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EIN 52-2275294

Sarcoma Foundation of America

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
13
City
Damascus
State
Maryland
Year formed
2000
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
H30: Cancer Research
Description
Sarcoma Foundation of America advocates for sarcoma patients by funding research, increasing awareness, and providing patient education. The organization raises money to privately fund grants for sarcoma researchers and conducts education. Additionally, the SFA coordinates a national research grant program that funds translational science sarcoma research focused on developing novel agents against sarcoma.
Total revenues
$3,709,252
2023
Total expenses
$3,222,438
2023
Total assets
$11,153,810
2023
Num. employees
13
2023

Program areas at Sarcoma Foundation of America

The Sarcoma Foundation of America (sfa) coordinates a national research grant program that funds translational science Sarcoma research. In accordance with the mission of the sfa, research involving the development of novel agents against Sarcoma, or research that could potentially lead to the development of novel agents against Sarcoma, is supported through this funding. The sfa engages in patient education programs on the latest developments in Sarcoma research and treatments. These education initiatives are designed to further strengthen and deepen patients' ability to participate in their care and research projects. Sfa also conducts advocacy activities on behalf of the Sarcoma community to ensure adequate federal cancer research funding levels and policies that positively impact Sarcoma patients.

Grants made by Sarcoma Foundation of America

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Partners Healthcare System / Brigham & Womens Hospital Inc2023 Last Mile Award$150,000
Cleveland ClinicTo Support Sarcoma Research$86,437
Washington University in St. Louis (Wash. U)To Support Sarcoma Research$64,972
...and 8 more grants made

Who funds Sarcoma Foundation of America

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The John W O'Brien Family FoundationGeneral Charitable Purposes$245,000
PayPal Giving Fund$84,578
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$68,290
...and 44 more grants received totalling $835,904

Personnel at Sarcoma Foundation of America

NameTitleCompensation
Brandi FelserChief Executive Officer
Cheryl MayesDirector of Operations, Human Resources
Sandy LombardoDirector of Finance and Administration$106,154
Karen CookDirector of Development
Dean FrohlichDirector of Scientific Affairs / Director , Scientific Affairs / Board Member$148,725
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Sarcoma Foundation of America

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,689,910
Program services$20,000
Investment income and dividends$207,691
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-15,483
Net income from fundraising events$-193,050
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$184
Total revenues$3,709,252

Form 990s for Sarcoma Foundation of America

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-07-28990View PDF
2021-122022-11-04990View PDF
2020-122021-10-12990View PDF
2019-122021-02-19990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
March 26, 2025
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $84,578 from PayPal Giving Fund
January 7, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 4, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $31,500 from American Endowment Foundation
July 16, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $245,000 from The John W O'Brien Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersMedical research organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthArts, cultural, and humanitiesDiseases and disordersCancer
Characteristics
Political advocacyConducts researchLobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyNational levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
9899 Main St 204
Damascus, MD 20872
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
Montgomery County, MD
Website URL
curesarcoma.org/ 
Phone
(301) 253-8687
Facebook page
CureSarcoma 
Twitter profile
@curesarcoma 
IRS details
EIN
52-2275294
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2000
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
H30: Cancer Research
NAICS code, primary
813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
122638
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-04-16
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