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National Brain Tumor Society

Committed to finding a cure for brain tumors

three stars

80.75

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 80.75 three stars
  Financial 72.79 two stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 11/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

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.

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.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
Total in 2018
Number of volunteers
40,000
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Financial

two stars

72.79

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 11/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, 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)		 79.8%
  Administrative Expenses 6.5%
  Fundraising Expenses 13.5%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.10
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.21
  Program Expenses Growth 3.3%
  Liabilities to Assets 43.6%
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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National Brain Tumor Society (MA) 80.75 three stars
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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $3,510,889
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $7,463,037
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $10,973,926
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $10,973,926
   Other Revenue $-940,679
TOTAL REVENUE $10,033,247
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $7,431,869
   Administrative Expenses $606,385
   Fundraising Expenses $962,778
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $9,001,032
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $1,032,215
   
Net Assets $2,234,936

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
Information Awareness and Remembrance $5,123,175 68.9%
Research $1,724,050 23.2%
Public Policy & Advocacy $584,644 7.9%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-12 11/01/2019 80.75 three stars
2017-12 03/01/2019 77.82 two stars
2016-12 04/01/2018 75.86 two stars
2015-12 02/01/2018 75.30 two stars
2015-12 10/01/2017 75.14 two stars
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, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$211,210 2.34% David Arons Chief Executive Officer

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Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
National Brain Tumor Society (MA) 80.75 three stars
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American Brain Tumor Association (IL) 90.77 four stars
GBS|CIDP Foundation International (PA) 95.02 four 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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