Liabilities / Assets
55th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
990EZ • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 04-3438653
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
55th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Liabilities / Revenue
55th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
45th percentile
Higher net margin than 45% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
75th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
57th percentile
Faster asset growth than 57% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
66th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$26,668
Up $1,495 (+5.9%) from 2014
Net Assets
Up$26,668
Up $1,495 (+5.9%) from 2014
Liabilities
Flat$0
Flat from 2014
Revenue
Up$110,863
Up $12,594 (+13%) from 2014
Expenses
Up$109,368
Up $19,857 (+22%) from 2014
Net Income
Down$1,495
Down $7,263 (-83%) from 2014
The mission of the organization is to promote further research into spinal cord tumors, and to support clinical centers for persons with spinal cord tumors.
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| THE ORGANIZATION FUNDS THE BRIAN D. SILBER MEMORIAL FUND AT THE MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL TO RUN A SPINAL TUMOR CLINIC AND TO FUND SPINAL TUMOR RESEARCH. | $0 | $83,000 |
| THE ORGANIZATION FUNDS THE PAN-MASS CHALLENGE-DANA FABER CANCER INSTITUTE TO SUPPORT JARED BRANFMAN SUNFLOWERS FOR LIFE FUND FOR PEDIATRIC BRAIN AND SPINAL CANCER RESEARCH AT DANA FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE | $0 | $3,000 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JASON SILBER | Trustee, Co-President | PT | $0 | - | - |
| SHARON SILBER | Trustee, Secretary | PT | $0 | - | - |
| KAREN WEISSEL | Trustee, Co-President | PT | $0 | - | - |
| MICHAEL WEISSEL | Trustee, Financial Officer | - | $0 | - | - |
| JORDAN KRASNOW | Trustee | - | $0 | - | - |
“Description: interest income. Amount: 25.”
“Activity classification: grant provided to mass. General hospital to support spinal cord research. Grantee name: massachusetts general hospital. Grantee address: 55 fruit street boston, ma 02114. Grantee relationship: none. Date of gift: 10/07/15. Amount given: 83,000.”
“Activity classification: grant provided to dana farber cancer institute . Grantee name: dana farber cancer institute. Grantee address: 77 4th ave. Needham, ma 02494. Grantee relationship: none. Date of gift: 09/24/15. Amount given: 3,000. Total included on form 990-ez, line 10: 86,000.”
“Description: other expenses. Amount: 311. Description: fundraising - golf tournament. Amount: 19,151. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 19,462.”
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| Path | # | Value |
|---|---|---|
| IRS990EZ/ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | THE ORGANIZATION |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum | 0 | 9785354788 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 18 HEATH RD |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | PEABODY |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | MA |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 019601051 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 25173 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 26668 |
| IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt | 0 | 110838 |
| IRS990EZ/DirectIndirectPltclExpendAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt | 0 | 1495 |
| IRS990EZ/FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt | 0 | 2563 |
| IRS990EZ/FiledScheduleAInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 25173 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 26668 |
| IRS990EZ/GrantsAndSimilarAmountsPaidAmt | 0 | 86000 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 110863 |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartVInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 25 |
| IRS990EZ/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingCashInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt | 0 | 25173 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 26668 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 25173 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 26668 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 0 | 8.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 1 | 10.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 2 | 5.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 3 | 2.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 4 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 0 | JASON SILBER |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 1 | SHARON SILBER |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 2 | KAREN WEISSEL |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 3 | MICHAEL WEISSEL |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 4 | JORDAN KRASNOW |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | TRUSTEE, CO-PRESIDENT |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | TRUSTEE, SECRETARY |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | TRUSTEE, CO-PRESIDENT |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 3 | TRUSTEE, FINANCIAL OFFICER |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 4 | TRUSTEE |
| IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt | 0 | 19462 |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt | 0 | THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROMOTE FURTHER RESEARCH INTO SPINAL CORD TUMORS, AND TO SUPPORT CLINICAL CENTERS FOR PERSONS WITH SPINAL CORD TUMORS. |
| IRS990EZ/PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt | 0 | 1343 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 0 | THE ORGANIZATION FUNDS THE BRIAN D. SILBER MEMORIAL FUND AT THE MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL TO RUN A SPINAL TUMOR CLINIC AND TO FUND SPINAL TUMOR RESEARCH. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 1 | THE ORGANIZATION FUNDS THE PAN-MASS CHALLENGE-DANA FABER CANCER INSTITUTE TO SUPPORT JARED BRANFMAN SUNFLOWERS FOR LIFE FUND FOR PEDIATRIC BRAIN AND SPINAL CANCER RESEARCH AT DANA FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 83000 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 1 | 3000 |
| IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SchoolOperatingInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd | 0 | MA |
| IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 109368 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 86000 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 110863 |
| IRS990EZ/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationTrustInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt | 0 | BRIANSILBERFUND.ORG |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 110838 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 98247 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 97118 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 102051 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 88934 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 497188 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 25 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 22 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 22 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 80 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 78 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 227 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct | 0 | 0.99730 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct | 0 | 0.99650 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt | 0 | 496084 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt | 0 | 1104 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 110838 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 98247 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 97118 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 102051 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 88934 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 497188 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt | 0 | 497415 |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine2 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | DESCRIPTION: INTEREST INCOME. AMOUNT: 25. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | ACTIVITY CLASSIFICATION: GRANT PROVIDED TO MASS. GENERAL HOSPITAL TO SUPPORT SPINAL CORD RESEARCH. GRANTEE NAME: MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL. GRANTEE ADDRESS: 55 FRUIT STREET BOSTON, MA 02114. GRANTEE RELATIONSHIP: NONE. DATE OF GIFT: 10/07/15. AMOUNT GIVEN: 83,000. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | ACTIVITY CLASSIFICATION: GRANT PROVIDED TO DANA FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE . GRANTEE NAME: DANA FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE. GRANTEE ADDRESS: 77 4TH AVE. NEEDHAM, MA 02494. GRANTEE RELATIONSHIP: NONE. DATE OF GIFT: 09/24/15. AMOUNT GIVEN: 3,000. TOTAL INCLUDED ON FORM 990-EZ, LINE 10: 86,000. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | DESCRIPTION: OTHER EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 311. DESCRIPTION: FUNDRAISING - GOLF TOURNAMENT. AMOUNT: 19,151. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 19,462. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 4 - OTHER INVESTMENT INCOME |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 10 - GRANTS AND SIMILAR AMOUNTS PAID |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 10 - GRANTS AND SIMILAR AMOUNTS PAID |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 - OTHER EXPENSES |
| TransferPrsnlBnftContractsDecl/DeclarationDesc | 0 | THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT. |
| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd | 0 | 1 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm | 0 | MICHAEL WEISSEL |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt | 0 | TRUSTEE |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 9785354788 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt | 0 | 2016-11-09 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | BRIAN DSILBER MEMORIAL FUND |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt | 0 | BRIA |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN | 0 | 043438653 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum | 0 | 9785354788 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 18 HEATH RD |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | PEABODY |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | MA |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 019601051 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN | 0 | 111986323 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | MARCUM LLP |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 117 KENDRICK STREET SUITE 800 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm | 0 | NEEDHAM |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | MA |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 02494 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 6175594400 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm | 0 | ERIC SAUNDERS |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTs | 0 | 2016-11-10T15:59:12-06:00 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd | 0 | 990EZ |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt | 0 | 2015-01-01 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt | 0 | 2015-12-31 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2015 |
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2015 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.