Lung Cancer Research Foundation
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
Lung Cancer Research Foundation meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to improve lung cancer outcomes by funding research for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure of lung cancer."
Year, State Incorporated:
2005, NY
Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) reports that it funds research with the potential to extend survival and improve quality of life for people with lung cancer. The organization also promotes lung cancer awareness and educational programs through its Lung Cancer Support Line, clinical trial search tool, and free educational materials for patients and caregivers. In addition, LCRF hosts community events nationwide through its Free to Breathe events program.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, Lung Cancer Research Foundation's program expenses were:
Program services: $5,570,258
Total Program Expenses: $5,570,258
Chief Executive
Aubrey Rhodes, Executive Director
Chair of the Board
Reina Honts
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Management Consultant
Board Size
14
Paid Staff Size
18
*2023 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Note: Ms. Rhodes became Executive Director on July 1, 2023. Compensation information for her role as Executive Director is not available at this time. Former Executive Director, Dennis Chillemi, received $248,630 in compensation in 2021.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Special events, Print advertisements, Corporate solicitation
LCRF incurred joint costs of $32,060 for informational materials and activities that included fundraising materials. Of those costs $19,236 was allocated to fundraising expenses and $12,824 was allocated to program expenses.
Fundraising costs were 9% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $6,464,195, 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 Lung Cancer Research Foundation's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Contributions and grants | $4,924,583 |
| Investment income | $28,829 |
| Special events, net | $1,522,677 |
| In-kind contributions | $16,935 |
| Total Income | $6,493,024 |
Programs: 87% Fundraising: 9% Administrative: 4%
| Total Income | $6,493,024 |
| Total expenses: | $6,416,802 |
| Program expenses | $5,570,258 |
| Fundraising expenses | $567,237 |
| Administrative expenses | $279,307 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $76,222 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $3,507,998 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $3,584,220 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,973,122 |
| Total Assets | $5,557,342 |
Note: According to the organization's 2022 audited financial statements, LCRF received in-kind gifts totaling $16,935 in the form of donated legal and media services.
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance