Health : Medical Research

Walker Cancer Research Institute

Working to find more effective treatments for cancer

Rating

Overall Rating    
      (39.97)
Organizational Efficiency      
Program Expenses 49.7%    
Administrative Expenses 0.9%    
Fundraising Expenses 49.2%    
Fundraising Efficiency $0.48    
Efficiency Rating     0 Stars
      (17.47)
Organizational Capacity      
Primary Revenue Growth 7.1%    
Program Expenses Growth 10.5%    
Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.16    
Capacity Rating    
      (22.50)

Income Statement     (FYE 12/2007)

Revenue  
Primary Revenue $10,320,603
Other Revenue $48,687
Total Revenue $10,369,290
   
Expenses  
Program Expenses $4,880,487
Administrative Expenses $96,745
Fundraising Expenses $4,824,295
Total Functional Expenses $9,801,527
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $567,763
   
Net Assets $2,037,560

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Contact Information

Walker Cancer Research Institute
18 North Law Street
Aberdeen, MD 21001
tel: (410) 272-0775
EIN: 52-1233437

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Leadership      (FYE 12/2007)

Name Title Compensation % of Expenses
Helen Marie Walker President (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) $96,000 0.97%
Other Salaries of Note
Eduardo Palomino Research Chemist (Using information reported on an organization's most recent Form 990, we include as compensation an individual's salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and other allowances. We do not include contributions to benefit plans or compensation deferred to a future date.) $124,193 1.26%
Elisabeth Pilarinou Research Director (Using information reported on an organization's most recent Form 990, we include as compensation an individual's salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and other allowances. We do not include contributions to benefit plans or compensation deferred to a future date.) $96,560 0.98%

Donor Privacy Policy

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Mission

Founded in 1981, Walker Cancer Research Institute (WCRI) works to find more effective treatments for cancer. Our Anticancer Drug Synthesis Laboratory is located in the state of Michigan, while our Natural Products Laboratory is strategically located in the state of Florida. Scientists in our labs in Michigan and Florida are working vigorously to find these treatments. We also provide educational information to the public concerning early detection of cancer symptoms and treatment options. WCRI's public information program includes regular informational letters to the public giving succinct information about the health risks and early warning signs of cancer.

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