Health : Diseases, Disorders, and Disciplines
Melanoma Research Foundation
Research, educate, advocate
Rating
Income Statement (FYE 12/2007)
Contact Information
Melanoma Research Foundation
170 Township Line Road
Building B
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
tel: (800) 673-1290
fax: (908) 281-0937
EIN: 76-0514428
Leadership (FYE 12/2007)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Pilkington | Executive Director (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.) | $138,042 | 6.66% |
Donor Privacy Policy
NO, this charity does not have a written donor privacy policy.
Mission
Founded in 1996, the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is the largest independent, national organization devoted to melanoma in the United States. The Foundation is committed to the support of medical research in finding effective treatments and eventually a cure for melanoma. The Foundation also educates patients and physicians about prevention, diagnosis and treatment of melanoma, while acting as an advocate for the melanoma community to raise awareness of this disease and the need for a cure.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Melanoma Research Foundation - NJ | 63.86 | |
| National Ovarian Cancer Coalition - TX | 68.57 | |
| National Cancer Coalition - NC | 62.17 | |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network - CA | 63.65 | |
| Us TOO International - IL | 56.05 |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Melanoma Research Foundation - NJ | 63.86 | |
| American Cancer Society - GA | 52.84 | |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - NY | 53.93 | |
| Lance Armstrong Foundation - TX | 51.40 | |
| Cancer Fund of America - TN | 18.88 | 0 Stars |
| The Cancer Center for Detection and Prevention - LA | 52.64 |





