Cure Starts Now Inc

Organization Overview

Cure Starts Now Inc, operating under the name Monkey In My Chair, is located in Cincinnati, OH. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (G48) the organization is classified as: Brain Disorders, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Monkey In My Chair employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Monkey In My Chair 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, Monkey In My Chair generated $4.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Monkey In My Chair has awarded 46 individual grants totaling $11,232,467. 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO EDUCATE, AID, AND FUND CURES FOR CANCER, STARTING FIRST WITH PEDIATRIC BRAIN CANCER

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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IN ITS EFFORTS TO FOCUS ON THOSE CANCERS THAT PRESENT THE GREATESTOPPORTUNITES FOR AN ENCOMPASSING CANCER CURE, THE FOUNDATION ANNUALLYAWARDS RESEARCH GRANTS TO INSTITUTIONS AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS.TYPICALLY, GRANTS AWARDED HAVE A FOCUS ON PEDIATRIC BRAIN CANCERS, ASTHIS WAS THE ORIGIN OF THE FOUNDATION'S PHILOSOPHY. GRANT APPLICATIONS WILL BE JUDGED ON A PEER-REVIEWED BASIS WITH THE FOUNDATION'S MEDICALADVISORY COUNCIL, WHICH IS COMPRISED OF TOP ONCOLOGISTS AND RESEARCHERSFROM AROUND THE WORLD, AS WELL AS PARENT ADVOCATES. GRANTS ARE JUDGEDBASED ON MULTIPLE CRITERIA INCLUDING SCIENTIFIC MERIT, DISEASE IMPACT,INNOVATION, FEASIBILITY, AND EXPERTISE OF THE INVESTIGATOR.


THE DIPG/DMG SYMPOSIUM, ORIGINALLY HELD IN CINCINNATI IN 2011, IS A BIENNIAL CONFERENCE THAT FEATURES CANCER EXPERTS FROM AROUND THE WORLDIN COLLABORATION WITH FAMILIES AND FOUNDATIONS SUPPORTING THEIR WORK.ATTENDED BY FOUNDATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS WORLDWIDE. THE DIPG/DMGCOLLABORATIVE SYMPOSIUM QUICKLY BECAME A DYNAMIC COOPERATIVE, EXPLORINGREVOLUTIONARY DIPG AND DMG RESEARCH, CLINICAL PROTOCOLS, AND UNIVERSALAPPLICATIONS OF DIPG RESEARCH IN THE SEARCH FOR A CURE FOR ALL FORMS OFCANCER.


FAMILY SUPPORT AND AWARENESS FUNDS PROVIDE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, MECHANISMS TO HONOR THEIR CHILD'S LEGACY AND OTHER ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES BATTLING PEDIATRIC CANCER. THIS INCLUDES INFORMATION WEBSITES, TRIAL DISCOVERY TOOLS, PATIENT ASSISTANCE AND PROGRAMS TO FEATURE PATIENTS WITH THE INTENTION OF BUILDING LOCAL SUPPORT AND AWARENESS.


MONKEY IN MY CHAIR IS A PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN BATTLING CANCER, WHICH HELPS KEEP THEM CONNECTED TO THEIR CLASSMATES WHILE THEY ARE AWAY RECEIVING CANCER TREATMENT. THROUGH THE PROGRAM, EACH CHILD IS PROVIDED WITH A "MONKEY KIT", WHICH INCLUDES A BIG STUFFED MONKEY THAT TAKES THEIR PLACE IN SCHOOL WHEN THEY ARE UNABLE TO BE THERE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Brooke Desserich
Executive Director/ceo
$101,488
Keith Desserich
Chairman
$21,750
Terry Regan
Secretary
$0
Gavin Baumgardner
V.p./head Of Med Advisory
$0
Doug Desserich
Treasurer
$0
Alyssa Hawranko
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$521,511
Related organizations$0
Government grants $433,260
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,423,648
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $75,250
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,378,419
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 $872,574
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$19,102
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,232,596

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Cure Starts Now Inc has awarded $550,000 in support to 5 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CINCINNATI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

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Cincinnati, OH

PURPOSE: MEDICAL RESEARCH

$200,000

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO ANSCHUTZ HOSPITAL CENTER

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Denver, CO

PURPOSE: MEDICAL RESEARCH

$200,000

MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL

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Somerville, MA

PURPOSE: MEDICAL RESEARCH

$50,000

Durham, NC

PURPOSE: MEDICAL RESEARCH

$50,000

CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: MEDICAL RESEARCH

$50,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Cure Starts Now Inc has recieved totaling $6,671.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Mccormick Family Foundation Inc

Vincennes, IN

PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION

$5,000
Warrior Kids Foundation Inc

De Leon Springs, FL

PURPOSE: TO EDUCATE AID AND FUND CURES FOR CANCER

$1,671
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