Lymphoma Foundation Of America
- Assets
- $429.0k
- Revenue
- $82.8k
- Investments
- $378.8k
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Founding
- 01/1990
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 52-1662087
Organization Overview
Lymphoma Foundation Of America is located in Ann Arbor, MI. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (E01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Lymphoma Foundation Of America employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lymphoma Foundation Of America 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, Lymphoma Foundation Of America generated $82.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $88.5k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.0%) per year over the past 9 years. 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
WE ARE A NATIONAL CHARITY HELPING LYMPHOMA AND LEUKEMIA PATIENTS, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES: SUPPORT SERVICES, COUNSELING BY REGISTERED NURSES, TRAVEL AID, MEDICAL RESEARCH,DOCTOR REFERRALS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LYMPHOMA FOUNDATION OF AMERICA (LFA) PROVIDES ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING BY REGISTERED NURSES; WE PROVIDE DOCTOR REFERRALS TO SPECIALISTS AND TREATMENT CENTERS FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS, AND SECOND OPINION INFORMATION; WE REFER PATIENTS TO NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE SPONSORED CLINICAL TRIALS; WE PROVIDE GRANTS AND AWARDS TO RESEARCHERS WORKING ON A CURE FOR LYMPHOMA; WE GIVE SMALL GRANTS TO CANCER CHARITIES AND MEDICAL CENTERS TO HELP CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO HAVE CANCER; WE GIVE EMERGENCY TRAVEL AID TO UNEMPLOYED, HOMELESS, AND NEEDY FAMILIES IN COOPERATION WITH SOCIAL WORKERS AND CASE MANAGERS. WE CO-SPONSOR PODCASTS ON LYMPHOMA WITH CANCERCARE, CLINICAL EXPERTS, AND RESEARCHERS. ALL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS ARE FREE.
LFA GIVES FINANCIAL GRANTS AND AWARDS TO RESEARCHERS AND SCIENTISTS AT LEADING UNIVERSITIES AND AT THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE. WE SUPPORT RESEARCH TO FIND THE CAUSES OF LYMPHOMA AND TO DEVELOP A CURE. RECENT GRANTS INCLUDE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE, HARVARD/DANA FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE, AND UNIV. OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER. LFA WROTE THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE RESEARCH REPORT ON PESTICIDES AND LYMPHOMA, PEER REVIEWED BY EMINENT LYMPHOMA SPECIALISTS IN THE UNITED STATES. LFA RESEARCH ON SOLVENTS AND LYMPHOMA IS THE #1 SEARCH RESULT ON GOOGLE. LFA BOTH SPONSORS AND ATTENDS HEALTH CONFERENCES AS PANELISTS AND SPEAKERS. LFA WORKS WITH CANCERCARE TO CO-SPONSOR TELECONFERENCES ON THE SUBJECT OF NEW RESEARCH IN THE TREATMENT OF LYMPHOMA.
LFA DISTRIBUTES REPORTS, BROCHURES, AND OTHER MATERIALS TO NONPROFIT CHARITIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR CANCER PATIENTS. WE CO-SPONSOR PROGRAMS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS AND A VARIETY OF HEALTH TOPICS. LFA WORKS WITH CANCER CHARITIES TO PROMOTE LYMPHOMA AWARENESS, E.G., LFA COOPERATES WITH THE CANCER LEGAL RESOURCE CENTER TO EDUCATE PATIENTS AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS ABOUT EMPLOYMENT ISSUES FOR CANCER PATIENTS. LFAS WEBSITE HAS RESOURCES FOR CANCER PATIENTS. WE HAVE DEVELOPED AN EXTENSIVE LIST OF LYMPHOMA ONCOLOGISTS AND SPECIALISTS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AT MORE THAN 60 COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Belita Cowan President | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $0 |
Peter Zetlin Treasurer/research Associate | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $10,000 |
Arlene Soodak Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Bob Goldman Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Edward Linkner MD Director | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $64,136 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $64,136 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $18,659 |
| 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 | $82,795 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $40,000 |
| 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 | $22,361 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,060 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,375 |
| 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 | $134 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,020 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,326 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $88,506 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $50,272 |
| 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 | $378,754 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $429,026 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $271 |
| 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 | $271 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $428,755 |
| 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 | $429,026 |