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International Myeloma Foundation

Improving Lives - Finding the Cure

four stars

92.92

12650 Riverside Drive Suite 206
North Hollywood, CA 91607
tel: (800) 452-2873   Web Site
EIN: 95-4296919

Board Leadership
Brian G.M. Durie
Chairman

CEO
Susie Novis Durie
President / CEO

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 92.92 four stars
  Financial 90.00 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 09/01/2018 and includes data from FY2017, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Founded in 1990, the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is the first and largest myeloma organization focusing specifically on multiple myeloma. The IMF's reach extends to more than 525,000 members in 140 countries worldwide. The IMF is dedicated to improving the quality of life of myeloma patients while working toward prevention and a cure, through our four founding principles: Research, Education, Support and Advocacy. As the leader in innovative and globally collaborative myeloma research, the IMF brings together the world's leading experts in the most successful and unique way through the International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) and the Black Swan Research Initiative, which is charting the course to a cure, mentoring the next generation of innovative investigators, and improving lives through better care.

Founded in 1990, the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is the first and largest myeloma organization focusing specifically on multiple myeloma. The IMF's reach extends to more than 525,000 members in 140 countries worldwide. The IMF is dedicated to improving the quality of life of myeloma patients while working toward prevention and a cure, through our four founding principles: Research, Education, Support and Advocacy. As the leader in innovative and globally collaborative myeloma research, the IMF brings together the world's leading experts in the most successful and unique way through the International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) and the Black Swan Research Initiative, which is charting the course to a cure, mentoring the next generation of innovative investigators, and improving lives through better care.

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Financial

four stars

90.00

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 09/01/2018 and includes data from FY2017, 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)		 91.1%
  Administrative Expenses 3.3%
  Fundraising Expenses 5.4%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.04
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.54
  Program Expenses Growth 14.7%
  Liabilities to Assets 58.0%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by International Myeloma Foundation on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by International Myeloma Foundation 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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International Myeloma Foundation (CA) 92.92 four stars
Us TOO International (IL) 90.20 four stars
Colon Cancer Coalition (MN) 86.69 three stars
Leukemia Research Foundation (IL) 91.93 four stars
Horizons Community Solutions (GA) 91.45 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $14,317,981
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $1,271,451
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $15,589,432
   Program Service Revenue $59,198
Total Primary Revenue $15,648,630
   Other Revenue $40,527
TOTAL REVENUE $15,689,157
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $14,392,601
   Administrative Expenses $647,853
   Fundraising Expenses $984,967
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $16,025,421
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-336,264
   
Net Assets $8,082,213

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 $6,993,460 48.6%
Education & Awareness $1,816,514 12.6%
Patient & Family Seminars $1,194,623 8.3%

Ratings History
International Myeloma Foundation has received 2 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2017-09 09/01/2018 92.92 four stars
2016-09 11/01/2017 92.92 four stars
2015-09 08/01/2016 89.39 three stars
2014-09 07/01/2016 89.39 three stars
2014-09 06/01/2016 89.02 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-09 09/01/2015 93.40 four stars
2013-09 12/22/2014 92.17 four stars
2012-09 11/01/2013 93.90 four stars
2011-09 09/01/2012 93.44 four stars
2010-09 10/01/2011 90.60 four stars
2009-09 09/20/2011 90.56 four stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-09 04/01/2011 84.73 three stars
2007-12 06/01/2009 91.34 four stars
2006-12 07/01/2008 91.16 four stars
2005-12 04/01/2007 91.47 four stars
2004-12 11/01/2006 90.81 four stars
2003-12 03/01/2005 92.43 four stars
2002-09 10/01/2003 82.69 three stars
2001-09 04/15/2003 93.41 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 95-4296919
Name in IRS Master File INTERNATIONAL MYELOMA FOUNDATION
NTEE Code Z99
NTEE Classification Unknown
NTEE Type Unknown
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (320) Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 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 June, 1995
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End September
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • September, 2017
  • September, 2016
  • September, 2015
  • September, 2014
  • September, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$235,625 1.47% Susan Durie President

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
International Myeloma Foundation (CA) 92.92 four stars
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (PA) 87.59 three stars
Skin Cancer Foundation (NY) 92.38 four stars
American Italian Cancer Foundation (NY) 91.63 four stars
CancerCare (NY) 86.89 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

International Myeloma Foundation
12650 Riverside Drive
Suite 206
North Hollywood, CA 91607
tel: (800) 452-2873
fax: (818) 487-7454
EIN: 95-4296919

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Board Leadership

Brian G.M. Durie
Chairman

CEO

Susie Novis Durie
President / CEO

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