Lung Cancer Foundation Of America
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $2.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 11/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 20-8730839
Organization Overview
Lung Cancer Foundation Of America is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (G12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Lung Cancer Foundation Of America employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lung Cancer Foundation Of America 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, Lung Cancer Foundation Of America generated $2.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 21.1% per year over the past 9 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LCFA'S MISSION IS THE IMPROVEMENT IN SURVIVORSHIP OF LUNG CANCER PATIENTS THROUGH THE FUNDING OF TRANSFORMATIVE SCIENCE. LUNG CANCER FOUNDATION OF AMERICA IS WORKING TO CHANGE THE PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF LUNG CANCER THROUGH EDUCATION AND PERSONAL STORIES ABOUT LUNG CANCER AND TO IMPROVE PATIENT OUTCOMES THROUGH FUNDING IMPACTFUL RESEARCH.WHILE RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT LUNG CANCER RESEARCH, LCFA WILL RAISE THE PUBLIC'S AWARENESS AND SERVE AS A RESOURCE FOR PATIENTS OR ANYONE SEEKING ANSWERS, HOPE, AND ACCESS TO UPDATED TREATMENT INFORMATION, SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION, AND CLINICAL TRIALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESEARCH GRANT & SCIENTIFIC ADVANCMENTS: RESEARCH GRANT: AWARDED A SIX-FIGURE LUNG CANCER RESEARCH GRANT TO A YOUNG INVESTIGATOR, FOCUSING ON EARLY DETECTION, TARGETED THERAPIES, AND IMMUNOTHERAPY. THIS GRANT, MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH GENEROUS PRIVATE DONATIONS, HAS LED TO GROUNDBREAKING DISCOVERIES IN LUNG CANCER TREATMENT.SCIENTIFIC ADVANCEMENTS: SUPPORTED RESEARCH THAT CONTRIBUTED TO SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS IN PERSONALIZED TREATMENT STRATEGIES, INCLUDING ADVANCEMENTS IN TARGETED THERAPIES AND IMMUNOTHERAPY FOR BOTH NON-SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER (NSCLC) AND SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER (SCLC) .
AWARENESS INITIATIVES, SPEAKERS BUREAU, & COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS: AWARENESS INITIATIVES: REACHED MILLIONS OF PEOPLE THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE AWARENESS-RAISING CAMPAIGNS, EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT LUNG CANCER RISK FACTORS, EARLY DETECTION, AND TREATMENT OPTIONS. SPEAKERS BUREAU: INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE FIRSTHAND EXPERIENCE WITH LUNG CANCER SHARE THEIR STORIES TO RAISE AWARENESS, EDUCATE, AND INSPIRE OTHERS, PROVIDING A POWERFUL VOICE FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH LUNG CANCER. COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS: STRENGTHENED PARTNERSHIPS WITH SISTER ORGANIZATIONS TO MAXIMIZE THE IMPACT OF RESEARCH FUNDING AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS. THROUGH THESE ACCOMPLISHMENTS, LCFA HAS CONTINUED TO MAKE SIGNIFICANT STRIDES IN IMPROVING LUNG CANCER OUTCOMES AND SUPPORTING THE LUNG CANCER COMMUNITY.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: FOSTERED A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY FOR LUNG CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, SUPPORT PROGRAMS, AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jim Baranski Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $196,000 |
Kim Norris President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $98,000 |
Susan Mandel MD Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Marta Kauffman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Figlin MD Facp Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David T Levinson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
M&c Communications Communication Services | 12/30/23 | $370,625 |
Offscrip Media Social Media | 12/30/23 | $149,970 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $35,158 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,213,665 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $31,402 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,248,823 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $5,675 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $11,139 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,265,637 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $200,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $307,229 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,361 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $208,304 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $4,852 |
| Payroll taxes | $37,297 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $36,437 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $956,155 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,006 |
| Office expenses | $11,459 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,849 |
| Travel | $55,426 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $15,391 |
| Interest | $137 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $7,182 |
| All other expenses | $10,448 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,854,172 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $122,241 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,333,753 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $92,040 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,548,034 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $79,723 |
| Grants payable | $200,000 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $279,723 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,064,005 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $204,306 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,548,034 |