Melanoma Know More
- Assets
- $215.2k
- Revenue
- $90.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Cincinnati, OH
- Founding
- 08/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 26-0505222
Organization Overview
Melanoma Know More is located in Cincinnati, OH. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (G30) the organization is classified as: Cancer, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Melanoma Know More employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Melanoma Know More 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 12/2021, Melanoma Know More generated $90.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $166.5k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.5%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MELANOMA KNOW MORE STRIVES TO REDUCE THE IMPACT OF MELANOMA THROUGH AWARENESS, EDUCATION, SUPPORT OF MEDICAL RESEARCH, AND ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS AFFECTED BY MELANOMA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MELANOMA KNOW MORE RESEARCH: MELANOMA KNOW MORE MADE A FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUED RESEARCH BEING CONDUCTED AT THE DR. ZALFA ABDEL-MALEK LABORATORY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI. DR. ABDEL-MALEK'S RESEARCH IS FOCUSED ON INVESTIGATING THE FUNCTION OF THE MELANOCORTIN 1 RECEPTOR (MC1R), ITS AGONISTS A-MELANOCYTE STIMULATING HORMONE (A-MSH) AND ACTH, AND ANTAGONISTS AGOUTI SIGNALING PROTEIN AND HUMAN -DEFENSIN 3 IN REGULATING CUTANEOUS PIGMENTATION AND THE RESPONSE TO UV RADIATION. SHE WAS AMONG THE FIRST TO DEMONSTRATE THAT HUMAN MELANOCYTES EXPRESS FUNCTIONAL MC1R AND THAT ACTIVATION OF THIS RECEPTOR IS CRITICAL FOR THE MELANOGENIC (I.E. TANNING RESPONSE) TO UV.
FREE MONTHLY SKIN CANCER SCREENING CLINICS: ON THE SECOND SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH FROM 10AM - NOON, A CANCER SCREENING CLINIC IS SCHEDULED AND SUPPORTED BY DERMATOLOGISTS, NURSES, AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF, WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME TO DETECT SKIN CANCER, SPECIFICALLY MELANOMA. IF ONE OF THE VOLUNTEER DERMATOLOGISTS NOTES A SUSPICIOUS FINDING THAT COULD POTENTIALLY BE A MELANOMA, THE PATIENT IS EXPEDITED WITHIN FOUR WEEKS FROM THE CLINIC DATE TO A DERMATOLOGIST FOR FURTHER EVALUATION AND A POSSIBLE BIOPSY. MELANOMA KNOW MORE IS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION IN THE US TO PROVIDE SUCH CONSISTENT SCREENINGS.IN 2021, MELANOMA KNOW MORE PROVIDED 2 FREE SKIN CANCER SCREENING CLINICS. 91 PATIENTS WERE SCREENING DURING THE YEAR. DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND STATE AND LOCAL RESTRICTIONS ON GATHERINGS, THE NUMBER OF FREE SKIN CANCER SCREENING CLINICS WAS REDUCED FROM 12 TO 3.
MELANOMA KNOW MORE EDUCATION & PREVENTION: MELANOMA KNOW MORE HOSTED A BOOTH AT THE WESTERN & SOUTHERN TENNIS OPEN TO PROVIDE FREE SUNSCREEN AND EDUCATION ON SKIN CANCER PREVENTION. VOLUNTEERS ALSO PROVIDED SUPPORT AND A FORUM FOR DISCUSSION WITH PATIENT AND FAMILY MEMBERS AFFECTED BY THE DISEASE.
MELANOMA KNOW MORE COMMUNITY OUTREACH: MELANONAM KNOW MORE PARTNERED WITH 3CDC TO SUPPORT SKIN CANCER PREVENTION EDUCATION FOR WORKOUT ON THE GREEN AT WASHINGTON PARK AND FOR ZIEGLER PARK. FREE SUNSCREEN WAS PROVIDED VIA DISPENSER STATIONS LOCATED BY THE SPLASH PARK AND AT ZIEGLER PARK POOL. IMPACT WAS ESTIMATED AT 10,000 INDIVIDUALS SUPPORTED. MELANOMA KNOW MORE ALSO SUPPORTED SOME OTHER EDUCATION AND PREVENTION EFFORTS WITH SCHOOLS AND HEALTH FAIRS. THESE WERE GREATLY REDUCED DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rene Mcphedran Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $41,125 |
Leanne Blair - Exit 2121 Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $12,695 |
Andy Kaminski Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Matt Fearn President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Pamela Wise Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Candi Taggart Caress Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $4,027 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $67,968 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $71,995 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,747 |
| Investment income | $72 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $13,904 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $90,718 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $63,046 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,914 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $17,222 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,725 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,059 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,685 |
| Advertising and promotion | $11,427 |
| Office expenses | $6,588 |
| Information technology | $6,414 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,600 |
| Travel | $478 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $364 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,483 |
| Insurance | $5,343 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $166,466 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $22,582 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $191,701 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $960 |
| 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 | $215,243 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,944 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| 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 | $4,944 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $210,299 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $215,243 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Melanoma Know More has awarded $40,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Cincinnati, OH PURPOSE: Funding for research - Final installment of a 3 year commitment | $20,000 |
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI PURPOSE: Purchase of UV lamp to be used by the University of Cincinnati - Zalfa Abdel Malek, Phd, Research Lab | $20,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Melanoma Know More has recieved totaling $1,928.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
John And Shirley Davies Foundation Cincinnati, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
John And Shirley Davies Foundation Cincinnati, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $228 |
Ge Foundation Norwalk, CT PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $200 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
West Michigan Cancer Center Kalamazoo, MI | $48,096,612 | $92,880,121 |
Chambersburg Health Services York, PA | $113,289,176 | $40,579,886 |
American Association For Cancer Research Foundation Philadelphia, PA | $8,465,630 | $44,029,054 |
Butler Cancer Associates Inc Pittsburgh, PA | $11,397,039 | $22,961,260 |
Upmc-St Clair Hospital Cancer Center Pittsburgh, PA | $17,225,665 | $6,462,397 |
Fayette Oncology Associates Pittsburgh, PA | $3,290,762 | $3,437,539 |
Cincinnati Cancer Foundation Inc Cincinnati, OH | $8,619,366 | $3,809,192 |
Oncology Nursing Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | $21,472,348 | $3,025,596 |
Little Red Door Cancer Agency Inc Indianapolis, IN | $5,180,729 | $2,801,269 |
Cancer Services Of Allen County Inc Fort Wayne, IN | $5,058,821 | $2,973,918 |
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of The Bluegrass Inc Lexington, KY | $4,873,709 | $1,892,558 |
Northeast Regional Cancer Institute Scranton, PA | $4,609,331 | $1,321,839 |