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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
FormationDecember 16, 1955; 68 years ago (1955-12-16)[1]
Tax ID no.
13-1930701[2]
Legal status501(c)(3) nonprofit organization[3]
FocusCystic fibrosis
HeadquartersBethesda, Maryland, United States
Chair, Board of Trustees
Catherine C. McLoud[4]
President, Chief Executive Officer
Michael P. Boyle[4]
Chair, Adult Advisory Council
KC White[5]
SubsidiariesCystic Fibrosis Patient Assistance Foundation, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics[2]
Revenue (2016)
$192,528,975[2]
Expenses (2016)$299,650,531[2]
Employees (2016)
731[2]
Volunteers (2016)
250,000[2]
Websitewww.cff.org
Formerly called
National Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation[6]

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the United States established to provide the means to cure cystic fibrosis (CF) and ensure that those living with CF live long and productive lives. The Foundation provides information about cystic fibrosis and finances CF research that aims to improve the quality of life for people with the disease. The Foundation also engages in legislative lobbying for cystic fibrosis.[7]

  1. ^ "Cystic Fibrosis Foundation". Entity Search. Division of Corporations. Delaware Department of State. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Form 990: Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax". Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Guidestar. December 31, 2016.
  3. ^ "Cystic Fibrosis Foundation". Exempt Organization Search. Internal Revenue Service. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
  4. ^ a b "Board of Trustees". Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
  5. ^ "Advisory Council". Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
  6. ^ Cite error: The named reference formername was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  7. ^ "About the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation". Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Archived from the original on July 3, 2015. Retrieved February 19, 2013.

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