Health : Medical Research
Walker Cancer Research Institute
Working to find more effective treatments for cancer
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (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 |  |
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| (22.50) |
Income Statement (FYE 12/2007)
Contact Information
Walker Cancer Research Institute
18 North Law Street
Aberdeen, MD 21001
tel: (410) 272-0775
EIN: 52-1233437
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
NO, this charity does not have a written donor privacy policy.
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.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Walker Cancer Research Institute - MD | 39.97 |  |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation - NY | 64.18 | |
| CURE Childhood Cancer - GA | 63.20 | |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - MA | 63.84 | |
| The Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research - NY | 63.78 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Walker Cancer Research Institute - MD | 39.97 | |
| American Institute for Cancer Research - DC | 29.12 | |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation - NY | 64.18 | |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - MA | 63.84 | |
| National Foundation for Cancer Research - MD | 36.02 | |
