Gastric Cancer Fund Inc
- Assets
- $861.5k
- Revenue
- $484.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Millbrae, CA
- Founding
- 01/2012
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 27-2978173
Organization Overview
Gastric Cancer Fund Inc is located in Millbrae, CA. The organization was established in 2012. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gastric Cancer Fund Inc 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 09/2023, Gastric Cancer Fund Inc generated $484.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (17.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $721.1k during the year ending 09/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Gastric Cancer Fund Inc has awarded 17 individual grants totaling $1,495,855. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE GASTRIC CANCER FOUNDATION IMPROVES THE LIVES OF PEOPLE AFFECTED BY GASTRIC (STOMACH) CANCER BY PROVIDING PATIENT EDUCATION RESOURCES, CONDUCTING PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAMS, AND FUNDING INNOVATIVE RESEARCH STUDIES TO IMPROVE TREATMENTS AND ULTIMATELY, TO FIND A CURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESEARCH: THE GASTRIC CANCER FOUNDATION IS THE PRIMARY SOURCE OF FUNDING FOR THE GASTRIC CANCER REGISTRY (GCR) BASED AT STANFORD MEDICAL CENTER. IT IS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE AND LARGEST HIPAA-COMPLIANT REGISTRY FOR THIS DISEASE. THE GCR MAKES CLINICAL AND GENOMIC INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO ALL RESEARCHERS FREE OF CHARGE THROUGH ITS OPEN-ACCESS GENOME EXPLORER INTERNET PORTAL. THE GCR HAS OVER 575 ENROLLED PATIENTS AND HAS UPLOADED DATA TO THE GENOME EXPLORER FROM ITS SEQUENCING OF 179 TUMOR SAMPLES. BEYOND THE GCR, THE FOUNDATION MADE THREE STRATEGIC ONE-YEAR GRANTS TO PROVIDE SEED-FUNDING FOR PROMISING STUDIES WITH THE POTENTIAL TO BRING NEW TREATMENTS TO PATIENTS.
EDUCATION & AWARENESS INITIATIVES: THE GASTRIC CANCER FOUNDATION WEBSITE (GASTRICCANCER.ORG) SERVES AS A COMPREHENSIVE AND CENTRALIZED RESOURCE OF CURRENT, RELIABLE INFORMATION FOR GASTRIC CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE SITE WAS VISITED BY OVER 28,000 USERS IN FY 2022-2023. THE FOUNDATION PRODUCES AN ORIGINAL VIDEO SERIES CALLED THE GESUNDHEIT KITCHEN THAT HELPS PATIENTS COPE WITH THE UNUSUAL NUTRITIONAL CHALLENGES CAUSED BY THE DISEASE. IN FY 2022-2023, 12 NEW EPISODES WERE PRODUCED. THE FOUNDATION OFFERS A FREE CLINICAL TRIALS NAVIGATOR SERVICE TO HELP PATIENTS FIND OPEN STUDIES THAT MATCH THEIR DIAGNOSIS. IN ADDITION THE FOUNDATION HAS PARTNERED WITH ANOTHER ORGANIZATION TO BUILD A SAFE AND SECURE ONLINE COMMUNITY WHERE PATIENTS AND FAMILIES PROVIDE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT TO EACH OTHER.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Stephen Cheren From 223 Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cindy Gallagher Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ajay Goel PHD Ms Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Peter Langecker MD Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Hans Rueffert Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Hemanshu Shah PHD Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $484,026 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $484,026 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $98 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $484,124 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $450,000 |
| 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. | $149,018 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $89,411 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $15,816 |
| 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 | $59,893 |
| Advertising and promotion | $492 |
| Office expenses | $8,901 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,745 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,429 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $721,101 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $335,881 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $498,588 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $25,000 |
| 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 | $2,065 |
| 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 | $861,534 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,143 |
| Grants payable | $400,000 |
| 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 | $405,143 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $431,391 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $25,000 |
| 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 | $861,534 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Gastric Cancer Fund Inc has awarded $450,000 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
STANFORD UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: RESTRICTED GRANT TO EXPAND DIVERSITY AND REPRESENTATION IN GASTRIC CANCER DISCOVERY BY SUPPORTING THE SEQUENCING OF TUMOR SAMPLES FROM LATINO GASTRIC CANCER PATIENTS.(PRIMARY INVESTIGATOR: HANLEE JI, MD) | $50,000 |
STANFORD UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: GRANT TO SUPPORT THE DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT OF CLINICAL GENOMIC BIOMARKERS AND EXPANSION OF THE GASTRIC CANCER REGISTRY GENOME EXPLORER DATA PORTAL (PRIMARY INVESTIGATOR: HANLEE JI, MD) | $100,000 |
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK PURPOSE: SEED FUNDING OF RESEARCH STUDY ENTITLED "TARGETING CLAUDIN 18.2-EXPRESSING GASTRIC CANCER USING T CELL ANTIGEN COUPLER (TAC)-T CELLS"(PRIMARY INVESTIGATOR: RYAN MOY, MD, PHD) | $100,000 |
THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION DBA MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL PURPOSE: SEED FUNDING OF RESEARCH STUDY ENTITLED "IDENTIFYING AND TARGETING PERITONEAL-SPECIFIC IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE NETWORKS IN GASTRIC CANCER FROM PATIENT-DERIVED SAMPLES"(PRIMARY INVESTIGATOR: ALEXANDRA-CHLOE VILLANI, PHD ) | $100,000 |
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: SEED FUNDING FOR RESEARCH STUDY ENTITLED "TARGETING TGF SIGNALING IN GASTRIC CANCER: A BIOMARKER-DRIVEN APPROACH TOWARDS CLINICAL TRANSLATION"(PRIMARY INVESTIGATOR: KISHORE GUDA, DVM, PHD) | $100,000 |