Leukemia Research Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $6.9m
- Revenue
- $2.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Northfield, IL
- Founding
- 11/1954
- Data as of
- 06/2024
- EIN
- 36-6102182
Organization Overview
Leukemia Research Foundation Inc is located in Northfield, IL. The organization was established in 1954. 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. As of 06/2024, Leukemia Research Foundation Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Leukemia Research Foundation 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 06/2024, Leukemia Research Foundation Inc generated $2.5m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 06/2024. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Leukemia Research Foundation Inc has awarded 81 individual grants totaling $9,858,020. 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CURE LEUKEMIA BY FUNDING INNOVATIVE RESEARCH, AND TO SUPPORT PATIENTS AND FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESEARCH GRANTS - IN FISCAL YEAR 2024, 10 RESEARCH GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO NEW INVESTIGATORS STUDYING LEUKEMIA OR MDS FROM US-BASED AND INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS. EACH GRANT AWARD IS $150,000 OVER A TWO-YEAR PERIOD, WITH TOTAL RESEARCH FUNDING OF $1.5 MILLION. RESEARCH GRANT AWARDS WERE SELECTED BASED ON RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE FOUNDATION'S INDEPENDENT MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD AFTER A RIGOROUS GRANT REVIEW PROCESS.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT - PATIENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SEVEN PATIENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS WERE PROVIDED FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS IN FISCAL YEAR 2024. TOPICS WERE SELECTED BASED ON EVALUATION RESPONSES FROM PAST EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND FEEDBACK FROM PATIENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS. PROGRAMS INCLUDED THE ANNUAL NEW & EMERGING TREATMENTS SERIES (4 WEBINARS), LEUKEMIA Q&A (CHRONIC AND ACUTE WEBINARS) AND A WEBINAR FOCUSED ONCLINICAL TRIALS. A TOTAL OF 916 PARTICIPANTS REGISTERED FOR THE PATIENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND FEEDBACK WAS VERY POSITIVE WITH 91% OF THOSE WHO RESPONDED TO A POST-EVENT SURVEY REPORTING THAT THEY WOULD ATTEND A FUTURE EVENT. 88% RATED THE PROGRAM CONTENT VERY GOOD OR EXCELLENT AND OVER 74% SAID THEY WOULD USE THE INFORMATION THEY LEARNED IN THEIR TREATMENT DECISIONS.
PATIENT GRANT PROGRAM - IN FISCAL YEAR 2024, 85 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS OF UP TO $1,500 WERE AWARDED TO PATIENTS. THIS NEED-BASED PROGRAM ASSISTS LEUKEMIA PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY EASING THE FINANCIAL BURDEN THAT COMES WITH A LEUKEMIA DIAGNOSIS SO THE FOCUS CAN BE ON HEALTH AND TREATMENT. GRANT AWARDS CAN BE USED FOR ANY EXPENSE, INCLUDING MEDICAL BILLS, MEDICATIONS, TRANSPORTATION AND LODGING EXPENSES, RENT, FOOD, AND MORE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Blake Brandwein President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Gerald Brin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Patty Mix Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Robert Grabemann General Counsel | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Tamar Uziel At Large Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jaime Moran At Large Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $18,211 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,331,340 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $26,363 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,349,551 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $142,447 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,186 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,495,610 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,377,801 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $126,123 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $153,087 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $181,750 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $36,350 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $403,930 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,600 |
| Other employee benefits | $41,534 |
| Payroll taxes | $41,807 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,672 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,875 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,968 |
| Office expenses | $35,569 |
| Information technology | $51,691 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $67,008 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,814 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $331 |
| Insurance | $7,054 |
| All other expenses | $2,380 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,610,071 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,780,311 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,960,396 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $305,038 |
| 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 | $8,512 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,655 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,306,806 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $519,355 |
| Total assets | $6,882,073 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,300 |
| Grants payable | $2,685,682 |
| 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 | $95,429 |
| Total liabilities | $2,795,411 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,555,696 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $530,966 |
| 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 | $6,882,073 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Leukemia Research Foundation Inc has awarded $1,350,000 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI PURPOSE: NEW INVESTIGATOR RESEARCH GRANT | $150,000 |
EMORY UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: NEW INVESTIGATOR RESEARCH GRANT | $150,000 |
INDIANA UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: NEW INVESTIGATOR RESEARCH GRANT | $150,000 |
SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PURPOSE: NEW INVESTIGATOR RESEARCH GRANT | $150,000 |
THE JACKSON LABORATORY FOR GENOMIC MEDICINE PURPOSE: NEW INVESTIGATOR RESEARCH GRANT | $150,000 |
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HEALTH SYSTEMS PURPOSE: NEW INVESTIGATOR RESEARCH GRANT | $150,000 |