Thesecondopinion is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1969. 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 12/2023, Thesecondopinion employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Thesecondopinion 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 12/2023, Thesecondopinion generated $415.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $378.8k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FREE, COMPREHENSIVE SECOND OPINIONS TO ADULTS IN CALIFORNIA DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN OUR 54TH YEAR, THESECONDOPINION REMAINS TRUE TO ITS MISSION TO PROVIDE FREE, COMPREHENSIVE SECOND OPINIONS TO ADULTS IN CALIFORNIA DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER. OUR GOAL IS TO OFFER CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, WHO WOULD NOT OTHERWISE HAVE ACCESS TO SUCH SERVICES, WITH A FREE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY SECOND OPINION, THAT CAN CLARIFY THEIR CANCER DIAGNOSIS AND ASSIST THEM IN MAKING INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR TREATMENT OPTIONS.IN 2023 THESECONDOPINION ACCOMPLISH THESE OBJECTIVES:1. WE SERVED 180 PATIENTS AND 135 FAMILY MEMBERS OR FRIENDS THAT ACCOMPANIED THEPATIENT TO A VIRTUAL REVIEW PANEL.A. EACH PATIENT RECEIVED THE CLARITY THEY NEEDED TO MAKE INFORMED MEDICAL DECISIONS AND MANAGE THEIR DISEASE.2. EACH CANCER PATIENT AND THEIR FAMILY/FRIENDS PARTICIPATED IN AN OPEN DIALOGUE WITH A PANEL OF CANCER SPECIALISTS (MEDICAL ONCOLOGIST, RADIATION ONCOLOGIST, RADIOLOGIST, SURGEON, PATHOLOGIST AND OTHER CANCER SPECIALISTS). THEY RECEIVED THE CLARITY THEY NEEDED TO MAKE INFORMED MEDICAL DECISIONS AND MANAGE THEIR DISEASE3. THIRTY-FOUR VOLUNTEER CANCER SPECIALISTS PROVIDED OVER 867 HOURS OF PROFESSIONAL REVIEW. 4. OUTREACH ACTIVITIES REACHED OVER 1,000 INDIVIDUALS FROM; PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ORGANIZATIONS, CANCER CONFERENCES AND COMMUNITY AGENCIES. EACH OF THESE OUTREACH ACTIVITIES PROVIDED INFORMATION ABOUT THE VALUE OF A SECOND OPINION IN SAVING OR IMPROVING LIVES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Cheri Livingston Managing Director | 40 | $92,938 | |
Dr Howard Kleckner Med. Director | Trustee | 5 | $36,996 |
Alice Larocca Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Dr Robert Ignoffo President | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Kathleen Meeker Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Romana Bracco Board Member | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $133,002 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $323,506 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $456,508 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $3,753 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$46,525 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $415,069 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $92,938 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $46,469 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $43,863 |
Other salaries and wages | $77,270 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $10,903 |
Payroll taxes | $16,733 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,575 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $150 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $5,786 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $38,686 |
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 | $94 |
Insurance | $6,178 |
All other expenses | $6,202 |
Total functional expenses | $378,818 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $439,667 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $50,781 |
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 | $21,364 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $131 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1 |
Total assets | $511,944 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,901 |
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 | -$135 |
Total liabilities | $8,766 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $503,178 |
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 | $511,944 |