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Nonprofit · EIN 65-0585415

ALPHA-1 FOUNDATION INC

Also known as ALPHANET

Tax-exempt · CORAL GABLES, FL 33134

Financials

$10.5M$8.5M2022$11.6M$10.1M2023$13.8M$14M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ALPHA-1 FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$13,755,427$13,980,782-$225,355$47,454,771$3,427,861$44,026,910
June 30, 2024990$11,614,380$10,093,036$1,521,344$44,464,081$2,581,193$41,882,888
June 30, 2023990$10,453,299$8,547,943$1,905,356$37,662,654$2,157,188$35,505,466
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$10,167,916
Program service revenue
$329,000
Investment income
$3,211,865
Net rental income
$6,844
Net gain from sales of assets
$2,237,481
Net income from fundraising events
$39,802
Other revenue
$46,646

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$3,199,012
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$477,503
Other salaries and wages
$1,699,523
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,627,386
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$547,398
Accounting fees
$95,093
Occupancy
$11,819
Travel
$469,748
Depreciation
$4,707
Program services (functional)
$11,790,701
Management and general (functional)
$1,065,170
Fundraising (functional)
$1,124,911

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$44,464,081
Total assets, end of year
$47,454,771
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,427,861
Net assets, end of year
$44,026,910
Land, buildings and equipment
$147,738
Publicly traded securities
$42,752,962
Net assets without donor restrictions
$41,418,273
Net assets with donor restrictions
$2,608,637
Gross unrelated business income
$329,000
Gross receipts
$26,580,492
Employees
23
Volunteers
300
Year formed
1995
State of legal domicile
FL

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SCOTT SANTARELLAPRESIDENT AND CEO
Officer
40$352,414$25,089
RANDEL H PLANTSENIOR DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH PROGRAMS
Highest-paid employee
40$158,473$22,920
ANGELA T MCBRIDESENIOR DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE RELATIONS
Highest-paid employee
40$135,996$21,725
JEANNE KUSHNERSENIOR DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
Highest-paid employee
40$110,591$29,808
LINDA RODRIGUEZSENIOR DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$136,689$3,028
ADRIANA ARCESEN DIRECTOR OF EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS & SCIENTIFIC EVENTS
Highest-paid employee
40$107,310$17,264
MARK B DELVAUXCFO
Officer
10$100,000$0
CATHERINE VERNONDIRECTOR/SECRETARY (AS OF 10/2024)
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
FRED C WALSHVICE CHAIR (THRU 9/2024)
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0$0
JON HAGSTROMCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0$0
KENNETH IRVINETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0$0
PEGGY IVERSONSECRETARY (THRU 10/2024)/VICE CHAIR (AS OF 10/2024)
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0$0
VIRGINIA CLARKPHYSICIAN DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0$0
ALICE TURNERDIRECTOR (AS OF 7/2024)
Trustee or director
4$0$0
ANN KNEBELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0$0
4 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DARRELL KOTTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0
ERIN CARRDIRECTOR (AS OF 7/2024)
Trustee or director
4$0
JENNIFER JOPPDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0
MARK BRANTLYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 18 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Scott SantarellaPresident and CEO
Officer
40$330,774$25,323
Randel H PlantSen Dir Research Progs
Highest-paid employee
40$143,033$12,642
Angela T McBrideSen Dir Corp Relations
Highest-paid employee
40$127,368$18,601
Linda RodriguezDevelopment Director
Highest-paid employee
40$122,295$6,436
Jeanne KushnerSr Dir of Communications
Highest-paid employee
40$100,532$27,513
Darrell KottonDirector
Trustee or director
4$0$0
Virginia ClarkPhysician Director
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0$0
Fred C WalshVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0$0
Jennifer JoppDirector
Trustee or director
4$0$0
Jon HagstromChair
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0$0
Kenneth IrvineTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0$0
Peggy IversonSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0$0
Ann KnebelDirector
Trustee or director
4$0$0
Noel G McElvaneyDirector
Trustee or director
4$0$0
Faron SchonfeldDirector
Trustee or director
4$0$0
Mark BrantlyDirector
Trustee or director
4$0$0
Catherine VernonDirector
Trustee or director
4$0$0
Mark B DelvauxCFO
Officer
10$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 18 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SCOTT SANTARELLAPresident and CEO
Officer
40$315,753$13,332
RANDEL H PLANTSen Dir Research Progs
Highest-paid employee
40$134,428$11,935
ANGELA T MCBRIDESen Dir Corp Relations
Highest-paid employee
40$120,202$16,321
LINDA RODRIGUEZDevelopment Director
Highest-paid employee
40$113,589$2,578
MARK B DELVAUXCFO
Officer
10$0$0
DARRELL KOTTONDirector
Trustee or director
4$0$0
VIRGINIA CLARKPhysician Director
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0$0
FRED C WALSHVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0$0
JENNIFER JOPPDirector
Trustee or director
4$0$0
JON HAGSTROMChair
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0$0
MARTIN R ZAMORADirector Emeritus
Trustee or director
4$0$0
KENNETH IRVINETreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0$0
PEGGY IVERSONSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0$0
ANN KNEBELDirector
Trustee or director
4$0$0
NOEL G MCELVANEYDirector
Trustee or director
4$0$0
FARON SCHONFELDDirector
Trustee or director
4$0$0
MARK BRANTLYDirector
Trustee or director
4$0$0
CATHERINE VERNONDirector
Trustee or director
4$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3300 PONCE DE LEON BLVD, CORAL GABLES, FL 33134-7211
In care of
% MARK DELVAUX
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SCOTT SANTARELLA, 3300 PONCE DE LEON BLVD, CORAL GABLES, FL 331347211
Signed the 990
SCOTT SANTARELLA, PRESIDENT AND CEO
Phone
(305) 567-9888
Website
ALPHA1.ORG
Return prepared by
BDO USA

Mission

THE ALPHA-1 FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO FINDING A CURE FOR ALPHA-1 ANTITRYPSIN DEFICIENCY AND TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF PEOPLE AFFECTED BY ALPHA-1 WORLDWIDE.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ALPHA-1 RESEARCH NETWORK: THE ALPHA-1 RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR A NETWORK OF ALPHA-1 INVESTIGATORS WORLDWIDE. IT IS ONE OF THE FOUNDATION'S MOST VALUABLE ASSETS AND INCLUDES THE DNA & TISSUE BANK, THERAPEUTIC DEVELOPMENT NETWORK, AND CLINICAL RESOURCE CENTERS. THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS SERVED BY SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS THAT BRING TOGETHER STAKEHOLDERS WITH THE INTENT TO PROMOTE SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY, IDENTIFY NEW APPROACHES TO THE DETECTION OF ALPHA-1, AND EDUCATE PHYSICIANS AND PATIENTS ON ALPHA-1. THE ALPHA-1 GRANTS AND AWARDS PROGRAM IS THE HEART OF THE FOUNDATION'S RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AND HAS ESTABLISHED ITSELF AS THE WORLDWIDE LEADER OF ALPHA-1 RESEARCH SUPPORT.
    Expenses $5,839,029 · grants $2,950,012
  • ALPHA-1 NATIONAL CONFERENCE: THE 34TH ANNUAL ALPHA-1 NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE WAS HELD ON JUNE 6-8, 2025. AS THE LARGEST ANNUAL GATHERING OF THE ALPHA-1 COMMUNITY, THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE PROVIDES IMPORTANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR NETWORKING, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY. THE SPEAKERS INCLUDED SOME OF THE LEADING CLINICIANS AND RESEARCHERS IN THE ALPHA-1 FIELD TO BRING INCREDIBLE SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE AND EDUCATION TO THE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM COVERED A WIDE RANGE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION AND SUPPORTIVE TOPICS TO INFORM, EMPOWER AND MOTIVATE PATIENTS TO TAKE CHARGE OF THEIR HEALTH. THE LAST SIX YEARS OF PRESENTATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE AT WWW.ALPHA1.ORG.
    Expenses $1,305,234
  • ALPHA-1 REGISTRY AND ACT STUDY: THE RESEARCH REGISTRY IS A CONFIDENTIAL DATABASE OF DIAGNOSED ALPHAS AND CARRIERS WILLING AND ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH STUDIES AND CLINICAL TRIALS FOR NEW THERAPIES. IT IS COMPRISED OF BOTH PATIENT SUPPORTED AND CLINICAL DATA. THE REGISTRY REPRESENTS THE LARGEST COHORT OF ALPHAS IN THE WORLD. THE GOAL OF THE ALPHA-1 CODED TESTING (ACT) STUDY IS TO PROVIDE A WAY FOR THOSE AT RISK, INCLUDING FAMILY MEMBERS OF DIAGNOSED ALPHAS, TO LEARN THEIR GENOTYPE. THE STUDY INCLUDES A RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE, A FINGERSTICK TESTING KIT, AND IS FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL.
    Expenses $641,781 · grants $249,000
  • ALPHA-1 EDUCATION DAYS PROVIDE ACCESS TO CURRENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND RESOURCES TO HUNDREDS OF ALPHAS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND CAREGIVERS.
    Expenses $526,408
  • OTHER ALPHA-1 SERVICES INCLUDE PATIENT EDUCATION (MATERIALS, WEBSITE, ETC), A PATIENT SUPPORT NETWORK, AND A TARGETED DETECTION PROGRAM.
    Expenses $2,435,566
  • THE MISSION OF ALPHA-1 GLOBAL IS TO DEVELOP A COLLABORATIVE GLOBAL NETWORK OF ALPHA-1 PATIENT LEADERS, PHYSICIANS, AND RESEARCHERS.
    Expenses $411,454
  • THE ALPHA-1-TO-ONE MAGAZINE IS DESIGNED TO INFORM THE COMMUNITY OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENTS, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES.
    Expenses $349,323
  • THE FOUNDATION'S PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAM MONITORS RELEVANT LEGISLATION AND REGULATORY ISSUES AND PUBLICIZES THE FOUNDATION'S POSITIONS ON SUCH ISSUES.
    Expenses $281,906

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
65-0585415
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1996
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Health care (E70)
Assets (IRS master file)
$47,454,771
Income (IRS master file)
$26,580,492

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$13,755,427$13,980,782$47,454,771IRS
990-TJune 2025–––IRS
990June 2024$11,614,380$10,093,036$44,464,081IRS
990-TDecember 2023–––IRS
990June 2023$10,453,299$8,547,943$37,662,654XML
990-TJune 2023–––IRS
990June 2022$10,890,084$6,364,206$35,496,616IRS
990-TJune 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990-TJune 2021–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 65-0585415).

Questions about ALPHA-1 FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of ALPHA-1 FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ALPHA-1 FOUNDATION INC is 65-0585415.
Is ALPHA-1 FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
Are donations to ALPHA-1 FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ALPHA-1 FOUNDATION INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ALPHA-1 FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ALPHA-1 FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ALPHA-1 FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SCOTT SANTARELLA.
Who are the officers and directors of ALPHA-1 FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $352,414 (SCOTT SANTARELLA, PRESIDENT AND CEO).
How much revenue does ALPHA-1 FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $13,755,427, expenses of $13,980,782 and total assets of $47,454,771 at year end.

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