Musella Foundation For Brain Tumor Research & Information Inc

Organization Overview

Musella Foundation For Brain Tumor Research & Information Inc is located in Hewlett, NY. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (E20) the organization is classified as: Hospitals, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Musella Foundation For Brain Tumor Research & Information 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 12/2021, Musella Foundation For Brain Tumor Research & Information Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.9%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Musella Foundation For Brain Tumor Research & Information Inc has awarded 85 individual grants totaling $3,623,506. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND SURVIVAL TIMES FOR BRAIN TUMOR PATIENTS BY USING COMPUTER TECHNLOGY TO STREAMLINE THE FLOW OF INFORMATION, ORGANIZE THE BRAIN TUMOR COMMUNITY AND RAISE MONEY FOR BRAIN TUMOR RESEARCH. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO RUNS A COPAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR MALIGNANT BRAIN TUMOR PATIENTS, WHICH HELPS THE PATIENTS PAY FOR THE HIGH COST OF TREATMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE ORGANIZATION RAISED MONEY AND AWARDED GRANTS FOR BRAIN TUMOR RESERACH. THEY SEEK OUT THE MOST INNOVATIVE AND IMPORTANT PROJECTS TO FUND AND SOME OF THE PROJECTS HAVE ALREADY MADE AN IMPACT FOR THIS DISEASE. THE ORGANIZATION MEETS THESE GOALS VIA THE WEBSITE, WWW.VIRTUALTRIALS.COM, ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS, EMAIL, AND A TOLL FREE PATIENT HELP PHONE LINE. THE ORGANIZATION FINDS TREATMENT OPTIONS, MATHCES THEM TO CLINICAL TRIALS AND EDUCATES THEM ABOUT THE DISEASE. THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE IS ONE OF THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR BRAIN TUMOR PATIENTS TO LEARN ABOUT THE DISEASE. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ALSO PARTNERED WITH GOOGLE TO PROVIDE BRAIN TUMOR INFORMATION THROUGH GOOGLE.COM.


THE ORGANIZATION RUNS A COPAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR MALIGNANT BRAIN TUMOR PATIENTS WHO HAVE INSURANCE, MEET CERTAIN ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, AND NEED HELP PAYING FOR TREATMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION IS ALSO PERMITTED TO EXPEND A SPECIFIED AMOUNT OF THE PROGRAM FUNDS FOR MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL RELATED TO ADMINISTERING THE PROGRAM PURSUANT TO THE CONTRACT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Albert Musella DPM
President
$204,780
Neal Houslanger
Secretary
$0
Steven Ruttgeizer
Treasurer
$0
Mitchell Siegel
Vice Preside
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$52,139
Related organizations$0
Government grants $20,832
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,373,039
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $80,338
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,446,010
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $5,691
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 $1,451,701

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Musella Foundation For Brain Tumor Research & Information Inc has awarded $427,000 in support to 12 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: RESEARCH GRANT

$105,000

PERSONALIZED CANCER MEDICINE PLLC

PURPOSE: RESEARCH GRANT

$75,000

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXASUT MDACC

PURPOSE: RESEARCH GRANT

$50,000

BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: RESEARCH GRANT

$35,000

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMISCHOOL OF MEDICINE

PURPOSE: RESEARCH GRANT

$30,000

THE CURE STARTS NOW FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Cincinnati, OH

PURPOSE: RESEARCH GRANT

$25,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Musella Foundation For Brain Tumor Research & Information Inc has recieved totaling $14,900.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Fredy Rosenbaum Foundation

Palo Alto, CA

PURPOSE: IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE, MEDICAL CARE AND SURVIVALTIMES FOR BRAIN TUMOR PATIENTS

$14,900
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