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National Brain Tumor Society

Committed to finding a cure for brain tumors

two stars

75.39

55 Chapel Street Suite 200
Newton, MA 02458
tel: (617) 924-9997   Web Site
EIN: 04-3068130

Board Leadership
Michael Nathanson
Chair

CEO
David Arons
Chief Executive Officer

 
 
  Score
(out of 100)		 Rating
Overall Score & Rating 75.39 two stars
  Financial 65.44 one star
  Accountability & Transparency 96.00 four stars
This rating was published 08/01/2017 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
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Financial

one star

65.44

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

96.00

This rating was published 08/01/2017 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 77.8%
  Administrative Expenses 8.7%
  Fundraising Expenses 13.3%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.13
  Working Capital Ratio (years) < 0.01
  Program Expenses Growth -8.3%
  Liabilities to Assets 93.4%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by National Brain Tumor Society on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by National Brain Tumor Society on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

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Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
National Brain Tumor Society (MA) 75.39 two stars
The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (PA) 94.52 four stars
Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America (PA) 92.22 four stars
Organization for Autism Research (VA) 95.95 four stars
Beyond Celiac (PA) 91.74 four stars

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National Brain Tumor Society is fiercely committed to finding better treatments, and ultimately a cure, for people living with a brain tumor today and anyone who will be diagnosed tomorrow. This means effecting change in the system at all levels.

We have a rigorous and thoughtful agenda, integrating research and public policy to bridge critical gaps. Starting with discovery science, to clinical trial design and the development of new therapies, there are many opportunities to make improvements and speed the momentum of new findings.

It's time to build on progress and transform tomorrow, today.

REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $1,702,707
   Federated Campaigns $23,865
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $6,968,908
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $8,695,480
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $8,695,480
   Other Revenue $-1,447,847
TOTAL REVENUE $7,247,633
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $5,163,372
   Administrative Expenses $1,309,370
   Fundraising Expenses $1,448,667
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $7,921,409
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-673,776
   
Net Assets $186,668

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Research $3,717,628 72.0%
Public Policy & Advocacy $1,445,744 28.0%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2015-12 08/01/2017 75.39 two stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 84.93 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 04/01/2016 87.89 three stars
2013-12 12/22/2014 91.34 four stars
2012-12 12/20/2013 89.93 three stars
2011-09 02/01/2013 87.01 three stars
2011-09 11/06/2012 86.84 three stars
2010-09 03/01/2012 92.22 four stars
2009-09 09/20/2011 88.06 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-09 02/01/2011 84.64 three stars
2008-09 02/01/2010 95.88 four stars
2007-09 02/01/2009 99.25 four stars
2006-09 02/01/2008 97.55 four stars
2005-09 04/01/2007 99.22 four stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 04-3068130
Name in IRS Master File NATIONAL BRAIN TUMOR SOCIETY INC
NTEE Code [Not Provided by IRS]
NTEE Classification [Not Provided by IRS]
NTEE Type [Not Provided by IRS]
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (927) Fundraising
(200) Business promotion (chamber of commerce, business league, etc.
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date April, 1994
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
  • December, 2012
  • December, 2011

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

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Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$116,783 1.47% David Arons CEO
Other Salaries of Note
$195,920 2.47% Sally Davis Former CEO

National Brain Tumor Society is fiercely committed to finding better treatments, and ultimately a cure, for people living with a brain tumor today and anyone who will be diagnosed tomorrow. This means effecting change in the system at all levels.

We have a rigorous and thoughtful agenda, integrating research and public policy to bridge critical gaps. Starting with discovery science, to clinical trial design and the development of new therapies, there are many opportunities to make improvements and speed the momentum of new findings.

It's time to build on progress and transform tomorrow, today.

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
National Brain Tumor Society (MA) 75.39 two stars
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Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (NY) 87.84 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

National Brain Tumor Society
55 Chapel Street
Suite 200
Newton, MA 02458
tel: (617) 924-9997
fax: (617) 924-9998
EIN: 04-3068130

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Board Leadership

Michael Nathanson
Chair

CEO

David Arons
Chief Executive Officer

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