Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to support those impacted by ovarian cancer, fund research, educate the public and health care community and raise awareness."
Year, State Incorporated:
1999, MN
Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance (MOCA) funds research into ovarian cancer diagnoses and treatments with its primary focus on treatment and early detection. The organization provides support and education to ovarian cancer survivors, their loved ones and caregivers, and the general public. MOCA also offers support groups, one-on-one services, and hosts awareness and outreach events.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance's program expenses were:
| Research | $792,509 |
| Patient and caregiver support | $226,082 |
| Awareness and outreach | $189,149 |
| Any mountain | $86,000 |
| Medical education | $59,160 |
| Total Program Expenses | $1,352,900 |
Chief Executive
Mary Uran, Executive Director
Compensation*
$162,103
Chair of the Board
Mary Adamski
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Senior Vice President, RBC Wealth Management
Board Size
11
Paid Staff Size
7
*2024 compensation, as reported by the organization, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Note: Mary Uran became Executive Director in September 2025. Previous Executive Director, Kathleen Gavin, received $162,103 in compensation in 2024.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Membership appeals, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television
MOCA incurred joint costs of $6,888 for informational materials and activities that included fundraising materials. Of those costs $3,444 was allocated to program expenses and $3,444 was allocated to fundraising expenses.
Fundraising costs were 7% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $1,505,535, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $1,301,460 |
| Special events, net | $121,120 |
| In-kind contributions | $82,955 |
| Investment income | $75,598 |
| Total Income | $1,581,133 |
Programs: 86% Fundraising: 6% Administrative: 8%
| Total Income | $1,581,133 |
| Total expenses: | $1,574,417 |
| Program expenses | $1,352,900 |
| Fundraising expenses | $98,223 |
| Administrative expenses | $123,294 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $6,716 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $1,175,548 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $1,182,264 |
| Total Liabilities | $491,929 |
| Total Assets | $1,674,193 |
Note: According to the organization’s 2024 audited financial statements, MOCA received in-kind gifts totaling $82,955 in the form of auction items ($51,364), website maintenance ($20,700), and video services ($10,891).
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