Civic Intelligence

Cancer Commons

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 45-3266802

Jul 01, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017 • Filed on May 07, 2018

Organization Profilewww.cancercommons.org
5050 El Camino Real 215Los Altos, CA 94022

(650) 530-3636

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

74th percentile

0.36x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

46th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

64th percentile

9.0%

Higher net margin than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

35th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 35% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

97th percentile

179%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

90th percentile

76%

Faster revenue growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets74th percentile

Assets

Up

$327,105

Up $210,071 (+179%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$209,998

Up $128,175 (+157%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$117,107

Up $81,896 (+233%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue46th percentileNet Margin64th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,424,505

Up $616,785 (+76%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$1,296,330

Up $162,842 (+14%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$128,175

Up $453,943 (+139%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth97th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2012: $167,861Liabilities 2012: $45,278Net Assets 2012: $122,5832012Assets 2013: $320,518Liabilities 2013: $41,436Net Assets 2013: $279,0822013Assets 2014: $174,966Liabilities 2014: $83,430Net Assets 2014: $91,5362014Assets 2015: $539,168Liabilities 2015: $112,910Net Assets 2015: $426,2582015Assets 2016: $117,034Liabilities 2016: $35,211Net Assets 2016: $81,8232016Assets 2017: $327,105Liabilities 2017: $117,107Net Assets 2017: $209,9982017Assets 2018: $296,303Liabilities 2018: $216,793Net Assets 2018: $79,5102018Assets 2019: $775,135Liabilities 2019: $240,242Net Assets 2019: $534,8932019Assets 2020: $883,100Liabilities 2020: $173,708Net Assets 2020: $709,3922020Assets 2021: $829,247Liabilities 2021: $78,325Net Assets 2021: $750,9222021Assets 2022: $832,926Liabilities 2022: $62,826Net Assets 2022: $770,1002022Assets 2023: $408,611Liabilities 2023: $57,012Net Assets 2023: $351,5992023Assets 2024: $517,762Liabilities 2024: $90,912Net Assets 2024: $426,8502024Assets 2025: $668,478Liabilities 2025: $125,129Net Assets 2025: $543,3492025

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$327,105
Liabilities$117,107
Net Assets$209,998
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth90th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2012: $500,000Expenses 2012: $377,417Net Income 2012: $122,5832012Expenses 2013: $1,086,8552013Revenue 2014: $1,002,604Expenses 2014: $1,190,150Net Income 2014: -$187,5462014Revenue 2015: $1,352,291Expenses 2015: $1,017,569Net Income 2015: $334,7222015Revenue 2016: $807,720Expenses 2016: $1,133,488Net Income 2016: -$325,7682016Revenue 2017: $1,424,505Expenses 2017: $1,296,330Net Income 2017: $128,1752017Revenue 2018: $1,767,001Expenses 2018: $1,897,489Net Income 2018: -$130,4882018Revenue 2019: $1,805,146Expenses 2019: $1,349,763Net Income 2019: $455,3832019Revenue 2020: $2,104,386Expenses 2020: $1,929,886Net Income 2020: $174,5002020Revenue 2021: $1,739,545Expenses 2021: $1,698,015Net Income 2021: $41,5302021Revenue 2022: $1,655,358Expenses 2022: $1,636,180Net Income 2022: $19,1782022Revenue 2023: $1,164,344Expenses 2023: $1,582,845Net Income 2023: -$418,5012023Revenue 2024: $1,246,687Expenses 2024: $1,171,436Net Income 2024: $75,2512024Revenue 2025: $1,842,982Expenses 2025: $1,726,483Net Income 2025: $116,4992025

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$1,424,505
Expenses$1,296,330
Net Income$128,175
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017
Signed
May 7, 2018
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$1,424,505
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Cancer commons is a nonprofit that provides patients, caregivers, and treating physicians with actionable information to support informed treatment decisions, along with direct-to-patient navigation services for individuals with cancer and their caregivers.

Cancer Commons, by design, is a neutral, patient-centric non-profit clearinghouse that encourages knowledge and data sharing by individual patients and physicians as well as non-profit, commercial, and government entities. We use information technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and crowdsourcing to help patients and physicians make the best possible decisions, and continually learn from each patient's results.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$87,152$294,520▲ $207,368
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,868$11,369▲ $8,501
Pledges and Grants Receivable$10,000$10,000→ $0
Accounts Receivable-$4,304-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$117,034$327,105▲ $210,071
Other Assets Total$17,014$6,912▼ $10,102
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$12,854$73,245▲ $60,391
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$22,357$43,862▲ $21,505
Total Liabilities$35,211$117,107▲ $81,896
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$81,823$209,998▲ $128,175
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$81,823$209,998▲ $128,175
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$117,034$327,105▲ $210,071

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$0$3,146$3,146
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay35th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jay M TenenbaumChair, Director, President
Frank McCormickDirector
Gladys MonroyDirector
Heather RangelDirector
Laurence MartonDirector
Mikhail GishizkyDirector, Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,410,505
Program Service Revenue
$14,000
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,410,505
Change in Net Assets
$128,175
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$620,866
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$571,239
Total Fundraising Expense$116,497
Professional Fundraising Fees$104,225
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$420,087$54,648-$474,735
Other Salaries and Wages$335,750$119,223-$454,973
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$104,225$104,225
Other Employee Benefits$31,450$46,690-$78,140
Occupancy-$77,334-$77,334
Payroll Taxes$27,985$10,141-$38,126
Travel$11,834$1,042$1,467$14,343
Office Expenses$1,307$8,217$616$10,140
Conferences and Meetings$8,334-$823$9,157
Insurance-$7,447-$7,447
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,900-$4,900
Fees for Services Legal-$3,712-$3,712
Information Technology-$1,207-$1,207
All Other Expenses$75$70-$145
Other Expenses$4$85$3,354$85
Total Functional Expenses$843,633$336,200$116,497$1,296,330
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$104,225
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Accrued Liabilities$60,058
Accrued Pto$13,290
Accrued Payroll$-103
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
Yes
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 B, line 11B

“the form 990 is given to the governing body before the return is filed. they review and can request changes at this time.”

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

“The officers, directors and key employees are required to review and sign the written conflict of interest policy annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“the governance committee performs all interviews specific to top key positions which is then forwarded to the full board of directors for review and approval.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Cancer Commons
EIN
45-3266802
Phone
6505303636
Address
5050 El Camino Real 215, Los Altos, CA 94022

Signing Officer

Name
Jay M Tenenbaum
Title
President, Chairman, and Director
Phone
6505303636
Signed
2018-05-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jay M Tenenbaum
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
8
Volunteers
9

Preparer

Firm
Bpm Llp
Address
2000 University Ave Ste 201, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Preparer
Tamara L McInerney
Phone
6508556800
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

“Payroll Services Related: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 1,545. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,545. Outside Contract Services: Program service expenses 418,547. Management and general expenses 50,915. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 469,462. Writers/Editors: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 2,188. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,188. Video Production: Program service expenses 1,540. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,540.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0To scale Ask Cancer Commons, we are growing our network of physicians and scientists, and developing a knowledge sharing platform to continuously learn from every case. The network will soon include molecular tumor boards at elite cancer centers, where the most challenging cases are discussed. Discussions are underway with Yale, UCSD, Stanford, Penn, UCSF, the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Northwestern. Knowledge sharing will initially focus on specific cancer verticals, starting with brain cancer, to quickly amass enough cases to cover the major molecular subtypes and treatment options. This will enable us to move to a technology-driven self-service model where patients and their caregivers can search for cases similar to theirs, and use the treatment recommendations, rationales, and clinical experiences of those patients to inform their own decisions. Each patient then reports what they did and how it worked, to help future patients. This rapid learning approach leverages the personalized research done for one patient to help many others, and uses the experiences of all patients to continuously validate and refine the experts' knowledge. Of course, new patients who require personalized assistance, or who have special needs, will still be able to consult with experts in the Cancer Commons network, and these answers, too, will be integrated into the knowledge base. In 2017, we developed all of the necessary software to support this rapid learning process, including a patient registry, a data repository, and a decision support app. These components capture the expert treatment recommendations from the physicians in our network and use these to identify the best trials, treatments, and combination therapies for future patients. The recommendations are continuously validated and refined based on each patient's results. We're currently piloting this continuous learning process in glioblastoma multiform (GBM), the deadliest form of brain cancer. By the end of 2018, we expect to be advising and learning from more than 100 patients per month.In collaboration with the Musella Foundation, we are also in discussions with the FDA on ways to accelerate the approval of promising investigational drugs for deadly cancers where there are no effective treatments. With their encouragement, we are preparing a bold proposal to allow advanced cancer patients to be treated with such experimental drugs, provided they participate in our patient registry to capture their treatments, outcomes and side-effects.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0the form 990 is given to the governing body before the return is filed. they review and can request changes at this time.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The officers, directors and key employees are required to review and sign the written conflict of interest policy annually.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2the governance committee performs all interviews specific to top key positions which is then forwarded to the full board of directors for review and approval.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3made available upon request.
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$327,105
Liabilities
$117,107
Net assets
$209,998
Revenue
$1,424,505
Expenses
$1,296,330
Net income
$128,175
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.67$0.13$0.54$1.84$1.73$0.12
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.52$0.09$0.43$1.25$1.17$0.08
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.41$0.06$0.35$1.16$1.58$0.42
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.83$0.06$0.77$1.66$1.64$0.02
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.83$0.08$0.75$1.74$1.70$0.04
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.88$0.17$0.71$2.10$1.93$0.17
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.78$0.24$0.53$1.81$1.35$0.46
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.30$0.22$0.08$1.77$1.90$0.13
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.33$0.12$0.21$1.42$1.30$0.13
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.04$0.08$0.81$1.13$0.33
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.54$0.11$0.43$1.35$1.02$0.33
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.17$0.08$0.09$1.00$1.19$0.19
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.32$0.04$0.28$1.09
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.17$0.05$0.12$0.50$0.38$0.12