Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1985, with $16,931,382 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
125 S Wacker Dr Ste 600, Chicago, IL, 60606 EIN 51-0161670 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2024)
$16.9M
▲ 5.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$18.2M
Net assets
$15.2M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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 Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · -8% margin
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 Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists: 10 mo reserves · -8% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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 Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $13.2M (FY2013) to $16.9M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $6.9MNet assets $15.2M
Operating margin
-7.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$22.1M
Total liabilities
$6.9M
Net assets
$15.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,931,382▲5.7% | $18,237,761▲13.8% | $15,216,724 | $22,077,668▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $16,012,723▲15.2% | $16,021,189▲7.1% | $15,218,901▲8.6% | $21,705,093▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $13,899,015▲8.5% | $14,955,647▲15.4% | $14,013,510▼20.0% | $20,202,303▼19.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $12,812,259▲1.9% | $12,959,329▲5.3% | $17,523,479▲6.3% | $25,105,148▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $12,579,093▼19.6% | $12,308,693▼15.8% | $16,481,181▲13.7% | $24,367,207▲32.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $15,641,358▲12.2% | $14,611,763▲0.6% | $14,491,230▼5.4% | $18,407,722▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $13,943,204▼3.1% | $14,531,536▲1.1% | $15,322,352▲4.1% | $19,127,656▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $14,384,631▲2.8% | $14,376,071▲10.1% | $14,724,384▲3.6% | $17,981,423▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $13,993,804▲5.5% | $13,052,501▲0.8% | $14,214,112▼0.9% | $18,089,387▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $13,267,208▲0.4% | $12,944,761▲4.8% | $14,338,817▲1.2% | $17,390,843▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $13,212,103 | $12,355,063▲1.2% | $14,172,731▲12.0% | $18,211,525▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $12,203,602▲4.7% | $12,652,392▲14.6% | $15,943,509▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $11,660,186▲11.9% | $11,037,162▲18.0% | $14,560,166▲15.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $10,416,549 | $9,352,732 | $12,637,674 | 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.
Grants received · $2.6M total
5 grants to Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists totaling $2.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University | Research/subcontract | 2023 | $2,505,403 |
| American Diabetes Association Inc | Education and development | 2022 | $20,000 |
| Jsi Research & Training Institute Inc | Operational support | 2018 | $10,000 |
| West Virginia University Research Corporation | Public service | 2015 | $25,000 |
| National Council On Aging Inc | Support | 2015 | $10,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 51-0161670, based in Chicago, Illinois.
- What is Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists's EIN?
- Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 51-0161670.
- How much revenue does Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists report?
- Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists reported $16,931,382 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists have?
- CharityIndex grades Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (EIN 51-0161670) 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.