DetecTogether
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
DetecTogether meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to teach people how to detect cancer early and be active partners in their healthcare."
Year, State Incorporated:
2008, MA
Also Known As:
15-40 Connection
DetecTogether works to teach people how to identify early warning signs of cancer. In collaboration with medical advisors, the organization reports sorting through the complexity of identifying cancer symptoms and developing a plan. The plan, called 3 Steps Detect, aims to make it easy for users to recognize warning signs of cancer and empower them to have the right conversations with their doctor, at the right time, to ensure the best outcome.
For the year ended December 31, 2021, DetecTogether's program expenses were:
| Program services | $1,104,787 |
| Total Program Expenses | $1,104,787 |
Chief Executive
Patricia Scannell Laursen, President and Executive Director
Compensation*
$202,523
Chair of the Board
James W. Coghlin, Sr.
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Chairman, Coghlin Companies, Inc.
Board Size
9
Paid Staff Size
10
*2021 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals
Fundraising costs were 11% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $1,854,935, 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 DetecTogether's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Source of Funds
| Interest income | $9,996 |
| Program service fees | $15,000 |
| Investment return, net | $59,907 |
| Special events, net | $207,155 |
| Contributions and grants | $1,647,780 |
| Total Income | $2,463,067 |
Programs: 73% Fundraising: 14% Administrative: 13%
| Total Income | $2,463,067 |
| Total expenses: | $1,507,694 |
| Program expenses | $1,104,787 |
| Fundraising expenses | $212,400 |
| Administrative expenses | $190,507 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $955,373 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $3,304,368 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $4,259,741 |
| Total Liabilities | $202,334 |
| Total Assets | $4,462,075 |
Note: According to DetecTogether’s audited financial statements for 2021, the organization received in-kind contributions of $73,895 in materials and goods ($38,895) and rent ($35,000).
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance