990 Return ofOrganization ExemptFromIncomeTax 1 2 No...

Form 990

Department of theInternal Revenue'

Return of Organization Exempt From Income TaxUnder section 501(c), 527, or 4947(aXl) of the Internal Revenue Code

(except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

► The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements

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A For the 2007 calendar year , or tax year beginning , 2007 , and ending

B Check if applicable C D Employer Identification Number

Address change IIRStabel Arthritis Foundation, Inc. 25-0983073

Name changeor printor type Western Pennsylvania Chapter E Telephone numbersee

n 100 West Station Square, Suite 19504 1 2-566-16452566-1645Initial return speci ^ Pitt r h PA 15219bInstruc- g ,s u cou nti ng

Termination Lions Cash XF method Accrual

Amended return Other ( specify)

Application pending • Section 501 (cX3) organizations and 4947(aXl) nonexempt H and I are not applicable to section 527 organizations

charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A H (a) is this a group return for aff liates7 Yes X No(Form 990 or 990-EZ). H (b) if 'Yes, ' enter number of affiliates 0'

G Web site: ► www . arthritis. org H (C) Are all affiliates included' Yes El No

J Organization type-

(If 'No,' attach a list See i nstruct i ons )

(check only one) X 501(c) 3 - (insert no ) 4947 (a)(1) or 1 1 527 H (d) is this a separate return fled by an

-K Check here If the organization is not a 509(a)(3) supporting organization and its organization covered by a group rulings X Yes1 NoF]gross receipts are normally not more than $25,000. A return is not required, but if the I Grou p Exemption Number ► 8510organization chooses to file a return, be sure to file a complete return.

M Check ► if the organization is not required

L Gross recei p ts* Add lines 6b, 8b, 9b, and 1 Ob to line 12 1" 2 , 075, 683. to attach Schedule B (Form 990 , 990-EZ, or 990-PF)

Part I Rpvpnue FYnencec _ and Channel in Net Assets or Fund Balances (.See the ,nctructfnns )

1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts recelved-

a Contributions to donor advised funds 1 a

b Direct public support (not included on line 1a) 1b 1,1 1,534.

c Indirect public support (not included on line la) 1c 105, 372.

d Government contributions (grants) (not included on line 1 a) 1 d 109,376.

e Iathrod,iin1d)es(cash $ 1, 376, 282. noncash $ ) le 1, 376, 282.

2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts (from Part VII, line 93) 2 639.

3 Membership dues and assessments 3

4 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 4

5 Dividends and interest from securities 5 71,284.

6a Gross rents 6a

b Less- rental expenses 6b

come or (loss) Subtract line 6b from line 6a 6c

R 7 Other^t^$KTte^t ^c9 e 7Ev

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(A) Securities (B) Other

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eross asse8t^1 n inventory 0 570 681. 8a

E ss.dtCbrVt* t iaend expenses 550 875. 8b

c G in or (loss) (attach schedule) q tatement 1 19,806. 8c

d Ne c, columns (A) and (B) 8d 19,806.

Sp a I itis (att ch schedule) If any amount is from gaming , check here

a Gross rev t 420, 437. of contributions

reported on line 1b) - 9a 53,475.

b Less. direct expenses other than fundraising expenses 9b 53,475.

c Net income or (loss) from special events Subtract line 9b from line 9a Statement 2 9c

10a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances 10a

b Less cost of goods sold 10b

c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (attach schedule) Subtract line 10b from line 10a 10c

11 Other revenue (from Part VII, line 103) 11 3, 322.

12 Total revenue . Add lines l e, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6c, 7, 8d, 9c, I Oc, and 11 12 1,471, 333.

13 Program services (from line 44, column (B)) 13 968, 474.E

x 14 Management and general (from line 44, column (C)) 14 37, 661.

N 15 Fundraising (from line 44, column (D)) 15 88,430.

S 16 Payments to affiliates (attach schedule) See Statement 3 16 394,572.ES 17 Total expenses . Add lines 16 and 44, column (A) 17 1,489,137.

A 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year Subtract line 17 from line 12 18 -17, 804.

N 5 19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 73, column (A)) 19 2, 532, 007.

T T 20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (attach explanation) See Statement 4 20 171, 323.

S 21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year Combine lines 18, 19, and 20 21 2, 685, 526.

BAA For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions .

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] r EAO109L 12/27107 Form 990 (2007)

Form 990 (2007) Arthritis Foundation , Inc. 25-0983073

Fart ll Statement of Functional Expenses All organizations must complete column (A) Columns (B), (C), and (D) are requiredfor section 501(c)(3) and (4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts but optional for others (See instruct)

Do not include amounts reported on line (A) Total (B) Program (C) Management (D) Fundraising6b, 8b, 9b, IOb, or 16 of Part I services and gene ral

22a Grants paid from donor advisedfunds (attach sch)

(cash $

non-cash $

If this amount includesforeign grants, check here 22a

22b Other grants and allocations ( att sch ) See St 5(cash $ 527, 295.non-cash $

If this amount includesforeign grants, check here 22b 527, 295. 527 , 295.

23 Specific assistance to individuals(attach schedule) 23

24 Benefits paid to or for members(attach schedule) 24

25a Compensation of current officers,directors, key employees, etc listedin Part V-A 25a 93 , 375. 72 , 832. 7 , 470. 13 , 073.

b Compensation of former officers,directors, key employees, etc. listedin Part V-B 25b 0 . 0. 0. 0.

c Compensation and other distributions, notincluded above , to disqualified persons (asdefined under section 4958( f)(1)) and personsdescribed in section4958 ( c)(3)(B) 25c 0 . 0. 0. 0.

26 Salaries and wages of employees notincluded on lines 25a, b, and c 26 136 297. 106 473. 10 , 238. 19 , 586.

27 Pension plan contributions notincluded on lines 25a, b, and c 27 11, 015. 8 , 592. 881. 1,542.

28 Employee benefits not included onlines 25a - 27 28 17 , 073. 13 , 336. 1 285. 2 , 452.

29 Payroll taxes 29 23 , 106. 18 , 039. 1 , 781. 3 , 286.30 Professional fundraising fees 30 54 , 515. 35 , 435. 19 , 080.

31 Accounting fees 31 18 , 229. 14 226. 1, 426. 2,577.32 Legal fees 32

33 Supplies 33 6 , 147. 4 , 799. 474. 874.34 Telephone 34 3 , 271. 2 , 554. 252. 465.35 Postage and shipping 35 8 , 025. 6 , 265. 619. 1 , 141.36 Occupancy 36 19 , 433. 15 , 172. 1 , 498. 2 , 763.37 Equipment rental and maintenance 37 907. 708. 70. 129.

38 Printing and publications 38 69 , 918. 60 , 021. 3 , 517. 6 380.39 Travel 39 6 , 930. 5 410. 535. 985.40 Conferences , conventions , and meetings 40 35 , 212. 27 , 490. 2 , 715. 5 , 007.

41 Interest 41 198. 155. 15. 2 8 .42 Depreciation , depletion, etc (attach schedule) 42 6 , 599. 5 , 152. 509. 938.43 Other expenses not covered above ( itemize)

aSee Statement 6 43a 57 , 020. 44 , 520. 4 , 376. 8 124.____

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g -----------44 Total functional expenses. Add lines 22a

through 43g (Or anizations completing columns(B) - (D), car ttese totals to lines 13 - 15) 44 1 094 565. 968 474. 37 , 661. 88 430 .

Joint Costs. Check 1- 1 X if you are following SOP 98-2

Are any joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation reported in (B) Program servicesz Yes No

If 'Yes,' enter () the aggregate amount of these joint costs $ 54 , 515. (ii) the amount allocated to Program services

$ , (iii) the amount allocated to Management and general $ 35, 435. , and (iv) the amount allocated

to Fundraising $ 19,080.

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Form 990 (2007) Arthritis Foundation, Inc. 25-0983073

Part III Statement of Program Service Accomplishments (See the instructions.)

Form 990 is available for public inspection and, for some people, serves as the primary or sole source of information about a particularorganization How the public perceives an organization in such cases may be determined by the information presented on its return Therefore,please make sure the return is complete and accurate and fully describes, in Part III, the organization's programs a nd accomplishments

What is the organization 's primary exempt purpose? ► See Statement _7 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Program Service Expenses

All organizations must describe their exempt purpose achievements in a clear and concise manner State the number of (Required for (3) and(4) organizations

) (3)

clients served , publications issued etc. Discuss achievements that are not measurable (Section 501 (c)(3) and (4) organ- 4947(a)(1) trusts, butizati ons and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must also enter the amount of grants and allocations to others ) opt i onal for others)

a See Statement 8

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--------------------------------------------------- -(Grants and allocations $ 527, 295. ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here 0 968,474.

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----------------------------------------------------(Grants and allocations $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here

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-----------------------------------------------------!('rants and alloratinns S ) If this amount includes forefon orants. check here

e Other program services.

(Grants and allocations $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here " n

f Total of Program Service Expenses (should equal line 44, column (B), Program services) ► 968,474.

BAA Form 990 (2007)

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Form 990 (2007) Arthritis Foundation, Inc. 25-0983073 Part IV Balance Sheets (See the instructions.)

Note : Where required, attached schedules and amounts within the description (A) (B)column should be for end-of-year amounts only. Beginning of year End of year

45 Cash - non-interest-bearing 375, 537. 45 918,990.46 Savings and temporary cash investments 46

47a Accounts receivable 47a 15, 386.

b Less allowance for doubtful accounts 47b 8, 890. 47c 15, 386.

48a Pledges receivable 48a 285, 239.

b Less allowance for doubtful accounts 48b 17,530. 329, 876. 48c 267, 709.

49 Grants receivable 49

50 a Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, and keyemployees (attach schedule) 50a

b Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1))and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) (attach schedule) 50b

A

s 51 a Other notes and loans receivableE (attach scheduled 51 a

s b Less allowance for doubtful accounts 51 b 51 c

52 Inventories for sale or use 52

53 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 3,387. 53 4, 901.

54a Investments - publicly-traded securities Stmt 9 Cost X FMV 1, 851, 879. 54a 1,980,774.

b Investments - other securities (attach sch) ► Cost FMV 54b

55a Investments - land, buildings, & equipment: basis 55a

b Less accumulated depreciation(attach schedule) 55b 55c

56 Investments - other (attach schedule) 56

57a Land, buildings, and equipment: basis 57a 29,127.

b Less accumulated depreciation(attach schedule} Statement 10 57b 13,628. 5f598. 57c 15,499.

58 Other assets, including program-related investments

(describe ► See Statement 11 )----------------------------

54, 593. 58 55,710.59 Total assets (must equal line 74) Add lines 45 through 58 2, 629, 760. 59 3,258,969.60 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 92,727. 60 111,640.61 Grants payable 61 445, 833.

L 62 Deferred revenue 62

B 63 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and keyi employees (attach schedule) 63LI 64a Tax-exempt bond liabilities (attach schedule) 64aTI b Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule) 64b

s 65 Other liabilities (describe ► See Statement-12- - - - - - - - - -

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5,026. 65 15,970.66 Total liabilities. Add lines 60 through 65 97, 753. 66 573, 443.

Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here ► X^ and complete lines 67

through 69 and lines 73 and 74

A 67 Unrestricted 951, 631. 67 870, 967.

1 68 Temporarily restricted 682, 809. 68 814, 279.

T 69 Permanently restricted 897, 567. 69 1, 000, 280.

oo Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here ► and complete lines

F 70 through 74

70 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds 70

71 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, and equipment fund 71B

A 72 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 72

NF

73 Total net assets or fund balances . Add lines 67 through 69 or lines 70 through72 (Column (A) must equal line 19 and column (B) must equal line 21) 2, 532, 007. 73 2, 685, 526.

74 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances.Add lines 66 and 73 2, 629, 760. 74 3f258,969.

BAA Form 990 (2007)

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form 990 (2007) Arthritis Foundation, Inc. 25-0983073 Part IV-A Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements with Revenue per Return (See the

instructions.)

a Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements a 1,650,640.

b Amounts included on line a but not on Part I, line 12

1 Net unrealized gains on investments b1 174,204.

2Donated services and use of facilities b2 7,984.3Recoveries of prior year grants b3

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b4 -2,881.------------------Add lines b1 through b4 b 179, 307.

c Subtract line b from line a c 1, 471,333.

d Amounts included on Part I, line 12, but not on line a:

1 Investment expenses not included on Part I, line 6b d1

2Other (specify)------------------------------

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---------------------- -- -Add lines dl and d2 d

e Total revenue (Part I, line 12). Add lines c and d e 1,471,333.

Part IV-B Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements with Expenses per Return

a Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements a 1,497,121.

b Amounts included on line a but not on Part I, line 17

1 Donated services and use of facilities b1 7,984.

2Prior year adjustments reported on Part I, line 20 b2

3Losses reported on Part I, line 20 b3

4Other (specify)-------------------------- ----

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----------------------Add lines b1 through b4 b 7,984.

c Subtract line b from line a c 1,489,137.

d Amounts included on Part I, line 17, but not on line a:

1 Investment expenses not included on Part I, line 6b d1

20ther(specify)-------------------------- ----

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--------Add lines d1 and d2 d

e Total expenses (Part I, line 17) Add lines c and d 0-1 e 1,489,137.

Part V-A Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (List each person who was an office r, director, trustee,or key employee at any time during the year even if they were not compensated) (See the instructions)

(A) Name and address

(B) Title and average hoursper week devoted

to position

(C) Compensation(if not paid,enter -0-)

(D) Contributions toemployee benefitplans and deferredcompensation plans

(E) Expenseaccount and other

allowances

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---------------------See Statement 14 93,375. 7,937. 0.

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Part V-A Current Officers , Directors , Trustees , and Key Employees continued Yes No75a Enter the total number of officers, directors , and trustees permitted to vote on organization business at board meetings 1 22

b Are any officers, directors, trustees, or key employees listed in Form 990, Part V-A, or highest compensated employeeslisted in Schedule A, Part I, or highest compensated professional and other independent contractors listed in ScheduleA, Part II-A or II-B, related to each other through family or business relationships? If 'Yes,' attach a statement thatidentifies the individuals and explains the relationship(s) 75b X

c Do any officers, directors, trustees, or key employees listed in form 990, Part V-A, or highest compensated employeeslisted in Schedule A, Part I, or highest compensated professional and other independent contractors listed in ScheduleA, Part II-A or II-B, receive compensation from any other organizations, whether tax exempt or taxable, that are relatedto the organization? See the instructions for the definition of 'related organization' 75c X

If 'Yes,' attach a statement that includes the information described in the instructions.

d Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? 75d X

Part V-B Former Officers, Directors , Trustees, and Key Employees That Received Compensation or OtherBenefits (If any former officer, director, trustee, or key employee received compensation or other benefits (described below)during the year, list that person below and enter the amount of compensation or other benefits in the appropriate column Seethe instructions )

(A) Name and address (B) Loans andAdvances

(C) Compensation(if not paid,enter -0-)

(D) Contributions toemployee benefitplans and deferredcompensation plans

(E) Expenseaccount and other

allowances

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Part VI Other Information (See the instructions. Yes No

76 Did the organization make a change in its activities or methods of conducting activities?If 'Yes,' attach a detailed statement of each change 76 X

77 Were any changes made in the organizing or governing documents but not reported to the IRS? 77 X

If 'Yes,' attach a conformed copy of the changes

78a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year covered by this return? 78a X

b If 'Yes,' has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year? 78b NA

79 Was there a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or substantial contraction during theyear? If 'Yes,' attach a statement 79 X

80a Is the organization related (other than by association with a statewide or nationwide organization) through commonmembership, governing bodies, trustees, officers, etc, to any other exempt or nonexempt organization? 80a X

b If 'Yes,' enter the name of the organization ► N/A _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

_____________________________ and check whether it is Tjexemptor

__nonexempt_

81 a Enter direct and indirect political expenditures (See line 81 instructions.) I 81a 1 0.

b Did the organization file Form 11 20-POL for this year7 1 b X

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orm 990 (2007) Arthritis Foundation, Inc. 25-0983073

Part VI Other Information (continued) Yes No

82a Did the organization receive donated services or the use of materials, equipment, or facilities at no charge or atsubstantially less than fair rental value? 82a X

b If 'Yes,' you may indicate the value of these items here Do not include this amount asrevenue in Part I or as an expense in Part II. (See Instructions in Part III.) 82b 7,984.

83a Did the organization comply with the public inspection requirements for returns and exemption applications? 83a X

b Did the organization comply with the disclosure requirements relating to quid pro quo contributions? 83b X

84a Did the organization solicit any contributions or gifts that were not tax deductible? 84a X

b If 'Yes,' did the or anization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts werenot tax deductible? 84b N A

85a 501 (c)(4), (5), or (6) Were substantially all dues nondeductible by members? 85a N A

b Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? 85b N A

If 'Yes' was answered to either 85a or 85b, do not complete 85c through 85h below unless the organization received awaiver for proxy tax owed for the prior year

c Dues, assessments, and similar amounts from members 85c N/A

d Section 162(e) lobbying and political expenditures 85d N/A

e Aggregate nondeductible amount of section 6033(e)(1)(A) dues notices 85e N/A

f Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (line 85d less 85e) 85f N/A

g Does the organization elect to pay the section 6033(e) tax on the amount on line 85f' 85g N IA

h If section 6033(e)(1 )(A) dues notices were sent, does the organization agree to add the amount on line 85f to its reasonable estimate ofdues allocable to nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures for the following tax year? 85h N A

86 501 (c)(7) organizations. Enter a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on

line 12 86a N/A

b Gross receipts, included on line 12, for public use of club facilities 86b N/A

87 501(c)(12) organizations Enter a Gross income from members or shareholders 87a N/A

bGross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sourcesagainst amounts due or received from them) 87b N/A

88a At any time during the year, did the organization own a 50% or greater interest in a taxable corporation or partnership,or an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301 7701-2 and 301 7701-37If 'Yes,' complete Part IX 88a

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b At any time during the year, did the organization, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the meaning ofsection 512(b)(13)' If 'Yes,' complete Part XI 11 88b X

89a 501 (c)(3) organizations Enter Amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under.

section 4911 0. , section 4912 ► 0 . , section 4955 ► 0.- - ------ --------- ---------

b 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transactionduring the year or did it become aware of an excess benefit transaction from a prior year? If 'Yes,' attach a statementexplaining each transaction 89b X

c Enter: Amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during theyear under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958 0.

d Enter Amount of tax on line 89c, above, reimbursed by the organization 0.

e All organizations At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? 89e X

f All organizations Did the organization acquire a direct or indirect interest in any applicable insurance contract? 89f X

g For supporting organizations and sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds Did the supportingorganization, or a fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time duringthe year? 899 X

90a List the states with which a copy of this return is filed ► - PA

b Number of employees employed in the pay period that includes March 12, 2007(See Instructions) 190b1 5

91a The books are in care of ► Essil Washington Telephone number ► 404-965-7502

Located at ► 1330 W. Peachtree St. Ste 100 Atlanta GA ZIP + 4 ► 30309------------------------------------------- -----

b At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over aYes No

financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)' 91 b X

If 'Yes,' enter the name of the foreign country 01

See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank andFinancial Accounts.

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c At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside of the United States? 191 cl I X

If 'Yes,' enter the name of the foreign country I--- _ _

92 Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041 - Check here N/A 11 11and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year ' 92 N/A

Part VII Analysis of Income - Producin Activities (See the Instructions.

Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514

Note : Enter gross amounts unless (A) (B) (C) (D) Relatedor

exemptotherwise indicated Business code Amount Exclusion code Amount function income

93 Program service revenue:

a Sales & Service Fees

b

c

d

e

f Medicare/Medicaid payments

g Fees & contracts from government agencies

94 Membership dues and assessments

95 Interest on savings & temporary cash Invmnts

96 Dividends & interest from securities

97 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:

a debt-financed property

b not debt-financed property

98 Net rental income or (loss) from pers prop

99 Other investment income

100 Gain or (loss) from sales of assetsother than inventory

639.

1 1 141 71,284.1

101 Net income or (loss) from special events

102 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory

103 Other revenue* a

b Miscellaneous

c

d

e

104 Subtotal (add columns (B), (D), and (E))

105 Total (add line 104, columns (B), (D), and (E))

Note : Line 105 plus line le, Part I, should equal the amount on line 12, Part I

19,806.1

11 3,322.

74,606.1 20,445.111- 95,051.

Part VIII Relationshi p of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes (See the Instructions.Line No . Explain how each activity for which income is reported in column (E) of Part VII contributed importantly to the accomplishment

V of the organization's exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes)

93a Fees to reduce the costs of holding self help courses for those afflicted with

arthritis.

Part IX Information Regarding Taxable Subsidiaries and Disregarded Entities (See the Instructions.

(A)

Name, address, and EIN of corporation,partnership, or disregarded entity

(B)

Percentage ofownership interest

(C)

Nature of activities

(D)

Totalincome

(E)

End-of-yearassets

N/A %

Part X Information Regardin g Transfers Associated with Personal Benetit contracts See the Instructions.

a Did the organization , during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract' Yes X No

b Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? Yes X No

Note : If 'Yes' to (b), file Form 8870 and Form 4720 (see instructions)

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.Form 990(200 Arthritis Foundation, Inc. 25-0983073 Part XI Information Regarding Transfers To and From Controlled Entities . Complete only if the

organization Is a controlling organization as defined in section 512(b)(13).Yes No

106 Did the reporting organization make any transfers to a controlled entity as defined in section 512(b)(13) of the Code? If'Yes,' complete the schedule below for each controlled entity X

(A)Name , address , of each

controlled entity

( B)Employer Identification

NumberDescription of

transfer(D)

Amount or transfer

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Totals

Yes No

107 Did the reporting organization receive any transfers from a controlled entity as defined in section 512(b)(13) of the Code? If'Yes,' complete the schedule below for each controlled entity X

(A)Name , address, of each

controlled entity

(B)Employer Identification

NumberDescription of

transfer(D)

Amount of transfer

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Totals

Yes No

108 Did the organization have a binding written contract in effect on August 17, 2006, covering the interest, rents, royalties, andannuities described in question 107 above? X

have examined this return, includineg accorrlpan ing sched^tes and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is

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Organization Exempt Under'SCHEDULE A Section 501(cX3)(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

(Except Private Foundation) and Section 501(e), 501(0, 501(k),501(n), or 4947(aXl) Nonexempt Charitable Trust

Supplementary Information - (See separate instructions.)Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service MUST be completed by the above organizations and attached to their Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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2007

Name of the organizationArthritis Foundation, Inc.

Employer identification number

Western Pennsylvania Chapter 25-0983073

Part I Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Employees Other Than Officers , Directors , and Trustees(See instructions. List each one. If there are none. enter 'None.')

(a) Name and address of eachemployee paid more

than $50 , 000

(b) Title and averagehours per week

devoted to position

(c) Compensation (d) Contributionsto employee benefitplans and deferred

compensation

(e) Expenseaccount and other

allowances

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Total number of other employees paidover $50,000 0-1 0

I Part II - A I Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Independent Contractors for Professional Services(See instructions. List each one (whether individuals or firms). If there are none, enter None.')

(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $50,000

None----------------------------------------

(b) Type of service (c) Compensation

Total number of others receiving over$50,000 for professional services Ild 0

Part II - B Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Independent Contractors for Other Services(List each contractor who performed services other than professional services, whether individuals orfirms. If there are none, enter 'None.' See instructions.)

(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $50,000

None----------------------------------------

Total number of other contractors receivingover $50,000 for other services Ild 0

BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 and Form 990-EZ.

(b) Type of service (c) Compensation

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Part III Statements About Activities (See instructions.) Yes No

1 During the year, has the organization attempted to influence national, state, or local legislation, including any attemptto influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum? If 'Yes,' enter the total expenses paid

or incurred in connection with the lobbying activities I. $ 11,227.

(Must equal amounts on line 38, Part VI-A, or line i of Part VI-B) 1 X

Organizations that made an election under section 501(h) by filing Form 5768 must complete Part VI-A Otherorganizations checking 'Yes' must complete Part VI-B AND attach a statement giving a detailed description of thelobbying activities

2 During the year, has the organization, either directly or indirectly, engaged in any of the following acts with anysubstantial contributors, trustees, directors, officers, creators, key employees, or members of their families, or with anytaxable organization with which any such person is affiliated as an officer, director, trustee, majority owner, or principalbeneficiary? (If the answer to any question is 'Yes,' attach a detailed statement explaining the transactions )

a Sale , exchange, or leasing of property?

b Lending of money or other extension of credit?

c Furnishing of goods, services, or facilities?

d Payment of compensation (or payment or reimbursement of expenses if more than $1,000)?

e Transfer of any part of its income or assets?

3a Did the organization make grants for scholarships, fellowships, student loans, etc? (If 'Yes,' attach anexplanation of how the organization determines that recipients qualify to receive payments )

b Did the organization have a section 403(b) annuity plan for its employees?

c Did the organization receive or hold an easement for conservation purposes, including easementsto preserve open space, the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If'Yes,' attach a detailed statement

d Did the organization provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services?

4a Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds? If 'Yes,' complete lines 4b through 4g If 'No,' complete lines4f and 4g

b Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?

cDid the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?

2a X

2b X

2c X

2d X

2e X

3a X

3b X

3c X

3d X

4a X

4b N A

4c NIA

d Enter the total number of donor advised funds owned at the end of the tax year N/A

e Enter the aggregate value of assets held in all donor advised funds owned at the end of the tax year N/A

f Enter the total number of separate funds or accounts owned at the end of the tax year (excluding donor advisedfunds included on line 4d) where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment ofamounts in such funds or accounts 0

g Enter the aggregate value of assets held in all funds or accounts included on line 4f at the end of the tax year 0.

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FP_a_rt_1_V71 Reason for Non - Private Foundation Status (See instructions.)

I certify that the organization is not a private foundation because it is. (Please check only ONE applicable box.)

5 LI A church, convention of churches , or association of churches Section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

6 [ A school Section 170(b)(1)(A)( ii) (Also complete Part V )

7 [ A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization . Section 170(b)(1)(A)(ili)

8 [ A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit Section 170(b)(1)(A)(v)

9 [ A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital Section 170( b)(1)(A)(iii) Enter the hospital ' s name, city,

and state--------------------------------------------------------

10 [ An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit Section 170 (b)(1)(A)(iv)(Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A )

11 a MX An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general publicSection 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A )

11 b [ A community trust Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A )

12 [ An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33-113% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receiptsfrom activities related to its charitable, etc, functions - subject to certain exceptions , and (2) no more than 33-113% of its supportfrom gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by theorganization after June 30, 1975 See section 509(a)(2) (Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A )

13An organization that is not controlled by any disqualified persons (other than foundation managers) and otherwise meets therequirements of section 509(a)(3) Check the box that describes the type of supporting organization

n Type I [-]Type II n Type I I I-Functionally Integrated F]Type III-Other

Provide the following information about the supported organizations .(See instructions )

(a)Name(s) of supported

organization(s)

(b)Employer identification

number (EIN)

(c)Type of

organization (describedin lines 5 through 12above or IRC section)

(d)Is the supported

organization listed inthe supportingorganization'sgoverningdocuments?

(e)Amount ofsupport

Yes No

Total 0. 0.

14 n An organization organized and operated to test for public safety . Section 509(a)(4). (See instructions )

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Part IV-A Support Schedule (Complete only if you checked a box on line 10, 11, or 12) Use cash method of accounting.

Note : You may use the worksheet in the instructions for converting from the accrual to the cash method of accounting

Calendar year (or fiscal year (a)0

(b) (c)0

(d)3

(e)Tbeginning in) 20 6 2005 20 4 200 otal

15 Gifts, grants, and contributionsreceived (Do not includeunusual grants. See line 28.) 753, 828. 474, 236. 1, 430, 396. 717, 646. 3, 376, 106.

16 Membership fees received 0.

17 Gross receipts from admissions,merchandise sold or services performed,or furnishing of facilities in any activitythat is related to the organization'scharitable, etc , purpose 262, 114. 182,130. 286, 602. 270, 265. 1, 001, 111.

18 Gross income from interest , dividends,amts rec'd from payments on securitiesloans (sec 512( a)(5)), rents, royalties,income from similar sources, andunrelated business taxable income (lesssec 511 taxes ) from businesses acquiredb the organzation after June 30 , 1975 49, 851. 38,488. 34,308. 32,872. 155, 519.

19 Net income from unrelated businessactivities not included in line 18 0.

20 Tax revenues levied for theorganization's benefit andeither paid to it or expended

0on its behalf .

21 The value of services orfacilities furnished to theorganization by a governmentalunit without charge. Do notinclude the value of services orfacilities generally furnished to

0the public without charge .22 Other income Attach a

schedule Do not includegain or (loss) from sale ofcapital assets See Stmt 15 5,133. 14,757. 36,590. 8,152. 64,632.

23 Total of lines 15 through 22 1, 070, 926. 709, 611. 1, 787, 896. 1, 028, 935. 4,597,368.

24 Line 23 minus line 17 808,812. 527, 481. 1,501,294. 758, 670. 3,596,257.

25 Enter 1 % of line 23 10, 709. 7,096. 1 17, 879. 10,289.

26 Organizations described on lines 10 or 11: a Enter 2% of amount in column (e), line 24 26a 71, 925.

b Prepare a list for your records to show the name of and amount contributed by each person (other than a governmental unit or publiclysupported organization) whose total gifts for 2003 through 2006 exceeded the amount shown in line 26a. Do not file this list with yourreturn . Enter the total of all these excess amounts 26b 785 , 966.

c Total support for section 509(a)(1) test' Enter line 24, column (e) 26c 3,596, 257.d Add: Amounts from column (e) for lines: 18 155, 519. 19

22 64,632. 26b 785, 966. 26d 1, 006, 117.

e Public support (line 26c minus line 26d total) 26e 2 ,590, 140.

f Public support percentage (line 26e (numerator) divided by line 26c (denominator)) 26f 72.02 %

27 Organizations described on line 12: N/Aa For amounts included in lines 15, 16, and 17 that were received from a 'disqualified person,' prepare a list for your records to show thename of, and total amounts received in each year from, each 'disqualified person ' Do not file this list with your return . Enter the sum ofsuch amounts for each year:

(2006)------------ (2005)------------(2004)------------(2003)-------------

bFor any amount included in line 17 that was received from each person (other than 'disqualified persons'), prepare a list for your recordsto show the name of, and amount received for each year, that was more than the larger of (1) the amount on line 25 for the year or (2)$5,000 (Include in the list organizations described in lines 5 through 1 1 b, as well as individuals ) Do not file this list with your return.After computing the difference between the amount received and the larger amount described in (1) or (2), enter the sum of thesedifferences (the excess amounts) for each year:

(2006)------------ (2005)------------(2004)------------ (2003)-------------

c Add Amounts from column (e) for lines 15 16

17 20 21 27c

d Add. Line 27a total and line 27b total 27d

e Public support (line 27c total minus line 27d total) 27e

f Total support for section 509(a)(2) test: Enter amount from line 23, column (e) 27f

g Public support percentage (line 27e (numerator) divided by line 27f (denominator)) 01 27 %

h Investment income percenta ge (line 18 , column (e) (numerator) divided by line 27f (denominator)) 27h %

28 Unusual Grants : For an organization described in line 10, 11, or 12 that received any unusual grants during 2003 through 2006, prepare alist for your records to show, for each year, the name of the contributor, the date and amount of the grant, and a brief description of thenature of the grant Do not file this list with your return . Do not include these grants in line 15

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-Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2007 Arthritis Foundation, Inc. 25-0983073 Page 5Part V Private School Questionnaire (See Instructions.)

(To be completed ONLY by schools that checked the box on line 6 in Part IV) N/ANo

29 Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws,other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body' 29

30 Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its brochures,catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions, programs,and scholarships? 30

31 Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media duringthe period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way that -makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? 31

If 'Yes,' please describe, if 'No,' please explain (If you need more space, attach a separate statement )

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---------------------------------------------------------32 Does the organization maintain the following:

a Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff? 32a

b Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a raciallynondiscriminatory basis? 32b

c Co p ies of all catalogues , brochures , announcements, and other written communications to the public dealingwith student admissions, programs , and scholarships? 32c

d Copies of all material used by the organization or on its behalf to solicit contributions? 32d

If you answered 'No' to any of the above, please explain ( If you need more space, attach a separate statement )

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33 Does the organization discriminate by race in any way with respect to-

a Students' rights or privileges? 33a

b Admissions policies? 133b

c Employment of faculty or administrative staff' 33c

d Scholarships or other financial assistance? 33d

e Educational policies' 33e

f Use of facilities? 133f

g Athletic programs?

h Other extracurricular activities?

If you answered 'Yes' to any of the above, please explain. (If you need more space, attach a separate statement.)

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34a Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency? 34a

b Has the organization 's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended? 34b

If you answered 'Yes' to either 34a or b, please explain using an attached statement.

35 Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements ofsections 4.01 throug h 4 05 of Rev Proc 75-50 , 1975-2 C . B. 587 , covering racialnondiscrimination ? If 'No.' attach an explanation-

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990- EZ) 2007 Arthritis Foundation, Inc. 25-0983073 Pag e 6Part VI-A Lobbying Expenditures by Electing Public Charities (See instructions)

(To be completed ONLY by an eligible organization that filed Form 5768) N/A

Check ► a if the organization belongs to an affiliated group Check ► b if you checked 'a' and 'limited control' provisions apply

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures Affiliated group To be completed

(The term 'expenditures' means amounts paid or incurred.)totals for all electing

organizations

36 Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grassroots lobbying) 36

37 Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) 37

38 Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 36 and 37) 38

39 Other exempt purpose expenditures 39

40 Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 38 and 39) 40

41 Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table -

If the amount on line 40 is- The lobbying nontaxable amount is-

Not over $500,000 20% of the amount on line 40

Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000 $100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000

Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000 $175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000 41

Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000 $225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000

Over $17,000,000 $1,000,000

42 Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 41) 42

43 Subtract line 42 from line 36 Enter -0- if line 42 is more than line 36 43

44 Subtract line 41 from line 38 Enter -0- if line 41 is more than line 38 44

Caution : If there is an amount on either line 43 or line 44, you must file Form 4720.

4 -Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below

See the instructions for lines 45 through 50 )

Lobbying Expenditures During 4 -Year Averaging Period

Calendar year (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)(or fiscal yearbeginning in)

2007 2006 2005 2004 Total

45 Lobbying nontaxableamount

46 Lobbying ceiling amount(150% of line 45(e))

47 Total lobbyingex penditures

48 Grassroots non-taxable amount

49 Grassroots ceiling amount(150% of line 48(e))

50 Grassroots lobbyingexpenditures

Pact VI-B Lobbying Activity by Nonelecting Public Charities(For reporting only by organizations that did not complete Part VI-A) (See instructions.)

During the year, did the organization attempt to influence national, state or local legislation , including anyattempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum , through the use of Yes No Amount

a Volunteers X

b Paid staff or management ( Include compensation in expenses reported on lines c through h.) X

c Media advertisements X

d Mailings to members, legislators , or the public X 4.

e Publications , or published or broadcast statements X

I Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes X

g Direct contact with legislators, their staffs , government officials, or a legislative body X 11,223.

h Rallies, demonstrations , seminars, conventions, speeches , lectures, or any other means X

i Total lobbying expenditures (add lines c through h.) 11,227.

If 'Yes' to any of the above , also attach a statement giving a detailed description of the lobbying activities See Statement 16


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Part=rV Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With NoncharitableExempt Organizations (See instructions)

51 Did the reporting organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization describedof the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?

in section 501(c)

a Transfers from the reporting organization to a noncharitable exempt organization of. Yes No

(i)Cash 51 a (i) X

(ii)Other assets. a (ii) X

b Other transactions

(i)Sales or exchanges of assets with a noncharitable exempt organization b ( i ) X

(ii)Purchases of assets from a nonchantable exempt organization b (ii X

(iii)Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets b iii X

(iv) Reimbursement arrangements b iv X

(v)Loans or loan guarantees b (v) X

(vi)Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations b (vi) X

c Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees c X

d If the answer to any of the above is 'Yes,' complete the following schedule Column (b) should always show the fair mathe goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting organization If the organization receivedless than fair markan transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received

rket value ofet value in

(a)Line no

(b)Amount involved

(c)Name of nonchantable exempt organization

(d)Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements

N/

52a Is the organization directly or indirectl y affiliated with , or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizationsdescribed in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501 (c)(3)) or in section 5277 P.

11 Yes XM No

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2007 Federal Statements Page 1Arthritis Foundation, Inc.


Statement 1Form 990 , Part I, Line 8Net Gain (Loss) from Noninventory Sales

Publicly Traded Securi ties

Gross Sales Price: 570,681.Cost or Other Basis: 550,875.

Total Gain (Loss) Publicly Traded Securities .$ 19,806.

Total Net Gain (Loss) From Noninventory Sales 19,806.

Statement 2Form 990, Part I, Line 9Net Income (Loss) from Special Events

Less Less NetGross Contri- Gross Direct Income

Special Events Receipts butions Revenue Expenses (Loss)

Testimonial Dinner 335,777. 294,191. 41,586. 41,586. 0.Arthritis Walk 93,253. 89,924. 3,329. 3,329. 0.Jingle Bell Run 38,201. 30,390. 7,811. 7,811. 0.Other Special Events 6 , 681. 5,932. 749. 749. 0.

Total 473,912. $ 420,437. 53,475. $ 53,475. 0.

Statement 3Form 990 , Part I, Line 16Payments to Affiliates

Name and Address Purpose of Payment Amount

Arthritis Foundation Research, Programs&Services $ 394,572.1330 W. Peachtree St.Atlanta, GA 30309,

Total $ 394,572.

Statement 4Form 990 , Part I, Line 20Other Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances

Uncollected Pledges $ -2,881.Unrealized Gain on Investments 174,204.

Total $ 171,323.



Statement 5Form 990 , Part II, Line 22bOther Grants and Allocations

Cash Grants and Allocations

Class of Activity: Research AwardsDonee's Name: Arthritis FoundationAmount Given: $ 515,000.

Class of Activity: Research AwardsDonee's Name: University of PittsburghAmount Given: 12,035.

Class of Activity: Other awards and grantsDonee's Name: United Way of Allegheny CountyAmount Given: 260.

Total Grants and Allocations 527,295.

Statement 6Form 990 , Part II, Line 43Other Expenses

(A) (B) (C) (D)Program Management

Total Services & General Fundraising

Advertising 4,826. 3,768. 372. 686.Insurance 9,069. 7,080. 699. 1,290.Membership Dues & Subscription 1,125. 878. 87. 160.Miscellaneous 7,019. 5,480. 541. 998.Professional Fees 14,983. 11,702. 1,135. 2,146.Taxes & Licenses 535. 418. 41. 76.Technology Fees 19 , 463. 15,194.

l 57 020 $ 44 520T t1 , 501.4 376

2,768.124$ 8, . , .o a , . .,

Statement 7Form 990, Part IIIOrganization's Primary Exempt Purpose

The Arthritis Foundation funds research to find the causes and the cures of manyforms of arthritis, educate health professionals and others in the community aboutarthritis, and offers a number of programs and services to improve the quality oflife for people living with arthritis.

2007 Federal Statements PageArthritis Foundation, Inc.


Statement 8Form 990, Part III, Line aStatement of Program Service Accomplishments

ProgramGrants and Service

Description Allocations Expenses

Peer- reviewed research grants awarded to scientists,physicians and health professionals involved in cutting-edgestudies. 527,295. 533,831.

Includes Foreign Grants: No

Public Health Education: forges strategic alliances chargedwith informing and educating the American public bydisseminating information via health fair, materials,community awareness, Arthritis Foundation programs andpublic relations initiatives. 235,122.


Professional Education & Training: to assist those in themedical field who provide care to individuals affected byarthritis. This service also works to ensure that arthritishealth professionals have the latest information in the careand treatment of people with arthritis. 4,682.


Patient & community services: evidence-based programs toassist with quality of life issues including but not limitedto movement restrictions and emotional changes. 194,839.


527,295. $ 968,474.

Statement 9Form 990, Part IV, Line 54aInvestments - Publicly Traded Securities

ValuationOther Publicly Traded Securities Method Amount

Corporate notes and bonds Market Value $ 297,406.Common Stocks Market Value 1,683,368.

Total 1,980,774.

Publicly Traded Securities 1,980,774.



Statement 10Form 990, Part IV , Line 57Land, Buildings , and Equipment

Accum. BookCategory Basis Deprec. Value

Furniture and Fixtures $ 29,127.T l $ 29 127t

$ 13 , 628. $13 628 $

15,499.15 499.o a , , . , .

Statement 11Form 990 , Part IV , Line 58Other Assets

Beneficial Interest In Perpetual Trust $ 55 , 710.Total 55,710.

Statement 12Form 990, Part IV , Line 65Other Liabilities

Debt Obligations $ 15 , 970.970T l 15to a , .

Statement 13Form 990, Part IV-A, Line b(4)Other Amounts

Uncollectible Pledges $ -2,881.Total $ -2,881.

Statement 14Form 990 , Part V-AList of Officers , Directors , Trustees , and Key Employees

Title and Contri- ExpenseAverage Hours Compen- bution to Account/

Name and Address Per Week Devoted sation EBP & DC Other

Martha Tiani President $ 93,375. $ 7,937. $ 0.100 W. Station Square, Ste1950 40.00Pittsburgh, PA 15219

William Eritz Director 0. 0. 0.100 W. Station Sq., Suite 1950 0Pittsburgh, PA 15219



Statement 14 (continued)Form 990, Part V-AList of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees



Timothy K. Zimmerman Treasurer $ 0. $ 0. $ 0.100 W. Station Sq., Suite 1950 0Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Richard DeYoung, AIA Chairman 0. 0. 0.100 W. Station Sq., Suite 1950 0Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Gary F. Roberson Secretary 0. 0. 0.100 W. Station Sq., Suite 1950 0Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Raphael Hirsch, MD Director 0. 0. 0.100 W. Station Sq., Suite 1950 0Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Jane Brandenstein, PT Director 0. 0. 0.100 W. Station Sq., Suite 1950 0Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Vincent K Chisolm Director 0. 0. 0.100 W. Station Sq., Suite 1950 0Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Hanna Gruen, OTR/L Director 0. 0. 0.100 W. Station Sq., Suite 1950 0Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Denise Bender Klavon Director 0. 0. 0.100 W. Station Sq., Suite 1950 0Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Kent Kwoh, MD Director 0. 0. 0.100 W. Station Sq., Suite 1950 0Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Thomas Medsger, MD Director 0. 0. 0.100 W. Station Sq., Suite 1950 0Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Joyce O'Connor Director 0. 0. 0.100 W. Station Sq., Suite 1950 0Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Robert Poling Director 0. 0. 0.100 W. Station Sq., Suite 1950 0Pittsburgh, PA 15219



Statement 14 (continued)Form 990 , Part V-AList of Officers , Directors , Trustees, and Key Employees



Edward Rockman, CPA Director $ 0. $ 0. $ 0.100 W. Station Sq., Suite 1950 0Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Samuel Rockwell, III Director 0. 0. 0.100 W. Station Sq., Suite 1950 0Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Thomas Sheehan Director 0. 0. 0.100 W. Station Sq., Suite 1950 0Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Terence Starz, MD Director 0. 0. 0.100 W. Station Sq., Suite 1950 0Pittsburgh, PA 15219

James Taylor Vice Chairman 0. 0. 0.100 W. Station Sq., Suite 1950 0Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Thaddeus Osial, Jr., MD Director 0. 0. 0.100 W. Station Sq., Suite 1950 0Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Belynda Slaugenhaupt, CFP Director 0. 0. 0.100 W. Station Sq., Suite 1950 0Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Pam Watters Director 0. 0. 0.100 W. Station Sq., Suite 1950 0Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Total 93,375. $ 7,937. 0.

Statement 15Schedule A , Part IV-A, Line 22Other Income

Description (a) 2006 (b) 2005 (c) 2004 (d) 2003 (e) Total

Misc Income $ 5,133. $ 7,661. $ 29,722. $ 156. $ 42,672.Sales & Service Fees 0. 7 , 096* 6 868. 7 996. 21 960.

Total 5,133. 14,757. 36,590. 8,152. 64,632.



Statement 16Schedule A, Part VI- B, Line iDescriptions of the Lobbying Activities

The Arthritis Foundation encourages its volunteers to contact local, state andfederal representatives concerning health related issues.

2007

Forms needed for this return

Federal: 990, Sch A, Sch B

Carryovers to 2008

General Information Page 1Arthritis Foundation, Inc.


None

2007 Federal Worksheets Page 1Arthritis Foundation, Inc.


Excess ContributorsSchedule A , Part IV-A, Line 26b

Contributor 2006 2005 2004 2003 Total

Lara Harbison $ 0. $ 0. $ 0. $ 129,816. $ 129,816.Russell Miller 0. 0. 800,000. 0. 800,000.

Total 929,816.Line 26a x 2 (# of contributors) -143 850.

E ib ti 785C t 966xcess on r onsu , .

Projected Support Schedule for 2008This worksheet projects if the organziation will meet the support test for the tax year 2008 based on thedata entered in screen 55 for the column 2007

Support Items 2007 2006 2005 2004 Total(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

15 Gifts, grants, and 1, 021, 943. 753, 828. 474, 236. 1, 430, 396. 3,680,403.contributions

16 Membership fees received 0.

17. Gross receipts from 407, 634. 262, 114. 182,130. 286, 602. 1, 138, 480.admissions, merchandise sold orservices performed, or furnishingof facilities in any activitythat is related to theorganization's charitable purpose

18 Gross income from interest, 71,284. 49,851. 38,488. 34,308. 193,931.dividends, samount received frompayments on securities loans,rents, royalties, and unrelatedbusiness taxable income frombusinesses acquired by theorganization after 6/30/1975

19. Net income from unrelated 0.business activities not includedin line 18

20. Tax revenues levied for the 0.organization's benefit and eitherpaid to it or expended on itsbehalf

21. The value of services or 0.facilities furished to theorganization by a governmentalunit without charge. Do notinclude the value of services orfacilities generally furnished tothe public without charge

22. Other income. Do not include 3,961. 5,133. 14,757. 36,590. 60,441.gain (or loss) from sale ofcapital assets

23 Total of lines 15 through 22 1, 504, 822. 1, 070, 926. 709, 611. 1, 787, 896. 5, 073, 255.

24. Line 23 minus line 17 1, 097, 188. 808, 812. 527, 481. 1, 501, 294. 3, 934, 775.

25. Enter 1% of line 23 15,048. 10,709. 7,096. 17,879.

2007 Federal Worksheets PageArthritis Foundation, Inc.


Projected Support Schedule for 2008 (continued)This worksheet projects if the organziation will meet the support test for the tax year 2008 based on thedata entered in screen 55 for the column 2007

Organizations described on lines 10 or 11:26a. 2% of amount in column (e), line 24 78,696.26b. Total of all individual contributions that exceed the line 26a amount 721,304.26c. Total support for section 509(a)(1) test (line 24, column (e)) 3,934,775.26d. Add the amounts from column (e) for lines 18, 19, 22, and 26b 975,676.26e. Public support (line 26c minus line 26d) 2,959,099.26f. Public support percentage (line 26e divided by line 26c) 75.20%

12/31/07 2007 Federal Book Depreciation ScheduleArthritis Foundation, Inc.

Western Pennsylvania Chapter

Page 1

25-098307

PriorCur Special 179/ Prior Salvage

Date Date Cost/ Bus. 179 Depr. Bonus/ Dec. Bal. /Basis Depr. Prior CurrentDecrnntmn Acquired Cold Rasic _Ed_ Bonus Allow Sp Depr Depr- Redurtn Racis Depr. Method Lje Rata nppr

Depr. Schedule Only

Furniture and Fixtures

8 Compartment Organize 10/01/88 591 591 591 S/L 5 0

15 Computer Furniture 2/01/91 753 753 753 S/L 5 0

Total Furniture and Fixtures 1,344 0 0 0 0 0 1,344 1,344 0

Machinery and Equipment

1 Computer Equipment 1/01/85 6,188 6,188 6,188 S/L 5 0

2 Telephone System 3/22/85 3,900 3,900 3,900 S/L 5 0


4 3M Copier 8/11/87 7,995 7,995 7,995 S/L 5 0

5 Telephone Equipment 12/15/87 435 435 435 S/L 5 0

6 V38-R Hard Drive 2/01/88 316 316 316 S/L 5 0

7 Memory Writer 6/01/88 474 474 474 S/L 5 0

9 Ash Telep[hone 11/01/88 275 275 275 S/L 5 0

10 Minolta Blvd Copier 3/01/89 2,495 2,495 2,495 S/L 5 0

11 Ricoh FTV2010 Copier 12/01/89 1,000 1,000 1,000 S/L 5 0

12 Pitney Bowes Postage Mach 6/01/90 2,920 2,920 2,920 S/L 5 0


14 IBM Wheel Writer 10 7/01/90 696 696 696 S/L 5 0

16 Computer Equipment Various 8,183 8,183 8,183 S/L 5 0

17 Computer & Office Equip Various 5,736 5,736 5,736 S/L 5 0

18 Display- Donated 6/01/93 1,158 1,158 1,158 S/L 5 0

19 Office Equipment Various 1,294 1,294 1,294 S/L 5 0

20 Office Equipment -Donated 8/01/93 380 380 380 S/L 5 0

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Date Date Cost/ Bus. 179 Depr. Bonus/ Dec. Bal. /Basis Depr. Prior CurrentDecrnntinn Aguired Sold Rack Prt_ Ronus Allow_ Sp flepr Depr_ Redurtn Rods Depr Method JjfL Ratr. DPpr_

21 Computer Equipment 10/01/93 465 465 465 S/L 5 0

22 Computer Equip-Donated 10/01/93 1,393 1,393 1,393 S/L 5 0

23 Office & Computer Equip Various 1,012 1,012 1,012 S/L 5 0

24 Coast-Display Unit 1/01/94 638 638 638 S/L 5 0

25 Allcom-Server 6/01/94 3,595 3,595 3,595 S/L 5 0

26 Computer Equipment Various 2,663 2,663 2,663 S/L 5 0

27 Printer-Hardware 10/01/95 353 353 353 S/L 5 0

28 Tape Drive& Acc-Hardware 11/01/95 1,724 1,724 1,724 S/L 5 0

29 Solomon-Software 12/01/95 465 465 465 S/L 5 0

30 Computer Equip Printer 1/01/96 4,125 4,125 4,125 S/L 5 0

31 Computer Equip Hardware Various 10,385 10,385 10,385 S/L 5 0

32 Computer Equip- Hardware 11/01/97 23,836 23,836 23,836 S/L 5 0

33 Computer Equip- Printer 11/01/97 755 755 755 S/L 3 0

34 Computer Equip- Software 12/01/98 465 465 465 S/L 3 0

35 Computer System 12/01/99 16,255 16,255 16,255 S/L 3 0

36 Office Equipment Various 915 915 915 S/L 5 0

37 Office Equipment 1/01/98 492 492 492 S/L 5 0

38 HP Printer-LaserJet 3/01/99 1,051 1,051 1,051 S/L 5 0

39 Postage Machine 5/01/99 9,283 9,283 9,283 S/L 5 0

40 Phone System 12/01/99 7,819 7,819 7,819 S/L 5 0

41 Fax Machine 12/01/95 526 526 526 S/L 5 0

42 Computer Equip-Hardware 1/01/96 2,152 2,152 2,152 S/L 5 0

43 Office Equipment 11/01/98 580 580 580 S/L 3 0


45 Computer Equip-Donation 8/01/94 1,198 1,198 1,198 S/L 5 0

46 Erie Copier 1/01/97 4,100 4,100 4,100 S/L 5 0

47 Erie Computer 6/01/99 1,523 1,523 1,523 S/L 3 0

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13- acrnntmn


Date Date Cost/ Bus 179 Depr. Bonus/ Dec. Bal. /Basis Depr. PriorAcquired Sold Basis Prf Bonus Allnw_ Sp. Dppr- Dnpr` Redijrtn Basis Dppr Methnd -Life- Rate.

CurrentDppr-

48 Erie Printer 7/01/99 495 495 495 S/L 3 0

49 CCATechnlogies- NetworkE 1/10/00 7,531 7,531 7,531 S/L 5 0

50 Stefan J. Wassick 1/01/00 700 700 700 S/L 5 0

51 CCA Technlogies-Computer 2/29/00 1,496 1,496 1,496 S/L 5 0

52 Deltacom-Headset 2/29/00 375 375 375 S/L 5 0

53 Boise Technology-Office E 2/10/00 1,945 1,945 1,945 S/L 5 0

54 CCA Technlogies 3/01/00 1,204 1,204 1,204 S/L 5 0

55 CCA Technlogies-Computer Various 735 735 735 S/L 5 0

56 PC Connection-Software 5/31/00 161 161 161 S/L 5 0

57 Deltacom 5/01/01 550 550 458 S/L 5 0

58 Ricoh Equipment(Capitaliz 11/01/02 21,963 21,963 17,572 S/L 5 3,661

59 Dell Financial Services 1/03/03 4,676 4,676 2,806 S/L 5 935

60 Dell Computer-Erie 9/01/03 927 927 648 S/L 5 185

61 Dell Computer 12/01/03 4,255 4,255 2,552 S/L 5 851

63 Dell Computer Various 1,855 1,855 926 S/L 5 371

Total Machinery and Equipment 226,183 0 0 0 0 0 226,183 216,919 6,003

Total Depreciation 227,527 0 0 0 0 0 227,521 218,263

Grand Total Depreciation 227,527 0 0 0 0 0 227,527 218,263

dorm 8868 Application for Extension of Time To File an(Rev April 2007) Exempt Organization Return OMB No 1545 1709

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service 01 File a separate app lication for each return

• If you are filing for an Automatic 3-Month Extension , complete only Part land check this box X

• If you are filing for an Additional (not automatic) 3-Month Extension , complete only Part II(on page 2 of this form).

Do not complete Part II unless you have already been granted an automatic 3-month extension on a previously filed Form 8868

Part I Automatic 3-Month Extension of Time. Only submit original (no copies needed).

Section501(c) corporations required to file Form 990-T and requesting an automatic 6-month extension - check this box and complete Part q

I 111-Y

All other corporations (including 1120-C filers), partnerships, REMICS, and trusts must use Form 7004 to request an extension of time to fileincome tax returns.

Electronic Filing (e-file ). Generally, you can electronically file Form 8868 if you want a 3-month automatic extension of time to file one of thereturns noted below (6 months for section 501(c) corporations required to file Form 990-T) However, you cannot file Form 8868 electronically if(1) you want the additional (not automatic) 3-month extension or (2) you file Forms 990-BL, 6069, or 8870, group returns, or a composite orconsolidated Form 990-T Instead, you must submit the fully completed and signed page 2 (Part II) of Form 8868 For more details on theelectronic filing of this form, visit www irs gov/efile and click on e-file for Charities & Nonprofits

Type orprint

F le by thedue date forKling yourreturn Seeinstructions

Name of Exempt Organization

Arthritis Foundation, Inc.Western Pennsylvania ChapterNumber, street , and room or suite number If a P 0 box , see instructions

100 West Station Square, Suite 1950City, town or post office, state, and ZIP code For a foreign address , see instructions

Pittsburgh, PA 15219Check type of return to be filed (file a separate application for each return)

X Form 990 Form 990-T (corporation) Form 4720

Form 990-BL Form 990-T (section 401(a) or 408(a) trust) Form 5227

Form 990-EZ Form 990-T (trust other than above) Form 6069

Form 990-PF Form 1041-A Form 8870

• The books are in the care of ► Essi1 Washington - _--------- ---------------------

Telephone No. 01 404-965 -7502 FAX No.----------------- -----------------

• If the organization does not have an office or place of business in the United States, check this box

• If this is for a Group Return, enter the organization ' s four digit Group Exemption Number (GEN) If this is for the whole group,

check this box I" If it is for part of the group , check this box ' and attach a list with the names and EINs of all members

the extension will cover

1 I request an automatic 3-month (6 months for a section 501 (c) corporation required to file Form 990 - T) extension of time

until 8/15_ , 20 08 _ , to file the exempt organization return for the organization named above

The extension is for the organization 's return for.

XX calendar year 20 07 _ or

tax year beginning -_ -----_, 20 _--, and ending ------_ , 20

2 If this tax year is for less than 12 months , check reason : F] Initial return D Final return F] Change in accounting period

3a If this application is for Form 990-BL, 990 -PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069, enter the tentative tax, less anynonrefundable credits See instructions 0.

b If this application is for Form 990-PF or 990-T, enter any refundable credits and estimated tax paymentsmade. Include any prior year overpayment allowed as a credit 3b l $ 0.

c Balance Due. Subtract line 3b from line 3a. Include your payment with this form, or, if required,deposit with FTD coupon or, if required , by using EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System)See Instructions

Caution . If you are going to make an electronic fund withdrawal with this Form 8868, see Form 8453-EO and Form 8879-EO forpayment instructions

BAA For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see instructions . Form 8868 (Rev 4-2007

Employer identification number

25-0983073

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