Arlington, Virginia, United States
March of Dimes/Headquarters
Is March of Dimes a bad charity?
The Greenpeace Fund—widely known for its environmental and conservation goals—is among the least efficient of environmental charities. The popular March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation wins a two-star efficiency rating for spending 82 cents of every dollar it raises on overhead costs. [See correction below.]
Where did the March of Dimes come from?
The March of Dimes was founded in 1938 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis (NFIP) to combat polio. Entertainer Eddie Cantor coined the name “March of Dimes” to reflect its national campaign for every individual to contribute 10 cents.
Where does March of Dimes get its funding?
The March of Dimes is funded through individual and corporate donations and numerous annual fund-raising events, many of which involve celebrities. Its headquarters are in White Plains, N.Y.
How much does March of Dimes CEO make?
Executives Listed on Filing
| Name | Title | Total Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Stacey D Stewart | PRESIDENT & CEO | $527,285 |
| Rahul Guptal | SVP, CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER | $399,630 |
| Kelle H Moley | SVP CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFF. | $399,581 |
| David C Damond | SVP CFO/ASST TREAS. | $298,742 |
What percentage of March of Dimes donations go to charity?
75.1%
| Element | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Administrative | 9.40% |
| Fundraising | 15.30% |
| Program | 75.10% |
What does the March of Dimes do for babies?
March of Dimes is a United States nonprofit organization that works to improve the health of mothers and babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. In 1976 it became known as the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation.
When did the March of Dimes change its name?
At that time, the cause of birth defects was unknown; only the effects were visible. In 1976, the organization changed its name to the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation. Reducing the toll of premature birth was added as a mission objective in 2005.
When did March of Dimes family support program start?
In 2001, the March of Dimes introduced a family support program for those with babies in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The program seeks to educate NICU staff to communicate effectively with patients’ families. The March of Dimes hosted the Symposium on Quality Improvement to Prevent Prematurity in October 2009.
When did March of Dimes start the NICU support program?
March of Dimes introduced the NICU Family Support program in 2001 to provide information and comfort to families during the NICU hospitalization of their newborn and to contribute to NICU staff professional development. Today it operates in 68 hospitals in the United States to serve more than 50,000 families annually.
