Founded in 1976, the Lupus Foundation of Minnesota (LFM) celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2011. The mission of the organization is to serve those affected by lupus, raise awareness and fund research in an ongoing effort to improve the lives of others.
LFM is an independent organization that focuses on funding lupus research and serving those in Minnesota and neighboring states. As a non-profit charitable organization, LFM provides education, support and service to those affected by lupus, promotes awareness and understanding of lupus to others, and supports research that seeks to improve the diagnosis and treatment of lupus as well as to discover its cause and cure.
Board of Directors
The purpose of the volunteer board of directors is to support the mission of LFM. Board members are charged with the responsibility to hold LFM in trust with the public interest and to insure that the organization functions in accordance with its mission statement. A board member is the primary steward, and strongest advocate, for LFM both within and outside of the organization. LFM’s current board of directors are:
Walter Cooney, MA, JD, Chair
Chris McPartland, MBA, Past Chair
Renee Sayles, Secretary
Scott Brown, MBA, CPA, Treasurer
Shreyasee Amin, MD
David Barnes, MBA, CPA
Dale Allen Berry, CP
Ginger Sorvari Bucklin
Lynn Clarey
Donna Greeno, MBA
Robert Kratzke, MD
Pat Pauls, CPA
Ron Weeks
Staff
Jennifer Monroe, MA, MPH, President
Cheryl Como, LICSW, Vice President of Client Services
Sara Otto, Vice President of Development
Gustavo Taberna, Outreach Coordinator
Michael Orth, Event Support
Public Accountability
LFM participates in annual reviews utilizing the Charities Review Council’s Accountability Wizard, a standardized evaluation tool that addresses areas of accountability and transparency for charities in Minnesota. LFM’s most recent review, including current financial and program information, as well as details about the organization’s governance, is located on the site at: www.smartgivers.org. In addition, recent financial information about the organization, including a copy of our most recent Form 990, can be found on GuideStar at: www.guidestar.org
Donor Privacy
LFM’s privacy policy is reviewed and approved by the organization’s Board of Directors. The policy addresses donor confidentiality, and provides the mechanism for donors to review and correct personal information as well as to “opt-out” of making their information available or shared, and to discontinue contact. To review LFM’s policy, click the following link: donor privacy.
