American Parkinson Disease Assoc
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is a 501(c)(3) public charity founded in 1961, headquartered in Staten Island, New York. APDA operates as the largest grassroots network dedicated to fighting Parkinson's disease in the United States. The organization serves approximately one million Americans living with Parkinson's disease through a nationwide network of chapters, information and referral centers, educational programs, patient support services, and research funding.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$30.3M
+29.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.0M
+4.6% YoY
Grant Count
40
-24.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$75K
+38.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Every day, we provide the support, education, research, and community that helps everyone impacted by Parkinson's disease live life to the fullest.
APDA's work centers on four primary areas:
- Research Funding: Supporting vital research designed to unlock the mysteries of Parkinson's disease and work toward a cure
- Patient Support & Services: Providing connection, community, and support programs through a grassroots network structure
- Education & Public Awareness: Distributing free educational publications and raising public awareness through media campaigns
- Health & Wellness Activities: Offering exercise classes, support groups, and community events to improve quality of life
APDA currently provides more than 56 free educational publications (34 in English, 19 in Spanish, and 3 in simplified Chinese) addressing medical and social aspects of Parkinson's disease diagnosis, treatment, and care. The organization distributes approximately 240,000 newsletters annually by mail and an additional 420,000 via email.
Grantmaking
APDA actively funds research through multiple grant programs:
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
APDA operates a nationwide network with primary activity in New York, Massachusetts, and California. The organization maintains 14 chapters (12 of which are fully active) and 11 information and referral centers across the United States. APDA provides a state and zip code finder tool to help individuals locate local chapters and resources.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Financial Overview (2024):
- Total Assets: $30,317,278
- Total Revenues: $23,361,566
- Total Expenses: $18,328,051
- Staff: 55 employees
Organizational Rating: APDA holds a 4-star rating with a 100% score, reflecting strong performance in accountability and finance.
Tax Information:
- Federal Tax ID: 13-1962771
- IRS Ruling Year: 1963
- Organization Type: 501(c)(3) public charity
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $30,317,278 | $23,456,567 | $24,594,206 |
| Revenue | $23,361,566 | $12,931,965 | $19,021,103 |
| Expenses | $18,328,051 | $15,357,104 | $12,192,786 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $824,494 | $37,254 | $206,965 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
223 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from American Parkinson Disease Assoc
APDA: Diversity in Parkinson’s Disease Research Grant
AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOC
Amount
Up to US $75,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
George C. Cotzias, MD, Memorial Fellowship
AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Post-Doctoral Fellowships Grant
AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOC
Amount
Up to US $150,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President and CEO: Leslie A. Chambers
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BERNARD BATTISTA | CHAIRMAN | 1.5 | — |
| DONNA JC FANELLI DNP | VICE CHAIR | 1.5 | — |
| PATRICK MCDERMOTT | TREASURER | 1.5 | — |
| SALLY ANN ESPOSITO BROWNE | SECRETARY | 1.5 | — |
| THOMAS K PENETT ESQ | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER | 1.5 | — |
| ATHOL COCHRANE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DAVID G STANDAERT MD PHD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ELENA MAESTRONE IMPERATO | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ELIZABETH BRAUN RN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| LISA ESPOSITO DVM | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MARIO J ESPOSITO JR | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| TOM LIODICE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| LESLIE A CHAMBERS | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $314,401 |
| REBECCA GILBERT | CHIEF MISSION OFFICER | 32 | $201,068 |
| MICHELLE MCDONALD | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $189,157 |
| ELOISE CAGGIANO | VP DEVELOPMENT/MKTG & COMM | 40 | $151,978 |
| WILLIAM PATJANE | REGIONAL DIRECTOR | 40 | $134,675 |
| JEAN ALLENBACH | REGIONAL DIRECTOR | 40 | $138,913 |
| CATHERINE KRANE | REGIONAL DIRECTOR | 40 | $135,814 |
| ROSA PENA | VP PROGRAMS AND SERVICES | 40 | $138,078 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
APDA announced its first bridge funding awards to sustain critical Parkinson's research. The organization released new research grants for 2025-2026 and continues to expand its funding initiatives to support the Parkinson's disease research community.
APDA's New Bridge Funding Awardees for Parkinson's ...The organization has invested significant resources in public awareness campaigns, including television and radio public service announcements titled "Live with Optimism," "Look Closer," and "Mira Mas de Cerca," which have aired nationwide since 2015. Contributed media services were valued at $16,779,469 for the year ended August 31, 2023.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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