Curesearch For Childrens Cancer

Organization Overview

Curesearch For Childrens Cancer is located in Bethesda, MD. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (G11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Curesearch For Childrens Cancer employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Curesearch For Childrens Cancer 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, Curesearch For Childrens Cancer generated $6.2m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.8m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.2%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Curesearch For Childrens Cancer has awarded 94 individual grants totaling $12,298,129. 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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CURESEARCH FUNDS AND SUPPORTS CHIDLREN'S CANCER RESEARCH AND PROVIDES EDUCATION AND RESOURCES TO ALL THOSE AFFECTED BY CHILDREN'S CANCER.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CURESEARCH SUPPORTS RESEARCH EFFORTS TO IMPROVE TREATMENTS AND FIND CURES FOR CHILDREN'S CANCER. THROUGH COMPETITIVE GRANT MAKING INITIATIVES, CURESEARCH FUNDS RESEARCH TEAMS ACROSS THE COUNTRY THAT STUDY MORE THAN 13 TYPES OF CANCER IN CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH THE GOAL OF IMPROVING CURRENT TREATMENTS, DEVELOPING NEW THERAPIES, AND UNDERSTANDING THE BIOLOGY OF MORE PEDIATRIC CANCER DISEASE TYPES. CURESEARCH FUNDS RESEARCH AT ALL STAGES OF THE PIPELINE, INCLUDING BASIC SCIENCE, TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH, CLINICAL TRIAL DEVELOPMENT, AND THE TESTING OF NEW CANCER THERAPIES. THIS RESEARCH IMPACTS OVER 14,900 CHILDREN DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER EACH YEAR WITH THE LONG-TERM GOAL OF DEVELOPING THERAPIES THAT CURE CHILDREN TODAY WITHOUT HARMING THEM TOMORROW. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION)CURESEARCH FUNDS CLINICAL TRIALS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. CLINICAL TRIALS ENSURE THAT CHILDREN WITH CANCER GET ACCESS TO THE BEST CURRENT TREATMENTS. THE DATA COLLECTED FROM CLINICAL TRIALS ENABLES RESEARCHERS TO ACHIEVE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF CANCER BIOLOGY AND GUIDES THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW TREATMENTS AND TREATMENT PROTOCOLS. CLINICAL TRIALS ARE COSTLY FOR HOSPITALS, WHICH RELY ON SUPPORT FROM CURESEARCH AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO BE ABLE TO PROVIDE TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER. EACH YEAR, ALMOST 10,000 CHILDREN ARE ENROLLED IN CLINICAL TRIALS. IN ADDITION TO FUNDING RESEARCH, CURESEARCH ALSO PROVIDES INFORMATION AND RESOURCES TO PATIENTS AND FAMILIES. CURESEARCH RESOURCES INCLUDE CURESEARCH.ORG, AN ONLINE RESOURCE WITH PLAIN LANGUAGE INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN'S CANCER; A LIBRARY OF PROCEDURE VIDEOS THAT DEMONSTRATE CANCER TREATMENTS FOR CHILDREN; AND WEBINARS AND GUIDES FOR PARENTS ON COPING WITH CANCER, FINDING COMMUNITY SUPPORT, AND REINTEGRATING A CHILD INTO SCHOOL AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENTS. THESE RESOURCES AID ABOUT 28,500 INDIVIDUALS EACH YEAR.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kay Koehler
CEO
$356,981
Katharine Burke
COO & VP Finance
$212,218
Tiffani Copeland
SVP Development & Communic
$183,331
Jared D Brancazio
Chair
$0
Trent Demulling
Treasurer
$0
Michael R Miller Esquire
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $555,600
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,839,105
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $16,152
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,394,705
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $88,403
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $311,787
Net Income from Fundraising Events $2,408,934
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $6,245,230

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Curesearch For Childrens Cancer has awarded $2,146,975 in support to 7 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA

Org PageRecipient Profile

Gainesville, FL

PURPOSE: THERAPEUTIC

$1,375,000

STANFORD UNIVERSITY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Redwood City, CA

PURPOSE: THERAPEUTIC

$400,000

AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA

Org PageRecipient Profile

Augusta, GA

PURPOSE: THERAPEUTIC

$100,000

DANA FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE

PURPOSE: THERAPEUTIC

$75,000

New Haven, CT

PURPOSE: THERAPEUTIC

$75,000

Baltimore, MD

PURPOSE: THERAPEUTIC

$75,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Curesearch For Childrens Cancer has recieved totaling $17,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Wilson Family Foundation

High Point, NC

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION

$15,000
Ruth Rogers Hoyt Foundation Inc

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: MEDICAL RESEARCH TO BENEFIT CHILDREN

$2,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$2,448,109
Earnings$298,261
Other Expense$100,000
Ending Balance$2,464,370

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