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AMERICAN SKIN ASSOCIATION INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133401320 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE H46Z · Medical Research · Medium ($1M-$10M) · americanskin.org
revenue
$1.7M
expenses
$1.1M
net assets
$2.4M
employees
8
program ratio
74%
mission · from form 990

EDUCATE AND PROMOTE RESEARCH OF SKIN DISORDERS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit organization based in New York focused on advancing research and education in skin disorders. The American Skin Association funds early-career scientists and medical students conducting translational research on conditions including melanoma, vitiligo, psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis. It supports innovative studies through competitive grants and awards in partnership with academic institutions and industry sponsors.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $530K
    RESEARCH RELATING TO MELANOMA, VITILIGO AND OTHER SKIN DISEASES.
named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

ASA Calder Investigative Scientist Award in Vitiligo
Funds research on vitiligo, including immune mechanisms and depigmentation reversal, awarded to mid-career scientists
ASA Christopher Andrew Te-Jiong James Medical Student Grant in Melanoma
Supports medical students conducting research on melanoma pathogenesis, immunity, and diagnostic innovation
ASA Hambrick Medical Student Grant
Funds medical student research on skin cancer and inflammatory skin diseases, including sebaceous carcinoma and atopic dermatitis
ASA Johnson & Johnson Research Scholar Award in Psoriasis
Supports research on epidermal homeostasis and inflammatory pathways in psoriasis
ASA Mulvaney Family Foundation Research Grant in Vitiligo
Funds studies on tissue-resident memory T cells as therapeutic targets in vitiligo
ASA Sanofi Regeneron Investigative Scientist Award in Atopic Dermatitis
Supports research into inflammatory skin diseases, particularly atopic dermatitis and systemic immune responses
ASA Sun Pharma Investigative Scientist Award
Provides funding for research on autoimmune skin diseases such as scleroderma and vitiligo, focusing on molecular mechanisms
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Biomedical Research and Innovation 1 activity
    • Conducting research on melanoma and serious skin diseases
      Conducts and supports scientific research on melanoma, vitiligo, psoriasis, antimicrobial peptides, skin stem cell function, wound healing, and skin cancer, contributing to improved understanding of diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and potential cures.
  • Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
    • Funding dermatological research on skin diseases
      Awards grants to support research on melanoma, vitiligo, psoriasis, and other skin diseases, with over $50 million committed and more than $1 million in annual grant funding provided to early-career and established scientists. Has supported over 300 young scientists and dermatology investigators.
  • Research and Scholarly Fellowship Support 1 activity
    • Operating a Research Scholars program for early-career dermatologists
      Runs a long-standing Research Scholars program that supports early-career dermatology researchers through training and professional development opportunities, operating for over 16 years.
  • Skin Cancer Screening and Education 1 activity
    • Providing public education on skin health and disease prevention
      Offers free public education on skin health through a hotline, website, publications, and educational programs such as "The Wonders of Skin" for K-12 and "The Skin You're In" distributed to 15,000 middle schools. Has reached over 12 million young people, teachers, and parents with sun safety and skin health education.
  • Healthcare Professional Recognition Programs 1 activity
    • Recognizing achievements in dermatological research
      Presents the Founders Award and Research Achievement Awards at professional dermatology events such as the Society for Investigative Dermatology to recognize excellence in research.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.72M
Contributions & grants$1.82M106%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$49K3%
Other revenue$-150K
expenses
Total expenses$1.05M
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$461K
Grants paid out$305K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.99M
Cash$2.95M
Investments$0
Liabilities$641K
Net assets$2.35M
Liquid reserves33.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
KATHLEEN REICHERT EXECUTIVE VP 40 $349K
board members · 21
  • ANN CALDER — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID NORRIS MD — PRESIDENT
  • DONALD CALDER — VICE CHAIR
  • EMMA GUTTMAN-YASSKY MD — DIRECTOR
  • ERIC KAPLAN ESQ — DIRECTOR
  • EUGENE BAUER MD — TREASURER
  • GERALD S LAZARUS MD — DIRECTOR
  • HOWARD MILSTEIN — CHAIRMAN
  • HUMBERTO ANTUNES — VICE CHAIR
  • JAMES G KRUEGER MD — DIRECTOR
  • JAMES SINGH — DIRECTOR
  • JEAN BOLOGNIA MD — DIRECTOR
  • JESSICA LAPPIN — DIRECTOR
  • JOSEPH F MEROLA MD — DIRECTOR
  • LUIGI L DEGHENGHI ESQ — DIRECTOR
  • MARK LEBWOHL MD — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL HODIN PHD — DIRECTOR
  • NIELS M JOHNSEN — DIRECTOR
  • NORA JORDAN ESQ — VICE CHAIR
  • RICHARD GRANSTEIN MD — DIRECTOR
  • STEVEN COHEN MD — DIRECTOR
relationships · 19

Who they work with

  • American Academy of Dermatology Partner — Collaborates to connect individuals with dermatologists through referral resources
  • Christopher Andrew Te-Jiong James Funder — Sponsors medical student grants in melanoma
  • Environmental Protection Agency Government — Collaborates with or references UV Index data developed by the EPA.
  • Environmental Protection Agency Government — Collaborates with the EPA in promoting the Ultraviolet (UV) Index for public awareness of UV exposure levels.
  • Johnson & Johnson Funder — Sponsors the Research Scholar Award in Psoriasis
  • Mayo Clinic Partner — Provides referral to Mayo Clinic's melanoma and clinical trials information resources.
  • Medical Advisory Committee Government — Composed of leading physicians and scientists who oversee the organization's grant making.
  • Melanoma Foundation Partner — Provides referral to Melanoma Foundation's website for additional melanoma information.
  • Mulvaney Family Foundation Funder — Sponsors research grants in vitiligo
  • National Cancer Institute Partner — Provides referral to NCI's clinical trials database for melanoma treatment.
  • National Weather Service Government — Collaborates with or references UV Index data developed by the NWS.
  • National Weather Service Government — Collaborates with the NWS in promoting the Ultraviolet (UV) Index for public awareness of UV exposure levels.
  • Payment Card Industry Government — Requires vendors processing credit card transactions to comply with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).
  • Sanofi Funder — Co-sponsors the Investigative Scientist Award in Atopic Dermatitis
  • Society for Investigative Dermatology Partner — Collaborates with ASA to present research awards during its annual meeting.
  • Sun Pharma Funder — Co-sponsors the Investigative Scientist Award
  • The New York Academy of Medicine Partner — Collaborated with American Skin Association to develop "The Wonders of Skin" education program.
  • The Rockefeller University Partner — Collaborated to develop a public education website on skin health.
  • Weill Cornell Medical College Partner — Collaborated to establish a model laboratory for dermatological research.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Behavioral Education with Practical Cues to Promote Sun Safety
    methodology: behavioral_cue_education
    By teaching the public to use observable behavioral cues like the Shadow Rule ("Short Shadow, Seek Shade") and the ABCDE criteria, the organization promotes early detection and UV avoidance because simple, memorable heuristics increase adherence to protective behaviors.
  • Exclusive Focus on Skin Disease Research to Advance Dermatology Innovation
    methodology: exclusive_disease_focus
    By concentrating funding and efforts exclusively on skin disease research, the organization advances dermatology because targeted investment increases scientific depth, drives translational breakthroughs, and fills critical gaps in understanding and treatment.
  • Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration to Accelerate Skin Disease Research
    methodology: multi_stakeholder_collaboration
    By uniting patients, families, advocates, physicians, and scientists, the organization accelerates progress against skin disease because collective expertise and shared goals enhance research relevance, speed, and real-world impact.
  • Priority-Area Grantmaking to Target High-Impact Skin Conditions
    methodology: priority_area_grantmaking
    By directing grant funding toward specific priority areas—melanoma, skin cancer, psoriasis, vitiligo, and atopic dermatitis—the organization maximizes health impact because focused investment in high-burden conditions accelerates innovation and improves patient outcomes.
  • School-Based Education with Family Engagement for Lifelong Skin Health
    methodology: school_based_education
    By delivering skin health education in schools with educator training and family involvement, the organization fosters lifelong protective behaviors because early, supported learning establishes durable health habits.