In Search Of A Cure is located in Orland Park, IL. The organization was established in 2008. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. In Search Of A Cure 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, In Search Of A Cure generated $392.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $369.9k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, In Search Of A Cure has awarded 58 individual grants totaling $2,464,894. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3), PRIMARILY THOSE INVOLVED IN THE TREATMENT OF, AND FINDING A CURE FOR AUTISM AND TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE CHILDREN IN NEED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVISION OF FUNDING TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATION EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) PRIMARILY TO ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVE IN THE TREATMENT OF,AND FINDING A CURE FOR,AUTISM AND TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE CHILDREN IN NEED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Roberta Lester Secretary Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $15,000 |
Walter Theide Vice Pres | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Terrence Hancock President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $380,000 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $380,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $12,477 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $392,477 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $336,388 |
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. | $15,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $1,148 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,002 |
Office expenses | $3,718 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $1,229 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,150 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,330 |
Insurance | $3,011 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $369,910 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $132,819 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,656 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $137,475 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $137,475 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $137,475 |
Over the last fiscal year, In Search Of A Cure has awarded $305,245 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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EASTER SEALS PURPOSE: GENERAL USE | $234,000 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL USE | $31,275 |
Glenview, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL USE | $24,970 |
Warrenville, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL USE | $15,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that In Search Of A Cure has recieved totaling $41,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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International Brotherhood Of Teamsters Burr Ridge, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Teamsters Joint Council No 25 Charitable Fund Willow Springs, IL PURPOSE: PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP ANNUAL GOLF EVENT | $10,000 |
International Union Of Operating Engineers 150 Countryside, IL PURPOSE: DONATION | $5,800 |
Joseph R And Helen Shaker Family Foundation Oak Park, IL PURPOSE: TO FURTHER CHARITABLE WORK | $200 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
The Against Malaria Foundation Kansas City, MO | $318 | $95,777,874 |
Usher Iii Initiative Inc Chicago, IL | $1,337,377 | $2,469,529 |
Resort Charity Events Inc Bloomington, IN | $167,488 | $1,958,916 |
Fairwaycares Inc Madison, WI | $4,640,276 | $2,059,491 |
Disability Resource In Homeservices Inc Festus, MO | $80,012 | $820,552 |
Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation Webster Groves, MO | $1,363,542 | $833,389 |
Thompson Foundation For Autism Columbia, MO | $1,001,844 | $651,075 |
Danny Did Foundation Evanston, IL | $2,130,382 | $1,124,024 |
Glut1 Deficiency Foundation Inc Owingsville, KY | $447,949 | $776,976 |
Illinois Cancercare Foundation Peoria, IL | $1,967,490 | $900,745 |
Kendyl And Friends Foundation Inc Burgin, KY | $229,614 | $576,619 |
Friends Of The St Louis University Liver Center Chesterfield, MO | $247,779 | $567,898 |