Paula Takacs Foundation For Sarcoma Research is located in Weddington, NC. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (H12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Medical Research and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Paula Takacs Foundation For Sarcoma Research 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 12/2022, Paula Takacs Foundation For Sarcoma Research generated $617.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $391.1k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 15.1% per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION IS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR LOCAL RESEARCH, AMPLIFY AWARENESS, AND ACCELERATE THE FIGHT TO END SARCOMA CANCERS - RESULTING IN LOCAL AND GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY FOR NEW SARCOMA TREATMENTS AND INCREASE THE SPEED OF ACCURATE DIAGNOSES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE PAUL TAKACS FOUNDATION FOR SARCOMA RESEARCH, A 501C(3) TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION RAISES BOTH AWARENESS AND CRITICAL FUNDING FOR SARCOMA RESEARCH. SARCOMAS CURRENTLY REPRESENTS APPROXIMATELY 1% OF ADULT AND 15% OF CHILDHOOD CANCERS, AND THEREFORE LACK THE LEVEL OF GOVERNMENT FUNDING THAT OTHER MORE PREVALENT CANCERS OFTEN RECEIVE. IN ADDITION, THERE ARE 50 DIFFERENT TYPES OF SARCOMAS, ALL OF WHICH RESPOND DIFFERENTLY TO TREATMENT. WITH THESE STATISTICS, COUPLED WITH THE RESISTANCE THAT MANY SARCOMA TYPES DISPLAY TO TRADITIONAL CANCER TREATMENTS, THERE IS A PRESSING NEED FOR PRIVATE FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE EFFORT TOWARD MORE EFFECTIVE TREATMENTS FOR SARCOMAS.
THE PAUL TAKACS FOUNDATION FOR SARCOMA RESEARCH, A 501C(3) TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION RAISES BOTH AWARENESS AND CRITICAL FUNDING FOR SARCOMA RESEARCH. SARCOMAS CURRENTLY REPRESENTS APPROXIMATELY 1% OF ADULT AND 15% OF CHILDHOOD CANCERS, AND THEREFORE LACK THE LEVEL OF GOVERNMENT FUNDING THAT OTHER MORE PREVALENT CANCERS OFTEN RECEIVE. IN ADDITION, THERE ARE 50 DIFFERENT TYPES OF SARCOMAS, ALL OF WHICH RESPOND DIFFERENTLY TO TREATMENT. WITH THESE STATISTICS, COUPLED WITH THE RESISTANCE THAT MANY SARCOMA TYPES DISPLAY TO TRADITIONAL CANCER TREATMENTS, THERE IS A PRESSING NEED FOR PRIVATE FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE EFFORT TOWARD MORE EFFECTIVE TREATMENTS FOR SARCOMAS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Susan Udelson President - Executive Directo | Officer | 40 | $50,500 |
Ashley Smith Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Lee Sugg Treasurer | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Thomas Valle Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Heather Lopane Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Heather Franklin Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $515,784 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $101,690 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $617,474 |
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 | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $617,474 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $275,000 |
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. | $50,500 |
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 | $3,863 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,010 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $31,163 |
Advertising and promotion | $21,981 |
Office expenses | $7,551 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $391,068 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $577,201 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $577,201 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $571 |
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 | $571 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $576,630 |
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 | $577,201 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Paula Takacs Foundation For Sarcoma Research has recieved totaling $16,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Foundation For The Carolinas Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: CHARITABLE GIFT | $16,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Commonwealth Foundation For Cancer Research Foundation Richmond, VA | $31,990,703 | $16,751,552 |
Research Triangle Foundation Of North Carolina Research Triangle Park, NC | $210,917,305 | $40,089,804 |
Nashville Wine Auction Nashville, TN | $1,455,016 | $3,050,154 |
South Carolina Medical Association Foundation Columbia, SC | $2,934,149 | $977,722 |
Regenmed Development Organization Winstonsalem, NC | $1,918,667 | $1,082,279 |
T J Martell Foundation Nashville, TN | $1,696,815 | $381,037 |
Fore Batten Foundation Chapel Hill, NC | $1,880,374 | $1,570,342 |
Isakson Initiative Inc Atlanta, GA | $1,622,312 | $1,140,837 |
Paula Takacs Foundation For Sarcoma Research Weddington, NC | $577,201 | $617,474 |
A Cure In Sight Raleigh, NC | $90,213 | $324,456 |
Herbert Kosten Pancreatic Cancer Charitable Fund Memphis, TN | $314,081 | $160,097 |
Challenge To Conquer Cancer Greenville, SC | $15,012 | $206,385 |