Matt Cwiertny Memorial Foundation
- Assets
- $0.0
- Revenue
- $111.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Santa Ana, CA
- Founding
- 09/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 27-3119447
Organization Overview
Matt Cwiertny Memorial Foundation is located in Santa Ana, CA. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. Matt Cwiertny Memorial Foundation 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 12/2020, Matt Cwiertny Memorial Foundation generated $111.0 in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (58.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $42.5k during the year ending 12/2020. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE MATT CWIERTNY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION (MCMF) IS TWOFOLD: TO FIND CURES FOR THE EPSTEIN-BARR VIRUS (EBV) AND EBV-ASSOCIATED DISEASES AND TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS (AYA'S) WITH CANCER. TO ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS, THE MCMF RAISES MONEY TO FUND MEDICAL RESEARCH NEEDED TO CURE EBV AND EBV-ASSOCIATED DISEASES, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON TREATMENT REGIMES AND CURES FOR ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS (15-29 YEARS OF AGE) DIAGNOSED WITH HEMOPHAGOCYTIC LYMPHOHISTIOCYTOSIS (HLH) AND T-CELL LYMPHOMA. IN ADDITION, THE MCMF SEEKS TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF ALL EBV-ASSOCIATED DISEASES AND THE NEED TO FIND CURES FOR THESE TERRIBLE DISEASES, WHILE PROVIDING PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG ADULT CANCER PATIENTS. IN 2020 THE MCMF MADE A FINAL SUBSTANTIAL GRANT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION AND DISSOLVED ITS OPERATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THERE EXISTS A NATIONAL NEED TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION TO IMPROVE AWARENESS, PREVENTION, ACCESS, AND QUALITY OF CANCER CARE TO AYA'S. FROM 2013 TO 2018, THE MCMF DONATED $45,000 TO THE USC-CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES AYA ONCOLOGY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM. THE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM IS A NOVEL APPROACH TO ADDRESSING THE AYA GAP IN BOTH PEDIATRIC AND ADULT ONCOLOGY MEDICAL DOCTOR TRAINING PROGRAMS. THE MCMF BELIEVES THAT THIS PROGRAM WILL HELP MEDICAL DOCTORS BE EXPERTS IN THE FIELD OF AYA ONCOLOGY AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF AYA'S WITH CANCER. IN 2020, THE MCMF DONATED $42,537 TO THE MONO PROJECT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY, EXPANDING ON ITS $10,000 DONATION IN 2018. RESEARCHERS AT THE MONO PROJECT ARE CURRENTLY PARTNERING WITH INDUSTRY TO DEVELOP A VACCINE THAT COULD POTENTIALLY PREVENT EBV-CAUSES DISEASES, SUCH AS INFECTIOUS MONO, EBV-ASSOCIATED CANCERS, AND MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS (MS).
IN 2016, THE MCMF DONATED 10 APPLE IPADS TO USC-NORRIS WHICH PROVIDED THE CAPABILITY TO ELECTRONICALLY DOCUMENT AYA CANCER PATIENT MEDICAL INFORMATION, INCLUDING PSYCHOLOGICAL SURVEY DATA AT THE START OF PATIENT VISITS TO USC-NORRIS. THE DATA ALLOWED USC-NORRIS AYA NURSES AND ONCOLOGISTS TO EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY PROVIDE TREATMENT FOR AYA CANCER PATIENTS. FURTHERING THIS INITIATIVE, THE MCMF MADE A $10,000 CASH GRANT TO USC-NORRIS IN 2017. IN ADDITION, THE MCMF DONATED MACBOOK COMPUTERS VALUED AT $3,956 FOR USE IN THE AYA CANCER PATIENT DATABASE GENERATION PROGRAM.
MUSIC WAS MATT CWIERTNY'S PASSION, LOVE, AND ESCAPE. IN THIS SPIRIT, THE MCMF DEVELOPED THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE OUTREACH PROGRAM, MATT'S MIXED TAPE. BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2013, THE MCMF COMMENCED GIFTING IPOD NANOS THAT ARE PRE-LOADED WITH MUSIC GENEROUSLY DONATED BY CARING ARTISTS TO ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG ADULT (AYA'S) CANCER PATIENTS (AGES 15-29). THE MCMF IS PROUD TO PARTNER WITH UCLA'S DALTREY/TOWNSHEND TEEN AND YOUNG ADULT CANCER PROGRAM, THE TEEN IMPACT PROGRAM AT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES AND MERCY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IN ST LOUIS FOR THIS QUALITY OF LIFE PROGRAM. FROM 2013 TO 2015, THE MCMF DONATED OVER 150 IPODS, AND SUPPORTING LAPTOP COMPUTERS, THROUGH THE MATT'S MIXED TAPE PROGRAM, FOR A TOTAL COST OF $26,827.IN 2017, THE MCMF MADE A $6,925 CASH GRANT TO USC-NORRIS TO HELP ESTABLISH THE AYA MUSIC ROOM. THE MUSIC ROOM EXPANDS ON THE MCMF'S QUALITY OF LIFE OUTREACH PROGRAM, MATT'S MIXED TAPE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christine Cwiertny President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Anthony Cwiertny Director | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Mary Alice Cwiertny Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Eric Cwiertny Program Manager | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Michele Cwiertny Program Manager | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Scott Cwiertny Chief Financial Officer | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $111 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $111 |
| 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 | $111 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $42,537 |
| 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. | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $42,537 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Matt Cwiertny Memorial Foundation has awarded $21,717 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
USC NORRIS COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER PURPOSE: DONATION OF MACBOOK AIR COMPUTERS IN SUPPORT OF USC-NORRIS AYA CANCER PATIENT DATABASE GENERATION PROGRAM | $1,717 |
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES PURPOSE: GRANT TO SUPPORT USC/CHLA AYA ONCOLOGY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM | $10,000 |
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION PURPOSE: GRANT TO SUPPORT THE MONO PROJECT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY. | $10,000 |