Karen Wyckoff Rein In Sarcoma

Organization Overview

Karen Wyckoff Rein In Sarcoma, operating under the name Rein in Sarcoma, is located in Fridley, MN. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (H30) the organization is classified as: Cancer Research, under the broad grouping of Medical Research and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Rein in Sarcoma employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rein in Sarcoma is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Rein in Sarcoma generated $606.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $554.5k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.1% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2020, Rein in Sarcoma has awarded 25 individual grants totaling $858,000. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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OUR THREE-PRONGED MISSION: EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AND MEDICAL COMMUNITY ABOUT SARCOMAS, SUPPORTING SARCOMA PATIENTS AND THEIR LOVED ONES, AND FUNDING RESEARCH DIRECTED TOWARD DEVELOPING NEW TREATMENTS AND FINDING A CURE FOR SARCOMA CANCERS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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REIN IN SARCOMA (RIS) WAS STARTED BY KAREN WYCKOFF, A 25-YEAR-OLD SYNOVIAL SARCOMA PATIENT. AS SHE FOUGHT THIS RARE CANCER, SHE FOUND THAT THERE WERE THREE THINGS THAT SHE THOUGHT NEEDED DOING TO INCREASE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND ODDS OF SURVIVAL FOR ALL SARCOMA PATIENTS. AS SHE STARTED THE ORGANIZATION, SHE DEVELOPED THE MISSION AS IT STILL REMAINS TODAY: WE ARE DEDICATED TO EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AND MEDICAL COMMUNITY ABOUT SARCOMA, SUPPORTING SARCOMA PATIENTS AND THEIR LOVED ONES, AND FUNDING RESEARCH DIRECTED TOWARD DEVELOPING NEW TREATMENTS AND FINDING A CURE FOR SARCOMA CANCER. FINDING CURES FOR SARCOMA CANCER: RIS HAS PARTNERED WITH MANY TOP-NOTCH RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS INCLUDING: UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, MAYO CLINIC, CHILDREN'S MINNESOTA, UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY, CASE WESTERN RESERVE AND UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN. RIS HAS FUNDED MORE THAN $2.5M IN HIGH IMPACT AND COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH. EIGHTY SEVEN RESEARCH FUNDING AWARDS HAVE BEEN MADE TO DATE. EDUCATION: RIS HAS ESTABLISHED AND EXPANDED ITS SARCOMA SCHOLAR PROGRAM TO EDUCATE MEDICAL STUDENTS AND ADVANCED PRACTICE STUDENTS ABOUT SARCOMA. THIS PROGRAM BEGAN IN 2009 WITH 2 SCHOLARS PARTICIPATING FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA AND HAS NOW GROWN TO 14 SCHOLARS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY IN 2024, PARTICIPATING FROM UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, MAYO CLINIC ALIX SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY, MEDICAL SCHOOL OF WISCONSIN AND UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON. SCHOLARS EDUCATE THEIR PEERS AND PUBLIC ABOUT SARCOMA, COMPLETE SARCOMA RELATED PROJECTS, AND GO THROUGH A YEAR-LONG SARCOMA EDUCATION PROGRAM OFFERED BY RIS AND SARCOMA EXPERTS, SPECIALISTS AND MENTORS. IN ADDITION, RIS PROVIDES FREE PATIENT EDUCATION SARCOMA GUIDEBOOKS TO NEWLY DIAGNOSED PATIENTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. GUIDEBOOKS ARE ALSO SENT TO SARCOMA CENTERS ACROSS THE NATION FOR DISTRIBUTION AND IS AVAILABLE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD ON THE RIS WEBSITE. THE 9TH EDITION GUIDEBOOK WAS COMPLETED IN 2024. OTHER EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE RIS PARTICIPATION IN ANNUAL SARCOMA RELATED CONFERENCES, PRESENTING AND TABLING OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE EDUCATION. RIS HAS A YOUTUBE CHANNEL THAT HOUSES PATIENT STORIES AND EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS. PATIENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT: EACH YEAR, RIS HOLDS A PARTY IN THE PARK EVENT WHICH IS FREE TO SARCOMA PATIENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS AND THOSE WHO HAVE LOST A LOVED ONE TO SARCOMA. OTHER PATIENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A WINTER GATHERING FOR PATIENTS TO COME TOGETHER AND LEARN ABOUT A NEW SARCOMA TOPIC AND PARTICIPATE IN A REFLECTION ACTIVITY. THE ANNUAL RIS REMEMBERS GATHERING BRINGS TOGETHER THOSE WHO HAVE LOST A LOVED ONE TO SARCOMA, AND OFFERS A TIME TO REFLECT AND HONOR THAT LOVED ONE. RIS ALSO PROVIDES PEER TO PEER MENTORSHIP FROM OTHER SARCOMA SURVIVORS, TOTE BAGS OF HOPE FILLED WITH ITEMS FOR NEWLY DIAGNOSED AND/OR HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS, AN ACTIVE SOCIAL MEDIA GROUP FOR SARCOMA PATIENTS AND LOVED ONES, MICROGRANTS FOR PATIENTS IN NEED OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT DURING TREATMENT AND AN IN PERSON MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP. REIN IN SARCOMA IS THE LARGEST AND MOST WELL-KNOWN SARCOMA FOUNDATION IN THE MIDWEST.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$187,392
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$401,800
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$589,192
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $21,052
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$3,391
Net Income from Gaming Activities -$499
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $606,354

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Karen Wyckoff Rein In Sarcoma has awarded $55,000 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

PURPOSE: Educate medical students about Sarcoma who in turn educate peers with long lasting impact.

$9,000

CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

PURPOSE: Educate medical students about Sarcoma who in turn educate peers with long lasting impact.

$15,000

MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

PURPOSE: Educate medical students about Sarcoma who in turn educate peers with long lasting impact.

$6,000

MAYO CLINIC

PURPOSE: Sarcoma Research

$25,000
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