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Targetcancer Foundation Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 26-4510094

Feb 01, 2017 to Jan 31, 2018 • Filed on Dec 13, 2018

Organization Profilewww.targetcancerfoundation.org
955 Massachusetts Avenue No 343Cambridge, MA 02139

(617) 765-4881

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

57th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

56th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

27th percentile

-6.9%

Higher net margin than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$82,167

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 24.0% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

30th percentile

-9.6%

Faster asset growth than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

30th percentile

-14%

Faster revenue growth than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets57th percentile

Assets

Down

$224,111

Down $23,825 (-9.6%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$224,111

Down $23,825 (-9.6%) from 2017

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue56th percentileNet Margin27th percentile

Revenue

Down

$342,978

Down $54,695 (-14%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$366,803

Up $57,400 (+19%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$23,825

Down $112,095 (-127%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth30th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2016: $159,666Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $159,6662016Assets 2017: $247,936Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $247,9362017Assets 2018: $224,111Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $224,1112018Assets 2019: $243,622Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $243,6222019Assets 2020: $499,619Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $499,6192020Assets 2021: $429,267Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $429,2672021Assets 2022: $472,447Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $472,4472022Assets 2023: $645,131Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $645,1312023Assets 2024: $523,908Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $523,9082024Assets 2025: $1,016,178Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $1,016,1782025

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$224,111
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$224,111
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth30th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2016: $365,539Expenses 2016: $285,090Net Income 2016: $80,4492016Revenue 2017: $397,673Expenses 2017: $309,403Net Income 2017: $88,2702017Revenue 2018: $342,978Expenses 2018: $366,803Net Income 2018: -$23,8252018Revenue 2019: $383,824Expenses 2019: $345,981Net Income 2019: $37,8432019Revenue 2020: $713,908Expenses 2020: $457,911Net Income 2020: $255,9972020Revenue 2021: $522,987Expenses 2021: $593,339Net Income 2021: -$70,3522021Revenue 2022: $510,511Expenses 2022: $467,331Net Income 2022: $43,1802022Revenue 2023: $846,106Expenses 2023: $704,653Net Income 2023: $141,4532023Revenue 2024: $676,451Expenses 2024: $797,674Net Income 2024: -$121,2232024Revenue 2025: $1,261,609Expenses 2025: $839,048Net Income 2025: $422,5612025

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$342,978
Expenses$366,803
Net Income-$23,825
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Feb 1, 2017 to Jan 31, 2018
Signed
Dec 13, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$386,012
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

TargetCancer Foundation promotes the development of lifesaving treatment protocols for rare cancers. TargetCancer Foundation directly supports initiatives at the forefront of cancer treatment by funding innovative research, fostering collaborations, and raising awareness among scientists, clinicians, and patients.

Support for research into the causes and treatments of rare cancers.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$246,524$216,942▼ $29,582
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,412$7,169▲ $5,757
Total Assets$247,936$224,111▼ $23,825
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$247,936$224,111▼ $23,825
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$247,936$224,111▼ $23,825
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$247,936$224,111▼ $23,825
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
James M PalmaExecutive DirectorFT$79,167$3,000$82,167

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kristen Palma PothPresident/Director
Alicemarie HandDirector
CJ ChapmanDirector
Janet Fine MSDirector
Kristen Schuler ScammonDirector
Mary Pat LancelottaDirector
Samuel DavenportDirector
Adam SisitskyDirector (Part Year)
Charles CheeverTreasurer/Director
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$284,540
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$358
Other Revenue
$58,080
All Other Contributions
$181,083
Change in Net Assets
$-23,825
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$205,000
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$119,033
Total Fundraising Expense$44,881
Other Expenses$42,770
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$205,000--$205,000
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$41,083$20,542$20,542$82,167
Occupancy$7,646$7,646$7,646$22,938
Other Salaries and Wages$10,800$5,400$5,400$21,600
Payroll Taxes$6,919$3,460$3,460$13,839
Office Expenses$3,895$938$4,053$8,886
Advertising--$3,126$3,126
Travel-$2,971-$2,971
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,800-$2,800
Other Employee Benefits$713$357$357$1,427
Conferences and Meetings-$1,158-$1,158
Insurance$297$297$297$891
Total Functional Expenses$276,353$45,569$44,881$366,803
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer CenterBoston, MA501(c)(3)To support laboratory research of cholangiocarcinoma$105,000
Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MA501(c)(3)In support of esophageal cancer research$50,000
Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MA501(c)(3)In support of a new cholangiocarcinoma research initiative.$50,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$101,114
Fundraising Direct Expenses$43,034
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
TargetCancer Gala$204,571$101,114$936$100,178
Total Events$204,571$101,114$43,034$58,080
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2

“Kristen Palma Poth, President/Director, and James Palma, Executive Director, have a family relationship.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“The original annual Form 990 (along with a copy for them to retain for their records), as prepared by an independent public accounting firm, is submitted to the President, Kristen Palma Poth, for her review and signature prior to filing with the IRS. At that same time, a copy of Form 990 is also provided to the Executive Director, James Palma, for his review so any comments, questions, or concerns he may have can be raised before the original signed form is filed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“In accordance with Articles VI and VII of the Organization's bylaws, annual statements and periodic reviews are conducted to ensure compliance with the conflict of interest policy.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15A

“Independent members of the board of directors review and approve the annual salary of the Executive Director and sole employee James Palma based on comparable salaries of similarly situated persons performing similar duties of similar size non-profit organizations.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
TargetCancer Foundation Inc
EIN
26-4510094
Phone
6177654881
Address
955 Massachusetts Avenue No 343, Cambridge, MA 02139

Signing Officer

Name
James Palma
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6177654881
Signed
2018-12-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
James Palma
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
2
Volunteers
25

Preparer

Firm
Baker Newman & Noyes
Address
PO Box 507, Portland, ME 04112
Preparer
Nicholas E Porto
Phone
2078792100
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0To support laboratory research of cholangiocarcinoma
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt1In support of esophageal cancer research
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt2In support of a new cholangiocarcinoma research initiative.
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt2Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt1450 Brookline Avenue
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt2450 Brookline Avenue
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Foundation only awards grants to 501(c)(3) public charities. Additional monitoring is not deemed necessary.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Kristen Palma Poth, President/Director, and James Palma, Executive Director, have a family relationship.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The original annual Form 990 (along with a copy for them to retain for their records), as prepared by an independent public accounting firm, is submitted to the President, Kristen Palma Poth, for her review and signature prior to filing with the IRS. At that same time, a copy of Form 990 is also provided to the Executive Director, James Palma, for his review so any comments, questions, or concerns he may have can be raised before the original signed form is filed.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2In accordance with Articles VI and VII of the Organization's bylaws, annual statements and periodic reviews are conducted to ensure compliance with the conflict of interest policy.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Independent members of the board of directors review and approve the annual salary of the Executive Director and sole employee James Palma based on comparable salaries of similarly situated persons performing similar duties of similar size non-profit organizations.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$224,111
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$224,111
Revenue
$342,978
Expenses
$366,803
Net income
-$23,825
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.02$0.00$1.02$1.26$0.84$0.42
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.52$0.00$0.52$0.68$0.80$0.12
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.65$0.00$0.65$0.85$0.70$0.14
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.47$0.00$0.47$0.51$0.47$0.04
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.43$0.00$0.43$0.52$0.59$0.07
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.50$0.00$0.50$0.71$0.46$0.26
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.24$0.00$0.24$0.38$0.35$0.04
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.22$0.00$0.22$0.34$0.37$0.02
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.25$0.00$0.25$0.40$0.31$0.09
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.16$0.00$0.16$0.37$0.29$0.08