Donations are the American Lung Association of California’s main source of support and are used to provide education, advocacy and research programs that improve life and prevent lung disease. The following chart provides details.
| 2006-2007 Revenues | |
| Public Support ..........................................................................8,727,121 | 50% |
| Grant Income ..........................................................................5,976,377 | 34% |
| Investment Income ..................................................................1,785,180 | 10% |
| Other Income .............................................................................638,589 | 4% |
| Program Service Fees .................................................................373,757 | 2% |
| Total ................................................................................$17,501,024 | 100% |
| 2006-2007 Expenses | |
| Tobacco Control ......................................................................4,588,450 | 27% |
| Asthma ...................................................................................3,864,563 | 23% |
| Management and General .........................................................2,451,858 | 15% |
| Revenue Generation ................................................................1,997,170 | 12% |
| Other Lung Diseases ................................................................1,752,809 | 10% |
| Environmental Health ...............................................................1,081,875 | 6% |
| Community Health Services .........................................................679,500 | 4% |
| Research ....................................................................................440,041 | 3% |
| Total ................................................................................$16,856,266 | 100% |