You are on the printable version of the page, you can access the regular version of this page, or print now using your browser. When you print from your browser you will get a print optimized version of this page.

The layout you currently see is not reflective of how it will print, including that this box will not appear on the paper version.




Health : Diseases, Disorders, and Disciplines

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Fighting blood cancers

three stars

87.11

3 International Drive Suite 200
Rye Brook, NY 10573
tel: (888) 557-7177   Web Site
EIN: 13-5644916

Board Leadership
Jorge L. Benitez
Chairman

CEO
Louis J. DeGennaro
President and CEO

  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 87.11 three stars
  Financial 82.02 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 97.00 four stars
This rating was published 11/01/2020 and includes data from FY2019, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ® (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world, provides free information and support services, and is the voice for all blood cancer patients seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care.

Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Rye Brook, NY, LLS has chapters throughout the United States and Canada. To learn more, visit www.LLS.org. Patients should contact the Information Resource Center at (800) 955-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ® (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world, provides free information and support services, and is the voice for all blood cancer patients seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care.

Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Rye Brook, NY, LLS has chapters throughout the United States and Canada. To learn more, visit www.LLS.org. Patients should contact the Information Resource Center at (800) 955-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.

Learn more about how we calculate the overall score and rating.

Financial

three stars

82.02

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

97.00

This rating was published 11/01/2020 and includes data from FY2019, 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)		 74.6%
  Administrative Expenses 10.3%
  Fundraising Expenses 15.0%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.14
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.77
  Program Expenses Growth 11.5%
  Liabilities to Assets 40.8%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Joint Cost Allocation Adjustment applied. Learn more.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by The Leukemia & Lymphoma 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
REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $180,689,145
   Federated Campaigns $946,462
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $191,114,487
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $372,750,094
   Program Service Revenue $14,936,342
Total Primary Revenue $387,686,436
   Other Revenue $8,534,716
TOTAL REVENUE $396,221,152
   
EXPENSES (Adjusted)  
   Program Expenses $259,944,724
   Administrative Expenses $52,019,588
   Fundraising Expenses $55,357,161
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $367,321,473
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $28,899,679
   
Net Assets $268,391,389

Charts

Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$781,916 0.21% Louis J. Degennaro President, CEO

Mission

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ® (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world, provides free information and support services, and is the voice for all blood cancer patients seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care.

Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Rye Brook, NY, LLS has chapters throughout the United States and Canada. To learn more, visit www.LLS.org. Patients should contact the Information Resource Center at (800) 955-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (NY) 87.11 three stars
Leukemia Research Foundation (IL) 90.92 four stars
Colon Cancer Coalition (MN) 89.39 three stars
International Myeloma Foundation (CA) 90.91 four stars
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (CA) 92.93 four stars

Compare These Charities (Highly Rated)

Charity Contact Info

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
3 International Drive
Suite 200
Rye Brook, NY 10573
tel: (888) 557-7177
fax: (914) 949-6691
EIN: 13-5644916

Visit Web Site

Board Leadership

Jorge L. Benitez
Chairman

CEO

Louis J. DeGennaro
President and CEO

please wait...

    • I want to donate to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

      $
      next

    • Frequency

      back
      next

    • Would you like us to email someone and CC you?

      This email identifies you as the donor but does not specify the amount of your gift.
      back
    A donation of to has been added to your Giving Basket!

    Basket Total:
    Check Out Now or Continue Researching