Health : Diseases, Disorders, and Disciplines
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Fighting blood cancers
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (54.69) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 71.9% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 9.7% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 18.2% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.18 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (29.69) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 11.7% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 11.0% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 0.29 | ||
| Capacity Rating |  |
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| (25.00) |
Income Statement (FYE 06/2006)
Contact Information
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
1311 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, NY 10605
tel: (800) 955-4572
fax: (914) 949-6691
Mail donations to:
P.O. Box 4072
Pittsfield, MA 01202
Leadership (FYE 06/2006)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwayne Howell | President, CEO (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.) | $494,867 | 0.21% |
Donor Privacy Policy
YES, this charity has a written donor privacy policy.
Mission
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), headquartered in White Plains, New York, with 68 chapters in the United States and Canada, is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research and providing education and patient services. The Society's mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since its founding in 1949, the Society has invested more than $550.8 million in research specifically targeting blood cancers. With its popular Information Resource Center, LLS connects patients, families and caregivers to oncology nurses and social workers.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - NY | 54.69 |  |
| Kidney Cancer Association - IL | 58.62 | |
| National Ovarian Cancer Coalition - FL | 68.73 | |
| Us TOO International - IL | 60.63 | |
| The Wellness Community - DC | 59.69 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - NY | 54.69 | |
| American Cancer Society - GA | 48.11 | |
| Cancer Fund of America - TN | 0.00 | 0 Stars |
| National Cancer Coalition - NC | 62.15 | |
| Lance Armstrong Foundation - TX | 52.49 | |
