equity (EIN 43-1484316) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.