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Refresh and try again Back to the page 99% Four-Star Charity Impact & MeasurementAccountability & FinanceCulture & CommunityLeadership & AdaptabilityProfile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?501(c)(3) organizationDonations are tax-deductiblehttp://www.breakthrought1d.org200 Vesey Street 28th Floor New York NY 10281800-533-2873New York NY | IRS ruling year: 1973 | EIN: 23-1907729   An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.  

Rating Information

GreatThis charity's score is 99%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence. This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores, weighted as follows: 83% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability, 7% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.Historical RatingsCharity Navigator's ratings previously did not consider Leadership & Adaptability, Culture & Community, or Impact & Measurement. The historic rating mainly reflects a version of today’s Accountability and Finance score. More information on our previous rating methodologies can be found on our rating methodology page.

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Rating Report

Accountability & Finance b

• Impact & Measurement
• Accountability & Finance
• Culture & Community
• Leadership & Adaptability

Accountability & FinanceScore

99

Most Recent Fiscal Year:FY 2024 This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies. Learn more

Key Accountability Metrics

Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditMajority Independent Board Members - 93% independent members6 out of 6 pointsIndustry professionals strongly recommend an independent governing body to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters. We check to see that a majority of board members are identified as independent on their tax form.Source: IRS Form 990Independent Board Size - 14 independent members6 out of 6 pointsIndustry professionals strongly recommend an independent governing body to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters. For most organizations, we check to see if the organization has at least three independent board members. For large, donor-funded organizations, we check to see if the organization has at least five independent board membersSource: IRS Form 990Financial Statements - Audit and Oversight Committee12 out of 12 pointsAn Audit, Review, or Compilation provides important information about financial accountability and accuracy. Organizations are scored based on their Total Revenue Amount:

Total Revenue Amount	Expectation to Receive Credit
$2 million or higher and 40% or higher donor support	Expected to complete an audit and have an audit oversight committee
$1 million or higher	Expected to complete an audit
$500,000 - $1 million	Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation
Less than $500,000	No expectation (removed from scoring methodology)

Source: IRS Form 990Material Diversion of Assets - None12 out of 12 pointsA diversion of assets — any unauthorized conversion or use of the organization's assets other than for the organization's authorized purposes, including but not limited to embezzlement or theft — also can seriously call into question a charity's financial integrity. We review the charity's most recent IRS Form 990 to see if the charity has reported any diversion of assets.Source: IRS Form 990

Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditWebsite Listed on Tax Form - Listed3 out of 3 pointsCharity Navigator looks for a website on the IRS Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric.Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component.Source: IRS Form 990Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed5 out of 5 pointsCharity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the IRS Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization.Source: IRS Form 990Whistleblower Policy - Listed5 out of 5 pointsCharity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the IRS Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report financial or other types of mismanagement.Source: IRS Form 990Document Retention and Destruction - Listed5 out of 5 pointsCharity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the IRS Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.This policy establishes guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity.Source: IRS Form 990Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes3 out of 3 pointsCharity Navigator looks to confirm on the IRS Form 990 that the organization has this process in place as an accountability and transparency measure.An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference.Source: IRS Form 990Compensates Board - No5 out of 5 pointsThe IRS requires that the charity lists any compensation paid to the charity's governing body members on the IRS Form 990. Furthermore, all governing body members must be listed whether or not they are compensated. Our analysts verify that the charities complied with the Form 990 instructions and that no board members are compensated simply for being on the board.Source: Nonprofit's WebsiteTax Form Distributed to Board Before Filing - Listed3 out of 3 pointsProviding copies of the IRS Form 990 to the governing body prior to filing is considered a best practice, as it allows for thorough review by the individuals charged with overseeing the organization. The Form 990 asks the charity to disclose whether or not it has followed this best practice.Loans to/from Officers - None5 out of 5 pointsMaking loans to related parties, such as key officers, staff, or Board members, is not standard practice in the sector as it diverts the charity's funds away from its charitable mission and can lead to real and perceived conflict-of-interest problems.The IRS requires charities to disclose on their Form 990 any loans to or from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and other "disqualified persons." Some state laws go so far as to prohibit loans to board members and officers.Although employees and trustees are permitted to make loans to charities, this practice can also result in real and/or perceived conflict of interest problems for the charity. Furthermore, it is problematic because it indicates that the organization is not financially secure. Our analysts check to see if any loans have been made.Reports CEO and Compensation on Tax Form - Listed5 out of 5 pointsCharities must list their CEO's name and compensation on their tax forms, an issue of concern for many donors. Our analysts check to be sure that the charities complied with the IRS Form 990 instructions and include this information.CEO Compensation Process - Listed5 out of 5 pointsThis process indicates that the organization has a documented policy that it follows yearly. The policy should indicate that an objective and independent review process of the CEO's compensation has been conducted, including benchmarking against comparable organizations. We check to be sure that the charity has reported on its IRS Form 990 its process for determining its CEO pay.

Website Disclosures

Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditForm 990 indicates tax form is available on nonprofit's website - Yes5 out of 5 pointsFor almost all charities, we check the charity's IRS Form 990 to see if it discloses that the Form 990 is available on the charity's website. As with the audited financial statement, donors need easy access to this financial report to help determine if the organization is managing its financial resources well.Source: IRS Form 990Audit Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed5 out of 5 pointsCharity Navigator checks the charity's website to see if it has published its audited financial statements for the fiscal year represented by the most recently filed IRS Form 990. Donors need easy access to this financial report to help determine if the organization is managing its financial resources well. We are rating charities on whether or not they publish their audit on their website.Source: Nonprofit's WebsiteStaff Members Listed on Nonprofit's Website - Listed3 out of 3 pointsDonors and other stakeholders need to know who runs the organization day-to-day. While key staff should be reported on the IRS Form 990, the charity's staff may have changed since then. The charity typically reflects the most current members on the website.Source: Nonprofit's WebsiteBoard Members Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed5 out of 5 pointsThe IRS requires that the charity lists any compensation paid to the charity's governing body members on the IRS Form 990. Furthermore, all governing body members must be listed whether or not they are compensated. Our analysts verify that the charities complied with the Form 990 instructions and that no board members are compensated simply for being on the board.Source: Nonprofit's WebsiteDonor Privacy Policy Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed, but is opt-out1 out of 2 pointsDonors can be reluctant to contribute to a charity when their name, address, or other basic information may become part of donor lists that are exchanged or sold, resulting in an influx of charitable solicitations from other organizations. Our analysts check the charity's website to see if the organization has a donor privacy policy and if its contents are sufficient to protect the donor's information.Source: Nonprofit's Website

Financial Metrics

Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditLiabilities to Assets Ratio: 32.17%25 out of 25 pointsThe Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent IRS Form 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization's solvency and/or long-term sustainability.Source: IRS Form 990Program Expense Ratio: 75.63%25 out of 25 pointsThe Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three IRS Forms 990). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.Source: IRS Form 990Fundraising Efficiency Ratio: $0.1725 out of 25 pointsThe amount spent to raise $1 in charitable contributions. To calculate a charity's fundraising efficiency, we divide its average fundraising expenses by the average total contributions it receives. We calculate the charity's average expenses and average contributions over its three most recent fiscal years.Source: IRS Form 990Working Capital Ratio: 1.63 years25 out of 25 pointsDetermines how long a charity could sustain its level of spending using its net available assets, or working capital, as reported on its most recently filed IRS Form 990. Dividing these net available assets in the most recent year by a charity's average total expenses, yields the working capital ratio. We calculate the charity's average total expenses over its three most recent fiscal years.Source: IRS Form 990

Additional Information

Total Revenue and Expenses - Data AvailableThis chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.Click or hover over the bar to see exact $ amountSalary of Key Persons - Data AvailableThe compensation data below shows the five highest paid individuals at this charity. The amount includes salary, cash bonuses, and compensation from related organizations. The amounts do not include nontaxable benefits, deferred compensation, or other amounts not reported on Form W-2. Aaron Kowalski, Chief Executive Officer$861,917Steven St Peter, Managing Director, T1d Fund$767,591Helen Ellias, Managing Dir. T1d Fund (end 6/24)$569,145Robert King, Cfao/treasurer$520,154Kathleen Seitz, Chief Global Development Officer$446,673Additionally, we highlight the ratio between the highest-paid employee and the average compensation across the nonprofit to determine whether compensation practices reflect industry standards while supporting the nonprofit's mission.The compensation ratio for this nonprofit is 8.5 which indicates the highest paid employee earns 8.5 times more than the average staff member. Our data show the high-average compensation ratio for medium to super-sized charities is expected to fall between 1 and 24.Source: IRS Form 990 (page 7), filing year 2024IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data AvailableBelow are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS websiteFoundation Status:Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)Affiliation:Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data AvailableThe Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage accountability and finance data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (Breakthrough T1D) or EIN (231907729) in the 'Search Term' field.Benefits Rate - 23%Information OnlyBenefits Rate is the relative percentage of an organization's employees' total benefits cost annually compared to their overall compensation. We calculate this ratio using the formula: Pensions plus Benefits plus Payroll Tax Totals divided by Current Compensation plus Total Wages.Impact & MeasurementNot Currently Scored Breakthrough T1D cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Measurement methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.Learn moreCulture & CommunityScore

100

This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's culture and connectedness to the community it serves.Learn more

Assessments

Constituent Feedback

100 out of 100 points

100% of Culture & Community scoreFull CreditPartial CreditNo Credit

This assessment, developed by the Irritants for Change, evaluates how a charity listens to and uses feedback from the people meant to ultimately benefit from its mission. Seeking feedback from the people a charity serves makes the nonprofit more responsive and effective.

Collects Feedback25 out of 25 pointsDoes your organization collect feedback (i.e., perceptions, opinions, concerns) from the people meant to ultimately benefit from your mission?

• Yes

Uses Feedback25 out of 25 pointsHow is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

• To identify and remedy poor client service experiences
• To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences
• To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations
• To inform the development of new programs/projects
• To identify where we are less inclusive across demographic groups
• To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
• To understand client needs and how we can help them achieve their desired outcomes

Implements Quality Feedback Practices25 out of 25 pointsWhich of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

• We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually
• We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people
• We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible
• We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us
• We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.)
• We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.)
• We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response
• We act on the feedback we receive
• We share the feedback we received with the people we serve

Experiences Feedback Challenges25 out of 25 pointsWhat challenges does your organization face in collecting feedback from the people you serve?

• We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback

Leadership & AdaptabilityScore

100

This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.Learn more

Strategy

40 out of 40 points

Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditMission Statement10 out of 10 pointsThe nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission.Breakthrough T1D is the leader in research leading to a cure for type 1 diabetes in the world. It sets the global agenda for diabetes research and is the largest charitable funder and advocate of diabetes science worldwide. The mission of Breakthrough T1D is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults suddenly, and can be fatal. Since its founding in 1970 by parents of children with type 1 diabetes, Breakthrough T1D has awarded more than $2.1 billion to diabetes research.Vision Statement10 out of 10 pointsThe nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's vision.A world without type 1 diabetes.Strategic Goals20 out of 20 pointsThe nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.Goal One: Move more new therapies through the R&D pipeline, and drive more, faster clinical trials. Goal Two: Leverage funds from partners, governments, and investors globally to grow impact exponentially.Goal Three: Accelerate regulatory approval & healthcare access.

Leadership

30 out of 30 points

Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditInvestment in Leadership Development15 out of 15 pointsThe nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development.JDRF has an active succession planning and leadership development program to drive career development and provide both formal and informal training opportunities for both current and future leaders. Leaders self-select into a year-long development program aimed at providing important resources and tools for continued growth and development as well as key skills to help develop other potential leaders.External Focus on Mobilizing Mission15 out of 15 pointsThe nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.

• Strategic Partnerships
• Collaborative Engagement
• Thought Leadership
• Social Promotion
• Civic Engagement
• Public Policy Advocacy

Adaptability

30 out of 30 points

Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditAdaptability Practices30 out of 30 pointsThe nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last yearDuring the past 12 to 18 months, JDRF has taken great measures to adapt to the new fundraising environment by holding hybrid events and offering greater flexibility for volunteers to engage in ways that best work for them. JDRF is working with new partners to streamline our event logistics while making changes to improve participant experience and increase participant engagement. We are also evolving our fundraising efforts and teams to the changing fundraising landscape and changing donor preferences. We support these efforts by more strategically telling our story and activating our volunteer base, while exhibiting renewed commitment to meeting our 2025 mission goals. 99% Four-Star Charity Impact & MeasurementAccountability & FinanceCulture & CommunityLeadership & Adaptability