EIN 13-3674198

Bone Marrow and Cancer Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
9
Year formed
1992
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Bone Marrow and Cancer Foundation strives to improve the quality of life for cancer and transplant patients and their families through providing vital financial assistance, comprehensive resources, and educational information. The foundation works closely with hospitals across the United States and is guided by a medical advisory board of nationally-recognized cancer specialists. Unlike other organizations, it does not limit assistance to a specific disease.
Also known as...
The Bone Marrow Foundation
Total revenues
$2,007,914
2022
Total expenses
$1,813,034
2022
Total assets
$2,583,345
2022
Num. employees
9
2022

Program areas at Bone Marrow and Cancer Foundation

Guided by a medical advisory board of nationally-recognized Cancer specialists and working with hospitals across the united states, the Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation is the only organization of its kind that does not limit assistance to a specific disease, type of transplant or age range. For the past 27 years, the Foundation has connected patients and their families with the services they need-from diagnosis through survivorship-to make effective decisions about treatment and its aftermath. All of the Foundation's programs and services are offered to patients and their families free of charge. Our programs include:(continued on schedule o)lifeline fund provides financial support for transplant patients to help cover the costs of donor searches, medications, home and child care services, medical equipment, transportation, cord blood banking, housing costs and other expenses associated with the transplant. Health insurance often does not cover these vital support services, and many patients cannot afford them on their own. One-to-one funds enable patients to reach out to family, friends, and social networks for financial support. A one-to-one fund can be created in minutes and promoted through social media or by more traditional means. All contributions to one-to-one funds are tax-deductible and do not affect a patient's medical insurance or benefits.airbnb open homes medical stays offers free temporary housing for Cancer and transplant patients and their caregivers. The program relieves a tremendous burden for patients and families who must travel for life-saving treatment, thereby allowing them to go to the best Cancer centers and focus on their recovery.carelines provides crowdfunding, journaling and a help calendar for anyone with a Cancer diagnosis or receiving a Bone Marrow, stem cell or cord blood transplant. Through carelines, patients can reach out to family, friends and social networks for financial support, share updates, photos, and videos, keep track of appointments and receive help from family and community members for day-to-day tasks. All contributions to carelines are tax-deductible and do not affect a patient's medical insurance or benefits. Scholarship grants help make educational aspirations a reality for Bone Marrow, stem cell or cord blood transplant survivors. Grants help cover tuition fees, academic supplies, and educational homebound equipment. Grants are available to students who have received a transplant and are enrolled in either a full-time or part-time educational program.clinical care counseling provides confidential individual and family supportive counseling and resource referrals for Cancer, transplant patients, and family members. Licensed therapists are available for telephone sessions to help patients, family members and caregivers with emotional support. Resource counselors are available by telephone to help patients, family members and caregivers find the necessary resources to support them with financial grants, temporary housing, travel, living expenses and costs associated with treatment.patient navigators guide anyone faced with a Cancer diagnosis or needing a Bone Marrow or stem cell transplant, family members, and caregivers through the healthcare system to alleviate any barriers they may face during their Cancer treatment. In particular, a patient navigator offers support during a time of uncertainty by identifying and connecting patients with treatment centers and medical specialists. Ask the expert gives you a way to get expert and practical answers, free of charge, easily and confidentially. You and the health care or mental health professional will remain anonymous to each other, and all communications occur online.supportline links transplant patients and their families with volunteers who have gone through the transplant experience.support groups provide patients, families and caregivers the opportunity to share experiences and draw support from one another as they continue to navigate their Cancer or transplant treatment and recovery. Facilitated by a clinical oncology social worker/therapist and an advanced oncology certified clinical nurse specialist, each of our separate groups provides patients, families, caregivers and those experiencing grief and mourning a place to come together with professional guidance.medical & educational handbooks provide comprehensive transplant information and resources to assist patients, family members and caregivers.

Who funds Bone Marrow and Cancer Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$222,700
Chase and Stephanie Coleman FoundationMedical$123,000
Henry L Kimelman Family FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted$40,000
...and 29 more grants received totalling $626,263

Personnel at Bone Marrow and Cancer Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Christina MerrillExecutive Director$125,000
Aimee EberleSecretary / Trustee$0
Andrew RobinTreasurer$0
Charlotte MossVice Chairman / Vice President / Trustee$0
Robert FishmanChairman / President$0

Financials for Bone Marrow and Cancer Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,007,046
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$868
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,007,914

Form 990s for Bone Marrow and Cancer Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-10-06990View PDF
2020-122021-10-11990View PDF
2019-122021-02-24990View PDF
2018-122019-10-29990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $123,000 from Chase and Stephanie Coleman Foundation
January 1, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
October 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $11,700 from Baptist Health South Floridainc
August 10, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersDisease-focused nonprofitsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disordersCancer
Characteristics
Conducts researchFundraising eventsGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
515 Madison Ave 1130
New York, NY 10022
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
Website URL
bonemarrow.org/ 
Phone
(212) 838-3029
IRS details
EIN
13-3674198
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1992
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G30: Cancer
NAICS code, primary
813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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