Alzheimer's Association Named One of "100 Best Charities"

The Alzheimer's Association, largest private funder of Alzheimer research, has been named one of the "100 Best Charities" in America by Worth magazine.

The Alzheimer's Association is the only Alzheimer's-disease related organization listed under "Best Health Charity."

Worth investigated how much money is directed to programs, fundraising, administration and future reserves in each charity.

"In the end, a charity made our list only after it had convinced us of the worthiness of its goal and the success of its mission," said Worth Editor Reshema Memon Yaqub. "Readers can feel comfortable giving money to any of the 100 exceptional organizations that did."

The Alzheimer's Association has committed nearly $120 million toward research into the causes, treatment, prevention and cure of Alzheimer's disease.

Other sources: Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association