ALS United Orange County

Public charity · Grantmaker Tustin, CA EIN: 33-0282720

The als association is the only national non-profit voluntary health organization dedicated solely to the fight against als, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (often called lou gehrig's disease). The association's mission is to find a cure for and improve the living conditions of those suffering from als.

ALS United Orange County at a glance

In short: ALS United Orange County gave $41K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$40,715
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$40,715
Median grant
$40,715
Total assets
$1,124,628
Primary geography
District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. Covers 23 months (fiscal year-end changed).

Who ALS United Orange County funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

The ALS Association National Office: $41KThe ALS Association NationalOffice$41K

The largest 2024 recipient was The ALS Association National Office ($41K).

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

Washington

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K1 grant2024* Covers 23 months (fiscal year-end changed)

In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $41K.

*2024: Covers 23 months (fiscal year-end changed).

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

*2024: Covers 23 months (fiscal year-end changed).

RecipientPurposeAmount
The ALS Association National Office Washington, DCTo fight and treat als to improve global research and national advocacy while empowering people with als to live fuller lives.$40,715
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024*$1,124,628$1,737,854$1,493,061$40,7151$57,011

*2024: Covers 23 months (fiscal year-end changed).

About ALS United Orange County

Based on IRS filings

ALS United Orange County is a public charity focused on Health, based in Tustin, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $41K. Net investment income was $57K.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

ALS United Orange County is led by Natalie Villegas, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Natalie Villegas

    Executive Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    45 hrs/week

    $148K (2024)

  • Mark Hershey

    President

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Alex Young

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Austin Nieto

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeanne Fendel

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Porello

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mary Ann Eaton

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Namita Goyal

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Naomi Saucedo-Tanouye

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rick Hoffpauer

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Scott McGinley

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bill Collins

    Past President

    New on the 2024 filing

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kelley Haghighi

    Secretary

    New on the 2024 filing

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sue Bassett

    Treasurer

    New on the 2024 filing

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tom Motherway

    Vice President

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Natalie Villegas — Executive Director: $148KNatalie VillegasExecutive Director$148K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $148K, to Natalie Villegas (Executive Director).

Frequently asked questions about ALS United Orange County

How much does ALS United Orange County give each year?

ALS United Orange County gave $41K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. The 2024 filing year covers 23 months because its fiscal year-end changed.

How large is ALS United Orange County?

ALS United Orange County reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.

What is ALS United Orange County?

ALS United Orange County is a public charity focused on Health, based in Tustin, CA. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.

Where does ALS United Orange County operate?

ALS United Orange County has awarded grants in District of Columbia.

What is ALS United Orange County's EIN?

ALS United Orange County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0282720. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024

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